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
   (~60 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!