MD: Sony MDX-C8900 car md player

1999-09-21 Thread Manuel
The voiceguide can be turned off. The display can be seen in bright sunlight. (all dashes differ) All I own are Sony MDs, and they play fine in mine. Not one error.. ever. And not one skip...ever. Later - To stop getting this list

Re: MD: Turn-on bug Sony 320

1999-09-21 Thread ExquisiteDeadGuy
Well, my 320 has developed the turn on bug. I thought it was only the bane of the 510s but obviously now I know different. It's not too bad. It comes on about once every three or four days. And yes it is made in Malaysia... "If I'd only known..." ;-) On the good side it's never come on

Re: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I just checked that I have the Japanese Version

MD: 650 meg audio MD?

1999-09-21 Thread Paul Cho
Hello, I've just recently resubscribed after a long hiatus so please forgive me if this topic has been beaten to the ground. I've read about the new 650 meg md's coming out, but I've also read that they will only be data MDs. I'm pretty sure that this is not the most current news, so can anybo

Re: MD: Turn-on bug Sony 320

1999-09-21 Thread J. Coon
I think the 310 is built on the 510 design. If it is only 4 weeks old, take the darn thing back. IT isn't working like it was designed to work. I believe there have been problems with the gears stripping as the problem progresses, butthat may be a different problem. The 510 I had would turn

Re: MD: Aghhh! I'm gonna cry! Finaly got my UTOC and TOC errors on my Sharp 701...

1999-09-21 Thread Ian Horsey
I had a UTOC error on ym 702MK once - but it was after I'd thrown it across the office. Once I realigned the recording head it worked just fine - and has done ever since! From: Dan Frakes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Will anyone who has gotten UTOC errors with a 702MK please raise their > hand? Anyo

MD: Question about foreign voltage (Japanese).

1999-09-21 Thread Laureano
I just purchased a Sharp MT831 and have read that I can use the supplied 100 volt japanese plug even though we use 120 volts. Is this true? Can it damage my player or the battery? Thanks, Laureano - To stop getting this list send a

MD: Turn-on bug Sony 320

1999-09-21 Thread Scott A Summers
My unit also developed the turn-on bug about 4 weeks ago. I bought it new last December - should I get this sent in under warranty? Does this lead to other problems? The only problem so far is that the unit is ALWAYS on! -Scott - T

Re: MD: ATRAC

1999-09-21 Thread J. Coon
IT should work just fine. DJ DeeKay wrote: > Can I play minidiscs recorded with ATRACK 4.5 (or > whatever this Sony has) on a higher ATRAC System (6.0 from > Sharp). -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? M

Re: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread J. Coon
There can be problems with this unit, but for $120 I'd buy one and keep it. I liked the one I had and I would have kept it but it was still under warranty. So, when it developed the Turn on Bug, I took it in to be fixed. Each time I took it in it took a long time to get it back and each time

MD: To get a new unit... (still SHARP!) MT20, or 722...

1999-09-21 Thread Peter Wood
Hya Guys, Well as I said my 701 packed in... Oh That reminds me, Gaz, thanks for the helpful comment... I've been looking at the unit to replace my 701 (I can get a replacement, and pay any extra to make it up to price of what every I buy.) I've been looking at other Sharp units (and will be lo

Re: MD: Aghhh! I'm gonna cry! Finaly got my UTOC and TOC errors on my Sharp 701...

1999-09-21 Thread Dan Frakes
"PrinceGaz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Gaz sits back with his prefectly functional Sony MZ-R3 and thinks >serves you right for following the disbelievers. The Sharp followers >who have turned their backs on Sony. Will anyone who has gotten UTOC errors with a 702MK please raise their hand? Any

MD: Substitute remote connectors for Sony Minidiscs

1999-09-21 Thread Magic
Hi all, Before I sit here and start filing down this piece of circuit board, does anyone have any better solutions as to what I could use as a substitute for the 4pin remote connector on portable Sony MD equipment. TIA -- Magic Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.matt

MD: Req: Component advice

1999-09-21 Thread Paul Johnson
I'm looking for a component MD player with digital optical in and out, and I'm on a very tight budget. I have found the Sony 530 for $299 which satisfies the digital in/out requirement, but I'm hoping I can find something a bit cheaper. Any suggestions? Thanks, Paul ---

MD: ATRAC

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
Hi!  Just a little question. I just bought the famous Sony MDS-JE510. And I'll buy a portbale "Play-Only" system soon. Now here's my question: Can I play minidiscs recorded with ATRACK 4.5 (or whatever this Sony has) on a higher ATRAC System (6.0 from Sharp). I thought of buying this MS-301h

RE: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I think I have one, because the Made in Japanes

Re: MD: MDS-JE510 problem

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I just wanted to know where your unit was manuf

Re: MD: MDS-JE510 problem

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I just wanted to know where your unit was manuf

RE: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Hmm, I think it's already too late. I got this

Re: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === How long did you have the unit until the self t

RE: MD: MDX-C670 Rotary Problems

1999-09-21 Thread Tony Antoniou
A replacement face is reasonably expensive. As for your rotary commander problem, check the plug going into the deck to ensure that the contacts are clean. Aside from that, the fact that it's working in an opposite manner would indicate that you should check the setting on your deck (hit the shif

MD: seeing SCMS on consumer units

1999-09-21 Thread David W. Tamkin
Simon Mackay asked, | Also, do any consumer digital recorders allow for monitoring the SCMS status | of either a recording that is in them or a source that is fed through the | digital inputs? On Sony decks (the 520 for sure, I believe also the JE and JB units numbered 530 and higher), in Retry

Re: MD: MDS-JE510 problem

1999-09-21 Thread David W. Tamkin
Tracy Doyle asked, | Just wanted to ask about this JE510 "self turn on" syndrome. My unit | started this a couple months ago, convienently 2-3 weeks after the 1 yr | warrenty expired!! :^(. Do you know if this causes any problems other than | the inconvience of turning it off a couple of times

Re: MD: Sharp MD-MS701 TOC cloning clamp

1999-09-21 Thread David W. Tamkin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote, | I was looking at the web site listed the Minidisc.Org pages that shows a | piece of stuff bent to act as a TOC cloning clamp here: | http://www-public.tu-bs.de:8080/~y0001729/701/MDMS701clamp.html | | i think i can make the clamp, but does anyone know what steps are t

Re: MD: Adapting minidisc changer to stock radio

1999-09-21 Thread Wallace Choi
Hey David, Hey i dunno about you but in my opinion.. the factory radio/deck on the Honda Civic sucks... my sister has a 98 Civic Si (CDN) and it's crap! anyways.. my friend had a civic before and he used the factory deck to control a Alpine CD changer... so i think it'll work but ask around to s

MD: Completly OT... maybe not

1999-09-21 Thread Regis . PRIQUELER
Hi, I'm need informations about living IN London because i'm planning to move from Paris to London with my MDS-W1 and my 702 (a little on thread finally) and not my cat because of the sanitary quarantine (6 month, poor cat). I'm currently seeking a job in IT and there is a lot. So if some of t

Re: MD: Sony ECM-MS717 Stereo Microphone?

1999-09-21 Thread PrinceGaz
- Original Message - From: Tracy Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 21 September 1999 12:46 Subject: MD: Sony ECM-MS717 Stereo Microphone? > Hey...I have a new Aiwa F70 and I an looking for a microphone to buy for it. > Does anyone know anything about the Sony ECM-M

MD: Adapting minidisc changer to stock radio

1999-09-21 Thread David Sowa
Hello, I have a 98 Honda Civic and the stock radio comes with cd changer controls and inputs. Does anyone make an adapter that would let this radio control one of the Sony minidisc changers (or any other brand of changer for that matter). I know there are many options out there for me as far

Re: MD: Sony ECM-MS717 Stereo Microphone?

1999-09-21 Thread KVE
I have an ECM-717. I use it to record concerts. It is small and relatively easy to hide. It is also takes no time to setup. Its phantom power is too weak for it to operate only on line-in. Overall it is a very good little microphone. Should be fine for recording your baby. I actually thought that

MD: MDS-JE510 problem

1999-09-21 Thread Tracy Doyle
Just wanted to ask about this JE510 "self turn on" syndrome. My unit started this a couple months ago, convienently 2-3 weeks after the 1 yr warrenty expired!! :^(. Do you know if this causes any problems other than the inconvience of turning it off a couple of times after I stop using it?

Re: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread meeder
Hi, I got one and I have had no problems with it up to this date and it is now allmost 2 years old. I didn't have any of the infamous 510 problems such as the turn-on bug and the discs getting stuck in the mechanism. There is only one thing to look for with the 510, check where the unit is made.

RE: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread John Chrapowicki
Matthias asked: | Hi! | | Does anyone have this player/recorder ? Which experiences did | you make with this one? | | Greetz, Matthias | Matthias, avoid this deck at all cost!! When it's working OK it's a very good deck, but most (if not all?) 510s ultimately seem to develop the dreaded '

Re: MD: MDX-C670 Rotary Problems

1999-09-21 Thread Ralph Smeets
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Is it working on the opposite manner ? > Did you know you can actually setup the unit to make the remote work that way ? > Check it out too! > > Regards, > Flavio Moritz Hi Falvio, I think Chris was refering to the rotary commander on the face-plate and not the

MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
Hi! Does anyone have this player/recorder ? Which experiences did you make with this one? Greetz, Matthias Matthias, Official WebMaster of DJs At Work /---\ |>pager:skyper:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (words in "Subject", not in body) |>contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread J. Coon
Had one until it developed the dreaded self turn on sysdrome. After the store couldn't fix it in three tries and about two and a half months of down time, they gave me my money back and I got a 520 instead. DJ DeeKay wrote: > > Hi! > > Does anyone have this player/recorder ? Which experienc

MD: Sony MDS-JE510

1999-09-21 Thread DJ DeeKay
Hi! Does anyone have this player/recorder ? Which experiences did you make with this one? Greetz, Matthias Matthias, Official WebMaster of DJs At Work /---\ |>pager:skyper:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (words in "Subject", not in body) |>contact: [EMAIL PROTECTE

RE: MD: MDX-C670 Rotary Problems

1999-09-21 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Is it working on the opposite manner ? Did you know you can actually setup the unit to make the remote work that way ? Check it out too! Regards, Flavio Moritz > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf

MD: Sony ECM-MS717 Stereo Microphone?

1999-09-21 Thread Tracy Doyle
Hey...I have a new Aiwa F70 and I an looking for a microphone to buy for it. Does anyone know anything about the Sony ECM-MS717 Stereo Microphone?? [@ $69] Would it be a good choice? I am mainly going to use to record my baby son, he is just getting ready to start talking and also the occas

Re: MD: Wicca (OT), was Minidisco (OT)

1999-09-21 Thread PrinceGaz
Hmmm, I guess I'm gonna have to tread carefully here in case there are a bunch of minidisc owning religious fanatics reading ;-) I'm no expert, but a pretty good description of Wicca would be that it is an updated / modern version of traditional pagan nature-based religions. There are eight mai

Re: MD: MDX-C670 Rotary Problems

1999-09-21 Thread Ralph Smeets
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I'm having a problem with my Sony MDX-C670 Car Stereo. The rotary volume > control is not working properly. When I turn the volume control, it > sometimes will not work, or will work in the opposite manner (ie, volume > goes up not down). Is anyone else having thi

RE: MD: USB-SPDIF converters and SCMS

1999-09-21 Thread Simon Barnes
> Simon Mackay wrote: > > Also, do any consumer digital recorders allow for monitoring the SCMS > status > of either a recording that is in them or a source that is fed through the > digital inputs? > The Sony MDS-JE520 has a test mode display which includes SCMS status - look on the MDCP. sim