RE: MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets
Simon Mackay wrote: ... optical inputs or outputs is often fitted with removeable plastic caps on these Toslink connectors. snip which can easily get lost. Alternatives: blu-tak or sticky tape They also present a choking hazard with toddlers if you are in a situation ... As a loving parent of two surviving former toddlers, I have to say that the choking hazards are said infants, who will attempt to place any object that will fit, into their mouths. It's your job to stop 'em doing it (you hope). If your MD deck is in reach, expect to find unusual objects posted into the disk slot. I think it's valid to argue that toys and other stuff designed for little people should not have small bits that come off and choke the little darlings, but I don't think this extends to domestic electronics. Should I always keep the plugs on the TOSLink connectors whenever I am not using the connectors or can I not have the plugs on them? The plugs keep out dust, which might later end up in the signal path. The dust MIGHT stop the optical link working, in which case you would need to clean it out with a Q-tip. simon - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets
Depends on how dusty the operating environment is. My recommendation would be to plug in your optical cables in the back and just stash the cables back there when not in use. This way, you don't have to worry about covering the sockets nor do you need to disconnect/reconnect cables all the time. And after all, it is in the back, who's going to notice? If it's in a situation where the back is uncovered and easily seen and accessible, then there's a bit of a problem 3#-) Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Simon Mackay Sent: Saturday, 25 September 1999 15:48 To: MiniDisc Mailing List (E-mail) Subject:MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets Should I always keep the plugs on the TOSLink connectors whenever I am not using the connectors or can I not have the plugs on them? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets
Simon Mackay wrote: Should I always keep the plugs on the TOSLink connectors whenever I am not using the connectors or can I not have the plugs on them? In this situation I would be inclined to remove the dust caps and place a small piece of black insulation tape (available at most electronics and car accessories shops) over the holes. You could leave them open without much chance of anything happening, but if you have a young kid around I would say they are just as likely to stuff something in the hole (say a piece of choccy cake) and then you may be contemplating feeding them the dust cap... ;o) -- Magic Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- When in doubt, make sure SOMETHING is covering the hole. you don't want dust getting into your optics. It's not going to be as bad as if it got inside the MD player itself, but it could still cause problems when recording if it got clogged. If you've got lil kids around, you may want to tape over the caps, or try glue/epoxy a small makeshift tether to them and the unit itself, so they can be removed from their socket, but won't get lost. This will keep the youngsters from trying to swallow them, and should keep them from getting lost. - -Jeffrey - -- I am not a folder! On Sat, 25 Sep 1999, Simon Mackay wrote: Hi everyone! I have noticed that a lot of home digital-audio equipment that is equipped with optical inputs or outputs is often fitted with removeable plastic caps on these Toslink connectors. I have a few reservations about these caps. For example, if you ran an optical digital link and then had to disconnect that link for situations such as having one of the devices repaired, you would have to replace the caps which can easily get lost. They also present a choking hazard with toddlers if you are in a situation where you have to leave the equipment unsupervised at a reachable distance with its back panel showing. Should I always keep the plugs on the TOSLink connectors whenever I am not using the connectors or can I not have the plugs on them? With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGP Personal Edition 5.0 Charset: noconv iQEVAwUBN+zvbpXjcVMyUmWlAQGtDAgAlz9go9JelkHe/+A2/Hb67sRXGnaFHsEM kmI5hHzshLI/xAveMlklgB4DMy3GM9co2IfN0nZEfL5GVbDlpEmKjfxOWsFY3kw5 Ecx8e0h98/axJQM6au4PzdHOLuMYNfiVFdcwiy6EKZd8+yAcGlfaOzTV5r1oOFJk glelFyc0fNbz8rjPk7o+J1nKTpDdbq6bP/qIdTClNI/QHT+N50ONTXGZcNMEH3Zh ilsDXGFJTzfAo4u/M/SO/IfptX2oPPCX4guyugBc9FCDgBUZinKgfr3sEBhzNXYD AINMpr07+SfloLb2CHud0TOUTtNLise//YtmDxI3ZMvQzTKbCNgbQA== =5GXB -END PGP SIGNATURE- - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: TOSLink protective caps on sockets
You can always put a small hole through the toslink cap and attach a piece of fishing wire to it. Attach the other end of the fishing wire to the chassis of the audio equipment. When you are using the toslink unit the cap is hanging by the fishing wire. ___ Linus Peter Sweers Toslink Receivers and Transmitters at http://members.xoom.com/sweers/toslink/index.html ___ On Sat, 25 Sep 1999 15:47:54 +1000 "Simon Mackay" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone! I have noticed that a lot of home digital-audio equipment that is equipped with optical inputs or outputs is often fitted with removeable plastic caps --- Should I always keep the plugs on the TOSLink connectors whenever I am not using the connectors or can I not have the plugs on them? With regards, Simon Mackay - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
