MD: TosLink interconnect question...
Hello MiniDisc enthusiasts, This is a bit off topic but I hope someone can help. I have 2 standard TosLink fiber optic cables (standard 1 meter length each) that I wish to connect together so that I can have a 2 meter cable. Does anyone know if such interconnects exist? Don't know if anything that exists to do this, but the DIY or temporary approach is easy, employ's a little electrical tape and a biro. And if so, where can I buy them? (a URL would be greatly appreciated). Also. are there optical "Y" Adapters so that I can connect 2 S/PDIF sources to one mini-disc recorder? matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: FW: Plugs, humans and grounds....
FYI... -- From: "Wong, Ed" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:51:07 -0400 To: "'Ed Heckman'" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Plugs, humans and grounds I cant post to the MD list from this address - feel free to repost why some plugs are polarized (one prong is wider than the other) So we're all kinda sleeping though EE2 or was that EE3... except for the really nerdy types who are paying rapt attention. We're doing AC - and the math gets really weird. The guy who teaches the class is some big power engineer for PSEG (the big central NJ power supplier) Turns out since few people like doing this stuff - you can make alot of $$$ at it if you are good at it (aka you *like* it). Near the end of class, some guy raises his hand in the back (Id like to say it was me, but it wasnt) and asks... We all now know that AC means that the voltage fluctuates between + and - an approximate 115 volts (in a standard single phase North America standard AC outlet). Thanks to todays lecture we now are armed with the ability to calculate the phase angle differnces between the three phase poles. So why do AC powered itmes have these polarized plugs? It makes no difference to the "motor" which way the plug goes it. If it goes in the wrong way - the motor is just phase shifted - not "inverted" or "reversed". Obviously inductive devices (aka heaters etc) could care less about phase or polarity. The response was intersting... In turns out that some items are "case" grounded. Thus the shell has some voltage at its surface. The voltage is not enuff to pierce the skin - (calculated in a seperate lecture in Electromagnetic Field ), so you dont get a shock. But if you were to pick up two devices and the case grounding were to be out of phase (aka the plugs reversed) then the potential differnce between the two hands would be (rapid scribbling from the guys up front - and a shout of 2 times 120v is 240v from the middle of the room) For a bonus question - what is the estimated power range of the tools in question in order to electrocute the home handyman in the above scenario? *Define* all appropriate assumptions taken... - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: TosLink interconnect question...
Hello MiniDisc enthusiasts, This is a bit off topic but I hope someone can help. I have 2 standard TosLink fiber optic cables (standard 1 meter length each) that I wish to connect together so that I can have a 2 meter cable. Does anyone know if such interconnects exist? And if so, where can I buy them? (a URL would be greatly appreciated). Also. are there optical "Y" Adapters so that I can connect 2 S/PDIF sources to one mini-disc recorder? Thanks for your help everyone! Bondster! Socket to socket adapters are available - I have one. I can't see it in the catalogue at the moment, but I can see 1 to 2 adaptors. I don't know from your e-mail address where you are - I'm in the UK. I got mine from CPC (www.cpc.co.uk). The 1-2 adaptor is 6.56 UKP. Shame the catalogue doesn't say who makes them :-( Stock number is AV03256. Good luck with your search. Greg. P.S. They do long cables too! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702
hi all, ive got the MD-X5 minisystem, and the MS-702 player/recorder. the only problem is whenever i play MDs that i made on the X5 on the 702, i get horrible static, so loud that its unbearable, and not listen-able. i would guess that its an ATRAC incompatibility, but that doesnt make sense - the X5 is older than the 702 (at least, i think so) so it should be backwards compatible, right? basically, what im asking is does anyone have experience with MDs authored by the X5? can anyone recommend a portable player *not a recorder* that will work with the aforementioned MDs? and i have tried emailing sharp - they said take it to a repair place, with is over 1.5 hours away... thanks eli - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === You could always ship it to the repair shop =) Call them, and they can give instructions on how to ship for warranty repair - I dont sympathize, the closest repair shop for me is a 3.5 hr drive away! -Rob - Original Message - From: "me" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 6:25 PM Subject: MD: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702 hi all, ive got the MD-X5 minisystem, and the MS-702 player/recorder. the only problem is whenever i play MDs that i made on the X5 on the 702, i get horrible static, so loud that its unbearable, and not listen-able. i would guess that its an ATRAC incompatibility, but that doesnt make sense - the X5 is older than the 702 (at least, i think so) so it should be backwards compatible, right? basically, what im asking is does anyone have experience with MDs authored by the X5? can anyone recommend a portable player *not a recorder* that will work with the aforementioned MDs? and i have tried emailing sharp - they said take it to a repair place, with is over 1.5 hours away... thanks eli - 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 MD-X5 and MS-702
This email was delivered to you by The Free Internet, a Business Online Group company. http://www.thefreeinternet.net --- i would guess that its an ATRAC incompatibility, but that doesnt make sense - the X5 is older than the 702 (at least, i think so) so it should be backwards compatible, right? My guess is (possibly incorrect, but anyway) is that the atrac chip in the x5 is an earlier version of the 702's, meaning its poorer in compression, meaning poorer in storing music. Also, the X5's sound could've have been counter balanced with other components, eg, speakers, noise removal, amp, whereas the 702 won't compensate (although it is only a distinct possibility, unlikely in any case) Stuart Howlette - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: sec: unclassifed: TosLink interconnect question...
Oh I forgot I also saw the Y adapter too Part No. PA-3575 $4.74. -Original Message- From: Stories [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 11 April 2001 20:39 To: MD - List Subject:MD: TosLink interconnect question... Hello MiniDisc enthusiasts, This is a bit off topic but I hope someone can help. I have 2 standard TosLink fiber optic cables (standard 1 meter length each) that I wish to connect together so that I can have a 2 meter cable. Does anyone know if such interconnects exist? Don't know if anything that exists to do this, but the DIY or temporary approach is easy, employ's a little electrical tape and a biro. And if so, where can I buy them? (a URL would be greatly appreciated). Also. are there optical "Y" Adapters so that I can connect 2 S/PDIF sources to one mini-disc recorder? matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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: sec: unclassified: TosLink interconnect question...
If you are in Oz you can go to Jaycar electronics where they have a toslink Adapter part no. PA-3596 which is female-female $6.66 (ominous price?). Cheers Kev -Original Message- From: Stories [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 11 April 2001 20:39 To: MD - List Subject:MD: TosLink interconnect question... Hello MiniDisc enthusiasts, This is a bit off topic but I hope someone can help. I have 2 standard TosLink fiber optic cables (standard 1 meter length each) that I wish to connect together so that I can have a 2 meter cable. Does anyone know if such interconnects exist? Don't know if anything that exists to do this, but the DIY or temporary approach is easy, employ's a little electrical tape and a biro. And if so, where can I buy them? (a URL would be greatly appreciated). Also. are there optical "Y" Adapters so that I can connect 2 S/PDIF sources to one mini-disc recorder? matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 MD-X5 and MS-702
* "Stuart Howlette" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Wed, 11 Apr 2001 | My guess is (possibly incorrect, but anyway) is that the atrac chip in the | x5 is an earlier version of the 702's, meaning its poorer in compression, | meaning poorer in storing music. No. There are no interoperability issues between various implementations of ATRAC. Anything recorded on any recorder will play back on any player, regardless of manufacturers. Most likely it is an alignment problem in either of the two units. Hard to tell which without at least one known good sample to work from. Or simply dirt. -- 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]
Re: MD: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702
I agree with Rat on this. Get a MD recorded on another unit, or a pre-recoprded one and see which one is messed up. Stainless Steel Rat wrote: * "Stuart Howlette" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Wed, 11 Apr 2001 | My guess is (possibly incorrect, but anyway) is that the atrac chip in the | x5 is an earlier version of the 702's, meaning its poorer in compression, | meaning poorer in storing music. No. There are no interoperability issues between various implementations of ATRAC. Anything recorded on any recorder will play back on any player, regardless of manufacturers. Most likely it is an alignment problem in either of the two units. Hard to tell which without at least one known good sample to work from. Or simply dirt. -- 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] -- 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: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702
I've got a Sharp MD-X5 and an MS-722 player/recorder. I do not notice this problem at all going in either direction. I guess the question I have to ask here is what type of recording were you making on the X5? Digital? Analog? What was your source? If it was external to the X5, did you check the cable itself? I suppose the problem may be the ATRAC on the 702, but as you said, this makes no sense. I know for a fact that the X5 is older than the 722, I'm not sure about the 702. Sorry if this didn't really help, but I've never had this problem with my X5 or 722. This includes recording from CD-MD, radio, external analog, and external digital signal. And good luck dealing with Sharp if that's what it comes down to :-( -- Dan Irwin - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
