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Stranraer
15-04-2021, 19:59
So, I love my CD player but there's one thing about it that absolutely drives me mad.
It's not a major issue but it gets me every time.
When I open the drawer the display says ADD DISC. Really ? Great idea, thanks for the input.
Anyone else's kit have an infuriating/patronising trait ?
Filterlab
15-04-2021, 20:21
The only thing that I can think of is in my second system. When the Arcam amplifier is switched on, the display reads 'Arcam Integrated Amplifier' whilst it runs through its checks.
Why? I know what it is. It has a huge volume control with the word 'Volume' written next to it, so it's obvious it's an amplifier of some description.
However, it is possible to personalise the message so I may have to do some 'twiddling'. :D
Stranraer
15-04-2021, 20:48
However, it is possible to personalise the message so I may have to do some 'twiddling'. :D[/QUOTE]
Ha. You've reminded me. I used to have an Arcam and you're right. You could scroll through the alphabet letter by letter and rename inputs etc.
Took flippin' forever.
LEAVE ME ALONE !!! was the message I set for the housemate to find. Amongst others........
The only thing that I can think of is in my second system. When the Arcam amplifier is switched on, the display reads 'Arcam Integrated Amplifier' whilst it runs through its checks.
Why? I know what it is. It has a huge volume control with the word 'Volume' written next to it, so it's obvious it's an amplifier of some description.
However, it is possible to personalise the message so I may have to do some 'twiddling'. :D
lol - I have an XTZ amp that does the same thing. Just in case you think you've switched on the immersion heater or something instead.
Batman got round the problem by having printed signs attached to all his kit. Probably a better system actually since he didn't need to switch things on to see what they were.
lol - I have an XTZ amp that does the same thing. Just in case you think you've switched on the immersion heater or something instead.
Well there you are then, the message is a good job.
You wouldn’t want to leave the immersion heater on by accident.
I can rename the inputs on my preamp but I honestly can’t be bothered
Well there you are then, the message is a good job.
You wouldn’t want to leave the immersion heater on by accident.
True, but I do that anyway. Far too often.
I don't like equipment that starts up with 'Welcome' either. Just go straight to the function, I want to play a DVD not have a bonding session.
It's a bit weird, machines trying to communicate. Sort of like HAL in 2001. Today it's 'Welcome', the next thing you know it's refusing to open the pod bay doors.
Stranraer
15-04-2021, 22:11
Today it's 'Welcome', the next thing you know it's refusing to open the pod bay doors.
You Sir, are hilarious......
Beobloke
15-04-2021, 22:23
My Blu-ray player says ‘Hello’ on its display when you switch it on, and ‘Goodbye’ when you switch it off.
Annoys the tits off me.
:steam:
My Blu-ray player says ‘Hello’ on its display when you switch it on, and ‘Goodbye’ when you switch it off.
Annoys the tits off me.
:steam:More than many wives do [emoji23]
Pigmy Pony
16-04-2021, 06:11
Well there you are then, the message is a good job.
You wouldn’t want to leave the immersion heater on by accident.
One evening in early '87, when my older daughter was a baby, i was listening to my newly-bought copy of miles Davis "Tutu" while my daughter slept in her pram behind me. I had left the immersion heater on, which unbeknown to me had developed a faulty thermostat. The water just got hotter and hotter until the whole thing boiled over like an overfilled kettle.
I blame Miles for not hearing the steady drip-drip of water onto my daughter's pram, though I quickly became aware of the gallon or so of (thankfully cold) water that came down into the pram when the ceiling wallpaper finally gave up :( Now the baby's crying, I'll have to turn the music off - don't you hate it when something interrupts your listening pleasure?
Might explain why she's grown up not liking jazz much.
I used to have a microwave oven/grill that when it had done it's job, the display would read "Please enjoy your meal". :doh:
A friend of mine had an amplifier (can't remember the make), that when switched to 'Mute' the indicator LED would change colour, just in case you hadn't noticed the lack of sound! :doh:
I'm not sure if I even appreciate the scrolling track title display that one of my CD players has. I know what the CD is, and I can read the title of the tracks by looking at the packaging.
I used to have a microwave oven/grill that when it had done it's job, the display would read "Please enjoy your meal". :doh:
A friend of mine had an amplifier (can't remember the make), that when switched to 'Mute' the indicator LED would change colour, just in case you hadn't noticed the lack of sound! :doh:
I'm not sure if I even appreciate the scrolling track title display that one of my CD players has. I know what the CD is, and I can read the title of the tracks by looking at the packaging.
thats in case you come back later and think amp is faulty;)
Or to cater for those with a short memory.
Filterlab
16-04-2021, 19:10
LEAVE ME ALONE !!! was the message I set for the housemate to find. Amongst others........
:lol:
Filterlab
16-04-2021, 19:18
New startup message!
https://i.ibb.co/ZVrJsmk/IMG-2010.jpg (https://ibb.co/QfVcBd1)
Pigmy Pony
16-04-2021, 19:21
I used to have a microwave oven/grill that when it had done it's job, the display would read "Please enjoy your meal". :doh:
A friend of mine had an amplifier (can't remember the make), that when switched to 'Mute' the indicator LED would change colour, just in case you hadn't noticed the lack of sound! :doh:
I'm not sure if I even appreciate the scrolling track title display that one of my CD players has. I know what the CD is, and I can read the title of the tracks by looking at the packaging.
My old Musical Fidelity Electra E100 had a red LED in the volume knob which turned amber when on mute. So I could tell at a glance that I hadn't gone deaf.
Stranraer
17-04-2021, 18:32
New startup message!
https://i.ibb.co/ZVrJsmk/IMG-2010.jpg (https://ibb.co/QfVcBd1)
Umm.......... isn't that just the name of the DVD ?
Filterlab
17-04-2021, 19:20
Umm.......... isn't that just the name of the DVD ?
I've not seen that title per se, but I'll Google it now.
Stranraer
17-04-2021, 19:48
I've not seen that title per se, but I'll Google it now.
The full title on release was Mary Poppins - The Job Interview, Anal In Amsterdam. It's a prequel.
I read it as 'Canal In Amsterdam'
I thought 'oh that's nice.'
The full title on release was Mary Poppins - The Job Interview, Anal In Amsterdam. It's a prequel.
Don't get your hopes up, Emily Blunt's not in that one.
Filterlab
17-04-2021, 20:23
I read it as 'Canal In Amsterdam'
I thought 'oh that's nice.'
The canals are lovely there, but so were the adventures on my trip in 2019 with a very liberal girl. :lol:
The canals are lovely there, but so were the adventures on my trip in 2019 with a very liberal girl. :lol:
she wasn't talking politics the whole time was she? That would put me off.
I ve been twice. It's bloody freezing there was my main lasting impression both times. And all the frigging cyclists.
Stranraer
17-04-2021, 21:09
The canals are lovely there, but so were the adventures on my trip in 2019 with a very liberal girl. :lol:
Eighteen years earlier and Macca would've been interested in seeing the movie.
Pigmy Pony
18-04-2021, 06:22
I ve been twice. It's bloody freezing there was my main lasting impression both times. And all the frigging cyclists.
I've just been the once, and the weather was great. Agree about the cyclists though. My mate bought "something for the road" in a coffee shop. I'm sure it was partly responsible for him crashing his Harley in Luxembourg the next day. Before the police turned up the cheeky bugger handed it to me "for safekeeping" :(
Filterlab
18-04-2021, 10:07
she wasn't talking politics the whole time was she? That would put me off.
Not when her mouth was full she wasn't. :D
Eighteen years earlier and Macca would've been interested in seeing the movie.
:lol:
Stranraer
18-04-2021, 11:07
Eighteen years earlier and Macca would've been interested in seeing the movie.
I've just re-read my comment and I'm horrified at how it looks. This was meant to be a 2001 movie reference.
Huge apologies to Macca, and anyone who took it a different way. I'm very sorry.
I've not seen that title per se, but I'll Google it now.
Don't - you'll be flooded with porn sites!
Filterlab
19-04-2021, 13:46
That's ok, I'm using your email address to subscribe. :)
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