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Jon, I've been singularly underwhelmed by the MicroSD slot. In both PCM-M10's (the lemon and the replacement) it took(takes) on average 3 insertions to make it be read. Admittedly that means it just is more like extra (fixed) memory, but.... and this is the kicker (in any argument between PCM-M10 and SX series), IMO - the newer SX712 and 813 have the same slot. But see below. Ozpeter did a review, as you recall, and concluded that the mics included in the SX (at least the 750 he tried) were better. The record display on the SX series is excellent too, as he noted already. Just about the only weakness I can see is the omission of the "every x minutes" track mark. The track marks are managed better on the PCM-M10, since marking a track does not automatically cause a track divide. With 8GB (SX950) I pretty well will never run out either at 44/16. And the LPEC STHQ mode (sadly withdrawn from the PCM-M10 and later SX series) is a terrific codec. Sony must have figured they were never going to beat the MP3 "tide". You can actually record in it. I really don't want or need 96/24. The 5-second feature is common to both machines. In fact they share a whole bunch of features, and show up on the same leaflet describing "pro audio", IIRC. I like the physical form factor (of the SX series) too - with screen over, it fits nicely (and stealthily) in breast pocket for any purpose which doesn't involve me singing at the same time as recording. And the little stand is actually less obtrusive than the one needed to screw into the bottom of the PCM-M10. I've stuck it on a table near the front of church and no one batted an eyelid. I must admit that being able to take a MicroSD and plug it into an adaptor (I have now got ones for USB, SDHC and MemoryDuo) or mail it in a snail mail letter, makes that medium the tool of choice for moving large amounts of music/data when the internet is not convenient. Stephen

OK. Well I guess that's another point in favour of the SX750/950 or their MIcroSDHC-capable younger brothers SX712 and SX813. The 750 and 850, at least, will happily recharge the batteries without even needing an adapter... from USB without being asked.

I finally broke down and got a PCM-M10 (sort of just in case they decided to "improve" it as with much other technology). Bad move! The one that arrived absolutely didn't work with USB connection. I couldn't return it without paying 3 lots of shipping (to me x2 and return shipping) at $50 a pop (and $30 customs again on second one to boot); anyway the website (redirected, sort of, from Amazon.com) didn't have any more in their store. Sony Canada doesn't support this beast. So I ended up sending it back to Sony US service (with a return address in USA for me) and about 3 weeks later one finally turned up with all its bits and bobbles (so I have two sets of remotes, carry strap, ac adapter, software disk). That's nice, I admit. However my latest surprise is that despite having a setting for NiMH versus Alkaline (AA) batteries, the unit won't recharge my NiMH batteries. Is this yet another fault, or is that the way it is supposed to work??? Meanwhile I continue to use my ICD-SX950 (12 hours LPCM recording, more than the AAA batteries anyway) for live events. Merry Christmas to everybody, and hoping that 2012 brings good news for everyone here still interested in high quality sound equipment.

here (unless you mean to buy one)

Sorry, AFAIK simply cannot be done with HiMD.

You can't - all the modern ones are made in China. I don't see them as fakes, merely surplus stock or factory overproduction.

I note that someone in Japan claims to have Sharp 1-bit 4-pole headphones (for this and other models). IIRC your review indicated that this technology hugely improves the sound of this and other Sharp units: http://www.ebay.com/...0-/230720994396 Stephen

No direct correlation - it basically means the database authentication is screwed. Sonic Stage is a finicky beast - for example if you don't want to tear your hair out wondering where it put files, NEVER drag and drop stuff on the SS main windows. But once it works, it is stable, and the DECRYPTED files (".OMA) can be used on any computer without hassles. To decrypt them you need the File Conversion Tool which is included on the main menu of SS. Once again, DO NOT try and run the tool on its own - always call it from SS.

I think he's only talking about one-way, J. But I have no clue what the right drivers for Sharp NetMD products are. The driver you need should have come with the unit, and it should work on any 32-bit Windows (Windows 7 and VIsta included). However it likely will not work on Window 64-bits of any description. For that you may need the Sony driver, modified to add Sharp units???? I can't help, being an all-Sony shop.

Another thing may be the WiFi hunting desperately for connx (not good for your - and her - brain, either). Try disabling it for a bit.

Sorry I made an error - that's what happens in the middle of the night. I meant to reply but I ended up editing your post. In any event, my statement is correct - there is no transfer speed setting. Feel free to repost if you need to.

Hmmm, Joyeux Noel! But you titled this thread Vista. Really it's all about 64-bits, I think. A team of us (I don't actually have 64-bits running here but helped to put together things for other people to try; mikami in Japan who spotted the driver with X-App, the successor to Sonic Stage, Azureal who, with me, kept on adding new models to the list accepted by the driver, and Chris the owner of the site who kept on encouraging us). And Avrin who simplified and improved SS ("ultimate") to make it easily install. In addition I went ahead and did the same trick on NETMD052.SYS so that one driver can be used for 32-bits on all machines - the benefit is that there's no USB slowdown on the RH1 when uploading. Probably I should put that in the download section too, now downloads are working again. Stephen

do you have zone alarm, or something preventing the tool from connecting?

Try gpbatteries.com I don't think you will be able to order direct. More likely will have to find a stockist. But I have just bought some in Brooklyn NY. Problem - they could not ship outside USA. Eventually you will find some, I think.

I just tried it myself and got as far as "Authentication complete. You may now disconnect from the Internet" or words to that effect. So I suspect you have some local problem with connections. Meaning that the server is still (as far as I can see) functional. Stephen

What is he on?

There's no such thing as a HiMD deck with computer control in any way or kind. However the solution most of us here seem to have adopted is to be able to play sounds FROM the computer direct to HiFi, whilst building up a large library on PC. The trick to doing this (and surviving) is to remove the encryption from Sony's uploads, which is easily done using the File Conversion Tool (Main menu in SS) on a very regular basis. The Onkyo does not have computer control.

You probably need the 64-bit (NETMD076.SYS) driver from the downloads section. When and if that doesn't work, we can explore further Cheers PS do NOT install Sonic Stage into virtual XP mode, it will only give you grief. If you did, de-install and reinstall as a regular W7 application

Overwrite head connection(s) shot. Need to get it to someone who can repair these things. Jim Hoggarth in England is pretty good, you can find him here and on Ebay UK.

I sorta doubt it. I noticed they were often slow to communicate, but always got shipments out in timely fashion. Check and see if there's some reason your email is getting binned........

You mean you would like a list of units that support the "LINE OUT" setting? The manual is clear - with this explanation about setting to maximum they disclose that there is no MENU way of setting to line out. But that is all that LINE OUT is on these portables..... set volume to maximum.

The only "two" I see in the manual is the double headphone sockets. See page 37 of the manual. They tell you to set output to maximum.

Is that machine connected to the internet? PS are you attempting to doubleclick an ATRAC file to play it? Bad idea

1. Forget 3.4 2. Use the 4.3 Ultimate from our downloads section 3. Download the 64bit drivers from our downloads section (see the previous posts in this thread). Hope this helps!

Try changing the disc mode (there are only two possibilities)