Has anyone tried the old TZ series tapes in this? I have several left from an older model and would like to use them. TZe vs TZ type?
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No,TZe takes some holes to mark the color but TZ not,that you can't push the TZ's into the PT700
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NO, the TZ tape will NOT fit this model - it needs to be TZe, unfortunately for those of us like you and I who have TZ tape from prior P-Touch models. Not only are there holes that don't line up but the molded plastic shell of the TZe tapes has different indentations and contours - while the same physical exterior dimensions, the cartridges simply won't fit in to the tape well.
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My old TZ cartridges do NOT fit into the PT-P700. The TZe cartridge has different hole(s).
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If you tried Sony, try again... I've tried ALL of them, kid you not, and the Sony has the best sound quality of all of them. Most all tapes will "click" a little in the player, and you can prevent that a little by sticking your finger in and slightly moving the tape around as it's playing.. sounds like a lame fix, but it works like a charm. Also, try cleaning your tape deck with a cleaner product, that helps. All n all I love the Sony adapter and so do all the people i recommend it to.
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thank you for your reply re: sony tape recorder. not all recorders have this feature and that is the one i need for learning purposes. thank you so much, sunny
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From what I have found the DMC-ZS30 is the USA Version of the DMC-TZ40. I am considering this camera just haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks to those who posted about the language issues with the camera menus.
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i jsust tried out the tz5 at best buy and noticed after taking 3 photos in burst mode it stopped and i got a writing message on the screen while it saved the images which i've never seen on any other camera i've used. Does anyone know how long it takes for the tz5 to save the picture or was this normal?
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Don't know if this will help or not. I have a different (older) Brother P-Touch which also uses the TZ tape. Mine is a desktop model that uses batteries. Anyway, the way mine works, you push 'Function' and then the number '8'. This gets you to the 'Tab Length' menu. It will probably be set to 'Auto'. Next, use the up and down arrows to get to 2-inches (I think it will display 2.0"). Mine goes from 0.0 to 4.0 inches. Hope this helps. If you get a chance, would you let me know how you like the handheld model? I'm thinking of getting one.
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very interesting. i've had my TZ5 for a couple of yrs, and used the digital zoom frequently, always in Normal mode, (I know it won't work in iA mode.) Recently, it refuses to work in normal mode-- stays grayed out, even with 3 mp manually set. However, in Scene 1 mode I am able to use digital zoom, just like before, (combined with optical and ez-zoom, giving me a total of 67.5X). I don't understand the change. Any ideas? Firmware update?
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If both decks play fast on every cassette you try then return the unit , unless your tapes are not recorded in the U. S. I know video tapes recorded at 50 hertz don't play here at 60 hertz otherwise you got a lemon
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Something is wrong in the DVD-recording world. I have two recording units, a Toshiba DVR670KU and a Magnavox ZV427MG9 A that I use to record favorite programs on DVD+RWs. However, not all the brands of +RWs will work on the two machines. So far these two machines will only use Maxell and Sony +RW whereas Memorex+RW will not format on these two machines. Therefore, I suggest people should test each type of DVD before buying a given type of DVD.
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Jeffrey,Glad you asked; I reserve my white Transcend MP870 (8G) exclusively for LINE-IN recording (and now as a MICRO-SD card reader). However, I've just loaded it with a few discs of the audio book Twilight and it remembers my place. I have to tunnel straight down 3 layers (main button 3 clicks) each time, but am dropped back where I left off.For VOICE recording, and listening, AND searching through MANY files, I prefer the wheel on my SanDisk Sansa Fuze (8G) -- which opens right up to my stopping point.Hope this helps:-)
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Dear DMG. You are doing everything right. I am a PI and this device is my backup I carry for just-in-case-have-to-record situation. I have listened to it using all the players on my computer. These Chinese made systems are binary: they either work and are great or you send it back for a new one and hope the new one works! I had to send back THREE pen video recorders before I got one that worked!
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The tz5 is a lot slower to write to its internal memory than it is to a SD card, as mentioned in the manual. The demo tz5 most likely didn't have a SD card inserted.
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Depends on how old the tapes are. Mine from about 1992 to 2003 work fine. I did purchase a more recent tape that did not. The older ones are no longer manufactured. I did find an outlet through Amazon that claims they have tapes that will work. I'm waiting for the shipment.
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Hey Michael, I compared the two but wasn't able to notice any difference. I have the version II and it works great. For the record, I've used the Z finder and this one is on par with it. I'm assuming that the new one has some minor fixes or changes, but I can't really tell the difference. Best of luck!
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I only have the SZ 7, which would appear to be a newer version of the SZ line. Check the power requirements. MAh (milliamphours) can vary--usually the more the better--but see if the voltage output is the same. Then you should be OK, as long as they haven't changed the battery size/dimensions. I've been quite pleased with the Wasabi package. Met my needs--as long as I remember to pack a spare on long trips--old geezer brain function issue, not equipment function issue.
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Hi, Tyler. I am not sure about the newer records. Ours are mostly from the 60s and they do quite well. I would think the newer ones would be OK depending on what the recommendations from the manufacturer say. If you know someone who has this entertainment system, you might try it first before you decide to purchase one for yourself. Probably not much help for you but I haven't even seen any new records yet. I may try it if I can find a new record somewhere that isn't too expensive.
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I am still having difficulties with the USB Cassette working. I thought it was me, but a friend that is really savy in recording said that the USB Cassette is stopping during play back. Now I will need to find how to get a replacement. Waited a long time for this one to arrive only to find out it is partially inoperative.