Petter156 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hi. I´ve heard that some HiMD units come with a very short USB-cable.I´m just wondering if it´s possible to use any normal USB cable to connect a HiMD unit to your PC?Currently I only have need for two cables, one for the mouse and the other for my digital camera and my brothers Zen Micro.It would be nice to keep the amount of cables to a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyIvan Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I swap between Sony and non-Sony cables without problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I´m just wondering if it´s possible to use any normal USB cable to connect a HiMD unit to your PC?←You will be fine as long as you employ a "Type A to Mini-B" USB cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVickers Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 You will be fine as long as you employ a "Type A to Mini-B" USB cable.←It's hard to tell from your picture, but is the "B" end of that cable the same as what I've attached here?In any event, I've recently purchased one of these and have been pretty happy with it. I'm pretty mobile so it's nice to have little trinkets like that.Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Yes, it's the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwakrz Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 The only exception that I know of is the MZ-NH1, that uses a custom cable. All other Hi-MD stuff uses that mini usb plug. (Have not seen that camera Hi-MD unit yet so not sure on that one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 The only exception that I know of is the MZ-NH1, that uses a custom cable. All other Hi-MD stuff uses that mini usb plug. (Have not seen that camera Hi-MD unit yet so not sure on that one).←Yep, the MZ-DH10P has the same USB cable as the NH-1. A custom cable if you will. But the advantage is that is supplied with 2 of them. One long and one short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeardy Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 My experience is that some USB cables seem to be an easier fit than others into the socket on my NH900 - so I try to use the one which is the easiest fit (which just happens to be the one which came with the NH900) in order to avoid stressing the socket and PCB in the MD recorder. I have a Nokia one which is a pretty easy fit too, but the one which came with my Olympus camera is a scary tight fit so I don't use that...Peace,Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Yeah, I use an aftermarket USB cable, made by Monster Cable. Works great. The one that came with my RH910 was too damn short. For my on-the-go stuff, I use a ZipLinq, a neat, expandable USB cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petter156 Posted August 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Guess I´ll have to try them out to see which works best.Good to know that they are standard cables for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not worth asking Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Yep, the MZ-DH10P has the same USB cable as the NH-1. A custom cable if you will. But the advantage is that is supplied with 2 of them. One long and one short.←Damn, my NH-1 didn't, only came with one cable. I've been meaning to look at getting a spare too, anyone know where to get them cheapest? i don't care how long they are, just one as a spare in my backpack.Or anyone want to sell their second one? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Damn, my NH-1 didn't, only came with one cable. I've been meaning to look at getting a spare too, anyone know where to get them cheapest? i don't care how long they are, just one as a spare in my backpack.Or anyone want to sell their second one? lol←I think you have to go right to Sony for that one.You could try some of the major retailers, maybe Belkin makes one.Good luck,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGB2 Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 (edited) I use the 'Hi-MD' cable for my digital camera as well.At the end of the day, it's just a USB lead (apart from those 'clamp' things that don't really do anything.....) Edited August 15, 2005 by MDGB2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 My favorite non-Sony USB connection for my NH900 is this nifty travel accessory by Kensington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiron Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 It's hard to tell from your picture, but is the "B" end of that cable the same as what I've attached here?In any event, I've recently purchased one of these and have been pretty happy with it. I'm pretty mobile so it's nice to have little trinkets like that.MichaelYou inspired me to run out and grab one of those. In Canada I saw similar ones at Future Shop, but they were going for $25 to $35 a piece. I found the Source by Circuit City (this company has just come into Canada and has taken over all of the old Radio Shack outlets that were located in Malls) had one made by NexxTech that cames with a travel kit and interchangable ends (including 4 and 5 pin minis), so it works with my MD units and my camera for a mere $20. here it is in theire catalogue if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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