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MAP - frequently asked questions
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Q: Which version of mpxplay is supported with MAP?
A: I have tested all versions of mpxplay from 1.37 to 1.42. All versions
   worked properly with MAP! Please look at the readme.txt of MAP for use of 
   the mpxplay.ini (V.1.42) file. It has to be modified to for MAP.

Q: I have some problem to buy the lcd. Where can I order and how much
   are they?
A: LCDs can be ordered at:
   http://www.digisys.net/timeline/lcd.html#alpha
   or
   http://www.eio.com/lcdprodt.htm
   or maybe
   http://www.rs-components.com/index.htm
   in Germany I recommend Conrad Electronik:
   http://www.conrad.de
   Try your local electronic-dealer like Frys or Radio-Shack in US.
   The prices are very different - I cannot tell.

Q: Where can I get this little remote?
A: I have only seen this remote at http://www.conrad.de
   Yes, I know it is difficult to order from US at Conrad.
   If I find more I will tell you....

Q: From where did you get the nice case you use?
A: It was an old 286 PC desktop. The front was build new and all
   was painted black. The feets are from an old cdplayer.
   I tried to use this old player, but I got problems to put all
   things in that case, especially the power supply....

Q: I have problems with the LCD connection to the printer port.
   Nothing is on the screen. What is wrong?
A: Please check all connections to the LCD!
   In most cases the 2 signals RS and EN are not connected right.
   If you have connected all in the way showed below, it has to work!
   
    LPT-Pins    LCD-Pins
	
	 1
	 2  -------- 7     D0
	 3  -------- 8
	 4  -------- 9
	 5  -------- 10
	 6  -------- 11
	 7  -------- 12
	 8  -------- 13
	 9  -------- 14    D7
	 10
	 11
	 12
	 13
	 14
	 15
	 16 -------- 4     Registerselect RS   !!
	 17 -------- 6     Enable EN           !!
	 18
	 19 -------- 1, 5   GND, R/W
	 20
	 21
	 22
	 23
	 24
	 25

	 remaining LCDpins:
	 2     VCC 5V from PC Powersupply
	 3     Contrast, can go to GND
	 15    Backlight - (optional)
	 16    Backlight + (optional)

	 Once more please check RS and EN !
 
Q: I have a LCD with backlight. It works but it becomes hot.
A: Oh. Look at the specifications of your LCD! Normaly you need a resistor
   (~6 Ohms, 0,5W) in serial from LED-Anode to VCC. 

Q: Which LCDs are supported by MAP?
A: MAP supports 2x40, 2x20 and 2x16 LCDs based on the Hitachi HD44780 controller.
   Maybe in future time MAP will support more.

Q: May I Get your source code ?
A: No, sorry not. 

Q: Which other DOS-players run with MAP?
A: Till version 2.02 MAP supports mpxplay only. Because any player
   has its specific environment and it is hard to supply all
   existing players. mpxplay is a very good DOS player and is still
   under development. It has cool features etc..

Q: Does MAP run with a 486 DX 133 MHz?
A: MAP runs on a 486 sure. But the restrictions come from mpxplay!
   So please look at mpxplays FAQ, if the player runs well on a slow
   CPU, or just try it... 

Q: Can you tell me, in which language you wrote this player ?
A: MAP is written in C++.

Q: How can I select a specific song?
A: Just type in the number of the song you want to hear. Press
   play when you are ready.
   Since version 2.08 you can select a song during playing. Type in
   the number and MAP provides automatically the next song to the 
   player. Note this feature works only when the number comes from the 
   remote.
   
Q: When I am registered do I get almost the newest version of MAP?
A: Yes. All new developments and bugfixes of the software are for
   free to registered users for 1 year. Please tell me your new
   email address if it changes!

Q: Do you take credit cards?
A: Sorry no. Check or cash only.
   Bank transfer in Germany is also possible.
   
   
If you have additional questions, feel free to email me!

