HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: edwardp@cs.umb.edu (Edward P. Piecewicz)
Newsgroups: rec.video.cable-tv
Subject: Re: Monitor Channel update
Date: 6 Apr 92 21:03:55 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Massachusetts at Boston, Dept of Math and CS

In article <574@hsdndev.UUCP> nhmas@gauss.med.harvard.edu (Mark Shneyder 432-4219) writes:
>
>Do you know what the asking price is? I think it could be cheaper than
>a McDonalds' hamburger since they only have 2 regular viewers and no
>advertisers to go with it.

The Boston Globe, in an article today, said it might fetch between $5 million
and $10 million.



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Edward P. Piecewicz                       Internet:  edwardp@cs.umb.edu

Opinions expressed are my own and not those of UMass/Boston.
From: 2frlclover@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video.cable-tv
Subject: Re: Cable TV descrambler
Date: 13 Apr 92 00:03:23 CDT
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services

Thanks for the info, it has been useful for me.


Mike
From: nhmas@gauss.med.harvard.edu (Mark Shneyder 432-4219)
Newsgroups: rec.video.cable-tv
Subject: Re: Monitor Channel update
Date: 6 Apr 92 14:01:47 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: HMS

In article <1992Apr6.025501.16062@athena.mit.edu> norris@athena.mit.edu (Richard A Chonak) writes:
>In case anyone missed the news item today (Sunday, April 5):
>
>The Christian Science church announced today that they were 
>moving up the closing deadline for the Monitor Channel from 
>June 15 to April 15.  Unless the cable network is sold by 
>April 15, it will go dark.  A spokesman said that significant
>talks about a possible sale are underway with an interested 
>organization.

Do you know what the asking price is? I think it could be cheaper than
a McDonalds' hamburger since they only have 2 regular viewers and no
advertisers to go with it.
From: barmar@think.com (Barry Margolin)
Newsgroups: rec.video.cable-tv
Subject: Re: ???
Date: 10 Apr 1992 20:59:37 GMT
Organization: Thinking Machines Corporation, Cambridge MA, USA
NNTP-Posting-Host: telecaster.think.com

In article <1992Apr10.154042.12657@ncar.ucar.edu> murf@spike.comet.ucar.edu (John Murphy) writes:
>the cable system in denver, co displays a preview channle on every station
>that is currently unsubscribed to. It is the same station for each channel.
>How do they do this...and what are its implications for descrambling?

I believe this is done in the decoder, since I don't see it when I try to
tune to a scrambled channel on my cable-ready VCR.  These decoders can
presumably be configured to switch to a specified channel when they can't
descramble a channel.  When I watch these channels for a little while, it
appears that the descrambler tries to display the real channel every 15
seconds or so; it always fails and goes back to the preview channel.
-- 
Barry Margolin
System Manager, Thinking Machines Corp.

barmar@think.com          {uunet,harvard}!think!barmar
From: rlvd_cif@troi.cc.rochester.edu (Robert Levandowski)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Surround Sound on TV Broadcasts
Date: 16 Apr 92 15:48:04 GMT
Article-I.D.: galileo.1992Apr16.154804.26286
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Rochester - Rochester, New York

In <1992Apr15.145631.13332@umiami.ir.miami.edu> jdeitch@umiami.ir.miami.edu writes:

>rdominy@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov (Robert Dominy) writes:

>> Are you sure Star Trek NG is surround sound encoded?  I've never seen any
>> evidence of it.

>I believe it has been since the third season.

>- Jonathan
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Actually, it has been surround encoded from the first episode... they only
started including the logo in the credits since the third season, though.

--Rob Levandowski
  Computer Interest Floor / University of Rochester
Xref: sparky rec.video:5907 comp.sys.next.misc:13395
From: Timo.Vendelin@vtt.fi (Timo Vendelin)
Newsgroups: rec.video,comp.sys.next.misc
Subject: LD-Control (v 0.03)
Keywords: LD, video, Pioneer
Date: 6 Apr 92 07:23:30 GMT
Reply-To: Timo.Vendelin@vtt.fi
Followup-To: rec.video


LD-Control v 0.03

LD-Control (v 0.03) is available in ftp site nic.funet.fi (pub/next/binaries).
LD-Control is a very simple control for Pioneer LD. It has test with LD-4300D.  
This program is for NeXT computer. I would like to improve it, if it has value  
for somebody - so let me hear from you.  This program is free.

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From: moriarty@tc.fluke.COM (Jeff Meyer)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: LASER DISK PLAYER HELP
Date: 9 Apr 92 18:18:20 GMT
Reply-To: moriarty@tc.fluke.COM (Jeff Meyer)
Organization: The John Fluke Mfg. Co.  /a.k.a. The Gizmonics Institute/

I know of a lot of people who have the 980 and like it; I've had the
Magnavox CDV484 for several years and have found it to give good picture
quality and very good reliability.  Has all the basic LD features.  A bit
noisy in terms of mechanical noises (this seems to be common among low-end
players), but nothing really objectionable.

                           "What is that?"
                                                     "I don't know, but it's
                                                      pissed off and weird."
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                 **>> Keep circulating the tapes <<**
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: gary@st.unocal.com (Gary Cattelino)
Subject: Re: Sony vcrs with Control-L (LANC)
Organization: Unocal Corporation, Anaheim, California
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 20:04:07 GMT

In article <19920413151035.0.VU@VN.SCH.Symbolics.COM>, VU@GODZILLA.SCH.SYMBOLICS.COM (Vu Ngo) writes:
|> Hi,
|> 
|> I am looking for Sony VHS vcrs with the Control-L (5-pin) or LANC (3-pin)
|> connectors.

Besides, the connectors, what's the difference between Control-L and LANC?
I'm looking for a VCR that can be a master edit controller for my V701
camcorder.  I know the SLV-R5 can do it, but are there others?  The
Mitsubishi VCRs have LANC, but I've been told they cannot act as an edit
controller.  Is the difference between LANC and Control-L the fact that
one can act as an edit controller while the other can't?

Help!
-- 
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Phone: (714) 693-6762              5460 E. La Palma Ave.
INTERNET: gary@unocal.COM          Anaheim, CA 92807
From: jonesjg@wyvern.rtp.dg.com (Greg Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: negative remarks on TR-81?
Date: 7 Apr 92 16:32:02 GMT
Article-I.D.: dg-rtp.1992Apr7.163202.11787
Organization: Data General Corporation, RTP, NC.

In article <11638@ucdavis.ucdavis.edu> ccdcheng@rocky.ucdavis.edu (Paul Chi-Jen Cheng) writes:
>In article <ktn6l8INN1gk@gizmo.usc.edu> kimd@gizmo.usc.edu (Kim Daugherty) writes:
>>
>> Does anybody have anything negative to say about the TR-81 besides 
>> unavailability?  I want

I've had my TR-81 for 1.5 months, so my experience is minimal.

The playback options are limited.  There is no slow playback, the fast playback
is streaked, and the pause frequently jitters.  There is no tracking adjustment.

My fastforward has two horizontal strips of noise across the picture at 
1/3 and 2/3 of the screen. I assumed this is related to the number of 
video heads.  

My pause frequently jitters,  it appears to be worse with Hi8 tapes than
standard tapes, but again I haven't used that many tapes.

In general I'm very happy with the camara, it does great taping, 
I just wish the playback were (a little bit) better.

I'm curious, do other TR-81 users see these same problems?

Greg Jones
    J. Greg Jones 	
    Data General Corp - RTP, NC 
    jonesjg@dg-rtp.dg.com 
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: lwv26@cas.org (Larry W. Virden)
Subject: Is there a buyer's guide to LD?
Followup-To: rec.video
Reply-To: lwv26@cas.org (Larry W. Virden)
Organization: Nedriv Software and Shoe Shiners, Uninc.
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1992 10:51:23 GMT

I understand that everyone  has their own opinions about whether a
particular unit is a 'good' one to buy or not.  Some folks are rabid Pioneer
haters, Panasonic haters, Sony haters, etc. (seems rabidity appears in the
haters more than the lovers...).

But for someone who is neutral to name brands (ie I dont have anything at
stake here because of my mismash of home equipment right now), is there
any good guidelines to follow while trolling thru classified ads?  I mean,
are there particular units which almost everyone would agree are good buys
or bad buys for a casual viewer?  I dont have any fancy equipment at this
time, and don't foresee becoming rich and famous from my work or hobbys
so I do not expect to be needing the best at the top dollar... if I happen
into a multi million dollar lottery you can be sure I will be back asking
for the best stuff ;-) .
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From: "steven baldassarra" <steven.baldassarra@canrem.com>
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: does sony plan on mak
Date: 6 Apr 92 10:00:58 EST
Reply-To: "steven baldassarra" <steven.baldassarra@canrem.com>
Distribution: rec
Organization: Canada Remote Systems

Subject: DOES SONY PLAN ON MAKING A HIGHER VCR THAN R5?

EG>        I don't have any details, but I understand from the CEForum on CIS that
EG>Sony will be introducing an SLV-R7 model in Florida sometime in April or May.
EG>I too am interested in what it will be.  I'm planning/hoping to buy a Panasonic
EG>AG1960 and Sony VBox for use with Video Director on the Amiga.  But if the
EG>SLV-R7 will do just as good a job, I might get that instead.

But SLV-R7 is as old as SLV-R5. Since SLV-R7 is the FIRST SVHS machine
out of SONY's SVHS line. SLV-R5 is the second SVHS in SONY's production
line.

The Japan version of SLV-R7 is a centre load machine with a lot of
Digitial feature, included TBC circuit. From the Japanese video
magazine Hi-Vi, the report state that SLV-R7 is excellent. But after R5,
and R7, SONY don't have any new model of SVHS machine. I think it is
time for SONY to came out with some new SVHS machine. ie. R8, R9...

Steven
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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: rdominy@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov (Robert Dominy)
Subject: Re: Surround Sound on TV Broadcasts
Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 92 19:29:15 GMT

> In article <1992Apr10.231633.27528@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> reha@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Reha Elci) writes:
> >
> >Is it my imagination or is Star Trek NG's surround sound encoded really badly?
> >The center is quite low and the effects are way to high. I have usually have
> >to decrease the effects quite a bit before I can achieve a reasonable balance.
> >[...]
> >Does everyone think so as well?

Are you sure Star Trek NG is surround sound encoded?  I've never seen any
evidence of it.

BOB
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce)
Subject: Re: 20,000 LEAGUES Letterboxed was Re: What's the deal with TRON on LD?
Organization: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 14:49:33 GMT

In article <1992Apr10.104346.5810@engage.pko.dec.com> boyajian@ruby.enet.dec.com (The fox so cunning and free) writes:
>In article <1992Apr10.044441.14410@uhura.neoucom.edu>, wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce) writes...
>
>} I checked my Japanese laserdisc catalog tonight and this catalog number
>} IS NOT letterboxed.  It doesn't have the sideways "smiley face" symbol 
>} for Cinemascope        nor the other one        for "B-star"
>}                   : /                      | :
>}                    /                       |/
>}                                            |__
>
>The first one is the katakana "shi", and as you say, that's "short" for
>CinemaScope.
>
>The second one is the katakana "vi", and I assume it's intended to be
>short for VistaVision ("vi-sta" rather than "B-star").
>
>The conclusion is then that they use the former for widescreen films,
>say, 2:1 or better, while the latter is used for 1.85:1 or less.

Now why can't the U.S. laserdisc industry adopt such a simple code for
these two major groups of letterboxed films?

BTW in probing through the catalog of Japanese laserdiscs I found that
they really have very few letterboxed films.  Many many titles which
are available here in some form of letterbox are not so available there.
Another myth bites the big one.

-- 
BILL CRUCE, NE OHIO COLL OF MEDICINE----INTERNET: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu 
        Neurobiology Dept., P.O. Box 95, Rootstown, OH 44272
          "The only reason for time is so that everything
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From: Iannettone.WBST129@XEROX.COM
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Sound distorted on VCR
Date: 15 Apr 92 13:04:28 GMT
Reply-To: Renard_Iannettone.Wbst129@xerox.com
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet


The last few months the sound on my VCR sounds whispery or another way to
describe it would be a short echo.  It does this no matter if I tape from
braodcast, cable, rented tapes or a brand new tape.

The VCR is a Zenith 4100 HI-FI stereo, HQ etc. ( at the time  -similar to JVC
560)

Except for one tape sensor going bad and a cleaning at the time of repair(last
year)  -  the VCR has performed flawlessly for about 6 years.

Any ideas on a cause for this problem.  Correction --- Something as simple as
clean the heads?  Any recommendation on tape cleaners or should I do it
manually - I have the factory service manuals and consider myself relatively
handy.

I have heard about dry, wet, magnetic automatic head cleaners. I have heard
pros and cons on these types of cleaners.

Any recommendation for an auto head cleaning to give a fast try to fix the
problem?

Any thoughts on the problem?

Any further troubleshooting to isolate the problem,



		Renard
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: long-morrow@CS.YALE.EDU (H. Morrow Long)
Subject: Re: Stereo VHS / MTS question
Keywords: stereo, MTS, VCR rec
Organization: Yale University, Department of Computer Science
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 18:50:24 GMT


In article <2471@voodoo.UUCP>, jdt@voodoo.boeing.com (Jim Tomlinson) writes:
|> I've read the FAQL's, and don't see a clear answer to this ('course,
|> it could be a problem with the reader ;-) ).  I'm ready to buy an
|> inexpensive (okay, cheap) HQ VHS VCR with HiFi stereo.  I'd also like
|> to use the VCR as my tuner (with my mono TV).  Do all HiFi stereo
|> VCRs include MTS decoding circuitry?  If not, what inexpensive ones
|> that do would you recommend?  TIA for any info you can provide - plz
|> email; I'll summarize if there's interest.

Generally high end HQ 4 Head HiFi Stereo VCRs have MTS stereo tuners
as well, but not always (especially since you say you are looking
at inexpensive - okay, cheap - systems), this is called product
differentiation.  You need to check the specs on each model.
Some are 4 Head HQ VHS. Some are 2 Head HiFi Stereo.  
Some are 2 Head HiFi Stereo with MTS (rare).
Some are 4 Head HQ VHS HiFi Stereo no MTS.
You (should) want HQ 4 Head HiFi Stereo AND MTS in a VHS VCR.
Some models now advertise 'quasi-SVHS' playback, this will be
of little interest to you unless you know someone who records in SVHS.

In the '> $250' price range I would recommend buying the Panasonic
PV-4160 or PV-417? models (you might be able to find a PV-4060 from
last year somewhere for even less) via mail order.  Often there are
similar Quasar models priced a little less than the Panasonic.  Of
course both Panasonic and Quasar are made by the 'evil' :-) Matsushita
electronics giant (see PBS Frontline special/article on Matsushita in
this newsgroup) which may or may not be a issue with you.
There are no US owned consumer VCR manufacturers to my knowledge.

If you are willing to spend over $400 I would recommend stretching
your budget to buy S-VHS (something like the JVC HRS-4700 for $450).

					- Morrow

Disclaimer: my views are the result of an AI program that has taken
	over my keyboard and is impersonating me.





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From: uslave@mcl.mcl.ucsb.edu (KJS @ucsb.mcl)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: THX (The name)
Date: 7 Apr 92 18:52:40 GMT

In <1992Apr7.092550.26571@engage.pko.dec.com> boyajian@ruby.enet.dec.com (The fox so cunning and free) writes:

>In article <1992Apr6.142939.5438@eua.ericsson.se>, euahac@eua.ericsson.se (Hakan Carlson) writes...

>} Did you now that George Lucas first film was called THX?

>Well, actually, it was THX 1138 4EB. That was his UCLA Film School project.
>He late remade it as the feature film THX 1138.

>-- 

>	"Buster, this trip downriver has been truly special.
>	 Downright Twainian in a Hitchcockian sort of way."


>--- jayembee (Jerry Boyajian, DEC, "The Mill", Maynard, MA)

>    boyajian@ruby.enet.dec.com

Sure, but does anyone know what THX stands for?  I hope this isn't a FAQ, and
that it actually DOES stand for something.  :-)


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From: jwl@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (james.w.lee..iii)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Star Trek TNG
Date: 16 Apr 92 12:06:48 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: AT&T

In article <9204151038.aa24120@CCAC1.PICA.ARMY.MIL>, rdemarti@PICA.ARMY.MIL (Ralph DeMartino, CCAC-LAD) writes:
> 
> 	Yes, I too have noticed a decrease in sound quality and Picture
> quality.  It is broadcast on chennal 11 here in the NYC area.  WPIX I 
> believe.  My cable company passes all MTS and Surround stereo sound, but
> it is still not as good as some HiFi VHS tapes I have.  The bass is lacking,
> there must be a cut off below 150 Hz or so.  In particular the picture
> this season seems much more grainy than the beginning of last season.  Only
> ST seems to be grainy, as most other programs on this channel seem much
> more clear.  BTW, I noticed something interesting with cable cable.  Ever
> so often it helps to ground the center conductor on my incoming cable to
> the VCR or TV outer conductor.  This noticably clears up the TV image.  I
> suspect not so good cable at the pole builds up a charge of some sort which
> must be periodicaly discharged.  And yes all splitters have their little
> impedance resistors installed.
> 
> 						Rdemarti@pica.army.mil


I My brother has cable and I noticed the same thing about Star Trek on his set. 
The picture looked "muddy" or maybe dark and "grainy". I figured "cable...
should be a good picture", tried another channel, sharp and bright.

I watch Star Trek out of New York also, but using an antenna. My 
picture is sharp and crisp. Could be your cable system just handing
you a poor signal.
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From: Mike_Quigley@mindlink.bc.ca (Mike Quigley)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Heaven's Gate
Date: 7 Apr 92 22:17:09 GMT
Article-I.D.: mindlink.11304
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada

Thanks for the mini-review of Heaven's Gate... The comments about the
wide-screen picture being cropped reminded me of when I watched the LBX Rebel
Without a Cause the other day, it seemed to me that it was also quite shallow
depth-wise and that the top and/or bottom had been masked more than necessary.
Although I'm sure this was debated here many months ago when the set was
released, does anyone know if this was the case?
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From: fsrhd@acad3.alaska.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: 27" Sony XBR50 for sale
Date: 13 Apr 92 23:48:08 GMT
Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks



	I have a Sony KV27XBR50 27" trinitron monitor with subwoofer for
sale.  I am asking $650 plus shipping.  Interested parties please e-mail.

-- 
Bob Devine
fshrd@acad3.alaska.edu
From: Rupin.Dang@dartmouth.edu (Rupin Dang)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: WANTED: used video equipment
Date: 8 Apr 92 01:24:02 GMT
Article-I.D.: dartvax.1992Apr8.012402.23665
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH


A company I work for is looking for the following items of used equipment. Do
contact me if you have something to offer:

Sony Betacam SP camcorder BVW-200/300 or similar models (in PAL.)
Heavy-duty tripod by Bogen/Sachtler/Miller
Sony production mikes
Sony RM-450 Editing Controller
Sony BVV-5 PAL docking recorder
Ikegami HC-230 PAL or Sony DXC-327 PAL.
Betacam accessories.

Rupin.Dang@dartmouth.edu  Phone: (603) 640-5896
From: myjak@titan.ksc.nasa.gov (Michael D. Myjak)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: NAD's THX Power Amp
Date: 14 Apr 92 17:13:19 EST
Organization: 

> For THX certification on an amp, I can't imagine much beyond S/N ratio,
> THD (at low and rated power), and some measure of sustainable power
> output being required.  Does anyone know what the specs for these are
> on the NAD or any other THX certified amp?  (In other words, it seems
> to me you don't need much fancy stuff to have a THX-certified amp.)

just a lot of it. The spec is a sustained 100 WPC, + 3db dynamic
headroom, and I think something like 88db or 90db SNR... but I'm
guessing on that one. I don't have that info here in front of me to
quote it at the moment.

- Michael D. Myjak			
  Senior Technical Specialist, Systems Analyst
  McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company - KSC
  MYJAK@TITAN.KSC.NASA.GOV
From: SEB@LNS61.TN.CORNELL.EDU ("Selden E. Ball, Jr.")
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Storage Boxes for 8mm Tapes ???
Date: 9 Apr 92 13:35:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet

Another good storage device for 8mm tapes is a library card catalog.

Our lab uses large quantities of 4mm and 8mm tapes for offline 
computer data storage. Most libraries are switching to online catalogs.
As a result, their "old fashioned" card files are available 
for very low prices. We found them to be a perfect solution
for our tape storage problem.

Personally, I find it rather amusing.

Selden Ball
seb@lns61.tn.cornell.edu