In article ,
UnsteadyKen wrote:

In article:

Dave Plowman (News) says...

I have other remotes which say they can copy from one. I was hoping the
350 would just work. Or have instructions on how to make it do so.

Yep, the Logitech units look good at first sight, but the reliance on a
PC for setup and the complexity does count against them.

Why does everything work for others but not me? ;-)

Join the club! I often look at all the remotes here and think it's
getting out of hand, but consider the amount of buttons on them and the
size of the boxes they control, moving the controls to the device
itself would mean we'd be on our hands and knees with a toothpick,
torch and magnifying glass trying to change channels:-(


Did eventually discover how to programme the individual buttons. Just why
they didn't do that initially, I dunno. They could have been changed
afterwards, if not to taste.

Still got a problem with the laptop, though, despite a re-install. So had
to run up and down stairs for each button. ;-)

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In article ,
Graeme Wall wrote:
Then get an RIAA pre-amp. Vast range on Ebay from about 15 quid
upwards. Record deck plugs into that, output into the line in on the
computer. I assume the PC being a desktop has one?

Unfortunately not! Hence looking at using USB to access the beast.
(Apple iMac)

Another good reason not to buy anything Apple, then. All of my Windows
desktops and laptops have analogue line in and out.

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In article ,
Java Jive wrote:
If only it were that simple ...
:-( Removing an earth may not cure the problem
:-( Removing an earth may give the user really nasty static shocks
due to the normal action of a stylus rubbing against vinyl.

You get a static shock when touching a ground. Multiple ones - which cause
hum - ain't going to make that worse. Everything will still be grounded
via the audio screens.

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In article ,
UnsteadyKen wrote:

In article:

Dave Plowman (News) says...

I have other remotes which say they can copy from one. I was hoping
the 350 would just work. Or have instructions on how to make it do so.

Yep, the Logitech units look good at first sight, but the reliance on a
PC for setup and the complexity does count against them.

Why does everything work for others but not me? ;-)

Join the club! I often look at all the remotes here and think it's
getting out of hand, but consider the amount of buttons on them and the

Wouldn't it be nice if they simply published the codes and how to add them
for yourself.

Oh, sorry, that means you wouldn't have to keep buying 'different' ones, I
guess.

Has't someone produced a 'learning' handset that does so by capturing the
actual light output patterns? Perhaps also building up an open archive of
the details for people to use? If not, maybe its time.

Jim

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In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
On 10/07/2015 12:27, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
But if you do have an existing record deck, that could surely be
moved to the computer easily?

It;s the bit between the deck and the computer which is the problem,
ie the proper pre-amp.

Then get an RIAA pre-amp. Vast range on Ebay from about 15 quid
upwards. Record deck plugs into that, output into the line in on the
computer. I assume the PC being a desktop has one?

Unfortunately not! Hence looking at using USB to access the beast.
(Apple iMac) Though I gather there are audio-in to USB adaptors
available. Just that means yet another connector in the chain.

The Behringer UFO202 might be worth trying as they are fairly cheap, and
should 'just work' as they are Audio Class one. (i.e. work with a Mac
without any 'drivers' nonsense).

I've not tried one, but I did try (and have a) UCA202. I found the results
shown at

http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/HFN/ADC/USBrecording.html

The units look similar, but of course I have no idea what the internals are
like

I found some UFO202 specs at

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-UFO202-LIST

I have no idea how reliable those values are, but the device is probably
about 25 quid, so may be the simplest and cheapest punt. Assuming you have
an MM cartridge it will suit. May be good enough for old 45s unless they
are in unusually good condition.

Jim

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In article ,
Jim Lesurf wrote:
Has't someone produced a 'learning' handset that does so by capturing the
actual light output patterns? Perhaps also building up an open archive of
the details for people to use? If not, maybe its time.

Lots will do this if you have the original handset. But don't know of any
which can do it from the appliance, if the original is lost.

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Not in the case of an unearthed amplifier powered by a two-core mains
lead.

On Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:53:58 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

You get a static shock when touching a ground. Multiple ones - which cause
hum - ain't going to make that worse. Everything will still be grounded
via the audio screens.
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On 10/07/2015 17:17, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
On 10/07/2015 12:27, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
But if you do have an existing record deck, that could surely be
moved to the computer easily?

It;s the bit between the deck and the computer which is the problem,
ie the proper pre-amp.

Then get an RIAA pre-amp. Vast range on Ebay from about 15 quid
upwards. Record deck plugs into that, output into the line in on the
computer. I assume the PC being a desktop has one?

Unfortunately not! Hence looking at using USB to access the beast.
(Apple iMac) Though I gather there are audio-in to USB adaptors
available. Just that means yet another connector in the chain.

The Behringer UFO202 might be worth trying as they are fairly cheap, and
should 'just work' as they are Audio Class one. (i.e. work with a Mac
without any 'drivers' nonsense).

I've not tried one, but I did try (and have a) UCA202. I found the results
shown at

http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/HFN/ADC/USBrecording.html

The units look similar, but of course I have no idea what the internals are
like

I found some UFO202 specs at

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-UFO202-LIST

That looks worth following up, thanks.


I have no idea how reliable those values are, but the device is probably
about 25 quid, so may be the simplest and cheapest punt. Assuming you have
an MM cartridge it will suit. May be good enough for old 45s unless they
are in unusually good condition.


I used to copy my singles onto 1/4 inch tape and played back from that
so they are not in bad condition.


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On 10/07/2015 17:17, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
On 10/07/2015 12:27, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Graeme Wall
wrote:
But if you do have an existing record deck, that could surely be
moved to the computer easily?

It;s the bit between the deck and the computer which is the problem,
ie the proper pre-amp.

Then get an RIAA pre-amp. Vast range on Ebay from about 15 quid
upwards. Record deck plugs into that, output into the line in on the
computer. I assume the PC being a desktop has one?

Unfortunately not! Hence looking at using USB to access the beast.
(Apple iMac) Though I gather there are audio-in to USB adaptors
available. Just that means yet another connector in the chain.

The Behringer UFO202 might be worth trying as they are fairly cheap, and
should 'just work' as they are Audio Class one. (i.e. work with a Mac
without any 'drivers' nonsense).

Snipped for brevity

I have a Behringer UFO202 and am very happy with it when used with my
Dual 505 deck from Ebay and fitted with Shure M55E. As Jim says, it
'just works'.

On Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:17:21 +0100, Jim Lesurf
wrote:


The Behringer UFO202 might be worth trying as they are fairly cheap, and
should 'just work' as they are Audio Class one. (i.e. work with a Mac
without any 'drivers' nonsense).

I've not tried one, but I did try (and have a) UCA202. I found the results
shown at
I have one which I bought as a means of bypassing burning CDs via my
CD recorder. I found it to be far inferior in terms of sound quality
and I have reverted to burning the CDs . FWIW, this one was only ~$30
(US) so I really didn't expect it be the same as a $5,000 ADC. Of
course, you not need (or be able to afford) the very best (hey as you
said-they're old singles), YMMV
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