RE: MD: MZ-R50 potentially dying
That is true. I remember it did it to me once at the Pantera concert I was recording. During "Goddamn Electric", there was a constant eighth-note pulse from the kick drums and it did upset it just the once. No doubt vibrations would upset it, but I've noticed that it *occasionally* does it to me during playback as well. I've always used it as a source when playing on the drums and occasionally it would do it to me then as well. This is why I'm suspecting the optical block. It doesn't bother me if the vibrations have been the cause of it. The fact it's been powering on, like the workhorse it is, for the past 3 years is good enough for me to grin and bear it, knowing that once I replace the vibration-damaged optical block (if that's what it is) it will power on for another 3 years. But I was thinking of doing that with the cushioning, I just think I couldn't really sneak in a pillow in a stealth live recording situation 3#-) Thanks for the tips though! Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Danny-K Sent: Sunday, 17 June 2001 1:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:RE: MD: MZ-R50 potentially dying > I've noticed lately that in bass heavy recordings (or even when > I'm just in > the studio with the band and pounding away on the drums), my > recordings are > starting to get choppier and choppier by the session. > I pay attention to R50 stuff because I have one too. >From what I've gathered here, strong vibrations kill it. I remember someone else saying they had theirs on top of an amp and then it started to weird out on them. I don't know to what extent your unit may be damaged, but it might be good to put it on some pillows or something from now on when you record. I also remember reading in the manual that strong vibrations (like bass) may potentially damage the 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: MZ-R50 potentially dying
> I've noticed lately that in bass heavy recordings (or even when > I'm just in > the studio with the band and pounding away on the drums), my > recordings are > starting to get choppier and choppier by the session. > I pay attention to R50 stuff because I have one too. >From what I've gathered here, strong vibrations kill it. I remember someone else saying they had theirs on top of an amp and then it started to weird out on them. I don't know to what extent your unit may be damaged, but it might be good to put it on some pillows or something from now on when you record. I also remember reading in the manual that strong vibrations (like bass) may potentially damage the unit. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 potentially dying
AFAIK once whatever you are recording goes into the digital-domain, if something isn't functioning properly and the data is being lost to some extent, it could manifest itself at any part of the recording and in a distictly non-analogue way. I suppose its might just be on the verge of error-correcting the data but that somehow doesn't seem right to me. The things I would check first are the mic and phone contacts, and that it is getting sufficient power from whatever source it is running from. Either of those could lead to the effect I think you are describing. And also the microphone if its only been noticed in homebrew recordings. If I'm stating the obvious that you've already checked please ignore me ;o) PrinceGaz -- full-time computer nerd, who really needs to get a life :o) From: "Tony Antoniou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've noticed lately that in bass heavy recordings (or even when I'm just in > the studio with the band and pounding away on the drums), my recordings are > starting to get choppier and choppier by the session. > > I have a feeling that after about 100 recordings, the optical block is > starting to show signs of wear. Can anyone confirm my suspicions? I don't > feel too comfortable with the idea of shelling out the cash for a new > optical block only to get the same results and if I had the right test gear, > I would check it with a laser power meter, but that even outweighs the cost > of a Sony ES MD component deck! > > Many thanks in advance. > > Adios, > LarZ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 Performance
I've only owned one R50 and apart from breaking the remote while biking, I haven't had a single problem with it. Being a recent buy, I never had one that could disable SCMS, but I don't have the need to just yet since I don't have any other MD equipment. I broke the remote during a biking accident, but other than that I've never had a problem with the unit itself. After I wiped out with it I was surprised that it didn't even skip in sympathy for my bleeding leg! I bought the R50 after doing a lot of research and comparisons between the various models, but before discovering this mailing list. The main things that appealed to me about it were the jog dial for titling and the size. There were smaller models (like the R55) when I bought mine, but I avoided those for the same reason I avoid the really small cell phones - I'd probably end up losing it or something! I find the size to be a perfect for a jacket or pants pocket and the remote fits perfectly on my backpack right above the length adjuster for the shoulder strap. Does Sony still make the R50? Or has it been discontinued in favor of the insanely small R90/91? -- Dave Kimmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 5615049 On Sun, 13 Aug 2000, Francisco [iso-8859-1] José[iso-8859-1] Sánchez wrote: > > For all who are bent on comparisons . . . > > FWIW, I've owned 2 Sony MZ-R50s. I bought the first one at a Best Buy in > Chicago in the summer of 1998 (without the help of the ignorant sales > staff). I saw it, I'd been wanting a MiniDisc player/recorder for a long > time to record lectures at med school (the 74min discs recording in mono > are great for this), it looked cool, so I bought it, not realizing what a > great unit it would be. Unfortunately, it was stolen by some lowlife > earlier this summer (at school, no less). I was so pleased with it that I > hunted high and low until I found another one. Unfortunately, it has the > later OS (or whatever you call it) so I couldn't turn off the SCMS > restrictions like I did my earlier one :-( This second unit has also > performed flawlessly. Recording time has never been an issue (I keep the > aux power unit handy, but rarely need it, except for a full day's lectures, > ~8hr). The battery has only died once since I've owned both units. The > thing is built like a TANK, as the first one was dropped a couple of times > while biking (no skips, only minor cosmetic damage). The editing controls > are straightforward (on smaller units they seem rather fiddly to use) and I > don't quite get the End Search gripe everyone has (maybe I don't record > often enough with it). I get raves every time I pull it out to record a > lecture . . . I've recommended it to anyone who asks me who is new to the > advantages of MD and wants to buy a "starter" player/recorder with no > complaints. Just my two cents' worth . . . > > Frank Sanchez > - > 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: MZ-R50 Performance
Francisco José Sánchez wrote: > For all who are bent on comparisons . . . > > FWIW, I've owned 2 Sony MZ-R50s. I bought the first one at a Best Buy in > Chicago in the summer of 1998 (without the help of the ignorant sales > staff). I saw it, I'd been wanting a MiniDisc player/recorder for a long > time to record lectures at med school (the 74min discs recording in mono > are great for this), it looked cool, so I bought it, not realizing what a > great unit it would be. Yes, you get 148 minutes! > Unfortunately, it was stolen by some lowlife > earlier this summer (at school, no less). Hee, hee. That reminds me of my days at dental college. In of of my life I never saw a place were more things were stolen then there. Dental students are notorious for stealing each others equipment and supplies! Makes me feel a little better that it is not limited to dental physicians, but seems to be endemic to the entire medical profession. > The thing is built like a TANK, as the first one was dropped a couple of > times > while biking (no skips, only minor cosmetic damage). As them made the newer models (all of the companies) the major "improvement" was size and some bells and whistles like a back lit LCD and remote. But the durability is not as good. I have a Denon 70 (Sharp MS200 clone). It's smaller then a cassette walkman, but not as tiny as the new units. But I have dropped it several times and it still works just fine. The Japanese are very big on miniaturization. You could use the dumb racist line abut them being small (I'm not Japanese and I'm only 5'6" so I even if I was dumb enough to stereotype people, height is one thing I would stay away from). But there are some Japanese people that have VERY big, just like there are big in small people in most races. I think that aside from things that I may not be aware of, space is at a premium in Japan. Many people, even though they have very good paying jobs still live in would would be considered by American standards a small apartment or if they are luck a small house. So people living in Japan (actually, although most people living in Japan are Japanese, I think that it would apply to anyone permanently living in Japan) think high quality, small size. It seems to me that the basic history of Japanese manufacturing used to be, "you give us the plans and we will make it better, smaller and less expensive". Many of the really high tech developments are not strictly Japanese, even if we tend to associate an item with Japan. The Japanese are great improvers not necessarily great innovators. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that there aren't many concepts that were strictly Japanese from start to finish. But most have their roots in other countries. The compact cassette, in spite of Sony's association with it and the popularity of their term "Walkman" was developed by Phillips of the Netherlands (I think they just call themselves Phillips now). I'm not sure of the roots of Magneto Optical recording, but I'll bet it originated outside of Japan. Video tape is not a Japanese invention. But in each case they did manage to make it better and smaller. It used to be less expensive too. But lately if you have looked at the price of Japanese cars, you realize that less expensive isn't always a Japanese qualification for improvement. Just my 3 cents Have a great day, Larry - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 woes
again, an avid fan of the MzR-90/91...if u need recording capabilities, battery life is fantastic, it is small even though that wasnt a requirement and inside the nice menu system there is a feature that turns the headphone jack into a true audio out...just a suggestion hope this helps. My opinion regarding the cost of repair (80$) when you can get a new mz50 for probably not much more than twice that, and a new 90 for around 310 just doesnt seem worth it, 70s are also inexpensive, I'd probably try to stick with sony though sidenote; Not sure if the 70 has a feature to turn headphone into audio out - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 MIC SENS switch and R55 tips
No, rule of thumb is, Use duct tape first. If that doesn't do it try something else. You need to listen to Folksinger Joel Mabus' "Duct Tape Blues" http://www.waterbug.com/mabus.html http://songs.com/jmabus/jmabnews.html Mike Ward wrote: > From: J Coon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Just take some duct tape and cut a small piece of it and put it over > > the switch and it will stay where you want it. Besides, you can remove > > the tape anytime you want and change it. The silver of the tape will > > blend with the recorder. Alternately, you can use some scotch tape and > > do the same thing. > > That's what it ended up like, but I was an idiot and tried prying the switch > off, first ;) > > Oh well, same effect. > > Mike > > - > 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: MZ-R50 MIC SENS switch and R55 tips
From: J Coon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Just take some duct tape and cut a small piece of it and put it over > the switch and it will stay where you want it. Besides, you can remove > the tape anytime you want and change it. The silver of the tape will > blend with the recorder. Alternately, you can use some scotch tape and > do the same thing. That's what it ended up like, but I was an idiot and tried prying the switch off, first ;) Oh well, same effect. Mike - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 MIC SENS switch and R55 tips
Just take some duct tape and cut a small piece of it and put it over the switch and it will stay where you want it. Besides, you can remove the tape anytime you want and change it. The silver of the tape will blend with the recorder. Alternately, you can use some scotch tape and do the same thing. Mike Ward wrote: > > Bottom line - I had to take the entire unit apart...find the small > microswitch inside for MIC SENS, and flip it to HIGH, then put it back > together again. Taking apart the R50 is no quick feat - there's something > like 8 or 9 tiny screws that all have to be removed. But once I figured it > out, it was fine. I used some silver-colored tape to tape over the MIC SENS > hole and I'm back in business. > > I know the R55 has a similar switch, but I'M NOT TOUCHING IT! ;) > > Mike - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZ-R50 or Sharp 821
Actually somebody about a month or so back posted about the new replacement remotes for the sony portables, and found that the new ones WILL backlight on the R50. I don't know if this is true, or just a typo, but found it interesting. >From what I remember there was no mention of the R50 in the list of units the remote was designed for, but it worked like a charm anyway. If anybody else has tried this, I'd be interested to find out if it's really true. I don't mind spending a few bucks for a new remote with a light in it :-) -Jeffrey -- My reality check just bounced! On Thu, 13 Jan 2000, Scott A. Cabler wrote: > > I'm also an R50 owner and I like mine just fine. The only problem I have is > the liquid crystal displays are not back lit. > - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MZ-R50 or Sharp 821
I'm also an R50 owner and I like mine just fine. The only problem I have is the liquid crystal displays are not back lit. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 5:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MZ-R50 or Sharp 821 Well, being an R50 owner and user, I'm a bit biased towards getting that one. Is the one you're looking at new or used? If it's new, grab it and don't even dare to have a second thought. If you're picking it up second hand I'd be a bit leary, just because it is portable and a great workhorse, how much life may be left in it, and how it was treated up till now. Though I have nothing against the 821, I don't think it would be a mistake to grab the R50 while you can. -Jeffrey -- My reality check just bounced! On Wed, 12 Jan 2000, Matt Vukin wrote: > > I know this is probably uninteresting to a lot of you, but it would really help me out if you could give me your feedback on these two units; the MZ-R50 and the Sharp 821. I can get the R50 for $170 or pay close to $300 for the 821. I only have the opportunity to get the Sony that cheap for a couple days though. Do you think I should grab it while I can since it has been called such a great unit and with the low price? -or is the 821 worth the greater cost? (this is the other one I have seriously considered) Any other suggestions would be appreciated - but the most valuable to me will be info related to the two mentioned units. > > THANK YOU! > > - > 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] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 or Sharp 821
Grab sucker while you can. The Sony is a good unit IMHO. Matt Vukin wrote: > > I know this is probably uninteresting to a lot of you, but it would really help me >out if you could give me your feedback on these two units; the MZ-R50 and the Sharp >821. I can get the R50 for $170 or pay close to $300 for the 821. I only have the >opportunity to get the Sony that cheap for a couple days though. Do you think I >should grab it while I can since it has been called such a great unit and with the >low price? -or is the 821 worth the greater cost? (this is the other one I have >seriously considered) Any other suggestions would be appreciated - but the most >valuable to me will be info related to the two mentioned units. > > THANK YOU! > > - > 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: MZ-R50 or Sharp 821
Well, being an R50 owner and user, I'm a bit biased towards getting that one. Is the one you're looking at new or used? If it's new, grab it and don't even dare to have a second thought. If you're picking it up second hand I'd be a bit leary, just because it is portable and a great workhorse, how much life may be left in it, and how it was treated up till now. Though I have nothing against the 821, I don't think it would be a mistake to grab the R50 while you can. -Jeffrey -- My reality check just bounced! On Wed, 12 Jan 2000, Matt Vukin wrote: > > I know this is probably uninteresting to a lot of you, but it would really help me >out if you could give me your feedback on these two units; the MZ-R50 and the Sharp >821. I can get the R50 for $170 or pay close to $300 for the 821. I only have the >opportunity to get the Sony that cheap for a couple days though. Do you think I >should grab it while I can since it has been called such a great unit and with the >low price? -or is the 821 worth the greater cost? (this is the other one I have >seriously considered) Any other suggestions would be appreciated - but the most >valuable to me will be info related to the two mentioned units. > > THANK YOU! > > - > 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: MZ-R50
If it's brand new, I say BUY IT NOW!!! I'm the proud owner of one of these beauties and have been using it for over 1.5 years now. Very reliable, great sound and perfect results every time when I record live gigs (which was its main purpose, and still is). It's a great player, but I only use it alongside my drumkit over headphones through a cheap component amp I bought many moons ago for a song 3#-) As a portable player though, of the few occasions that I have used it in that way, it's been great, with the right pair of headphones ... the stock ones don't do it much justice. Although I like the backlit display of the R55 (which would be an advantage to me), I decided to stick with my R50 simply because I get a Li-Ion battery instead of a NiMH and greater running time because of it. There's a sacrifice when you go too small. After hearing and using other brands before deciding on the R50, I felt that the Sony was the only way to go. One reliable workhorse which I won't be letting go of for quite some time 3#-) Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Matt Vukin Sent: Tuesday, 16 November 1999 4:19 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:MD: MZ-R50 I am planning on buying my first MD recorder/player in the next month or so. I have done a lot of research on what's out there and what soon will be out there . . I have concluded that the MZ-R50 is one of the best looking and performing units out there right now - even when compared to the newer models released by Sharp, Sony, JVC, Panasonic . . . I am looking for feedback from anybody who has an opinion on this matter! I don't want to make a mistake spending so much money so please help me out if you can. I have found a place where I can get this player for $230 new. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50
All, >I am planning on buying my first MD recorder/player in the next month or so. I have >done a lot of research on what's out there and what soon will be out there . . I have >concluded that the MZ-R50 is one of the best looking and performing units out there >right now - even when compared to the newer models released by Sharp, Sony, JVC, >Panasonic . . . I am looking for feedback from anybody who has an opinion on this >matter! I don't want to make a mistake spending so much money so please help me out >if you can. I have found a place where I can get this player for $230 new. THANK >YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Hmm, if your gonna spend $230 on a unit, why not look at the Sharp 722, jog dial, 40 sec anti skip, slot in (so you can't break off the pop out, I've seen it done), backlit remote. The only thing I don't like about it is not having a seperate line out as well as headphones. The 722 may be a bit bulky for your liking though. Have a look at the 701/702/722 at my web page www.wood-soft.co.uk (MiniDisc section, ya know I'm gonna love the day when I **can** put www.wood-soft.co.uk/minidisc ;) Just my $0.02, P. -- "Eat British Lamb... 5000 foxs can't be wrong!" -- Poster Peter Wood. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - ICQ? UIN - 15779342 IRC? Doc_Z on @#3cr and #ircbar using irc.dal.net:7000 (DALnet IRC Network) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50
Greets matt, I own a MZR-50 too, the sound and everything else is cool enough but... after a while, ( maybe it's just my set ) the plug connection for the earphones, seems loose and no, I do not abuse my set nor do I often plug in and out my ear phones, and thus you have very very bad connection, well apart from that and maybe it's size, ( it's kinda of big compare to today's standard ) , everything is pretty much cool. Khaos. "Matt Vukin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 16-11-99 01:18:54 AM Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: (bcc: Wei Han Kurt Wee/cc/staff/npnet) Subject: MD: MZ-R50 I am planning on buying my first MD recorder/player in the next month or so. I have done a lot of research on what's out there and what soon will be out there . . I have concluded that the MZ-R50 is one of the best looking and performing units out there right now - even when compared to the newer models released by Sharp, Sony, JVC, Panasonic . . . I am looking for feedback from anybody who has an opinion on this matter! I don't want to make a mistake spending so much money so please help me out if you can. I have found a place where I can get this player for $230 new. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Matt - 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: MZ-R50
Matt wrote: >I am planning on buying my first MD recorder/player in the next month or so. I have done a lot of research on what's out there and what >soon will be out there . . I have concluded that the MZ-R50 is one of the best looking and performing units out there right now - even >when compared to the newer models released by Sharp, Sony, JVC, Panasonic . . . I am looking for feedback from anybody who has >an opinion on this matter! I don't want to make a mistake spending so much money so please help me out if you can. I have found a >place where I can get this player for $230 new. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! >Matt Consider the AIWA AM-F70. It has some features which are missing on the MZ-R50 like program play, backlit LCD and buttons (on unit). It has a longer battery life in a smaller package, no End-Search and it was introduced more than a year after the R50 which probably makes it's ATRAC chip more current. I think all this is worth another 20-40$. my 0.02 Shekels Bentz -> Speaking up after a long lurking period. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 remote
Most of the md stores one the net carry them in the "spare/misc" section. I know minidiscnow.com carries them, and I've seen them at a few other places. You'll probably have to buy the R55 remote which is the same as the r50. Usually they run around 45-60 bucks... good luck -Jeffrey On Fri, 29 Oct 1999, Eric Kang wrote: > > My remote just gotten crashed. Does anyone know where I could buy another > stock model one? I would like to buy with the credit card. > > Eric Kang > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reality is Relative > > > - > 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: mz-r50 test mode help
Right. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of laerm Sent: Friday, 24 September 1999 7:37 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:MD: mz-r50 test mode help so, if i just pull the battery pack out, i leave test mode, right? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 Problems.
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === At 02:37 PM 8/21/99 +1000, ollee wrote: >When recording, it will insert bits of crackly noise into the recording. >This is happening with new discs, and I even had a Sony ES disc fail after >about a day of use a week or so ago. It sounds like your unit is dirty. DO NOT use one of those head cleaners, as they can actually damage your unit. Most electronic shoppes should be able to clean your unit properly, or better yet, if you can take it in to an "authorized" Sony repair shop, they can clean it for you and make sure everything is adjusted properly. >Also, the headphone jack, in the last two days has become very sensitive, >and I almost have to hold the plug into position on the jack to get both >audio channels. Anyone have any ideas about this? It sounds like your unit is suffering from abuse. The R50 really is a little tank, but you have to still be *somewhat* gentle with any piece of electronic equipment. Sometimes you can damage the headphone jack by jostling the cord or plug end while it's in the unit. I would check to makes sure that the problem isn't with the *headphones* first. I've had headphones break at the little stress relief point before. All in all, I'd say BE CAREFUL with your minidisc unit, or you'll break it. You have to learn how to take care of your toys. ;) -- Jough --- Jough [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jough.com --- === MIME part removed : text/html; === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 Problems.
ollee wrote: > When recording, it will insert bits of crackly noise into the recording. > This is happening with new discs, and I even had a Sony ES disc fail after > about a day of use a week or so ago. snip./ > Should I try a lense cleaner disc? No don't use a lens cleaner except as a last resort. Send it in for repair, it should still be under warranty. > Also, the headphone jack, in the last two days has become very sensitive, > and I almost have to hold the plug into position on the jack to get both > audio channels. Anyone have any ideas about this? That one you might try cleaning the plug and making sure it is polished nice and shiny, (Could be that peanut butter and jelly sandwich) but if you are taking it back for repair, let them repair that too. -- 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: MZ-R50 Problems.
From: ollee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've had my R50 since December, and since then have used it pretty heavily > (about 3-4 hours a day). I don't keep my discs in cases, but haven't really > had any problems with my unit until recently. > > When recording, it will insert bits of crackly noise into the recording. > This is happening with new discs, and I even had a Sony ES disc fail after > about a day of use a week or so ago. > > Should I try a lense cleaner disc? Does anyone have any other suggestions > of what I could do for it? In my opinion no, certainly not if your unit is still under guarantee though I don't know whether you get just a basic 90 days or such like, or (and this is probably the best think about Britain) a one year shop guarantee on all new items regardless of the manufacturers warranty. Lens cleaner discs should only be tried as a last resort as they can all too easily act as lens scratcher discs and make a bad situation into a very expensive trip to the repair shop. Until you get lots of replies via md-l which suggest otherwise, *DO NOT USE A CLEANER DISC IN YOUR MD OR CD* > Also, the headphone jack, in the last two days has become very sensitive, > and I almost have to hold the plug into position on the jack to get both > audio channels. Anyone have any ideas about this? You didn't say whether you were recording digitally or analog. If all the sockets have recently started shown problems I can't help but ask could "foreign particles"have found their way in. You weren't using it on the beach down in Os were you Ollee and a few grains of sand found there way in? A single grain could easily prevent a channel connecting (those contacts in the sockets are tiny spring loaded bits of metal after all). If the unit does have foreign bodies inside, they might be shaken out-- take care though as over vigorous shaking may break the mechanism. I guess the other alternative would be to dissolve the foreign bodies inside into a liquid solvent. I only studied Chemistry to A-Level but I guess either concentrated Hydrochloric / Sulphuric / Nitric Acid would react with any sand inside the unit removing the block. Perhaps some Chemistry student can help there. And if they aren't enough I think Hydroflouric acid will attack just about anything, hey isn't Flourine the only element which can bond and form a compound with Gold? ***STOP!!!***--- of course the above was a joke, do not do it, oh yes it might work, but it will remove your unit before the sand :-P Do NOT dip your MD into acid unless you wish to see your MD unit fizz as it dissolves. Cheers, PrinceGaz -- "Any Chemistry students, that's right about Hydroflouric acid, and Flourine isn't it?" - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MZ-R50 rplaced by MZ-R55 by sony repair but not as good???
I doubt it is the MD. Most likely, the unit that recorded them has an alignment or tracking problem. I bet if you copy the material to another blank, then take the R50 or the R55 and record on the used TDK MD60, it will work just fine. Thomas Frieder wrote: > > After Sony had two attempts to get my R50 to read my TDK MD60 discs, > they sent me a replacement unit R55. > Although I would have preferred some communication/contact first, my > bigger problem is > that the MD60 problem still occurs with this unit and in my opinion > the R55 seems to have a more muffled sound. > > 2 Questions. > > 1. Has anyone seen this TDK MD60 playback problem with the newer > players?? > (All discs play fine in my trusty old MZ1) > > 2. Anyone else notice a playback sound difference between the R50 and > R55 >besides the obvious lack of MEGA BASS?? >(and would you accept the R55 as replacement or insist on an R50?) > > any help appreciated in advance...Tom F. > - > 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: MZ-R50 rplaced by MZ-R55 by sony repair but not as good???
> that the MD60 problem still occurs with this unit and in my opinion > the R55 seems to have a more muffled sound. Have you ever considered that the discs themselves are bad or that your MZ1 is mis-aligned and creating the problems ? > 2 Questions. > > 1. Has anyone seen this TDK MD60 playback problem with the newer > players?? > (All discs play fine in my trusty old MZ1) Can you describe this playback problem ? I've never heard of any TDK MD60 relate problems. > 2. Anyone else notice a playback sound difference between the R50 and > R55 >besides the obvious lack of MEGA BASS?? Last I checked the R55 has megabass, it is a small button on one of the sides of the unit. Or do you mean the mega bass is not as present (audibly) than the R50 ? >(and would you accept the R55 as replacement or insist on an R50?) Depends whether you like the longer battery life and jog dial of the R50, or the smaller footprint, larger backlit remote, and titling with the remote features of the R55. Wayne --- Quote of the Day: If we had no faults we should not take so much pleasure in noting those of others. Duc de La Rouchefoucauld - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
