Portable CD Player

[matbon0013 0]

Hey Cheers Varian! Let me know when they do reply, thanks

[varian 0]

Hey, no problem. I've spent years smiling like an idiot in the streets / on the bus while listening to that discman. Many wonderful memories with it. And hey, if there's no reply or if no one knows how to get a replacement in the near future, i could always mail you mine for you to try it for awhile. No trouble.

[matbon0013 0]

A google search came up with this japanese site for the Sony RM-DM20L remote, can anybody translate?

 

http://www.yoshiba.co.jp/avshop/parts/disc...scman_remo.html

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Edited June 26, 2003 by matbon0013

[matbon0013 0]

I think you can buy the parts because the link goes to the parts order page. I'd appreciate if somebody can translate the japanese page.

[evil-zen 0]

I did ask about buying a MD remote from a Sony shop last time but they refused to sell me one. No idea why also. But they will be happy to replace/repair if you send your spoilt remote in.

[varian 0]

Here ya go.. good news and bad news. It's mighty expensive!

 

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27th June 2003

 

Dear Varian Lim

 

We are pleased to quote your requirement as follows:

 

1. 8-952-628-00 (RM-DM20L) costs SGD94.60 (inclusive 4% GST) each

 

Order Lead Time : 1 week upon 50% Deposit for confirmation of order

 

Address : Sony Electronics (S) Pte Ltd

401 Commonwealth Drive

#01-03 Haw Par Technocentre

Singapore 149598

Working Hours : Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:45pm)

 

Thank you and best regards

Yeap S.H.

Spare Parts Dept.

 

[Mackie 0]

What a rip off! A few tens of $$ more and U can buy a new Sony pcdp.

 

Mat,

 

I have an idea but I need to carry out an experiment to confirm the following can prevail.

 

U can meet up with anyone of us who has D777 and he can activate the Mega Bass (usually step 1 will be sufficient as2/3 are too boomy) on your set (U gotta bring it along of course). Unless an outage occurs which defaults the feature to "none", U can connect your Eggos direct to the output port and enjoy Mega Bass. Furthermore, it's a good way to decide if U ever need this feature at all.

 

As for outage, it usually means sudden disruption in power supply when the cd is playing.

Edited June 27, 2003 by Mackie

[matbon0013 0]

Hmmm...the japanese site charges ¥4800 for the RM-DM20L around SG$72. but postage would balance it out.

[varian 0]

Still willing to mail it to you to try if you like.

 

But i'm thinking Mat wants to keep it as a permanent accessory more than just for the mega-bass equalisation features. After all, a CD player without a display is a little dampening. And the buttons on the remote are more comfortable to use than the ones on the unit itself.

 

Mackie, your idea works. =) But not with my player anymore, unfortunately. I find that it tends to lose its "memory" after awhile (power outtage required, yes). Didn't have this problem in its wonder years though. Maybe it's cos i was using rechargeables and there was always that amount of power left to save the bass boost setting.

[matbon0013 0]

Varian, YGPM

[Mackie 0]

Varian, I think leaving it connected to the AC power adapter permanently and avoid fully drained rechargeables should retain the memory.

[varian 0]

Mat, YGPM.

[varian 0]

Ah, i don't have my rechargeables no more.

 

Speaking of which, if you still have yours, i think i have a quick charger (10 mins to half charge, half an hour to full) if you or anyone wants to have it. =) Will have to look for it first tho'.

[Mackie 0]

Varian, I still have the complete package albeit one side if the stock ear buds are kaput. Btw, the rechargeable are available at Stereo Electronics (Causeway Pt). I bought a pair for $70-80 a few month ago.

 

Mat, do U want the instruction manual? I happened to locate it while searching for something else last night. I can xerox a set and fax it to U.

Edited June 27, 2003 by Mackie

[matbon0013 0]

Mackie, I'd appreciate it! I'll PM you my home phone/fax. Thanks!!