File puptcrit/puptcrit.1003, message 192


From: Brad Shur <mr_utamaro-AT-hotmail.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:21:28 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sound problems, help!



Thanks, This is what I'll do for now. I have a little time before I need to use the system again. So I'll replace the cd and clean everything and test it out a gazillion times to see if the error repeats.

B. Shur




> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 15:43:01 -0500
> From: SpencePorter-AT-post.harvard.edu
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sound problems, help!
> 
> Hi, Brad!
> 
> Given the rarity of the problems, I would wait before making expensive 
> changes.  As I mentioned earlier, a large well-placed speck of dust (or 
> an eyelash) on the CD could have accounted for everything you 
> described--and it could have dropped off the CD (and into the innards of 
> your CD player, alas!) by the time you removed the CD.  A scratch or 
> pinhole on the CD is less likely, since then the problem would repeat 
> most (not necessarily all, because of the error-correction software in 
> CD players) the times when you played the CD.
> 
> Start by making sure you're using a clean CD in perfect condition, and 
> try to avoid giving it opportunities to collect even a tiny amount of 
> dust.  And, if you have suitable equipment, GENTLY vacuum your CD player 
> to get out whatever dust has inevitably collected inside it over time.  
> GENTLY is VERY important, or you can damage the player.
> 
> And always have a second CD with you just in case you need it.
> 
> Then see what happens.  With luck you can avoid buying new equipment.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Spence
> http://www.SpencePorter.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
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