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From: jkung@acs.ucalgary.ca (Jimmy Kung)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Dumb Q:  Can Surround Sound be Recorded?
Date: 1 Jan 1993 03:26:26 -0600
Organization: The University of Calgary, Alberta
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

In article <1992Dec31.131050.21512@cbnewse.cb.att.com> you write:
[...]
>If you read above he said it is ok when he watches cable TV.  Actually
>I just noticed that myself.  I had started writing this to say that 
>I watch TV through cable and all the surround sound is fine.
>Recording is fine too.  Actually my VCR is a Sharp MTS stereo HiFi VCR 
>which I have had for 3 years.    Could be the same one.  Now I'm
>having a problem with mine.   (I think I'll write a new article about
>the problem).

OOPS.  You're absolutely right.  Where I got this
(mis)information was from my local cable company, after I spent 
$3000 putting together a A/V Receiver, front, center, surround 
speakers, and a new JVC Hi-Fi VCR, I was quite pissed to find 
out that Dolby Surround didn't come in.  (Pre-recorded videos &
Laserdiscs worked perfectly.) What was strange was the fact
that MTS Stereo came in okay, and as someone else said, if MTS 
comes in fine, then Dolby Surround should be able to come in
properly.  I phoned my cable company, and they told me that "The
bandwidth of coaxial cable isn't wide enough to support Dolby
Surround, just MTS Stereo."  Of course, I foolishly took this as
gospel, and applied it to the other netter's situation.  Soon
after that conversation, I purchased a Dish and never worried
about it again.  (The Dolby Surround was only a small part of the
real reason for the dish, I hate local TV in Calgary, the picture
quality sucks, the sound is weak, and the selection is poor.)

Oh well, thanks for enlightening me..

jkung@acs.ucalgary.ca      |  "It's better than bad,it's good!"
                           |             - Log(tm) by Blammo!
From: jdavidso@teknowledge.com (Jim Davidson)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Siskel & Ebert & LaserDiscs
Date: 22 Dec 92 21:58:16 GMT
Organization: Cimflex Teknowledge Corporation, Knowledge Systems Division

FWIW: I watch Siskel & Ebert about once a month.  This week, I noticed that
they had a segment at the end called "LaserDisc pick of the month".

This was sponsored by Pioneer (surprise!), and consisted of a review
of an LD that they rated highly.  This month's pick was a Chaplin collection
that I wasn't particularly interested in, so I didn't pay much attention.

But, I think this is indicative of the growing popularity of LD.  S&E usually
have a "Video pick" on each show, and I think the LD review took the place of
that.  Since I'm not a regular viewer, I don't know how long the LD reviews
have been going on.

Also, the LD segment was followed by a Pioneer LD player ad -- the first time
that I've seen LD's advertised on TV.

As we've discussed, the change in LD from a collectors' medium to a mass
medium may have mixed implications, but I think this is one more data point.

-Jim
From: killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Sony TR-101 vs TR-200
Date: 24 Dec 92 01:44:51 GMT
Organization: SPC Community Access System

In article <BzqBny.KJ2@taligent.com>, Jay_Tobias@taligent.com (Jay Tobias) writes:
> (2) An editor that will read RC Time Code over the LANC connection

This will _never_ happen for the TR-101.  The problem is not the editing unit. 
The problem is the TR-101 does not send out the full RC time code through the 
LANC jack.

-- 
Jeff Killeen - DECUS U.S. Chapter NLC Chair | Email:killeen@eisner.decus.org

DECUS is for folks who are responsible for delivering computing technology.
The NLC is the national council for DECUS's Local User Groups - come join us!
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: kst@uvacs.cs.Virginia.EDU (Kevin Treu)
Subject: Sony LD Players?
Originator: kst@hemlock.cs.Virginia.EDU
Organization: University of Virginia Computer Science Department
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 20:14:57 GMT

I am considering the purchase of a Sony LD player, and would like to
call upon the collective net-wisdom to either confirm this notion or
warn me off.  Specifically, I'm considering the MDP-455 model.  Does
anyone have any experience with this?

I am also open to any other suggestions/recommendations in the $400-$600
price range, and would like to hear opinions about likely mail order
choices.

Thank you very much in advance.

Kevin Treu
treu@frmnvax1.bitnet
(Please do not use the address from the site of this post.)


-- 
Kevin Treu                  Furman University
treu@frmnvax1.bitnet        Department of Computer Science

Go PIRATES, PENGUINS, PALADINS and HOOS!
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: rhoades@ll.mit.edu (Captain Chaos)
Subject: Re: Is S-VHS dead?
Organization: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 92 23:53:09 GMT

In article <27491@sybase.sybase.com> nealg@pokey.sybase.com (Neal Goldsmith) writes:
>In article <72155@cup.portal.com>, Power@cup.portal.com (Ron A Uitz) writes:
>|> It's quite true that there is no pre-recorded software in the S-VHS format.
>
>That statement is quite wrong. There have been a few releases on S-VHS.
>There is a store in San Francisco called Super Video that sells S-VHS
>movies. I'm sure there aren't many.
>

I'll validate this with a slight correction:  The company is called
Super Source Video.  They do sell a number of prerecorded S-VHS videos,
many touting direct digital transfer techiniques (DD1, DD2?  I know nothing
about these and can't speak to their validity).  They probably have about
30 titles, and get a few more every few months (none lately).  Prices are
reasonable (full list is $30-40, sales occasionally).  The two I bought
(Terminator, Mind's Eye) were on 3M Blackwatch tape and are good quality.
My unverified understanding is that are the sole source for prerecorded
S-VHS in the country (verified in so far as most local places haven't
even _heard_ of S-VHS -- "huh?" they say when I ask).

They found me -- got a flyer/catalog from them some months after I bought
my S-VHS VCR (Mitsubishi, circa 1990).  I presume they got my name from
the store or the manufacturer.

While I'm on, what are your opinions of S-VHS blank tapes?  I've used
Scotch, 3M Blackwatch, Maxell, and TDK.  Not happy with Maxell at all,
not thrilled with TDK, Scotch is excellent, 3M not perceptibly better
(same company, of course) than Scotch -- but perceptibly cheaper!  I
can get Scotch for $11 locally.  I'd like to try Sony.  Haven't had
high quality source to record, however (my cable company bites).

Andrew
rhoades@ll.mit.edu
From: wrs@mcshh.Hanse.DE (Wolfgang R. Schulz)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: NTSC -> PAL tape copy info needed
Date: 25 Dec 92 19:48:53 GMT
Organization: Point of Presence & MCS Hamburg


Wait, is this April 1st already?
Wolfgang
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.arts.tv.uk
From: raible@cbmvax.commodore.com (Bob Raible - LSI Design)
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.audio,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Looking for AKAI
Date: 31 Dec 92 03:22:03 GMT
Reply-To: raible@cbmvax.commodore.com (Bob Raible - LSI Design)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Commodore, West Chester, PA

In article <1992Dec28.180216.13637@talos.pm.com> vincent@talos.UUCP (Andy Vincent) writes:
>Anyone know where I can get in touch with AKAI Electronics or
>at least where I can order a manual and parts?

I understand that AKAI was absorbed by Mitsubishi a few years back. YOu
might try Mitsubishi's consumer hotline.
-- 
_____________________________________________________________________________
Robert J. Raible		EMAIL:raible@cbmvax.commodore.com
VLSI Program Manager		 or: {uunet|rutgers|pyramid}!cbmvax!raible
Commodore Business Machines     "my comments, not Commodore's, ok ?"
From: axm@orso.genrad.com (Aldo Mastrocola)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: SVHS Camcorder for sale (Panasonic AG450)
Date: 29 Dec 1992 15:05:32 -0500
Organization: GenRad, Inc.
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: orso.genrad.com
Keywords: SHVS Camcorder, Sale



	For Sale: 	Panasonic AG450 SVHS Camcorder

			I will mail the glossy brochure to whomever shows
			some serious interest.

			All the Original Accessories including the
			original packaging, the manual and the warranty card.

			Lens filter, two batteries and camera case included.

			(Used for less than 25 hours in a clean
			 and smoke free environment).

			Make an offer.

	Reply Email or by voice @ (508) 369-4400 Ext. 2008
From: unknown@Apple.COM (Matt Ackeret)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Any way to *CREATE* VCR Plus codes??
Date: 4 Jan 93 05:42:40 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, CA

In article <BzyB93.E7p@news.udel.edu> jeremym@ravel.udel.edu (Jeremy A Moskowitz) writes:
>So, I was wondering if anyone WROTE a program that'll
>let you input today's date, the channel you want, the time and 
>length, and the VCR Plus code would be spit out.

Yup, it's time again..

	Yes, a couple people cracked the first 10000 codes, and wrote a program
to do it. They were contacted by the VCR Plus people who threateened to sue.
The guys who wrote the program thought they had a very good case after legal
council and people offered to be their lawyers for free.  One of the guys 
who wrote the program said he definitely *could* be bought. that is, if the
VCR Plus people pay them enough, they will not keep fighting and will keep
their program from being distributed. (It used to be on ftp sites).

	that's the last I heard.  Now this is being saved into a file
so I can post it the next time someone asks this (2 days or so?) and not
retype it again... This is a much less detailed version than I've posted
before..
-- 
unknown@apple.com		Apple II Forever
unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu  These opinions are mine, not Apple's.
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: creps@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Steve Creps)
Subject: Re: Video tape rewinders
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 20:34:22 GMT


   I heard that rewinders may harm your tapes (break the end of the
tape when it stops).  Has anyone else heard this?

-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Steve Creps, Indiana University
creps@silver.ucs.indiana.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: mullen@itd.nrl.navy.mil (Preston Mullen)
Subject: Re: Any info on the new Sony 3 CCD camcord
Reply-To: mullen@itd.nrl.navy.mil
Organization: Information Technology Division, Naval Research Laboratory
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 23:50:11 GMT

In article 92Dec29142341@cs0.sfc.keio.ac.jp, t90534am@sfc.keio.ac.jp (Akira Mito) writes:
> In article <1992Dec28.001748.4772@spcvxb.spc.edu>
> killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen) writes:
> 
>  |Does the CCD-VX1 record Sony RC date code and frame code?
> 
>  Yes. But it doesn't go with professional time code.

Could someone explain how the following differ:

	RC (supposedly stands for "Rewriteable Consumer") time code -- Jeff
		Killeen said that this is recorded in the index mark
		section, wherever that is -- typical diagrams I've seen
		(in literature for "pro" Hi8 decks) show three sections
		on the helical track -- video, time code, and PCM audio
		(not necessarily in that order), and nothing else.

	8mm time code as implemented on EVO-9850 and similar "pro" Hi8 decks
		and camcorders -- recorded in a separate section of the helical
		track

	SMPTE time code as implemented on Panasonic AGS-7750, I think recorded
		in vertical interval or an audio track

My hope is that 8mm time code and SMPTE time code are equivalent, so
that a deck like the Sony EVO-9850 with time code board is
indistinguishable from the AGS-7750 (as far as time code in/out go).

What I don't understand is why RC time code (as a variation of index mark)
exists at all -- why not just use the dedicated 8mm time slot that is already
there, perhaps without supporting all options of full 8mm time code?

I hope these questions make sense -- one thing I've found frustrating
in trying to learn a little about current video equipment is lack of
reference material (at least, that I can find) that is up to date with
vendors' products, and vagueness in the vendors' sales literature (and
even in the product manuals).  Where _is_ the best place to get this
information, anyway?  Perhaps someone has an authoritative answer and a
reference to a technical document.

Thanks,
	Preston Mullen
	Naval Research Lab	



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From: arnone@triton.az05.bull.com (James Arnone)
Newsgroups: rec.video,alt.sources.d
Subject: Re: HERE IS VCR Plus source code
Date: 3 Jan 93 21:16:52 GMT
	<1992Dec31.175629.6976@cs.wisc.edu>
Organization: Bull HN

In article <9212311600.AA03824@procyon.cis.ksu.edu> ojs@cougar.fluxor.com writes:
>Source code in "C" that implements the decoding AND the encoding
>algorythms of VCR PLUS, is presented below.  Please use it for
>research and educational purposes only.

I missed this message (only saw this reference in a follow up posting).
Could someone repost this source code (or a ftp pointer to it)? Thanks.

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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: pprun@august.it.uswc.uswest.com
Subject: Outboard Dolby Pro-Logic boxes
Organization: U S WEST Communications
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 22:14:08 GMT


I would like to add Dolby Pro-Logic sound to my sound system.  I realize
that I need three more speakers (right rear, left rear, and center), and
maybe a subwoofer eventually.  My Denon integrated amp is too nice to
scrap for an AV amp.  So I'd like to buy an outboard Dolby box with three
channels of amplification for my new speakers.  First off, does anyone
have comments on current boxes (Yamaha has a fairly new one, and Audiosource
makes a few, but I'm not impressed with Audiosource)?  Second, the manual
usually states that the Dolby box is connected through the tape monitor
circuit.  But this would tie up the tape jack.  My amp has a pre-out (output
directly from the pre-amp).  Would this be too high a level to feed the
Dolby box?  The Denon manual states that the pre-out rated output level is
1.0 volt.  Any comments would be appreciated.


Pete Prun
pprun@lookout.mnet.uswest.com
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: jet@boxer.nas.nasa.gov (J. Eric Townsend)
Subject: playing rented tapes (was Re: VCR head cleaners
Organization: Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation, NASA Ames
Date: 21 Dec 92 12:23:56
Distribution: rec

"karr" == David Karr <karr@cs.cornell.edu> writes:

karr> (As for "safety,"
karr> the real question in my mind is whether it's save to play
karr> borrowed or rented tapes.)

I no longer play rental tapes on any unit I "care" about.  (My R5, for
example.)  Why?  A couple of years ago, while watching a tape from
BlockBuster (evil!)  the picture went all kablowie.  So I pulled the
tape out and discovered, much to my horror, that somebody had patched
a broken vcr tape with *scotch tape* by wrapping a few winds around
the break in the video tape.  Who knows what damage that did to my deck?

Since then, I only play rentals on "who cares" units, which have
included: $200 BrokSonic deck, an ancient Toshiba, and my S8000 (which
was recovered after having been stolen and spending a year going from
pawn shop to pawn shop).
--
             J. Eric Townsend --  jet@nas.nasa.gov -- 415.604.4311
              '92 R100R, DoD# 0378, BMWMOA, AMA, ACLU, EFF, CPSR
                                "HotHead Rules!"
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: dmlkm@cbnewse.cb.att.com (david.e.montalbano)
Subject: VCR tuner losing signal
Organization: AT&T
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 13:15:56 GMT

I use the audio out on my VCR to watch tv.  My tv speaker doesn't
work.   Actually it is not the speaker but who cares.   
I have the cable connection going in to the vcr, then to the tv.
When we sit there and watch tv from the vcr, all of a sudden
the picture and sound goes away.  Then it may jump back in and out.
If you turn it off for 5 seconds then turn it on it seems to be ok
for a while again.  Anyone know what's going on.
After watching a show on tv on how more than 1/2 the time you get
ripped off when you take your stuff for repair, I would like to solve
the problem myself.

Thanks,
DM
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce)
Subject: Re: Siskel & Ebert & LaserDiscs
Organization: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 08:14:34 GMT

In article <JDAVIDSO.92Dec22135816@tigger.teknowledge.com> jdavidso@teknowledge.com (Jim Davidson) writes:
>FWIW: I watch Siskel & Ebert about once a month.  This week, I noticed that
>they had a segment at the end called "LaserDisc pick of the month".
>This was sponsored by Pioneer (surprise!), and consisted of a review
>of an LD that they rated highly.  This month's pick was a Chaplin collection
>that I wasn't particularly interested in, so I didn't pay much attention.
>But, I think this is indicative of the growing popularity of LD.  S&E usually
>have a "Video pick" on each show, and I think the LD review took the place of
>that.  Since I'm not a regular viewer, I don't know how long the LD reviews
>have been going on.

This is the second or third time (month) that they have done that.
Actually they have for some time been mentioning that particular movies
were available on tape and DISC.  Roger Ebert has been a fan of
laserdiscs for several years.  At least the last 3 issues of his book
have made special mention of them in the introduction and some essay
material.

Since the Chaplin release is from Image (well Fox thru Image) isn't
it time for Image to sponsor a few ads?

>Also, the LD segment was followed by a Pioneer LD player ad -- the first time
>that I've seen LD's advertised on TV.

There have been an increasing number of Pioneer ads over the last year
or two, usually focusing on CD-LD combi players.  Usually places like
MTV rather than mainstream 'Prime Time'.  The ads highlighting LDs
on Siskel and Ebert appeared simultaneously with the LD of the month
feature and I think they are not there during the other S&E shows
(the rest of the month).  Still a little is better than nothing.

>As we've discussed, the change in LD from a collectors' medium to a mass
>medium may have mixed implications, but I think this is one more data point.

It doesn't have to become a mass medium.  More collectors need to be
made aware of it.  That way there will be more demand for discs, but
the demand will be from finicky people :-).


-- 
	The answer is never simple and is always changing.
    William L.R. (Bill) Cruce       INTERNET: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu 
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.skiing
From: gardner@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Mike Gardner)
Subject: Re: Camcorder skiing
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 18:47:50 GMT

javeaz@cajun writes:

>been a problem.  Try an easy slope and record while skiing.  Just
>point the camera ahead (wide angle please) and ski on down.  A nice
>touch is to take a shot straight down of your own ski tips while 
>skiing and then pan up to normal horizontal.  I've seen the Sony
>"weather pack" that your described - it's big, and wouldn't be as
>easy to carry.  Good luck.  See you on the slopes!

Another neat "techmique" is to find a ski patrol person and ask them
to shoot.   Most can ski backwards in front of you, with the camera and
get great shots of you skiing.  Again this only works well on the easier
slopes.....
mgg
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: amanl@columbia.dsu.edu (Loren Aman)
Subject: Video & Audio Switch
Organization: Dakota State University
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1992 10:18:25 GMT

I have a VCR & a Super NES and I would like to hook both of them into a
Commodore monitor.  So, I can hook the audio from both through a Y connector
without a problem, but I need some type of video switch to switch between
the VCR and the Super NES.  Does anyone know if something (cheap) like this
exists?  I guess I would use one for the audio channels also if it were 
inexpensive enough.  Would be a 2 female rca input to 1 female output.
From: dinesh@pyramid.COM (root@shadow)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Sale Mitshubishi U32 VCR.
Date: 30 Dec 1992 18:32:16 GMT
Organization: Pyramid Technology Corporation, Mountain View, California
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: shadow.eng.pyramid.com

For Sale :

 Mitshubishi U32 VCR. ( one year old ,original price $350.00).

 Features:

 4 Head.

 Edit Functions.

 Remote, records in SP, EP mode.

 Price: 225 dollars.

 If interested send email or call.


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Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.audio,sci.electronics
From: vincent@talos.pm.com (Andy Vincent)
Subject: Looking for AKAI
Reply-To: vincent@talos.UUCP (Andy Vincent)
Organization: Philip Morris Research Center, Richmond, VA
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 92 18:02:16 GMT

Anyone know where I can get in touch with AKAI Electronics or
at least where I can order a manual and parts?

Xref: sparky rec.video:15310 rec.photo:22853 rec.arts.books:23653
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.photo,rec.arts.books
Subject: Re: Photo CD
From: CUNY/Spartacus <I18BC@CUNYVM.BITNET>
Date: Friday, 1 Jan 1993 13:32:49 EST
 @siemens.com> <1993Jan1.073841.8610@cis.ohio-state.edu>
Organization: City University of New York/ University Computer Center

In article <1993Jan1.073841.8610@cis.ohio-state.edu>,
fontana@iguana.cis.ohio-state.edu (Mark Fontana) says:
>
>In article <1992Dec29.231754.21328@siemens.com> aad@siemens.com (Anthony Datri)
>writes:
>
>>>Just imagine, if Kodak floods the market with Photo-CD players and
>>>other hardware
>
>
>Yah, well if the majority of their consumer-level players load
>images as slowly as on the television commercials, I bet people
>won't be too excited about them.  (In the ads, pictures appear to
>load slower than a 286 chugging through your average 640x480
>GIF file.  And those are the LOWEST resolution format images
>on the Photo CD!)

Yup, I noticed that too.   But I'm pretty sure its a matter of
time until other companies like JVC, Pioneer & Sony will come
out with their own players.  However I don't think speed is
as important on a home viewer as it would be on a desktop micro.
>
>A frame buffer scheme would be better, so you could view one picture
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>while loading another.  Even then, they should try and improve
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>the loading speed; CDROM's don't have that bad a transfer rate,
>just a fairly long seek time.

Good Idea
>
>Mark
>
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