kevtones Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi all,When using my MZ-NH1 with an 80mb disc, everything works splendidly. When I use a Sony Hi-MD 1GB disc however, the unit seems to actually be recording but when I end the session, the unit endlessly reports 'SYS WRITE'. The disc is spinning and the text/light are flashing. I have tried multiple new 1GB discs and none work. I tried to plug the unit into my computer with the 1GB disc in and 'Initialize' (format it).. Same results. I bought this player on eBay and I don't believe this has worked from day 1. The unit is out of warranty. Do you all have any suggestions for me? Some friends have suggested simply purchasing a new unit as 1GB recording is essential for my use. Just thought I'd check here first. I have read that a Sony repair out of warranty can be upwards of $130 an hour and a product replacement is $222.67.Thank you for your time and answers,-Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentek Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 The problem may be the HiMD disc. I suggest you re-format and re-try. You can just plug into your PC open My Computer right-click the USB device and click format. You can probably just do a QUICK format.Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbaldguy Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 keytones said he has tried different discs. It seems the unit's OWH head is cooked. Have you tried to record live stuff, does it still do the same thing, or have you always just used the NH1 with a PC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtones Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks for the replies! Any time I hit stop after 'live recording' the unit goes to system write and remains there infinitely (until I remove the battery). The 1GB discs do this in every manner I've tried. 80 mb discs, however, respond perfectly. Should I simply buy another unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbaldguy Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 It does sound like your NH1 is in need of a costly fix, the answer is yes.........How old is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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