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The answer is YES - both of the above. It will support actual MP3 playback, but there is no way to do drag and drop to the file system. You have to use Sonicstage. However that's no problem, we have a working version you can download here (on this site). P.35 " If [sic] the case of an MP3 track that supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the bit rate that appears here may not match the one displayed by the SonicStage software." That sounds (to me) like the device is actually playing MP3. P.76 "This recorder only supports MP3 tracks (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/ sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) that have been transferred using the SonicStage software." This machine is in the same (2nd) generation as the MZ-RH10/RH910/M100, which were the first to play MP3 natively. However that playback was criticised as not being very good. MP3 playback was not perfected until 3rd generation (RH1) HiMD. The RH1 is a very expensive way to play back MP3, though. You might be better off with a non-MD player such as the ICD-SX750 or ICD-SX813 both of which actually record MP3 directly. The latter even supports a microSD card (up to 32GB at least) and both take an external microphone in addition to the built in stereo mics. Both use AAA, either NiMH rechargeable, or (std) Alkaline. There are also some later models, though the price varies wildly for no apparent reason. Note that the manual downloads are on an old site (pre-TLS1.2) which Sony didn't bother to update, so you will have to use an old browser like IE most likely (I didn't try Chrome). My personal favourite is the PCM-M10. They each come with a means to connect to a standard microphone stand/tripod.

I have always wished there would be a drive (like a floppy) that might be standard on computers that you could play MDs on. Turns out there was one (somewhere in the VAIO range of Sony) but way too rare for common adoption (probably they wanted too much for the license fees?) If that had been available, MD might have lasted a lot longer and penetrated a lot further.

Agree completely. Now if you said you had the MDS-S500 then we'd have a completely different ball of wax. As it is, this is an old machine and if you have disks that have music on them (that you want) then you must buy something newer. We can try to give guidance. Kind regards

We really need a separate topic here but I am too lazy as I am away from home right now. 2 things: 1. you will need to install the 64-bit driver from our downloads section (NetMD760) 2. you must turn off driver signing for long enough to install it. This has been made MORE difficult in W10 and 11 but not impossible. If you're still stuck I can help but there are numerous posts illustrating how to do this on the site.

I see nobody has answered. As a software guy myself, I feel your pain. However, all you can do at this point is begin again from first principles ("reboot"). Taking the battery out of the HDR-SR12 (sorry, I don't know what it is, still less any experience with it, which is probably the same for almost everybody here) might be a start. You might also run chkdsk /v on the PC, and see what you get. Who knows, maybe the videos are there. Finally, a reinstall of the USB device driver might be in order. You might have more luck with a forum that focuses on video cameras. Kind regards

Same for the PLCK, usb powered - though not as small, admittedly, it sits on top or down the back of whatever. And it has the feature for controlling remotely that you don't need but that some of us find to be the sine qua non of editing, M-Crew.

Doesn't the PCLK-MN10 (and MN20) do this by default? You still need the LS(Sync) setting on your deck, can't remember what the default is on N510 etc. It's the difference between NO SOUND but an active connection (S/PDIF), ie silence, and NO CONNECTION. I think it is the latter that reliably makes the track mark. Check?

Update - 4 years later The image of the PCLK-MN20 has been removed since it misleadingly suggests it is required for this device. AFAIK we have now determined that the SE9 is a USB unit, and doesn't require anything except a cable to the computer.

Can u connect to a WDS server? If not, then you need a system image from somewhere. You should be able to install something generic but the drivers for Sony should come from Sony. Maybe they have an image for your model, if you didn't get one on a DVD to begin with. Good luck - sounds like you're gonna need it

Apposite horror story here - I discovered the on-off switch on my AV receiver (via remote) wasn't working today. Last night it was 100% fine. When I checked the battery, both AAA batteries had significantly decomposed and there was seepage. Nothing I couldn't fix with a damp paper towel, but I got literally NO warning that anything was amiss. This must have been like this for weeks. If you're paranoid, open the battery compartment to remotes on a regular basis, it seems.

Sony stopped paying licence fees to Neilson (Gracenote) getting on for ten years ago. I'd be surprised if you can get access.

Follow the link in my post - it's here on the site for (any/)everyone to download

The CMT-M333/373NT is a very nice machine. The tape deck produces almost as good dubs as my Denon 800 (though the latter has a few tweaks for badly behaved cassettes, subjectively the sound from the Sony is cleaner and brighter). Good decision - keep the LAM for playback! There's probably nothing much you (or anyone, given the difficulties reported by Jim) can do to improve it. The PX7 comes from a much sturdier generation of engineering before Sony decided to cut costs - most everything is metal, not plastic. The M333 is somewhere in between.

I don't think it's the mains transformer for the LAM. But I could easily be surprised. Kevin's theory about sticky sleds sounds pretty reasonable. But there are some power adjustments which affect the laser and the electronics of PORTABLE units generally. Which bookshelf, I am curious? some of them are really fun. I just spent 6 months messing with CMT-PX7.

The portable md units (non-HiMD) have in my experience a problem, and it relates to power. Whenever I tried doing NetMD without being plugged into the mains, it would fail in exactly the way you are describing. If I plugged in the 3V adapter it was fine. HiMD units never had a problem. Recording from aux or microphone never had a problem. So if the dubbing is important to you..... or maybe like the rest of us you end up with a few too many units of this generally-marvellous technology *knowing* that some things are to be avoided.....? Kind regards Stephen

I knew you would have a better answer, Kevin...... well done

Sorry, maybe someone else here can provide direct experience. I recall one of our members who repaired things professionally complaining about the difficulty of servicing the LAM. Specifically he complained that it didn't really seem well-designed in the area of disassembly/re-assembly. I'll see if I can find the post. Yup, here you go: https://forums.sonyinsider.com/topic/28150-sony-sound-gate-cd-md-stereo-lam-z03-japan-mini-disc/?do=findComment&comment=183773 Mind you this isn't the exact same model but I thought it an interesting comment at the time. Kind regards

I had a look over on Yahoo Japan. It seems to me the most likely problem is the one referred to by Matt (Techmoan) - the internal battery. After all a Boombox isn't much use if you have to plug it in, right?

You probably need to reinstall windows. Make a USB stick with the Windows 10 install image (you will find an ISO somewhere). If you're on Windows 7 all bets are off BUT your W7 license key will serve as a W10 one. Or find a friend with a duplicating dock. They cost less than a new copy of Windows.

It's rare that cleaning ANYTHING makes a difference. Congealed grease, maybe. But you have to have the exactl right replacement first (Molykote). More likely a power supply and/or adjustment issue, I think.

That's a lotta boomboxes! Thanks

About 25% of the way through this by Techmoan Wondering if there was a boombox with MD? Maybe i know the answer but my mind is blank (nothing new there).... Stephen

Nope, no idea what to do next.

Could easily be that it's plastic with metallic paint - hadn't thought of that. (edit 1 hr later) It's definitely metal.