Re: MD: Don't look at the sun
I had a science teacher in high school that did just that. She didn't even know she had damaged her eyes until the next day when she tried to read something. Play is safe, don't do it at all. It is never safe to look at the sun. Simon Gardner wrote: Just a word of caution to the list members in the UK and Europe. If you watch the eclipse tomorrow, don't look at the sun with the naked eye. You can be blinded for life. While that's sound advice, don't forget that in the period of totality (for those lucky enough to be where that is) it's safe to view with the naked eye [2 mins and 3 seconds for Cornwall, UK]. Don't forget to look away before the sun pokes through again though :) Simon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways/ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Neato MD labels
I recently purchased some Neato MD labels and so far, I think they're wonderful. However, I find that since I store most of my MDs in Case Logic folders, which will not hold the MD in its slip case, I either wind up making a label for the case that I don't really need, or else just wasting the case label. I have sent a suggestion to Neato that in addition to their current labels, they might consider producing sheets of only the labels for the face and spine of the MD. This would allow them to put at least 3 times as many face labels on the same size sheet. If anyone else here who uses Neato lables thinks this is a good idea, you might consider sending along a comment of your own through their website at www.neato.com. Just click the "Contact Us" box at the bottom left-hand side of the page and fill in the blanks. Clay Voris [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: TOC cloning and IR eye
Yesterday i made TOC cloning with my new JE 730 I cloned a 80 mins long track from a 80 mins long disc onto a 74 mins disc. Then i had to overwrite that track, cause when i delete that track on the cloned disc, it would be reset to 74:59 mins. So i overwrote that track, and recording stopped at 78:52, so i was able to quench 3 minutes out with the TOC cloning procedure. But if ,after i recorded those 78 minutes, press "delete all" it is again reset to 74:59. So far these are my experiences with TOC cloning. Thanks for your tips on disabling IR on my 510, but the idea with the scotch tape was also one of my first ideas, but it did not work, then i tried to cover the IR-window with my thumb, but still it reacted, then i covered more and more of the front, but the IR did not stop to react, until i had covered the front with my hand from On-Off Switch to middle of display. But i don't want to Stick scotch over a quart of the front :-) Thanks Thomas MiniDisc Trading Spot at http://mdtrading.home.pages.de (ICQ #22486592) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: JB Hi Fi, Richer Sounds and JR Music World -- was RE: 80 minute MD's in Oz
=BEGIN QUOTE Are they really the same chain? I never realized they were. I really enjoy JR Music, and was thinking of ordering an item or two from them by mail order (i'd ordered from them 2 years ago, but back then I was living in NYC!). Have you heard anything (or experienced anything) positive or negative about them at all? In a way (I'm not sure if you're even familiar with them), I think JR is better than the mega stores like Best Buy or Circuit City. Not just better, actually... WY better! :-) =END QUOTE= They are independent chains in their own countries rather than one big multi-national chain but all seem to support the concept of aggressively undercutting everybody else's prices when selling hi-fi gear. They also support a cheap but aggressive and effective way of advertising these goods. JB Hi-Fi also aggressive undercut everyone else when selling CDs; and now they are selling Region 4 DVDs for $A29.95 for a new-release movie. With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: CD-ROM with Digital out
Hi everyone! I have a Creative 8x CD-ROM which has terminals on the back for some sort of digital out. If I wired those across an RCA socket, would that provide the kind of SP-DIF digital signal expected by a consumer-grade digital recorder or outboard DAC with coaxial sockets. On the other hand, would I need to make an "interface circuit" in order to couple the CD-ROM to a consumer-grade SP-DIF device. Sometimes the CD-ROM has been known to stall, and sometimes cause the computer to hang, in the midst of a playback session. How can I prevent this from occurring during a playback session? With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Dead 701 / Buying from Transco.co.uk
Dead 701 === My 701 finally went back to Dixons yesterday, and the shop assistant mentioned that if it cannot be repaired, then they will give me vouchers to the price of what I payed for it (250ukp appx). Now the big question is... should I get the 722? I liked the sound on the 701 and it looked pretty cool in chrome, but is the 722 any good (I know it is the replacement). What have the em dee masses experienced? Buying from Transco.co.uk I ordered some data MD's yesterday evening at 16:20 from Transco and they were 7.20ukp (ex vat) each for the Sony MD140A's. They also deliver next day so they should be around here sometime after 10:00am. Just thought I'd let you lot know... one thing I had to talk to a human... they cannot take orders on their website and they don't advise emailing them orders either... they prefer fax/voice. Keith. Keith Wilson - Development Department -- Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 01689 835 353 Ext #: 8025 Fax : 01689 838 323 ICQ : 32923233 "Quiche is the poor man's pizza!" - Me 1999 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Don't look at the sun
Cheers, Ralph - who thinks it's save to watch the sun without any protection since it's the end of the world today.. Oh well, I'm still here along with MD equipment and it's 15 minutes after the eclipse?! Ralph, where did you get this one? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Don't look at the sun
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cheers, Ralph - who thinks it's save to watch the sun without any protection since it's the end of the world today.. Oh well, I'm still here along with MD equipment and it's 15 minutes after the eclipse?! Ralph, where did you get this one? Hmm, well, somebody called Paco Rabano (I hope I write it right), predicted the end of the world today. It had something todo with spacestation Mir falling on Paris Cheers, Ralph - According to Nostradimoes, we will not reach 2000.. -- === Ralph SmeetsFunctional Verification Centre Of Competence - CMG Voice: (+33) (0)4 76 58 44 46 STMicroelectronics Fax:(+33) (0)4 76 58 40 11 5, chem de la Dhuy Mobile: (+33) (0)6 82 66 62 70 38240 MEYLAN E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRANCE === "For many years, mankind lived just like the animals. And then some- thing happened that unleashed the powers of our imagination: We learned to talk." -- Stephen Hawking, later used by Pink Floyd -- === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MDX-65 problems...
I'm having problems playing discs in an MDX-65 changer. I have it connected to a RM-X69RF controller. Right now its sitting on the workbench running from a 12VDC bench supply. The audio output is connected to a powered speaker. When it is running, the display indicates normal operation. I can see the track numbers and time, etc. The problem is that I get no audio output. The discs in the player were recorded in mixed mono/stereo (mostly mono) and play back fine on my JE520 and MZ-EP11. I've checked the obvious like the digital/analog switch in the analog position. This may be a clue: when I look at the TOSLink connector, there is no visible light (even with the switch in digital). I've had this problem with 2 units now (the first I exchanged as defective). Can anyone offer me any suggestions or let me know their experiences with the MDX-65? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-ROM with Digital out
Marc SPARC wrote: you need this very simple circuit: http://www.stack.nl/~leon/spdif/index.html I have just connected the output of my creative DVDrom to an RCA plug and it works great.. Why does it stall? a very scratched disc? causes the computer to hang? try a better OS...I'd suggest Linux or any of the BSD's for Intel. Some drives lock the IDE bus when they are busy or confused. There is only so much and OS can do to resolve it. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-ROM with Digital out
My CD Rom (Panasonic?) has 2 small pins on the back of the cct bd for digital out. I couldn't find a suitable plug so I soldered a length of coax cable directly to them and terminated the other end with an RCA plug. It plugs directly into the coaxial input on my JA3-ES and works great - track marks are also captured OK. This does not work with all CD Rom drives - there have been reports of the start of tracks not being recorded and track marks missing etc. If you only have an optical input you will need to build a small toslink convertor - details are on the MD web page. GB Hi everyone! I have a Creative 8x CD-ROM which has terminals on the back for some sort of digital out. If I wired those across an RCA socket, would that provide the kind of SP-DIF digital signal expected by a consumer-grade digital recorder or outboard DAC with coaxial sockets. On the other hand, would I need to make an "interface circuit" in order to couple the CD-ROM to a consumer-grade SP-DIF device. With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-ROM with Digital out
Simon Mackay wrote: Hi everyone! Hi Simon. I have a Creative 8x CD-ROM which has terminals on the back for some sort of digital out. If I wired those across an RCA socket, would that provide the kind of SP-DIF digital signal expected by a consumer-grade digital recorder or outboard DAC with coaxial sockets. On the other hand, would I need to make an "interface circuit" in order to couple the CD-ROM to a consumer-grade SP-DIF device. you need this very simple circuit: http://www.stack.nl/~leon/spdif/index.html Sometimes the CD-ROM has been known to stall, and sometimes cause the computer to hang, in the midst of a playback session. How can I prevent this from occurring during a playback session? Why does it stall? a very scratched disc? causes the computer to hang? try a better OS...I'd suggest Linux or any of the BSD's for Intel. With regards, Simon Mackay Cheers. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-ROM with Digital out
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Graham Baker wrote: My CD Rom (Panasonic?) has 2 small pins on the back of the cct bd for digital out. I couldn't find a suitable plug so I soldered a length of coax cable directly to them and terminated the other end with an RCA plug. It plugs directly into the coaxial input on my JA3-ES and works great - track marks are also captured OK. This does not work with all CD Rom drives - there have been reports of the start of tracks not being recorded and track marks missing etc. If you only have an optical input you will need to build a small toslink convertor - details are on the MD web page. GB Hi everyone! I have a Creative 8x CD-ROM which has terminals on the back for some sort of digital out. If I wired those across an RCA socket, would that provide the kind of SP-DIF digital signal expected by a consumer-grade digital recorder or outboard DAC with coaxial sockets. On the other hand, would I need to make an "interface circuit" in order to couple the CD-ROM to a consumer-grade SP-DIF device. With regards, Simon Mackay I'm sorry., In my answer to Simon I wasn't clear enough. I gave the URL for the toslink converter circuit, which is needed only if you want to connect your CD-ROM drive to an optical input or some device, if one has a Coax input in his/her device, such a circuit is not needed, a simple coax or shielded cable would do the trick. Cheers. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Don't look at the sun
well, somebody called Paco Rabano (I hope I write it right), predicted the end It's Paco Rabane and he had predicted the destruction of Paris of the world today. It had something todo with spacestation Mir falling on Paris Ralph - According to Nostradimoes, we will not reach 2000.. I don't think, I heard that he made prediction for the year 3000 and something. For Paris I can tell you for sure that it's OK. Or I'm in Paradise Regis - Hoping that Paradise don't look like my working desc -- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: 79p Md's
I wrote: -- I rang head office, they confirmed that the cheap 79pence MD's are Samsungs, not Hi-Space, and they do not have any 'yet'... The also apologised for the mis-leading add, saying 'it won't happen again'hmmm I also rang the Newcastle branch, asking if they had 79p Hispaces for What hifi readers, they said no, they were Samsungs, and they didn't have any. Seems if you haven't got your Hi-Space yet Gaz, you ain't going to get them for 79p :-( -- Finally on this, after a few phonecalls to a few people, Hi-Space MD's are now 87 pence each with the What Hifi voucher at any branch of Richer Sounds, max 20. Or you can wait 'till they get some Samsungs If they don't believe you, get them to ring customer services ( NOT on 0800 181355 as the number is out of order, but on 0171 940 which is the head office number ) and check.. Hope all you UK MD'ers appreciate this :-) Richard __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: sharp 702 ( yet again )
its test mode that I was hoping some of you could answere for me. First of all is there anything even semi usefull or entertaining that you could use Sure... I've used my '702 test mode to change the bass boost settings to higher values. =) /Andrew - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: mdh-10 question (fwd)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- I'm not sure if this is common knowledge or not, but I haven't been able to find the answer anywhere... I've heard that it is not possible to title audio MDs from a Windows PC, but you can from a Mac. Is this out dated information? Has anybody come up with a newer solution for this? Nope, you're right. Standard out of the box, it's impossible to use the mdh-10 to title MD's from a Wintel machine. There is (was?) a company based in the UK that sells an updated Firmware for the drive with software that allows writing to and reading of Audio discs. AFAIK, it contains a titler to. Cheers, Ralph - who reads the subject -- === Ralph SmeetsFunctional Verification Centre Of Competence - CMG Voice: (+33) (0)4 76 58 44 46 STMicroelectronics Fax:(+33) (0)4 76 58 40 11 5, chem de la Dhuy Mobile: (+33) (0)6 82 66 62 70 38240 MEYLAN E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRANCE === "For many years, mankind lived just like the animals. And then some- thing happened that unleashed the powers of our imagination: We learned to talk." -- Stephen Hawking, later used by Pink Floyd -- === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: 79p Md's
I rang Newcastle Richer Sounds today and they also said HiSpace blanks are now UKP0.87, and that Samsung discs will be UKP0.79 when they are in stock, which they said will be two weeks. Still those HiSpace are pretty damn cheap and must leave you Ozzie guys wishing you hadn't sent "Neighbours" and "Home and Away" to us as you might have discs at under AUS$2.50 like we have now :-P I doubt he is allowed to but it would be interesting to know if Arnaud knows the manufacturing cost of an MD and told us how low discs prices could go. Cheers, PrinceGaz -- "Perhaps the end of the world will be when the sun fails to rise tomorrow. But you guys in Australia will no doubt see it already has. Bugger :-P" - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: portable and desk MDs buying selection
Hey, i bought a MDBUNDLE 5 that came with a JE-320 and a MZ-EP11. It was kind of cheap, and I dont really need high quality stuff because I dont live off of MDs. But I found the bundle to be nice. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Old Portable MD Recorder
Dear Everyone I would so much like to get a portable MD Recorder but I live in South Africa and to get one from here costs about $650. I also don't have the money to buy one online. I was wondering though, if anyone would be kind enough to maybe give me their old MD portable that's not in use?. I know this may seem like an outrageous question but I guess it's worth a try. Thanks for your time. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: T-Station Minidisc Site
T-Station Minidisc Site Word is out that there is a new MiniDisc site out called T-Station, which you can check out at http://www.t-station.net/. Its a very nice looking site with some good content. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MS MD?? (was: sharp 702 ( yet again ))
Kinda reminds of the Microsoft Office 98's ability to self-diagnose and self repair. Imagine a MS MD player where the "splash screen" starts, (and probably in the results in test mode) it would flash: WELCOME PRAISE BILL GATES (shudder) ;-) Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc:(bcc: Steven Brooks/HOME_OFF/AGLIFE) Subject: Re: MD: sharp 702 ( yet again ) [snip] Test modes are for self-diagnosis and tuning primarily. MD recorders/players are complicated devices that, unlike cassette players, are usually worth fixing over replacing. The fact that they are all electronic lends them to doing self-diagnosis too- [snip] Cheers, Kade - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MS MD?? (was: sharp 702 ( yet again ))
From: Steven Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kinda reminds of the Microsoft Office 98's ability to self-diagnose and self repair. Imagine a MS MD player where the "splash screen" starts, (and probably in the results in test mode) it would flash: WELCOME PRAISE BILL GATES (shudder) ;-) Steven, the correct action would not be to shudder but to immediately fall to your knees and praise Mr. Money aka BG aka God. And I hereby apologise in advance to any regligous fanatics who are offended by my suggesting BG or Mr. Money is actually God-- it's all said in jest guys. I know religion is a dodgier subject even than politics to joke about but you know me-- send tonight and look through "Sent Items" with a worried feeling tomorrow :-( Honestly guys, if I could "un-send" emails then about half of the stuff I send to md-l wouldn't arrive. In reply to what Gandalf asked Saruman, I would respond "I would like to un-say quite a lot, but it may be a little late now". I know I'll make mistakes again but I never post anything malicious, you guys. If I go over the top occasionally, please just ignore me or flame me personally though preferably not to abusively. Whenever Win98 falls over, I say a few "words" in Mr. Money's direction before restarting. I think I've been unfair to it recently as I diagnosed the problem to a dodgy IDE cable to my CD-RW drive recently. Now I'll need to perform a major ceremony to appease Bill for my blaming his perfect Win98 ;-P "I thank you for providing us with Win98, that we may..." Cheers, PrinceGaz -- "if it harms none, do what you will" Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://website.lineone.net/~princegaz/ ICQ: 36892193 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: T-Station Minidisc Site
*cough* blatant word-for-word rip from my site *cough* But no problem, I don't mind, as long as you visited, heheh :) Ian McFarlane [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mdw.e-s-m.com ICQ: 603920 - Original Message - From: Andres Mino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 1:52 PM Subject: MD: T-Station Minidisc Site T-Station Minidisc Site Word is out that there is a new MiniDisc site out called T-Station, which you can check out at http://www.t-station.net/. Its a very nice looking site with some good content. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: sharp 702 DEFECT error
Hi Dan, Sorry to hear about your '702 problem. I haven't heard about this one specifically, so I'm forwarding it to the MD mailing list in the hopes that someone else might be able to help give you an answer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: sorry, this seemed like the easiest way to get an answer for my frustrating problem, i am sure it is very common. anyway, as of today, i own a SHARP MDS702 recorder. I used the analog inputs, and plugged the rca cords into the video 2 rec in input, then set the reciever to CD, and tried to record, i had the recording levels and all set up, then i pushed play, and recording began, after about 5 seconds the display of my sharp read : DEFECT!, i looked it up in troubleshooting and it said this means the MD you are recording on is scratched, i then opened up a new never used MD, and again, it said DEFECT! after 5 seconds. what is wrong, and what do i have to do, i tried calling sharp, that got me absolutely no where. Had the unit ever recorded properly for you? If not, it sounds DOA. There is no "wrong operation" from the front panel that will produce "DEFECT", if you are seeing this on multiple new MDs, the unit has a problem. also another problem i have, when playing pre recorded MD's on my stereo, i tried plugging the analog cord into Phono input, that didn't produce any sound, whats the deal? what do i have to do to play my sharp over my stereo.. You will want to connect from the headphone jack on the Sharp unit to the "LINE IN" jack(s) on your stereo. The phono input is usually a low level input with equalization that will probably produce a distorted sound if connected to your Sharp (and I suppose it is possible to damage your stereo by plugging your MD player into it). Regards, Rick - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD / Burton Snowboards
Hi Ben, Thanks for the note, sounds like MD is becoming more than just a niche! I'm forwarding this to the MD mailing list. Rick Hey, Whats up! I am long time follower of the page. I have a bit of news I guess. My new Burton Snowboards catalog for 99-2000 came yesterday and many of they new coats and vests in the catalog list "interior MD pocket" as one of the features. Burton is usally know as being very cutting edge and innovative in the snowbord industry. I thought this was very cool since I am a snowbarding and mini-disc enthusiast. Thier webpage will have the new catalog up on the 15th so check it out... www.burton.com Ben Markowitz - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
