Zyphere Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hey guys, I was looking to get some portable audio player and then I stumbled across MDs, which really appeal to me. But anyways, enough of that. I'm trying to decide between the MZNF610 or the MZN510. Here's the URL for the 610: http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/P...120n46922n32123 But anyways, the 610 is a whole 120 bucks more expensive than the 510 (CDN), and it comes with a lot of useless stuff I could personally really care less about (i.e. rechargable battery, fm/am tuner). But the thing it does have is that little remote. Is the remote just used for the radio tuner (since the site calls it a "Tuner Remote) or can I use it for controlling the actual songs on the MD as well? Because I'm really not looking for a tuner, and apart than that, the 610 and 510 are virtually the same. But as with any portable audio player, a remote that can control the actual player (not jsut the tuner) can come in really handy, so I'm not really sure about that. So anyways, what are your recommendations? The places where I can buy MD Recorders around here only carry Sony NetMDs and the Aiwa ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Yes you can use the remote to control the main unit except recording... The rechargable battery is useful as it tends to use less space and is lighter than conventional alkaline batteries. Thus making the unit lighter and more compact. I, for example, am using the N910 and I am very happy with it. Because it is so small and so light... Howeveri if you dont care about those features you can make do with the N510 which also has a remote w/o the LCD. There is just an LCD screen on the main unit itself. You should be fine with the N510... However if you want to record with a mic, you will have to buy a powered mic as there is no MIC IN on the N510. You would have to use the LINE/OPT IN for that function... Cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Is there a hack to make the MZ- R900 louder? mine is so low in volume :-( Thanks, Baba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphere Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Thanks for the help Berky. I don't mind if the weight is a bit heavier; I don't really fancy paying 100 bucks for a radio tuner and a rechargable battery, but that's just me. How does the N510's remote work? I saw a picture, it was kind of small, but they call it a "Rotary Remote" used in the car or something. Can it be used normally like the 610's remote? How does this "rotary" thing work? I don't mind if it doesn't have an LCD screen, as long as I can use it to control the main fucntions. Oh and I won't be doing any recording so it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Yea you can control the main functions but thats all i know... Its a pretty standard remote but then again the N510 is a pretty standard unit. Well you get what youy pay for i guess... Enjoy your N510 then Cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphere Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 But hows it look? I saw a picture of the system and the remote looks like a little knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Well from what i remember it looked like a smaller stick remote with no LCD. It only had a few buttons on it. Pretty standard but it'll get the job done. Cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphere Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 OK here's the picture: http://www.sonystyle.com/intershoproot/eCS...50/MZN510CK.jpg Apparently I was mistaken. The remote is obviously that long black thing with the buttons on it. So then, can someone tell me what the little black knob next to the car adapter is? It's in the top right of the pic. Also, I read a customer review that it comes with a leather pouch.. is this true? I don't think the sony site makes any mention of the pouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 I havent got a clue... Anyone like to elaborate? And yes I was right about the remote. Hehe I got a great memory. Anyway I got that leather puch with my N910 but dont know if it comes with the N510. Myabe it comes with all NetMD's who knows. Can anyone answer that also? Cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAjEsTiC Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 most Sony MD's come bundled with a "protective" pouch of some sort...and that black knob thingy looks to me like a remote commander that digital video cameras and XPLOD car stereos use...i think it's meant to be a remote for the unit while it is in the car since all u need to do is access its simple functions (i.e. Play, Stop, FW, RW, Vol +/-) and that knob thing does it all and plus it can be mounted near the steering wheel or wot eva so it doesn't get in the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Yea thats right... A mate had one of em sony car kits for his CD player... Good one majestic cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyphere Posted December 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Alright then.. If this is the case, I'll probably be getting the N510, depending on how things go. But then if I don't get the 510 around Christmas, I'll probably wait a bit and get the 910 if I have the money. Anyways, thanks a lot for the help. Greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerkY Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Any time mate! Cheers BerkY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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