MD: Bad batteries and Noise from car adapter
!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en" html ttThis is actually 2 emails in one.//tt pttFirst.nbsp; Has anyone found that the "shelf life" of Li Ion batteries stinks?nbsp; Maybe they can be lighter and go longer between a charge, but in a year or two they often seem to hold only a very short charge.//tt pttNot sure if the NiMHs are any better.nbsp; I know one thing, most rechargeable batteries don't hold the charge very long if they are sitting around.//tt pttBut I have had Ni Cads that are 10 years old and will still hold a charge (although probably only a fraction of the original length).//tt pttAnd why can't they make a 1.5 volt NiMH or Ni Cad instead of only 1.2?nbsp; Surprisingly, although their shelf life is great, Alkalines stink in digital cameras.//tt pttPart 2.//tt pttDo other people find engine noise problems if they connect their portable to the cigarette lighter adapter?nbsp; I have found this on every single MD and CD player I have tried.nbsp; And in every car too.//tt pttI always use an AA battery pack rather than the AC adapter.nbsp; My old Denon 70 (Sharp MS200 clone) has a 6 AA battery pack.nbsp; But it has them running parallel.nbsp; The unit was not designed to deal with 9 volts.//tt pttLarry/tt brtt/ttnbsp;/html - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Bad batteries and Noise from car adapter
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Larry, what's with all the "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en" I can't read it very well. Your posts were ok, you must have changed something. sherryl wrote: !doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en" html ttThis is actually 2 emails in one.//tt pttFirst.nbsp; Has anyone found that the "shelf life" of Li Ion batteries stinks?nbsp; Maybe they can be lighter and go longer between a charge, but in a year or two they often seem to hold only a very short charge.//tt pttNot sure if the NiMHs are any better.nbsp; I know one thing, most rechargeable batteries don't hold the charge very long if they are sitting around.//tt pttBut I have had Ni Cads that are 10 years old and will still hold a charge (although probably only a fraction of the original length).//tt pttAnd why can't they make a 1.5 volt NiMH or Ni Cad instead of only 1.2?nbsp; Surprisingly, although their shelf life is great, Alkalines stink in digital cameras.//tt pttPart 2.//tt pttDo other people find engine noise problems if they connect their portable to the cigarette lighter adapter?nbsp; I have found this on every single MD and CD player I have tried.nbsp; And in every car too.//tt pttI always use an AA battery pack rather than the AC adapter.nbsp; My old Denon 70 (Sharp MS200 clone) has a 6 AA battery pack.nbsp; But it has them running parallel.nbsp; The unit was not designed to deal with 9 volts.//tt pttLarry/tt brtt/ttnbsp;/html - 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]
Re: MD: Bad batteries and Noise from car adapter
sherryl wrote: Has anyone found that the "shelf life" of Li Ion batteries stinks?nbsp; Maybe they can be lighter and go longer between a charge, but in a year or two they often seem to hold only a very short charge. I have some for my Sony R30 that are about three years old and they still work ok. I have some for my Texas Instrument Laptop that are 4 years old and they died. I know one thing, most rechargeable batteries don't hold the charge very long if they are sitting around. Nicads and NiMH will self discharge over a few weeks. LiIon take a lot longer to self discharge. And why can't they make a 1.5 volt NiMH or Ni Cad instead of only 1.2? I think it has to do with the chemistry and physics of batteries. Lead acid storage batteries (lead Antimony), like the ones that are used in cars have a voltage of around 2.2 volts. The waterless ones are lead-calcium, and they have a slightly different terminal voltage and a lesser tolerence of charging voltage. LiIon have a terminal voltage of around 3 volts if I remember correctly. nbsp; Surprisingly, although their shelf life is great, Alkalines stink in digital cameras. Their discharge charicteristic is different because of higher internal resistance. I suspect that is the problem. I used them as a back up because I can buy a pack in the local gas station or 7/11. I usually carry an extra set of rechargable NiMh in my camera bag, but I've had to resort to buying alkalines in a pinch. Do other people find engine noise problems if they connect their portable to the cigarette lighter adapter? There are noise eliminators that you can install on the wire that goes to the cigarette lighter socket and maybe on the alternator. resistor type sparkplugs and wiring help too. Clean your battery terminals. The car battery acts as a filter for the electrical system. A bad battery or bad connections can cause noise, as can a bad alternator, the ingition system and even the engine controller. It's been a while since I had to look into this problem though. The last car I had problems with didn't even have a computerized engine controller, so you can see it was a long time ago. nbsp; I have found this on every single MD and CD player I have tried.nbsp; And in every car too.//tt pttI always use an AA battery pack rather than the AC adapter. Get one of those ferrite doughnut chokes that are used on the cables leaving some computers, and run the wire through it a couple of times. YOu gotta get rid of that html crap in your posts though...sure is hard to read. -- 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: Sony earbuds.
I want to buy some new earphones for my sharp 831. I'm interested in the Sony 268s, but I've heard that they 'don't work' with remote controls. Is this true? (I don't really see how this can be, but that is what is says in the Index catalogue). If the Sony 268 are no good, does anyone have any suggestions for good ear-buds costing less than 50 UK pounds. I would prefer a full length cord (since I like to clip the remote quite low down, eg on my belt, so that it is invisible) Cheers Robin. Robin Landy Manchester University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: 07968 775304 --- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony earbuds.
Hi, The 268 does work with remote controls. The cord that comes out of the cheaper 238 is about 0.4m long, and has Sony's "micro-plug". It comes with a 1m extension cord that has a normal miniplug. The 268 should have either that, or the normal cords. As many others, I would not suggest any Sony earbuds with "groove". The 848 and 868 aren't that much more expensive. Leon P.S. I like to clip my remote low down, too. I don't understand the deal with 0.4m short cords - if your shirt has no pocket, it's not that convenient anymore. I want to buy some new earphones for my sharp 831. I'm interested in the Sony 268s, but I've heard that they 'don't work' with remote controls. Is this true? (I don't really see how this can be, but that is what is says in the Index catalogue). If the Sony 268 are no good, does anyone have any suggestions for good ear-buds costing less than 50 UK pounds. I would prefer a full length cord (since I like to clip the remote quite low down, eg on my belt, so that it is invisible) Cheers Robin. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Bad batteries and Noise from car adapter
"J. Coon" wrote: Jim I have this old, broken 486 75 notebook computer that I use every once in a blue moon to check my ebay sales when my wife is on my computer. Nothing on it works. I have to use an external monitor, a serial mouse, PS2 keyboard and a PC card modem to get it to work at all. It does not have a USB. But none of that has anything to do with the e mail problems. Since I don't use it too often for e mail, no one ever pointed out the problem before. I have to check my settings to see what is going on. I have a feeling that I need to set it to "text and HTML" or something like that. If you are still getting the problem with this e mail, then I have a major IP problem, because this is a totally different computer. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony earbuds.
* "Robin Landy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 16 Oct 2000 | I want to buy some new earphones for my sharp 831. I'm interested in | the Sony 268s, but I've heard that they 'don't work' with remote | controls. Is this true? (I don't really see how this can be, but that | is what is says in the Index catalogue). Koss KSC-35 sound better than Sony's best earbuds (MD-888-LP), and cost about half as much or a little less. And uses standard 1/8" stereo plug. As for the 268s "not working", I do not see how that could be, as the remote plugs directly into the recorder, and the phones plug into the remote. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ unknown glowing substance which fell to PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ Earth, presumably from outer space. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MDLP in the U.S.
Though I resisted the idea of MDLP at first, I am now beginning to warm up to the idea. When will MDLP players and recorders be available in America (they aren't already, are they?) -- or does anyone know? J. C. R. Davis ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Digital output on portable Mini Disc plauyers
When I bought my Sony MZ-1 in 1992 or something like that, it was by today's standards, big and heavy. It had no remote, but it did have a numeric keypad and a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT!!! Why did all of the manufactures universally discontinue including a digital optical output on their portables? Now if you say, "to save money", that is a reasonable (to he manufacture, not he customer who has been paying outrageous prices for portable recorders for years) answer. But if you say to avoid making copies, we all know that isn't true because all of the MD decks have digital outputs. Because of SCMS, the digital output had a limited use until now. But now more and more receivers are including digital inputs. My theory is that the longer you can kept the "chain" digital, the better the fidelity. CD players have been available (on higher end portables only-I haven't seen any at Wal-Mart) with digital out. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: TDK Music Jack, Fine and Lucir and Sony Neige and Gold !
Hi ! Just a few words to let you know that we have really good price now for TDK Fine, Lucir and Music Jack and also for Sony Gold and Sony Neige. And more, in our website, in our 3D section you can see these MD Pack and MD blanks in great tridimensional picture where you can move as you want... Take a look at : www.kheopsminidisc.com for more details... Visit our blanks section and our 3D section too... Regards, Pierre - www.kheopsminidisc.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony MZ-E33 Batteries?
I have a question for you all. I purchased the new Sony MD Bundle they have out now that comes with the JE-330 deck as well as the MZ-E33 MD walkman. I use the walkman an awful lot because it's little enough to fit in my pocket easily, and consequently I go through a lot of AA batteries. I have heard that Sony sells special NiMh batteries for their walkmans and AC adapters that simply allow you to recharge them..is this true? If so where could I purchase a rechargeable battery and adapter so I can quit running up my bill at Wal-Mart buying AA batteries? :) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MZ-E33 Batteries?
Don't through out your money on Sony batteries. Buy Rayovacs at Wal-Mart. A 4 pack cost about $10. If your player allows you to recharge them in the unit, you will probably have to strip about a half inch of the bottom of the label off of the battery. The screw you Sony batteries usually set it up so that they have a third contact for charging which makes contact with the lower eighth of the battery. I use a Radio Shack one hour NiMH charger. They cost about $30 for the one hour model (slower ones are less). You can also by a Ravovac charger. Cheap, but slow. Sam's club had a set of AA AAA and a charger (Energizer brand) batteries on sale the last time I was in. I think the entire set was bout $25 dollars. Why not Sony?? First, hard to find. Second, you will probably pay $10 to $20 for each battery!! Radio Shack sells them too, but their price is too high. The Sony's claim (on the label) to be 1400 mAh. The Rayovacs used to say 1200, but the new ones say 1300. I think that they are all about the same. They are just playing games with the numbers. Larry Chris Moore wrote: I have a question for you all. I purchased the new Sony MD Bundle they have out now that comes with the JE-330 deck as well as the MZ-E33 MD walkman. I use the walkman an awful lot because it's little enough to fit in my pocket easily, and consequently I go through a lot of AA batteries. I have heard that Sony sells special NiMh batteries for their walkmans and AC adapters that simply allow you to recharge them..is this true? If so where could I purchase a rechargeable battery and adapter so I can quit running up my bill at Wal-Mart buying AA batteries? :) - 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: Sony MZ-E33 Batteries?
Chris, I have the Sony E25 portable player (I got it bundled with a deck too), which also takes a single AA battery. I usually use Ni-cd rechargeable AAs with it. I've had a separate (generic commercially available) AA battery charger for yonks, and it charges 2 AAs at a time so I have 3 or 4 AAs for the E25 and run them in shifts (I usually have a standard non-rechargeable AA on me somewhere in case the rechargeable dies to/from work - I just can't stand biking in silence!). That way there's always a fresh battery to hand and they always get drained and charged fully that way. I don't see why you'd use non-rechargeables except in an emergency - once you've spent the initial outlay (a charger and a few batteries) you're basically running your MD walkman free of cost (at least until you've charged and drained all your AAs 1-2000 times each!) The E25 can also take a "Gumpack" flat rechargeable battery, which goes in the same place - the sides of the "cylinder" the AA battery goes in has indents to accomodate the shape of a gumpack (I guess this is standard with Sonys?). I don't know if it will accept the gumpack the R55/90 uses, the one I've used with it is the gumpack I got with my tape walkman a couple of years ago and I suspect it may be a Ni-cd (it's totally silver) rather than the NiMh the R55 etc use. The walkman also came with a sony wall socket recharger for this battery - similar to model BC-7SG (in NZ). I don't use it much though - it gives less play time than an AA, rechargeable or otherwise. Hope this helps. Now if someone can only help me out with my Panasonic MR-100 question! richard Richard Lang Solicitor Duncan Cotterill Christchurch, New Zealand email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel: (++64)-3-379-2430 fax: (++64)-3-379-7097 http://www.duncancotterill.com -Original Message- From: Chris Moore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I have heard that Sony sells special NiMh batteries for their walkmans and AC adapters that simply allow you to recharge them..is this true? If so where could I purchase a rechargeable battery and adapter so I can quit running up my bill at Wal-Mart buying AA batteries? :) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MDLP in the U.S.
I'm guessing new Sony MDLP equipments will come out "on schedule", after the same interval between any previous generations. Sony will definitely play MDLP to their advantage, because so many others aren't ready even in Japan. One would imagine Sharp has some form of ATRAC3 technology (since they're selling the e-musee, the headphone/memory stick player), but they've had no MDLP equipment out. If Sharp is developing, I'd imagine a February/March 2001 launch in Japan. Matsushita may never touch MDLP, for they're using AAC in solid-state audio against Sony's ATRAC3, and claiming that AAC is nearer to CD quality amongst the "near-CD" compression algorithms. But only time will tell. Leon p.s. The new Sony memory stick walkman looks great. Though I resisted the idea of MDLP at first, I am now beginning to warm up to the idea. When will MDLP players and recorders be available in America (they aren't already, are they?) -- or does anyone know? J. C. R. Davis ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 15 October 2000
We have them for $2.00 each only inside continental US... Contact me at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] for me details about this... o Minidisco has the best deal going for 80-min MD blanks at [3]USD$2.09 per disc. Peter - www.kheopsminidisc.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Digital output on portable Mini Disc plauyers
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === Where can I get the MZ-1 today??? My Website: http://pho.d4wg.net/ My other Website: http://pho2.d4wg.net/ My Newsgroup: news:alt.discuss.clubs.private.asian_kid_2000 (e-mail me to get your name on the posting list)... AzN pRiD3 W0RlD\/\/Id3!!! \/\/3 DoN't D!3, wE jUsT mUlTiPlY!!! File reality. SYS corrupted, Reboot "UNIVERSE"? Y/N? === MIME part removed : Message/RFC822 === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: JVC's new portables
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/products/compo/XM-PX50.html For a change, these two supports MDLP. :) Quick facts: XM-PX50 blue, orange, white; 29000 yen, to be launched Nov 21. - recharging stand features an indicator that lights up when charging; - polycarbonate body (same material as most CD portables) - 21/23/26 hour play in SP/LP2/LP4 modes; doesn't support external batteries. - 76 x 17.4 x 81 mm, 74g without batteries. XM-PX70 blue, pink, white; 35000 yen, to be launched Dec 11. - monocoque construction. Lightest player at 57g (without batt.; until the Panasonic MJ88 comes along) - ATRAC DSP, digital bass boost, anti-shock combined on one LSI. Featured on both units - digital bass boost (Active Clear Bass) - 7-step bass/treble control - alarm - train mode - auto power-off and beep can be disabled - repeat, random play (no program) - in SP/LP2/LP4, 25/31/36 hour play on rech. batteries, 70/86/100 maximum. - 71 x 14.6 x 78 mm The XM-PX50 replaces the PX33 (the "casual" side of the range, according to JVC), targeted at teenagers. The PX70 replaces the PX55 (the "high-spec" model), and has slightly older target groups. Seems that history is repeating itself: last year JVC announced the PX5, which was the lightest, and then came the even lighter Panasonic. These Matsushita companies probably timed the news releases between them, and made a point to target different groups. Leon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony earbuds.
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === You ever thought about SONY's Active series? Are Ear Buds the best headphones for portables? My Website: http://pho.d4wg.net/ My other Website: http://pho2.d4wg.net/ My Newsgroup: news:alt.discuss.clubs.private.asian_kid_2000 (e-mail me to get your name on the posting list)... AzN pRiD3 W0RlD\/\/Id3!!! \/\/3 DoN't D!3, wE jUsT mUlTiPlY!!! File reality. SYS corrupted, Reboot "UNIVERSE"? Y/N? === MIME part removed : Message/RFC822 === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: MD titler from Palm IIIc
Has anyone developed an app that would transmit the appropriate codes to function as a titler for Sony decks like my JA30ES? Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony earbuds.
* [EMAIL PROTECTED] (PHO NGUYEN) on Mon, 16 Oct 2000 | === The original message was multipart MIME=== | === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === That's a hint, Pho. | You ever thought about SONY's Active series? Are Ear Buds the best | headphones for portables? No, they're the worst. And can you get rid of the rest of the junk? Shouldn't be more than 4 lines anyway. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Happy Fun Ball may stick to certain types Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ of skin. PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony MZ-E33 Batteries?
Richard Lang wrote: I don't see why you'd use non-rechargeables except in an emergency - once you've spent the initial outlay (a charger and a few batteries) you're basically running your MD walkman free of cost (at least until you've charged and drained all your AAs 1-2000 times each!) Why don't they lower the power requirements so that MD recorders can accept 2 AAA batteries? Then they could make the units as small as they are now and not have to play with gum packs. The gum packs are very expensive and I have had nothing but bad experiences with the Li Ion versions lasting over a year or 2. The NiMH come in AAAs. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 15 October 2000
YOu have what for $2.00? I am confused. Peter Forest wrote: We have them for $2.00 each only inside continental US... Contact me at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] for me details about this... o Minidisco has the best deal going for 80-min MD blanks at [3]USD$2.09 per disc. Peter - www.kheopsminidisc.com - 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]
Re: MD: Sony earbuds.
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === OK, Well why does everyone on this list keep wondering about what EAR BUDS are the best? Users: Try different TYPES of headphones! You might find something you actually like! === MIME part removed : Message/RFC822 === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 15 October 2000
Peter Forest wrote: We have them for $2.00 each only inside continental US... Contact me at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] for me details about this... o Minidisco has the best deal going for 80-min MD blanks at [3]USD$2.09 per disc. First off, let me start by saying except for this list and a few emails, I have never met Peter. I am not a French Canadian landsman of his or anything like that. I just think that I have a pretty good idea where he is coming from. At times Peter may seem a little over enthusiastic and maybe even a little pushy. But I believe that this stems from is sincere love for MD and desire to make every effort to save people money. Kheops Mini Disc is not something that Peter is depending on to make a living. He is part of the Kheops Art Glass company. I have kept my mouth quiet for a long time, but I have had some very negative experiences with Mini Pisco. Even though I have a great deal of respect for Eric Woudenberg, I was very upset when he put their banner on the community page. I am really holding back here. I'm simply going to leave it by saying Mini Disco and I don't dance. Peter may over do it a little. But when someone post an e mail stating that Mini Pisco has the lowest price on such and such, and it just isn't a fact, I think that someone has a duty to correct them. And also to tell us were we can get a better deal. If Peter had the connections in Japan, I think that his company would have all of the best features of Nic Boyde (SP?), and MiniDisc NOW! with none of the negatives. If the distributors that MDN had would start their own website, you would see the largest selection and lowest prices ever. Plus they stand behind what they sell. Unfortunately the main distributor is a very large, very Japanese company. Although the sales manager in the MD department is receptive, the owners are not interested in expanding to do business with the West. They are old school Japan. They make large sums of money selling in their own country and that's the way they are happy. It's our loss. But there is nothing we can do. Getting Sawada Denki to set up a web site was a big deal and a feather in Rick's cap. Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MiniDisc Weekly News for 15 October 2000
"J. Coon" wrote: YOu have what for $2.00? I am confused. Jim, put your reading glasses on and see what was included in his he mail. I put a box around it: We have them for $2.00 each only inside continental US... ___ ! o Minidisco has the best deal going for 80-min MD blanks at ! ![3]USD$2.09 per disc. ! !__ ! Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
