MD: Cheap in-dash units
After the Sanyo thing (you all remember it), I thought I'll never see an In-Dash unit for less than 200$. I followed a link from the MDCP news to tweeter.com and they seem to have one MDXC150 (I don't know anything about this model) going for 79.99$. Also they sell the MDXC7900 for 229.99$ which I think is nice. Just wanted you guys to know. Bentz- wish I had an In-Dash (preferably that awesome JVC unit). - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 9 January 2000
Here's an amendment to your MP3 Track Mark trick. Get the (free) program Unreal Player Max from http://www.303tek.com/. It will automatically insert a delay of any number of seconds you choose between songs. I've found that 2 seconds works fine for my Sharp MD-R2 in sync mode to get it to insert a track mark. I just connect it via Toslink to my pc and create a playlist in the Unreal player, and play them. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MiniDisc Community Pages Weekly News Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 12:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 9 January 2000 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Minidisc.com
Hi everyone, Wandering round the sales with the missus yesterday, we cut round the back of Oxford Street through Great Marlborough Street. Halfway down I saw the 'MiniDisc.com' shop that was on the MDCP the other week. It was closed, but looked quite flashy...and get this! Guess who's next door?? Sony Music's offices!! Coincidence or not?? Martin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This email with attachments is solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Please also be aware that DnB cannot accept any payment orders or other legally binding correspondence with customers as a part of an email. This email message has been virus checked by the virus programs used in the DnB Group. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Hitachi DVD-RAM Camcorder
No more info as yet, but IMHO, this is the way to go - hopefully new DVD players will accept these DVD discs directly, although, with the plastic case, it could be difficult This is exactly what I was asking for in my MD-L post of Nov 11th: why not develop a smaller DVD disc that would hold (say) an hour of DV quality and would be about the same size as MD - and would play back instantly in any DVD player with an adaptor (or maybe with no adaptor?) As much as I love MD, I do not want an MD camcorder GB - Original Message - From: Rodney Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 8 January 2000 3:36 Subject: MD: Hitachi DVD-RAM Camcorder Just read a brief note on E-Town about this product shown at the CES. The camcorder is supposed to record up to 2 hours of video on a 3 inch DVD-RAM disc enclosed in a plastic case with a shutter, like MiniDisc. Anybody have any more specifics, camcorder information, availability date, price, etc? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Comments wanted: Signal path integrity
Since your vinyls are analog recordings, there is a conversion from analog to digital taking place in your receiver, but from that point on, there are no more conversions until you play the CD you burned. -- Martin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rick Pali Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 10:59 PM I'm curious if the signal is undergoing conversion to/from analogue at any point. I know that it doesn't in the receiver, but I wonder about the mixer in the soundcard. One promising sign is that as long as the record level is at 100% in the mixer, the record level indicator readings in CoolEdit are identical to those on the minidisc deck. I know that the SB Live isn't the best card in the world for this kind of thing, but I've got to work with what I've got at this point. Any comments or thoughts are welcome. Rick. -+--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alienshore.com/ - 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: Comments wanted: Signal path integrity
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a number of MDs that I made of my vinyl that I can't easily replace (no turntable!) so in addition to making duplicate MDs and putting the originals away, I'd like to make CD copies of them as well. This is the equipment I've got: Sony JE-510, Harman Kardon AVR-500 receiver (optical and co-ax ins and outs), SB Live platinum, and a Yamaha burner. The JE-510 has an optical feed to the AVR-500, which has a co-ax feed to the soundcard. I shut down all the inputs but the S/PDIF in and recorded a WAV with CoolEdit2000. After that's done I break it up into tracks at my leisure and burn the files to a CDR. I'm curious if the signal is undergoing conversion to/from analogue at any point. I know that it doesn't in the receiver, but I wonder about the mixer in the soundcard. One promising sign is that as long as the record level is at 100% in the mixer, the record level indicator readings in CoolEdit are identical to those on the minidisc deck. I know that the SB Live isn't the best card in the world for this kind of thing, but I've got to work with what I've got at this point. Any comments or thoughts are welcome. Hmm What is the exact path of the audio signal from the turntable? Is it: Turntable - AVR-500 (internal conversion to Digital) - SBLive digital in? In this case, there are several possibilities: I don't know the AVR-500. but I suspect you can select the sampling frequency. Set this frequency to 48 Khz in order to match the sampling frequency of the SBLive!. If not, it will be resampled by the SBLive in order to get 48kHz... and resampled again to get 44.1kHz by software. Ie, if you select 44.1Khz, you get the following path: Turntable - AVR-500 A/D - 44.1Khz Signal - SBLive! digital in - Upsampler - 48Khz signal - software downsampler - 44.1Khz WAV! If you select 48 kHz, you get the next path: Turntable - AVR-500 A/D - 48Khz Signal - SBLive! digital in - - software downsampler - 44.1Khz WAV Ie, you have one step less. Thus a more accurate digital signal is obtained! Cheers, Ralph -- === 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 something 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: capable of functioning MZ-R2
I got into service mode and of course i now have a non-functional MD. Does anyone have the default setting for the MZ-R2, or an outline of the abbreviations in service mode. Luckily this is my experimentation device so i can do anything with it. Thanks for the advice. brynmore __ 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]
MD: OT - 'leccy in Scotland
Just for the record Michael, us mad Jocks have 50 hertz 'leccy too... Alan (who thought it was just Americans who were a bit unsure about the world outside their country) I know it doesn't always seem like it, but England, and, I think, the rest of Britain, also uses 50Hz. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD Deck
Hi I'm an absolute newbie to MD, and would like a recommendation on what MD Deck to get. i'm looking for something about US$300 all i basically need is for it to have a digital in and digital out thanks __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Cheap in-dash units
I checkded the site http://www.tweeter.com/commerce/product.asp?pf%5Fid=2218108dept_id=926 ) and found it, but no way to order it on line. I called the houston stores and they said the unit is over 2 years old and they would have no way of getting one to sell. So another dead end. ( Craig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Moran Bentzur Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 4:02 AM To: MD List Subject: MD: Cheap in-dash units After the Sanyo thing (you all remember it), I thought I'll never see an In-Dash unit for less than 200$. I followed a link from the MDCP news to tweeter.com and they seem to have one MDXC150 (I don't know anything about this model) going for 79.99$. Also they sell the MDXC7900 for 229.99$ which I think is nice. Just wanted you guys to know. Bentz- wish I had an In-Dash (preferably that awesome JVC unit). - 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: Cheap in-dash units
I did a little bit of research on this unit, heck for $79 it at least get's you curious. Anyway here is what i found Minidisc.org says it uses an atrac 2 chipset which scares me a little bit, that means it's pretty old. when trying to find the unit at sony it's not there nor anywhere else i could find. I am also guessing that since this unit is that old and not on sony's page any more it's been discontinued for quite some time. I would guess these unit's were either sitting in a warehouse lost for quite some time or they are refurb. in either case if you decide to get one definately check to make sure there is any warantee on it at all. it would suck spending $79 then have the thing puke out on you 2 weeks after having it and having no course of action to be able to get it repaired or your money back. Personally i'd stay away from the unit it's not current at all. Later Matt -Original Message- From: Moran Bentzur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MD List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 10, 2000 7:23 AM Subject: MD: Cheap in-dash units After the Sanyo thing (you all remember it), I thought I'll never see an In-Dash unit for less than 200$. I followed a link from the MDCP news to tweeter.com and they seem to have one MDXC150 (I don't know anything about this model) going for 79.99$. Also they sell the MDXC7900 for 229.99$ which I think is nice. Just wanted you guys to know. Bentz- wish I had an In-Dash (preferably that awesome JVC unit). - 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]
MD: Deals in New England
For those of you in MA/CT, the store Tweeter is Selling off a lot of their portable MD players to make room for 'next years' models. The sale includes some display models, but many others that are still in the box. Of course, I can't remember now which ones are at a discount, but I got an E33 for $120... - J -- John McLachlan Draper Laboratory Cambridge, MA 02139-3563 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/johnmc --- Imagine a whole pack of penguins; ready to explore your brain - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Minidisc questions (was no subject)
Hi Basil, At 23:35 07/01/00 +0300, you wrote: === The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Sorry, but I have a couple of more questions. what is a TOSLINK = connecter/transmitter or reciever? What do they do? Do i need one of = these TOSLINK connectors if I have a sound card that has a RCA digital = output? Do I need a sound card with didigtal outputs to record = digtitally? Also, How can I get my mini disc to play in a car that only = has a CD player? Is there a way that I can connect my mini disc player = to a CD player, and make the music work? Please explain as I am new to = the MIni DIsc World. Thank You. Basil Fakhry. Okay, a few questions there! This may be useful to some other people who are new, so I may as well answer them fully! Let's take them one at a time: Q: What is a TOSLink transmitter/receiver connector? A: This is basically an IC (chip) consisting of an LED (transmitter) or a photodiode (receiver) and a driver, housed in a plastic casing which accepts the TOSLink plugs which you find on the end of optical cables. There are 3 pins sticking out of the bottom which you wire up to +5V 0V (power) and the third is the TTL digital input/output which takes the same format as S/PDIF (co-axial/RCA) except for the fact that it works on 0V/5V (standard TTL digital levels) instead of about +/- 500mV (S/PDIF). Q: What do they do? A: They convert from electrical to optical (transmitter) or optical to electrical (receiver), depending on what's required. Q: Do I need one of these TOSLink connectors if I have a sound card that has an RCA digital output? A: Yes you do if you want to connect to something which only has an optical input (like an MD portable). You will also need a driver circuit to convert the S/PDIF signal (+/- 500mV) to a TTL digital signal (0V/5V). There are boxes around (about 35 to 50 UK pounds) which will do this - I strongly suggest you buy one of these if you aren't electronically minded and have never touched a soldering iron! You could do a lot of damage to several things if you're not careful. Q: Do I need a sound card with digital outputs to record digitally? A: Well, yes. If you want to record digitally off your PC anyway. If you just want to record CDs digitally, get yourself a CD player with an optical output (eg. Technics 390/490/590 or Yamaha 493. In fact most CD-players seem to have them these days). Q: How can I get my MD to play in a car that only has a CD player? Is there a way that I can connect my mini disc player to a CD player, and make the music work? A: Hmm...don't think you can. You can get adaptors which let you connect anything with a line output to a tape machine in a car stereo - these have an ordinary tape head mounted inside an empty tape casing, which just converts the line output from your MD (or whatever) into a magnetic field, which the head in the tape machine picks up, just like reading an ordinary tape. This isn't possible (for obvious reasons, I hope!!) with a CD player. The only way to do it would be if your car CD player has an extra line input on the back somewhere, but I wouldn't go fiddling if you're not sure what you're doing :-) Hope this answers your questions :-) Cheers, Wrighty P.S. UK is 230V +/-5% @ 50Hz - so is the rest of Europe and that's the way it's staying. My multimeter says it's actually 238V at the moment, but that's within the +/-5% tolerance. NOWHERE is moving UP to 250V - that could cause problems with a lot of appliances which are only rated to work at 240V, especially things with heating elements in...that's another topic altogether - probably on alt.electrical.mains.voltages or something :-) == | Richard Wright - [EMAIL PROTECTED] | == | _____ __ | | | | | |-. |--. | |---.-.-. |_ -.. | | | | | | -__| _ | | _ |__ --| _| -__| _| | | ||_|_|__|_|__|___._|_||_|__| | || | Dartcom WebMaster - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - www.dartcom.co.uk | || == |Page me on ICQ - UIN: 4050545 | == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2
I think you can find this info somewhere on Rick's MD web page: http://hive.me.gu.edu.au/~csand/md/mdpage/minidisc/ GB - Original Message - From: brynmore williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2000 3:48 Subject: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2 I got into service mode and of course i now have a non-functional MD. Does anyone have the default setting for the MZ-R2, or an outline of the abbreviations in service mode. Luckily this is my experimentation device so i can do anything with it. Thanks for the advice. brynmore __ 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] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2
We keep telling people to stay out of service mode. I don't have the answer. brynmore williams wrote: I got into service mode and of course i now have a non-functional MD. Does anyone have the default setting for the MZ-R2, or an outline of the abbreviations in service mode. -- 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]
Re: MD: SB-Live Player 1024
From: Dodge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 8:21 PM Subject: MD: SB-Live Player 1024 I recently bought a Soundblaster Live! PLayer 1024 soundcard... On the back is a jack connector especially for Minidisc... Nope. On the back is a jack connector especially for a module, which is for use with Minidisc. Now the question is : is that an optical or a digital connection ? It's TTL digital SPDIF, so you need the module (or a cheap DIY version). Haven't tried it yet because i'm afraid i'll wreck my (precious) optical cables.. Don't worry, it wont wreck them, it just plain wont work! AND, in the software with the card is some stuff, especially for use with MD... Minidisc Centre - it's a bit grotty but it's workable. Do i have to buy the daughterboard by hoontech or what ? A what in the form of a module which plugs into that jack and gives you a sort of "break out box" with optical and Coax connections. The more I look at the card, the more I become convinced that Creative did this to try and push people towards MP3 by creating a myth that special hardware is needed to connect to MD. Unfortunately this seems to be working. Magic -- "Creativity is more a birthright than an acquisition, and the power of sound is wisdom and understanding applied to the power of vibration." Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2
We keep telling people to stay out of service mode. I don't have the answer. but inquiring minds have to know. The minidisc community page was the initial demon. It tells you how to get in, but after that it's a drunken free for all. Anyway, wish me luck. brynmore __ 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]
MD: sweer's toslinks
hey everyone, i ordered sweer's toslink transmitter devide thing and i have not been able to get it to work. i have checked and double checked my wiring and everything's right. do i need something other than that one unit to make it work? thanks for any info Fuzz - I'm all hyped up on smack David Norelid http://www.TwistedMind.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2
How many default settings are there? If you get desperate email me and I will check them out on my MZR2 I did change the focus bias to get it working again (disc err) but apart from that all my settings are at default... GB but inquiring minds have to know. The minidisc community page was the initial demon. It tells you how to get in, but after that it's a drunken free for all. Anyway, wish me luck. brynmore - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: capable of functioning MZ-R2
good luck... let us know brynmore williams wrote: We keep telling people to stay out of service mode. I don't have the answer. but inquiring minds have to know. The minidisc community page was the initial demon. It tells you how to get in, but after that it's a drunken free for all. Anyway, wish me luck. -- 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]
