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Posted by Franc Zabkar on 03/04/07 20:50
On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:27:00 -0600, "Gene" <genes@wildblue.net> put
finger to keyboard and composed:
>After a LOT of reading, I concluded that (for the money) the
>Tripp Lite AVR750U was the best choice to solve my 110VAC
>voltage / noise problems. I have a lot of respect for the Trip Lite
>engineers, and have been pleased with Tripp Lite products in the past.
>
>I ended up ordering a Trip Lite AVR750U for a
>total delivered price of $75.20 from:
>http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?203150_TRIPP_LITE_AVR750U
>
>Should have it in week or so, then will see if it helps:-)
>
>BTW, I connected an old volt meter to the 110VAC line & have been
>glancing at it from time to time. I'm seeing it bounce all over the place
>from 116 to 129 or so. The little AVR750U may just fix my problem:-)
>For $75 bucks, it's worth a shot.
>
>Gene
I'd disconnect the AC and run on battery power. That should eliminate
ground loops and dirty mains as possible culprits. According to the
spec (11 mins at 375VA), you will probably get at least 100 mins out
of a full charge, assuming a power consumption of 40W.
>"Gene" <genes@wildblue.net> wrote in message
>news:u6DDh.6$ZQ6.23576@news.sisna.com...
>>I have been having a LOT of freezes when trying to go from
>> a Sony MiniDV camcorder directly to a DVD set-top box recorder via
>> firewire. I "know" the Sony camcorders & firewire cables are
>> OK, they work without a freeze when connected to the PC - so
>> the camcorders and firewire cables do work OK. The set-top boxes
>> work flawlessly as well. Others seem to not have a problem with
>> dubbing their Sony camcorders to a set-top DVD recorder with firewire.
>>
>> The only thing that I can think of that could be different in my specific
>> case is that we live way out in ranch country, and our 110VAC is not
>> always the best. That is, it may have voltage fluctuations, and possible
>> noise. I have not attempted to use a voltage/noise recorder on it yet,
>> so I am just guessing for now. But the more I think ~ it, the more it
>> seems quite possible that I'm getting spikes in either voltage or RF
>> noise,
>> etc. Something is certainly causing the dub to freeze, and at random
>> points.
>> I have been able to eventually make every dub & a copy, but burn too many
>> DVD-R
>> coasters - and a lot of my time.
>>
>> My plan is to simply bypass the line recorder test phase and just go
>> purchase
>> something short of a backup power supply that can regulate the 110VAC,
>> as well as insure that the line is clean to the DVD recorder, TV monitor,
>> and
>> camcorder power supply. That is, I want a box that I can plug these three
>> 110VAC plugs into that is a known good source of clean stable 110VAC.
>>
>> So my questions are:
>>
>> 1. Have you ever had a similar 110VAC power problem, and how did
>> you resolve it?
>>
>> 2. If so, what was the Make & Model of the product(s) that you purchased
>> to
>> clean & stabilize the 110VAC into the devices?
>>
>> 3. Is there another possible explanation to the freeze problem that I have
>> missed?
>>
>> THANKS,
>> Gene
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
- Franc Zabkar
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