Ana T. Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I have an NET MD MZ-N505, normaly used it to record live shows on tv and radio, some TV's here in Portugal allow rock concerts to be broadcasted on TV. But a few days ago it started NOT to record anything, while the concert is being recorded there's sound but after when I play it no sound the disc is blank. I've tried it with used and new disc. PLEASE HELP ME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Unfortunately your unit has died, there is a small ribbom connector to your units read record heads, and the wires inside have broken, a good elctronics shop may be able to fix it, but for what it costs, you might as well get a Hi-MD unit, some of the "low end" units can be quite reasonably priced.Good luck,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yeah, it is definitely not worth fixing an older unit, especially something like the N505. Repairs will cost you more than the actual value of the unit and that is IF they can fix it. You are much better off getting another recorder, either Hi-MD or not. Try eBay or other e-tailers for used, new, or refurbished. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana T. Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Is there another kind of recorder that does the same kind of live recording through TV/Radio besides the MD, here in Portugal the MD isn't very on demand is mostly the famouses MP3 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana T. Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 It's seems that I have to buy a new unit...Well with the new Hi-MD units is there a chance that the "small ribbom connector" to brake again? How does it happen and how can avoid it from happening with my future new Hi-MD unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Because MD units have moving parts, they do break down eventually. The only preventive is to treat the unit as gently as possible. I have a MZ-NHF800 that I got in August 2004. I have been using it constantly since then, carrying it in my pocket, dropped it a few times, etc., and it's going strong. How long did you have the N505? Also, the N505 was the low-priced model, so it may have been less durable. For no moving parts, you could look for a flash recorder with Line-In: Iriver and Cowon make them, and probably others too. [A hard-drive recorder--the ones with 20 or 40GB--has moving parts that make it as delicate, or more so, than MD.] With flash recorders you are limited to the amount of built-in memory (probably 1GB or less) and to the recording quality (usually mp3), and you have to keep emptying out the recorder. A Hi-MD would allow you to record in CD-quality sound (PCM) and just use a new disc if you hadn't uploaded what was on a full one. Nothing is perfect, but I prefer the Hi-MD. There's also one more option. If you don't need portability, how about recording directly into your computer? If your computer doesn't have a stereo line-in jack--many laptops only have mic-in--you can add one with a Griffin iMic, about $35 (uses the USB port). Then just record from the radio with a free program like Audacity (you can get it from Downloads at the top of this page). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana T. Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I bought my MD unit in 2002/2003, now i'm going to think about buying a new one or finally buy a mp3(must be one the few people in the world that doesn't have one yet!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I would still recommend the 700 or 800 as cost is reasonable, you can use the discs you have, discs are sheap if you need more, and you can record from pretty well any source you have. good luck in whatever your choice is.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leotricolor Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I have an NET MD MZ-N505 too and have the same problem. A few days ago it started NOT to record. When i tryed to record using SonicStage, the disc appeared in menu and the music was transfered. But when i turned off the MD, i lost all files and the disk appeared blank. I've tried it with used and new disc. My unit has died? Or i have done something wrong in the configuration? Becouse a few days ago it recorded a disk with no problem. I don´t know what happened..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rha_81 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Dear Friends, God day!!!I nave same problem too... is hard to execute this repair???i have many tools to repair!and...how page of the service manual ilustrate this wire?tanks Rodrigo HenriqueFrom Brazil ps. sorry for my poor english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Rodrigo: Here is a link to download the N505 service manual: http://forums.minidisc.org/downloads/details.php?file=25Here is something you can read about recording problems and trying to fix it: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=21312Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rha_81 Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Rodrigo: Here is a link to download the N505 service manual: http://forums.minidisc.org/downloads/details.php?file=25Here is something you can read about recording problems and trying to fix it: http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=21312Good luck!very very very... tank's Jaylen!!!!Greats TopicsI obtained to repair the MD this night... the problem was the wire of the writing... that was brokenpeople try it too.. is no hardnow is OK!!!!! the MD Work´s!!!!Rodrigo Henrique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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