Sammyboy

Hooray! The cradle finally arrived today! My multi-adapter seems to be working fine with the NH1/charging cradle, I'm listening to it as we speak whilst it charges having just used it to transfer a load of music to a Hi-MD! Bargain NH1 then! :D Edit: The only slight bugbear is that I have to charge the NH1 in the cradle, and transfer files using the data cable, I can't seem to do both as there doesn't seem to be a way to plug the USB cable into the dock! I do wonder though if it's a genuine item, though if it charges the thing I'm not too fussed

I've found this also on Ebay (not sure if it'll help you as well Wizard) which I'm watching, will get one if my multi-voltage adaptor doesn't work with it.

I've actually got a multi-voltage adaptor now, which goes from 3v to 12v. The stated ampage at 6 volts is 1A, would that work OK with the NH1/dock? What the charger says exactly is: Input: 230v AC ~ 50Hz, 0.28a max Output:- 3/4.5/5v - 1.2A; 6/9V - 1A; 12v - 0.9A

Yep, I'm nearly there! I have found an RH1 charger on Ebay, will that work with my NH1? I hope so as it's quite cheap! I've so far got an NH1 for £35.82 (£20.77 for the unit/headphones and 10MDs including 1 Hi-Md, £15.05 for the cradle), just need that charger to complete the kit but they seem very hard to find! I have the fluffy case I could use from my NH700, though prefer the black 'leatherette' type cases that come with the Net-Mds (using one for my Sony pocket DAB!), could use that also.

Just ordered one of the above docking stations! Just a quick question, it doesn't look as if it comes with any cables - I presume it'll work with my standard USB lead or my existing NH1 lead? Damn, I still need a charger though....

Thanks for the links Wizard, I've added them to my Ebay!

Finally, the USB has arrived from China! Plugged it into my NH1, and hey presto, it seems to be fully working! Successfully played all the tracks off a Minidisc over the headphones via SonicStage with no problems, PC recognised it straightaway. Not tried writing anything to it yet, that'll be next, but of course it won't charge the NH1. So still looking for the docking cradle, and I guess a compatible charger, as the chargers for existing MD players I have are all too low a voltage. Btw, what's the part number of the charger that I need?

Bump, these are still available

I did wonder about 'modifying' the cradle a bit so the NH1 would fit, but I am keeping my eyes open for a proper NH1 cradle, they seem to be as rare as hen's teeth!

Would this cradle from an N1/N10 fit my NH1? I'd need a charger too, I have a few chargers from other MDs, but do I need a specific charger?

I've been hunting all over Ebay and other places now for the docking cradle to go with my rather lonely NH1 unit with no joy so far. I believe that the older N1 model has the same connector as the NH1, and that it's charger uses the same voltage. Could I use the N1's docking cradle on my NH1 without any problems? And if not, do I have any other alternatives available to me? I've ordered a USB cable that fits the unit off Ebay which should be arriving soon, though I think all I can do with this is transfer to/from the unit, and play MDs using the power from the USB port. Any help appreciated, bit frustrating having this piece of kit and not be able to use it!

Sorry, yes the recording function of these works fine too

Just though, I believe the MZ-N10 has the same connector, can I use the docking station for that model with my NH1?

I have got a few too many Minidisc players, so have decided to let a couple go. Unfortunately it's the players only, I don't have any accessories to go with them, but they both work absolutely fine. They are used, the R500 is in a particularly used condition, paint wear on corners and some text has worn/rubbed away, general marks and light scratching all over from general use. The R501 is in better condition, though also had light marks from typical use too. Please see attached pictures to get a better idea of their condition. As stated sadly no other accessories, but I can chuck in a couple of used Minidiscs with the players if you prefer. I can sell both units together or separately, can ship worldwide which will cost probably about £8-£10 or so for International Signed For, I can accept bank transfer, Paypal, Nochex, cheques, postal orders or cash via registered mail (At sender's risk) for UK buyers, and for international sellers Paypal or cash sterling via registered mail only so far. I might accept trades, espeically if someone has a spare NH1 docking station as I have a nice NH1 but no dock so can't use this great little unit yet !

Just got the NH1 now, just waiting for the USB cable to arrive (It's coming from Hong Kong!), a few scratches but it looks nice, even came with 10 MDs including a Hi-MD one! @HD, I might well be taking you up on that offer if it still stands, still haven't sourced a docking station, even put a 'want it now' on Ebay for one with no joy so far!

I'd recommend the Meizu Miniplayer 4Gb, I've got one of these and it has excellent sound quality, the enclosed earbuds are excellent also. It ticks all of your boxes except I don't think it has line-in recording, pretty sturdy and good quality unit too

A440, you're a genius! The USB cable was plugged into a small USB hub at the back of the lappy, stuck it directly into a USB port and it's now happily transferring Complete Clapton to my NH700! And (so far) no nasty error messages, erratic behaviour or odd sounds eminating from the laptop It's a crying shame that a piece of software could be the reason behind an excellent piece of technology losing a format war, leading to overhyped little white boxes with clickwheels and inferior sound quality beating it!

Thought I'd found the problem when I realised I still hadn't uninstalled the version of OpenMG secure something or other that came with v4.3 - uninstalled that, tried reinstalling everything including SS v4.2 and it is STILL bombing out! What does it have against Hi-MD?!?!?! The laptop's about to go out the f****** window, which wouldn't be a good idea as it's actually my wife's.... I suspect this stupid programme is the main reason MD didn't take off as expected, having to deal exclusively though this proprietray rubbish if folk wanted to get stuff onto their MiniDisc players via their PC. Before I rant so much my head explodes, could there be other factors causing these problems? I've noticed sometimes when I plug my RH700 in some other USB devices like my cordless mouse stop working for a few seconds and the 'disconnect' sound is made before the 'reconnect' sound chirps up in Windows and it all starts working. I am wondering if there is some sort of config problem with this laptop. Does anyone have the SS v4 installer at all, as that seems to be the version working on my desktop PC. It would then rule out any PC-based problems, or confirm there's a problem somewhere!

Just tried v4.2 and so far with exactly the same result :x Stupid programme!

Ah, I didn't realise 4.3 was for Vista, I had just gone to the Sony website and downloaded the installer which must have in turn downloaded v4.3, shame I couldn't select what version! Cheers A440, I'll check that link out

For some reason Sonicstage has started crashing when I connect my MZ-NH700 to my laptop. It works fine with standard net-MDs like my N710 and N520, transfers music fine etc. It doesn't seem to make a difference if I connect the NH700 before loading SS or after, I've tried formatting the disc inside the player into Hi-MD mode (it was originally formatted in a standard MD player), different discs etc. The first time it did it it actually started writing to the NH700, then SS would just quit, no error message nothing - it would just bugger off! Then I would get the windows 'an error has occured and this program must be shut down' message. Restarting hasn't made a difference. The NH-700 connects fine to my desktop PC and SS there, though I think that has a slightly different SS version installed (Sightly earlier, Verson 4).

i think i should have tried here 1st, though might have 1 or 2 more units to sell, will list them here first next time, also save on listing fees!

I hope you can link to Ebay listings here, my apologies if not. I've just listed my MZ-E310 Minidisc unit on Ebay if anyone's interested in a cheap MD player. The listing says EU only but I can ship worldwide via Royal Mail International Signed For, feel free to place a bid if interested! Ebay listing

Thanks for the offer HD! I'll let you know if I need to take you up on that. Yes, found that faulty one, might put a bid in for that, and we have a Sony Centre in our town so might explore there!

Good, that means I should be able to test most of this NH-1's functions straightaway, though I won't get it for a few days as the seller only accepts cheques and postal orders!