MZ-N505 transfering problem

[bleh2k5]

Hello,

I'm having a problem transfering files onto mini disc using sonic stage 3.0, i have tried this on 2 different machines and i get the exact same problem. And it's just typical that my 4 year warranty has just ended and the damn thing looks like it's packed in.

The whole file transfer appears to go through as normal but when i attempt to play the music i've just transfered nothing happens. It reads the file name but nothing plays then the disc erases itself. 'Blank disc' error.

It plays pre-recorded discs fine, it just won't write anything new to disc

I've had it for 4 years as well, good lil thing it was. I aint got the money at the moment to purchase a new one.

Anyone know what is happening here?

[KrazyIvan]

Sounds like the recording block is dead. To make sure, try and record something from the line in. If you get a blank disc, it is definitly the block. On the other hand it just may be dirty. A MD cleaning disc might help in this case.

Edited August 24, 2005 by KrazyIvan

[bleh2k5]

Sounds like the recording block is dead.  To make sure, try and record something from the line in.  If you get a blank disc, it is definitly the block.  On the other hand it just may be dirty.  A MD cleaning disc might help in this case.

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Thx for the advice. How do i record using the line in function? I've only ever done it using USB.

[KrazyIvan]

Thx for the advice. How do i record using the line in function? I've only ever done it using USB.

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You will need a source with some kind of output. Nothing fancy. You can use the line out on your computer sound card. You will also need a 1/8" stereo cable. Should not cost more than $5. You connect one end to the line-out on your sond card and the other to the line-in on your MD unit (the white jack on the N505). Press record on your MD unit and then play something on the computer. I don't know if the N505 has rec level meters but if it does youe should see them register sound. Stop the recording then see if you have a good disc by playing it back. If you get the blank disc message again, your recording block is hosed or dirty. You can use the MD cleaning disc to clean it (check eBay, they are pretty cheap there). Then try the whole process again. If you are lucky it will work. If not, you at least have a player to go with the new recorder you will have to buy.

Edited August 24, 2005 by KrazyIvan

[Ireland]

I am having a similar problem, have you tried downloading ".omg" files, these downlaod just fine for me and play as normal, it's just mp3 files that give the problem you describe. This would mean that there is nothing wrong with the recording block and that the problem is something else entirely. Please let me know if you find a solution.