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Commodore 30 GB Multi Media Player PMC30

briman1983 · 2007-03-28 23:32:43

www.ibood.com, just ordered two Commodore 30 GB Multi Media Player PMC30 * Audio support: MP3/G726/ADPCM/WMA * Photo support: JPEG/GIF/BMP * Memory Size: 30 GB * Interface: USB 2.0 * Display: 3.6” TFT Colour LCD Screen * Battery: Rechargeable Lithium * Weight: 325 grams * Battery duration: Video 5 hrs / Audio 9 hrs *…

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#182 18-04-2007 11:51AM

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Is anyone else still awaiting delivery of this??, i'm getting jealous listening to ye all talking about problems with firmware and recording from tv while i've a bigger problem of waiting for it to arrive :mad:

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#183 18-04-2007 12:17PM

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Jilm wrote:

Are the component cables plugged into the correct inputs on the TV? Have you tried the player with another TV? The cables might be the problem, you could try the second set of cables (if you got them with the player).

Let us know how you get on.

I have tried the 2 set of cables.
I have tried it on 2 TVs
I have plugged it in right socket
I have updated firmware to 2.0
but still...no use
tv out is not working

please suggest

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#184 18-04-2007 01:20PM

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bittihuduga wrote:

I have tried the 2 set of cables.
I have tried it on 2 TVs
I have plugged it in right socket
I have updated firmware to 2.0
but still...no use
tv out is not working

please suggest

On one of the TV's i tried the TV out would not work when I plugged the TV out cable into the 3 individual plugs (the yellow white and red cables into the yellow white and red plugs on the TV).
I solved that by getting a Scart box that I could plug the cable into (like the thing event recommended from aldi in a previous). I got one of these from my playstation 2 maybe you could try that.

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#185 18-04-2007 01:36PM

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neacy69 wrote:

On one of the TV's i tried the TV out would not work when I plugged the TV out cable into the 3 individual plugs (the yellow white and red cables into the yellow white and red plugs on the TV).
I solved that by getting a Scart box that I could plug the cable into (like the thing event recommended from aldi in a previous). I got one of these from my playstation 2 maybe you could try that.

I have the same one to connect my laptop to TV.
Using that scart switch adapter, I connected to my TV
but failed
i was not able to see tv out working

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#186 18-04-2007 05:06PM

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paraicr wrote:

Is anyone else still awaiting delivery of this??, i'm getting jealous listening to ye all talking about problems with firmware and recording from tv while i've a bigger problem of waiting for it to arrive :mad:

Mine arrived on Monday. You should ring them up and give them the last five numbers of your order. An Post delivers it but IBOOD use a different couriers, they will email you the tracking number.

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#187 18-04-2007 06:12PM

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Probably time to start posting all the issues, tips likes and dislikes etc. into the Portable Media Player forum? I a few questions so might start a thread there.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=624

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#188 18-04-2007 09:20PM

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bittihuduga wrote:

I have tried the 2 set of cables.
I have tried it on 2 TVs
I have plugged it in right socket
I have updated firmware to 2.0
but still...no use
tv out is not working

please suggest

I'm stumped
If you haven't already, you could try the neuros 442 forums for help.

Hope you get it working.

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#189 18-04-2007 11:37PM

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atlast got it work folks.
thanks for all your tips and suggestions
if anyone facing tv out problem: rough your tv out cable edges.
dont press the lock button toooo much

im sure this is great piece of player

thanks folks

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#190 26-04-2007 09:28AM

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Has anybody actually had to deal with ibood over faulty goods? What are they like to deal with? I bought two of the commodore player yolkies, one for me and one for my sister. Mine is grand, hers... isn't. She wouldn't be the most technologically advanced person alive, so she hasn't upgraded firmware or anything like that and can't figure out how to get her data on to it. Not to mention the fact that she bought it primarily as an mp3 player and isn't impressed with its functionality in that respect. That is beside the point, though.. she gave it to me to upgrade firmware, fill it with stuff, etc, and the first thing I tried to do was reset it as it wouldn't power on. Turns out it was just out of batteries, but I noticed that when I tried to reset, the paperclip doesn't make contact with a button, it just slides the whole way in. Not good on a unit which enjoys crashing so much. I was going to contact ibood this morning before I do any firmware upgrades or anything like that, I don't want to void warranty. What's the best way to go about it? Are they usually quick to respond?

Thanks!

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#191 26-04-2007 09:46AM

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I reckon your better off ringing them. I received my commodore minus a set of headphones 2 weeks ago. Have been mailing them since with no response. Gonna try ringing them today

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#192 26-04-2007 10:15AM

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Tonic07 wrote:

I reckon your better off ringing them. I received my commodore minus a set of headphones 2 weeks ago. Have been mailing them since with no response. Gonna try ringing them today

I was afraid you'd say that.. suppose I'd better ring them, so

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#193 03-05-2007 10:55AM

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What does 'rough yout tv out cable edges' mean? I still can't get it to record from tv/dvd. Tried 2 tv's and both sets of cables. Is it a case of the colour connections being too tight and need to be pushed out/loosened?
tv/lock button appears to just toggle between a blank and normal screen.
It appears to be recording oke but no sound or vision coming through on the playerr
Thanks in advance

QUOTE=bittihuduga]atlast got it work folks.
thanks for all your tips and suggestions
if anyone facing tv out problem: rough your tv out cable edges.
dont press the lock button toooo much

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#194 03-05-2007 12:59PM

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the cables are bit tight. so play around with it.
then after connecting the cables, press tv out button gently. dont press too hard

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#195 08-05-2007 01:17PM

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When playing music through the audio files, on all tracks the audio jams for about 3 secs when a songs just finishing before playing out the last couple of secs and moving on to the next track.

Anyone any ideas how to resolve this - I've never heard of this problem on any player before. I really don't want to have to send it back for repair or whatever because I'm off travelling in 2 weeks for the summer and bought this for that specific reason!

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#196 08-05-2007 02:12PM

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What are you playing MP3/WMA? You sure its the player and not the files. Try and use another mp3 file that you haven't encoded. Also try different formats to ensure its definitely the player and not the files. I haven't tried mine for music yet but I'll check mine tonight if I get a minute.

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#197 08-05-2007 05:34PM

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It's definetly the player.
I just checked the demo songs pre-loaded onto it and they are the same. All audio files have the problem (wma/mp3)
If you can check your demo songs, see if you have the problem.

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#198 08-05-2007 05:39PM

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I have that problem I'll try updating the firmware later myself

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#199 08-05-2007 06:17PM

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just tried out a few different tracks there and doesn't seem to be happening on mine. Have you changed any of the settings?

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#200 08-05-2007 07:02PM

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Not happening to me using my own mp3's and the demos. (9 minutes of jazz lol) Firmware 1.2.1

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#201 09-05-2007 10:13PM

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yeah i get that too. and a boat load of other glitches and crashes..

but i figure fcuk it..
only 99 squibs.

so i ignore the end repitition and reset it when it crashes. im not that picky for such a cheap prix

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#202 08-06-2007 03:31PM

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Nunu wrote:

When playing music through the audio files, on all tracks the audio jams for about 3 secs when a songs just finishing before playing out the last couple of secs and moving on to the next track.

Anyone any ideas how to resolve this - I've never heard of this problem on any player before. I really don't want to have to send it back for repair or whatever because I'm off travelling in 2 weeks for the summer and bought this for that specific reason!

Hey Nuno, did you ever solve this problem or did you just send it back ?
Mine is doing likewise. Very annoying

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#203 10-10-2007 03:08PM

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#204 10-10-2007 03:24PM

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I'd keep an eye on ibood as they may have them again. There was a guy on adverts.ie selling one a few days ago but not sure if he sold it. For the price its a great pmp. I've definitely got the value out of my one. It was great on holidays for the kids at night. Keep meaning to copy my Hi8 tapes at some stage. Only thing its missing for me is a remote and the time record maybe. But for the price its grand. I think the battery life is starting to degrade a bit and not sure if it can be replaced?

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#205 10-10-2007 04:28PM

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#206 10-10-2007 05:58PM

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Tonic07 wrote:

Hey Nuno, did you ever solve this problem or did you just send it back ?
Mine is doing likewise. Very annoying

I know this is an extremely late reply:o but I just saw the thread title on the main page and it tweaked my interest!

You won't believe how jammy I was on this.
I did indeed get in contact with Ibood to see if the problem could be resolved. I was informed that a replacement was impossible(they weren't manufacturing them anymore), but that they could arrange a refund if I sent details. Then a few hours later I got another email saying there was no need for any details because they had me on file and refunded the price to the credit card. There was no mention of sending the player back.
I was in NY for the summer and when I got home and checked my Mams credit card statement it had indeed been fully refunded...I still have/use the player:D

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#207 11-12-2007 12:40PM

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Has anyone tried plugging this into their xbox 360 and playing divx\xvid files off it?

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#208 11-12-2007 05:30PM

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Scruff wrote: »

Has anyone tried plugging this into their xbox 360 and playing divx\xvid files off it?

Yip worked no problems...

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#209 11-12-2007 06:38PM

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cheers, I found out in the xbox forum.

Have a look at what else i found out about it: here

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#210 25-06-2008 11:37AM

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Scruff wrote: »

cheers, I found out in the xbox forum.

Have a look at what else i found out about it: here

Sorry for bringing a thread back from the dead.....

Anybody had to replace the battery for their commodore??
Mine is giving me serious problems and I am looking for a replacement but can't seem to find one...

anybody had any other problems with theirs?

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#211 10-07-2008 04:38PM

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Hey, I am trying to get hold of a Commodore VIC 20, I want to show my kids what the early days of computing were like? anybody have any pointers?

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