Re: MD: Portable MD Player in Car
Thank you Ed, I'm surprised you remembered me, and thanks for taking the time to write and tell me about your work-around. However, I have never made any custom electrical parts in my life, in fact just reading your instructions has me baffled and I would not know where to begin. I do appreciate your efforts but they are absolutely wasted on me. When I get around to it, I will ask Audi about a CD changer and when they get to install it I will ask them about making provision for the MZ-R50 to play through the car radio, if it is possible that is. Best regards, Joe - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: THIS is what Sony should have brought to market
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === It was because I had a Sony Vaio Digital Studio desktop that I ventured into MDs. Everything you state is wrong with the PC and the MD format does not happen with my setup. It is certainly much easier than the CD-RW route and everything including the titling can be done even while you are recording to MD. Admittedly the Sony software to accomplish all these features on a PC is not universally available. I only wish it was as simple to accomplish on a Mac too. From: Timothy Stockman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 14:49:55 -0500 Subject: Re: MD: THIS is what Sony should have brought to market I have been thinking for the past few days about what is right about MD and what is wrong; this thread prompted these observations. Sony basically did a very good job designing the basics of the format, given the technology at the time it was developed. What I think is "wrong": 6) Many MD users (including me) still try to integrate their MD with a PC, but the current situation exploits the *weaknesses* of Windows and the interface, rather than the strengths of MD. (That is, even though both Windows and MD handle data in an inherently "bursty" manner; current MD requires an absolutely continuous S/PDIF data stream; Windows has a hard time doing this. Also, titling via PC is has suffered from a lack of software documentation and hardware availability.) As can be seen, my opinion is that technically, MD is almost the perfect medium. All of its biggest problems are caused by non-technical reasons. I just hope it doesn't carry these problems to the grave! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Imac to MD
That latest blurb we all received from Minidisco got me to thinking. Is there anyone here in the newsgroup that is in involved with recording MDs from MP3s downloaded to their Mac computer ? I am presently achieving this process with my Sony Vaio via the superb Sony software; however, despite Apple's iTunes, etc., it seems nigh on impossible to achieve with an iMac. TIA. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #703
Larry: I agree with everything you had to say with the exception of the "advertising". Advertisers flock to wherever the action is. I'm sure that if and when Napster came to terms with RIAA on the royalty demands that advertisers would flock around them like moths to a flame. Napster would more than make the same kind of revenue from advertising that FM stations do today, for besides anything else they would have a monopoly, so long as the RIAA didn't agree on terms with other MP3 copycats. I'm not a Futurist, but I hope and can even foresee that the future holds something better than the status quo with regard to consumers' entertainment. I don't whether I have reached the saturation point because of the years that I have had to endure it, but I personally am sick upto my teeth with TV and Radio commercials. At least with the MP3s on Napster, should they inundate them with commcerials, you would have the option of turning a blind eye or a deaf ear while concentrating on downloading. BTW, I think you meant "pay for hear", didn't you ? G Nice to have a discourse without flaming or inuendo. From: las [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 20:01:16 -0400 Subject: Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #702 jgvp wrote: You're missing my point. I can record from FM Radio because the RIAA have struck a deal with the FM stations, so it costs me nothing. Let the RIAA strike a deal with Napster and it still won't cost me anything. Nor should it, if FM Radio doesn't. There is just one problem, the radio stations have advertising that pays them so that they can pay the record companies. I don't see any source of income for Napster. There are no ads on Napster. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #702
You're missing my point. I can record from FM Radio because the RIAA have struck a deal with the FM stations, so it costs me nothing. Let the RIAA strike a deal with Napster and it still won't cost me anything. Nor should it, if FM Radio doesn't. It just means that Napster is using modern day technology that permits selectivity (choice) instead of FM radio that bombards you with advertising and a take it or leave it programming. I don't know about this "taking control" aspect, we've always had the "control" by choosing whether we listen, whether we purchase radios, cd players, MD players, you name it. Without us, where are the artists, the record industry, and the manufacturers of the consumer electronics ? They're all wasting their time if we choose not to play with their bat and ball. No flaming intended. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (md-l-mimedigest) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 21:45:27 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: md-l-mimedigest V2 #702 Napster, on the other hand, allows you to download any song from any CD without permission, and without paying for it. By using Napster, users are taking control of the broadcast and distribution medium and, in turn, the music itself. I'm not making any judgements here. Just stating matter-of-factly. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Napster viewpoint
Will someone please explain to the recording industry the difference between my being able to record the same artist's performance from an FM Tuner to MD compared to recording it from Napster to MD ? Either way there is now no additional cost to me after purchasing all the necessary not inexpensive equipment, nor should there be. It would appear that it's alright from the RIAA's stance that in the case of the FM Radio they have been able to extract their royalties from the broadcaster but in the case of Napster it's not alright since they haven't been able to do so so far ? They must really salivate when they ruminate on the "audience" numbers that could be gleaned from Napster's download figures. The discernible difference to me personally is that Napster permits me to have a choice to what I want to listen to right there and then, as opposed to having to listen to maybe an hour or two's worth of music ( to say nothing of the excruciating advertising ) in order to garner a pleasureable three minute cut. If I choose to retain those three minutes then that's OK if it's radio but not, according to the RIAA, if it's Napster. I do happen to have a sizeable 45,78,LP,CD,Cassette library nonetheless. The crux of the matter is that the RIAA wants the same pound of flesh from Napster as it gets from the radio broadcasters. Then let them sit down and agree to terms. RIAA, this is the 21st Century, and besides this being what contemporary "radio" should evolve to, a matter of programming CHOICE, don't stand in the way of progress with this dog-in-the-manger attitude and adopt the stance that if you can't make any money from it then throw out the baby with the bath water. As paying through-the-nose consumers we have had enough of TV and Radio so-called "programming" just being a vehicle for advertisers to annoyingly peddle their wares, and WE'RE NOT GOING TO STAND FOR IT ANY MORE - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #644
Well, until yesterday I would have vouched for the fact that the MZ-R50 was the best portable MD that Sony had produced; however, during only the second time of using it to RECORD outside sounds since I've had it, ( I use a JB-920 for home recordings,) I discovered that it is not able to record. The "red" indicator light comes on, and on playback you can discern that a recording seems to be taking place, but no discernible recording is apparent. I have my fingers crossed that it is some switch that has been turned-off in error instead of something more seriously wrong with the innards. Anyone have any suggestions as to what needs to be done to pin-point where the fault really lies ? Thanks. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (md-l-mimedigest) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 08:16:40 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: md-l-mimedigest V2 #644 From: "Bishop FPW" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 23:21:01 GMT Subject: Re: MD: Sony MZ-R50 From: Stainless Steel Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] * mjarco [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 25 May 2000 | I have heard opinions that this model, | overall, was the best mini recorder | that Sony ever made. Any truth to this last statement? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #645
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === When recording the red light is constant, the record level indicator shows two bars only, and the disk icon rotates. On playback there is a "white noise" sound until the end of the recording and then no sound at all. I have tried it with another Sony cardioid mike that I have had for years and get the exact same results. I even tried a new Sony "74" MiniDisk for a recording and.still the same result. All signs are indicating that somehow the "50" has lost its recording capabilities. Lord only knows what Sony will charge in the way of repairs. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (md-l-mimedigest) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 13:28:51 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: md-l-mimedigest V2 #645 ok, some of these may be obvious questions but for the sake of troubleshooting bear with them. was the "red" indicator light solid or flashing flashing is standby mode, use puase to drop to record. was the mic plugged in all the way? is your mic working correctly? Try it in another device to be certain. Beyond that (like I said probably kind of obvious) you might have a problem internal on the unit. (unless you had your record levels set wrong, or used line, vs. mic port when recording) If none of these appears to be the answer, I'd suggest taking it in for service. I always do level chheck when recording (obviously not bootlegging concenerts) to make sure stuff is working. no idea if this helps, but hope it at least gave you a few things to check. If you're solid on all of this it might be time to get the unit ot a service center. =Jeffrey - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #636
Simon, I'm still going through the trouble of finding a reputable car radio installer who can rig a portable minidisk player into an Audi A4's CD changer input, (that's in lieu of a CD changer.) I have finally found an individual who appears to be sufficiently interested as to do his own research into the matter to the extent of contacting Sony etc to ascertain whether it is possible. He claims Sony has told him that it may not be possible since the two pieces of equipment do not "talk the same language." He has, however, mentions that he personally thinks that it maybe possible using the RF method with the latest cutting-edge versions. What do you think ? I'd appreciate your views on the matter. Thanks. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #603
Care to provide more details on this adapter, and also where can one find anything about it on the Sony web pages. ? Thanks. on 4/18/00 1:54 pm, md-l-mimedigest at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Sean Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:09:48 -0700 Subject: Re: MD: Sony Minidisk Recorder with USB? Yeah, Sony has them. It's basically just the recorder with an adaptor that plugs into USB on the PC end and into the optical input on the MD end. sean - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re:MD: MD Portable Player in Car
Thanks to all responders. All suggestions have been taken under advisement. Will post if I am successful in achieving some success with this adaptation. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable MD Player in Car
I took my Audi A4 in for Audi service this morning and asked them, while they were about servicing, to attach one of the accessory cables that came with my MZ R-50 to the Audi radio line in. I had reasoned that when the manual referred to the capability of attaching a CD ( changer) player an MD player could also be attached for input to the radio. However, it seems that any attachment would call for a DIN type plug for any line in ( probably on account of the "changer" aspect. ) Is it still possible to achieve my goal as the "cassette" attachment route is really out of the question from a sound quality point of view ? TIA. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Portable MD Player in Car.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === The reason I mentioned the Car make was to make it obvious that any suggestion as to replacing the standard equipment radio with anything else was out of the question.. For one thing it is an absolutely splendid sounding setup and is blended into the dash like no other radio possibly could. I experience no adverse effects on the radio's performance by any extraneous noises from inside or outside of the car. FYI, in my neck of the woods it is illegal to use a cellular phone let alone wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle on the highway. I have to reiterate that the sound emanating from the SONY cassette adapter that I have used is not comparable to the quality of sound that I enjoy from the radio or the in dash cassette player and has been dispensed with altogether. I shall have to resort to taking the car and the portable MD player into a reputable car radio retailer/installer establishment tomorrow and hear what they have to say. The Audi technician suggested that maybe such an establishment could fashion a cable that has a mini stereo plug on one end and a 5 pin DIN plug on the other. Thanks anyway. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (md-l-mimedigest) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 00:52:09 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: md-l-mimedigest V2 #590 From: "J. Coon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 12:57:56 -0400 Subject: Re: MD: Portable MD Player in Car jgvp wrote: Is it still possible to achieve my goal as the "cassette" attachment route is really out of the question from a sound quality point of view ? SOund quality in a vehicle? Use headphones so you don't hear the road noise and the people honking at you. Some of the cassette adaptors work better than others. You might try a different brand. I have had RCA and a Sony. THe RCA tended to bend the cable and when it started breaking, it intruduced noise into the radio. THe Sony seems to be designed a little better and the cable doesn't bend as sharply. (For Magic, it bends more Sonyly G) -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: md-l-mimedigest V2 #461
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I have read and re-read the specifications of the DCR.PC-100 and nowhere do I find any mention whatsoever of a 3CCD, which is to be found on the TRV-900, which I happen to own. I would much prefer to have a more compact unit which would encourage me to carry it with me when away from the house, if not on my person at last being handy in the car. The single feature that I am not prepared to sacrifice for this convenience is the 3CCD. It sounds to me like you don't know that the TRV900 and the DCR-PC100 are actually the same camera, only the PC100 has a different coloured chassis, has the buttons organised more for a more professional user and uses the DVCAM tape format (the primary difference between DVCAM and the consumer DV is that DVCAM runs at a higher tape speed, and i think cliplink comes into it somehow, too.) So they have the same 3CCD block, and thus the same resolution, same lens, it's all very similar, and the main difference that sony pushes is the tape speed, which they say is more reliable under mobile conditions. Christopher Spalding Genius, generally excellent and gifted person. (ICQ#: 43270049) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
