Modified hack for the mz-nf610 (possibly the 510 too) - Audio T-Board - Internet's Friendliest Board on Audio and Electronics

hunterd · August 10th, 2003, 06:23 PM

Hey,

After reading this great post at minidisc.org:
http://forums.minidisc.org/viewtopic.php?t=55
which explains how the hack works on the MZ-R700; I tried to mess with my nf610 myself.

The only thing I want is the LINE OUT. I also wanted the 6 band equalizer but it sounds like crap compared to the original SOUND 1, SOUND 2 presets that come with my nf610. Also I hate the fact, that I have to reset the CUSTOM presets every time I shutdown my recorder.

EDITED: I said to set byte 61 to C0 (Czero) to get the 'USEFULL' AND NOT replace the original 'SOUND' menu with the 6 band equalizer SOUND menu. This work but it's not the right value. In fact, it's quite bad. Since C0 sets bit 7, it messes with the battery indicator as reported by bertrik in the following thread: More 510/610 hacking fun (page 2). Of course we don't want that. So the GOOD value is 40.

I didn't mess with the 062 byte since the minidisc.org thread doesn't give enough info on it. Besides, I only used the first part of the Wetzel 510 hack anyway.

So for those of you with a nf610 and don't want to lose the original SOUND 1 and SOUND 2, try this AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!

CoinSlot · August 11th, 2003, 02:23 AM

Holy boogers! I've been longing for the day this would come! I confirm that it works with the N510 100%!

Great job hunterd!

For those of you who hate the custom E.Q use this! It's awesome

Cheers,

CoinSlot

FoxTrot · August 11th, 2003, 02:30 AM

Great find hunterd! I've also been praying someone would come up with something like this.

On a side note; this worked for you CoinSlot? I have a European 510, and heard that some non-US models freak out if you hack it. Anyone know more about this?

CoinSlot · August 11th, 2003, 03:06 AM

Yep, worked 100% as stated.

I've got the US model and it works great. Don't know about the Euro model though. I haven't read anything about it not working. Just give it a try and find out

If it screws up just change the values back.

Later,

CoinSlot

hunterd · August 11th, 2003, 06:31 PM

I thought I am the only one that hates that custom equalizer. It wouldn't be that bad if at least the custom presets were saved when you shutdown the recorder.

UrbanFractal · May 16th, 2005, 10:20 AM

Though I will keep my EQ-modification on my N510, I would like to ask if there is any *other* way I could enhance my Output Level, besides the EQ I mean.

My N510 is EU version (Firmware 1.300) and I would like to boost the output from 2.5mW to 5mW if possible, perhaps by changing the "Region" entry (Performed the hack on a mz-nh1 unit --Menu/113 -->05 for Hong Kong/Korean-- if I can recall correctly).

Is there any way to do it?

Thanks in advance

motaboy · May 16th, 2005, 05:17 PM

Wow, this is an old old thread.
You kind went off topic, but nevermind....

There is no way to hack the old units for higher output - the limitation is in the hardware.

The only Euro unit that can be hacked like that is the new RH10.

Sorry!

atrain · May 17th, 2005, 03:04 AM

try a headphone amp. open a new thread if you wish to discuss this please

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August 10th, 2003, 06:23 PM	#1
hunterd Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7	Modified hack for the mz-nf610 (possibly the 510 too) Hey, After reading this great post at minidisc.org: http://forums.minidisc.org/viewtopic.php?t=55 which explains how the hack works on the MZ-R700; I tried to mess with my nf610 myself. The only thing I want is the LINE OUT. I also wanted the 6 band equalizer but it sounds like crap compared to the original SOUND 1, SOUND 2 presets that come with my nf610. Also I hate the fact, that I have to reset the CUSTOM presets every time I shutdown my recorder. EDITED: I said to set byte 61 to C0 (Czero) to get the 'USEFULL' AND NOT replace the original 'SOUND' menu with the 6 band equalizer SOUND menu. This work but it's not the right value. In fact, it's quite bad. Since C0 sets bit 7, it messes with the battery indicator as reported by bertrik in the following thread: More 510/610 hacking fun (page 2). Of course we don't want that. So the GOOD value is 40. I didn't mess with the 062 byte since the minidisc.org thread doesn't give enough info on it. Besides, I only used the first part of the Wetzel 510 hack anyway. So for those of you with a nf610 and don't want to lose the original SOUND 1 and SOUND 2, try this AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!! Last edited by hunterd; October 10th, 2003 at 07:53 PM.

May 16th, 2005, 10:20 AM	#6
UrbanFractal Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	Though I will keep my EQ-modification on my N510, I would like to ask if there is any other way I could enhance my Output Level, besides the EQ I mean. My N510 is EU version (Firmware 1.300) and I would like to boost the output from 2.5mW to 5mW if possible, perhaps by changing the "Region" entry (Performed the hack on a mz-nh1 unit --Menu/113 -->05 for Hong Kong/Korean-- if I can recall correctly). Is there any way to do it? Thanks in advance __________________ Kill your God Kill your TV

May 16th, 2005, 05:17 PM	#7
motaboy Export quality Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 1,801	Wow, this is an old old thread. You kind went off topic, but nevermind.... There is no way to hack the old units for higher output - the limitation is in the hardware. The only Euro unit that can be hacked like that is the new RH10. Sorry! __________________

May 17th, 2005, 03:04 AM	#8
atrain Honorary T-Advisors Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 1,873	try a headphone amp. open a new thread if you wish to discuss this please __________________ team patronising tech support FS: ATH-A500

August 11th, 2003, 02:23 AM	#2
CoinSlot Expert Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 77	Holy boogers! I've been longing for the day this would come! I confirm that it works with the N510 100%! Great job hunterd! For those of you who hate the custom E.Q use this! It's awesome Cheers, CoinSlot

August 11th, 2003, 02:30 AM	#3
FoxTrot Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 10	Great find hunterd! I've also been praying someone would come up with something like this. On a side note; this worked for you CoinSlot? I have a European 510, and heard that some non-US models freak out if you hack it. Anyone know more about this?

August 11th, 2003, 03:06 AM	#4
CoinSlot Expert Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 77	Yep, worked 100% as stated. I've got the US model and it works great. Don't know about the Euro model though. I haven't read anything about it not working. Just give it a try and find out If it screws up just change the values back. Later, CoinSlot

August 11th, 2003, 06:31 PM	#5
hunterd Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7	I thought I am the only one that hates that custom equalizer. It wouldn't be that bad if at least the custom presets were saved when you shutdown the recorder.

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