Here are some results of the test we conducted on this new SONY deck (MDS-JB920). Our process engineers bought following brands:

• 100 pcs MAXELL
• 100 pcs TDK
• 50 pcs SONY COLOUR
• 50 pcs SONY ES
• 100 pcs Hi-SPACE

• MAXELL 34%
• TDK 44%
• SONY COLOUR 57%
• SONY ES 46%
• Hi-SPACE 51%

• The Minidisc loading tray of the player is slightly too narrow and it scratches the MD shell and/or does not place the TOC at the right position over the laser. Result: TOC is not read properly.
• Some of the MiniDisc shells are slightly too large. Result: new scratches, new errors.

• Our shell moulder will propose to us a new adaptation of the current mould to correct these troubles on Hi-SPACE discs (within 6 weeks).
• Create a new shell design (100% new will come by Autumn 1999) to avoid these kind of problems.
• For the current users of the MDS-JB920, insert the discs slowly (anyway, MD is not as solid as a VCR, so take care when inserting discs on any model).
• For future customers of the MDS-JB920, please wait for a correction to be made to the deck.

Arnaud DEVILDER
Area Sales Manager
MPO MEDIA - 77 rue de Paris
F-92100 BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT
Tel : +33141105151 - Fax : +33141105144
http://www.hi-space.com - http://www.mpo.fr
http://www.americdisc.com

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