Re: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread Graham Baker
Yes, the disc does not spin in rec-pause - the unit can stay in that mode for as long as you like - when it starts recording it uses it's buffer memory to store the first few millisecs whilst the disc spins up... A neat idea that should also apply to *all* home decks - what on earth were Sony & c

Re: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread Christopher Jackson
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I'm using the Sharp 722--do you know the detail

Re: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread David W. Tamkin
Chris Jackson asked, | However, I've had a concern: Is it a bad idea to leave the md recorder in | auto-start mode for an extended period--6 hours or more? I assume the | disk is spinning in this state, and wondered about wear. That may vary depending on the exact unit. For example, with Son

Re: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread J. Coon
Christopher Jackson wrote: > > On Thu, 30 Nov 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > You can set some recorder to auto mode ( will start recording when there is > > a signal) and put the timer on your receiver. > However, I've had a concern: Is it a bad idea to leave the md recorder in > auto-st

RE: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread Christopher Jackson
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > You can set some recorder to auto mode ( will start recording when there is > a signal) and put the timer on your receiver. I've wondered about doing this and using a clock radio by simply setting the radio alarm to slightly before the program I'm

Re: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread David W. Tamkin
Jonathan Davis asked, | I am looking to purchase a timer for my MiniDisc player to record FM | broadcasts of NPR daily. How much do MD timers cost? Are there any | inherent problems that I should know about? Also, any timer tips and | suggestions would certainly be appreciated. There are

RE: MD: MiniDisc recorder timers

2000-11-30 Thread yeyny
=== The original message was multipart MIME=== === All non-text parts (attachments) have been removed === You can set some recorder to auto mode ( will start recording when there is a signal) and put the timer on your receiver. Off course, this is necessarily better than putting a