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From: cjk4800@ritvax.isc.rit.edu (Ludwig van Halen Rocks RIoT)
Subject: Re: Photo CD .... anyone have the specs? Resolution, etc.?
Reply-To: cjk4800@ritvax.isc.rit.edu
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 01:22:00 GMT

In article <30087@oasys.dt.navy.mil>, curt@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Curt Welch) writes: wonder how long it will be before they come out with a do it yourself
>print maker that makes prints from your Photo-CD?  Some type of kiosk
>that you just drop money into.  That would be neat.  Especially if it
>gave you lots of control to frame, edit, adjust colors and exposure,
>etc, before you printed it.  Maybe even add titles, borders, or combine
>multiple picutres together.
>

I am glad you mentioned it, Curt.  There are already plans in the works for
such a system.  A prototype was displayed at PMA last year and I would love to
see the follow up this year in February.  I believe that is will be similar to
the Create-A-Print when it is all done.  The machine shown last year had the
ability to add text and some standard icons to the print.  The ability to make
your own postcards was kind of neat.

>And if they supported something like the Sony MD format disk, you could
>save your edited picture when you were done so you could get more prints
>later.  A MD could hold about 20 pictures, and it would take about 70 seconds
>to write one picture to the disk.  That would be neat!
>
>Curt Welch

It should be possible to write the image right back onto the CD itself,
provided there is enough room left over.  It would be easier to leave a little
(and it wouldn't take much) memory at the end of the disk to write information
about the borders, text, icons, and whatever else you put onto the image.

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest after PMA in February...

Chris
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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: venkat@uxh.cso.uiuc.edu (Venkat)
Subject: Re: Joggling Still-Image of a 4-Head VCR?
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 17:44:19 GMT
Keywords: Still image, VCR

jnchou@iastate.edu (Jen-Nai Chou) writes:

>     Sorry.  Looks like I did not make it clear.

>     There is only one frame on screen.  This frame vibrates 
>(shake, tremble, quiver) vertically.  The amplitude of this 
>vibration is only about half inch on my 20 inch TV.  But it 
>is quite rapid. 

>     I am sure it is not caused by my TV because I have tried
>all adjustment knobs on my TV.  Also, I tried tracking (VCR)
>but in vain.

I received a Sharp 4-Head VCR that initially had a trembling still image.
After reading the manual I found that I was expected to make some adjustments
to a screw in the base of the VCR. I did that and I get a good still picture
now. Maybe your VCR has some such thing that is required...

Venkat
(venkat@uiuc.edu)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Sony SLV-696HF Problems
From: jmbarthol@ualr.edu (John M. Barthol)
Date: 27 Jan 93 21:23:16 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In article <1k1mn4INNcs5@srvr1.engin.umich.edu>, pka@engin.umich.edu (Payman Khalili) writes:

> In article <snd.727974498@dynastar> snd@dynastar (Stefanos Damianakis) writes:
>>sorry but i missed the original post, what was the defect in the 696?
>>does the 595 have the same problem?
> 
> Well, the problem with the 696 is that you can hear a really annoying 
> popping sound in the stereo soundtrack.  On my machine, I get pops in 
> the left or right channel, and sometimes, the machine just goes into
> mono sound mode instantaneously (after a pop).  
> 
> It is really annoying.  Kinda defeats the purpose of having HiFi VCR.
> I don't know if the 595 has the problem too.  
> 
> However, I would suspect that it does.  I understand that the 595 and
> the 696 are basically the same machine but the 696 has the flying erase
> head in addition.
> 
> Any 595 owners out there?
> 
> -Payman
> 

I own a 585 which is basically a 595 less the VCR+ and never had a problem
with the sound except when using a certain tape that I have used many times
for recording sporting events when I'm not at home.  I did have a problem
with an internal noise from the direct drive motor.  Somehow the plate with
the motors coils on it became warped and the magnetic platter was rubbing
against one of the coils.  I fixed this by actually bending the plate back
into shape.  I can't figure out how it got bent in the first place as it
was very difficult to bend.  Even on pre-recorded movies the HiFi sounds
good.

My $.02
John
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From: M479@UKANVM.BITNET
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: VIDEOTECH Digest V93 #94
Date: 20 Jan 93 19:55:05 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Internet

Panasonic has just released a new three chip palmcorder which records
on the C-S-VHS format. I don't have the model number right in front of
me, but I seem to recall it as the AG-470. You might want to call Panasonic
at (404) 594-7449 to inquire about it.
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From: mhall@cobra.cs.unm.edu (Mary E. Hall)
Subject: Letterboxed video source
Organization: Computer Science Department, University of New Mexico
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 23:52:53 GMT

If any of you know of a good mailorder source for letterboxed versions
of VHS movies, would you please email me with phone numbers? I'm really
only interested in letterboxed movies - I don't buy many pre-recorded
movies, but I'd like to have really nice copies of my favorites.

Thanks,

Mary Hall
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: sully@cray.com (Brian Sullivan)
Subject: JVC HS-6800U questions
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Distribution: na
Date: 26 Jan 93 15:55:45 CST

I have a new JVC HS-6800U, and I have a few questions for those who
may have this unit.

1. I get a vertical roll when I use the fast review on the jog dial for
   SP using VHS tapes (but not for EP).  I haven't tried S-VHS tapes
   yet.  Anyone else experience this?  The review using the reverse
   button while in play mode does not roll, but the jog is so much faster. 

2. Can someone describe a scenario in which the insert edit would be used?
   I tried using it last night, and if I paused playback at the very
   beginning of the tape, then pressed insert edit, followed by play, the
   unit went into record mode briefly, then went into play mode.  I tried
   using insert edit it in the middle of the tape, and at least it stayed
   in record mode, but I'm not clear on it's intended function.

Thanks in advance,
    _
   (_     | |       Brian Sullivan             Cray Research Inc
   __)|_| | | \_/   sully@cray.com             Mail Stop 14
   ~~~~~~~~~~~~/~~  1-612-683-5525             655F Lone Oak Drive
                    1-612-683-5599 (fax)       Eagan, MN 55121

FWIW, I will be posting summaries to my queries regarding S-VHS tapes,
projection TVs and video amps ASAP.  It's been a bitch of a week. :-\
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From: hsu@acuson.com (William Hsu)
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.audio
Subject: Re: Single Surround Processor Unit or Receiver <<<<<----- Qs
Date: 21 Jan 93 17:33:35 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Acuson; Mountain View, California

leejun@pasture.ecn.purdue.edu (Jun H Lee) writes:

>I like to ask some differences between surround sound processor
>such as Yamaha DSP-E200 and one comes with receiver.

>There seems to be little difference in the price and wondering
>if the quality is superior with the single unit, which I was
>told.

>If there is a little difference, is it better to buy the receiver
>with little extra money (I don't need the extra receiver for
>my unit, though)?

>p.s. BTW, there was some discussion on the receiver. What was
>     recommanded? Anyone recall?

I take it that you are comparing the DSP-E200 with the Yamaha RX-V850.

The main differences between them are that the RX-V850 is a true receiver
(with built-in tuner, source switching capabilities, amps for stereo L+R
channels) whereas the DSP-E200 requires a separate
receiver/amp-preamp/integrated-amp to provide the things mentioned above.

The DSP-E200 takes stereo inputs via tape loops of a receiver or pre-out of
an integrated amp.  The signal is processed and fed to rear and center
channel amps (with it provides).

The specs for both units are pretty much the same.  The number and types of
DSP/Pro-Logic modes are the same, and power ratings for center and rear
channels are same too.  I don't know if one unit has better quality than the
other, but I doubt that would be the case.

Actually, the price between the units are not similar.  The RX-V850 cost
about $200 more than the DSP-E200.  It wouldn't make any sense if the
receiver costs around the same price as the DSP processor.

Conclusion:
The DSP-E200 is ideal if you have an existing stereo setup, and you wanted
to add surround sound.  But if you need to build a system from scratch, then
the RX-V850 makes more sense.

William
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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: fvr@broom.uucp (Frank V. Ricciardi)
Subject: SONY XBR  Ha!!! They STINK!!!!!!!!!
Organization: Bellcore, Piscataway NJ
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 93 19:45:46 GMT


	I recently purchased a SONY KV27XBR55 and I hate it. The levels of 
geometric distortion are intolerable. I even went as far as to rent a laserdisc
that has test patterns on it and calibrate the pin cushion etc. myself since the
repair technician was an incompetent fool. 

	I was able to get it close, but there are still annoying bends and warps
in the picture. As for the 32 inch set that SONY bought back from me, it was 
worse. 

	And another thing, there customer support personnel are hideous and 
incompetent as well. It is a crime that only the SONY sets have such great color
and overall image quality that you have to put up with the geometric errors. 

	In addition to that, the diffraction yoke is crooked so the picture is 
tilted slightly to the right. Try to get the technician to turn the yoke and 
you'll see how many of them are afraid to touch the damn thing. 


	Has anyone had a similar experince, are there any other steps I can 
take?




Frank R.






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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: sony@camelot.bradley.edu (David Lennie)
Subject: Re: Problem with CP8 Turbo
Organization: Stevie Patrick's Home for the Underpriveleged
Date: 23 Jan 93 15:10:28 GMT

kimd@gizmo.usc.edu (Kim Daugherty) writes:

>I don't have one of these remotes yet, but would like to know if a pause
>can be programmed within a chain of commands?  Specifically, I would like
>to switch my receiver to video input, pause 2 seconds, and then adjust the
>volume, all within a single program.  The 2 sec pause is necessary because
>all commands are locked out for that period after switching the input mode.

yes, you can program a delay between commands of up to 255 seconds.  i
used it to do a sequence to automatically search a tape in the VCR 2
minutes forward, so i can skip through most breaks quickly and easily
when watching a tape with commercials.  my VCR is a no-frills model; i
programmed the CP-8 to hit FF, wait 15 seconds (which i had to figure
out with a little experimentation and a stopwatch) and then hit play 
again.  works like a charm, assuming the commercial break is 2 minutes.

dave lennie
bradley university
peoria, il
From: jnchou@iastate.edu (Jen-Nai Chou)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: SOLVED: Joggling Still-Image of a 4-Head VCR?
Keywords: Still image, VCR
Date: 25 Jan 93 17:38:54 GMT
Expires: Fri, 5 Feb 1993 06:00:00 GMT
Followup-To: rec.video
Distribution: usa
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Hi, all:

      After receiving several suggestions that it might be my TV's
fault, I did a rather simple experiment.  Connecting the SANYO 9410 
to another TV (in this case, a very old TV).  Surprisingly, on this 
old TV, the still frame is perfectly frozen!

      Then I connected it back to on my newer TV (well, it is more 
than three years old).  I found the problem: I didn't adjust the 
V-Hold adjustment which is hidden in a recess on the back.  After 
twiddling the V-Hold with a screw driver for several min., I got an
almost perfect still image.  However, on this newer TV, the adjustment
is very picky.

      Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to those who
replied.  Thank you.  You guys are great.
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From: rmf@bpdsun1.uucp (Rob Finley)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: VHS Hi-fi Question
Date: 27 Jan 93 17:16:44 GMT
Organization: Harris Allied Broadcast Div., Quincy, IL

In article <21776@ucdavis.ucdavis.edu> matthews@eecs.ucdavis.edu (Thomas W. Matthews) writes:
>Are there any VHS Hi-fi tape decks that have separate audio inputs
>fo the Hi-fi tracks and the linear tracks?   I suppose such a deck
>would be in the "professional" category and hence have four
>manual record level controls and four audio meters (or two audio
>meters and a switch).  Where would I look for one of these?

I am not sure that there are any available.  As one who has a 
VCR that can monitor either the HiFi or the Linear Audio track (mono),
you can expect to find a world of difference in audio quality,
tonal balance, et al.

Even on S-VHS, linear tracks will need heavy doctoring to match
the quality of the Hi-Fi tracks.


My Sony SLV-R5UC has the ability to record the two channels in stereo on the 
Hi-Fi track and simultaneously mix it to mono and record it on the Linear track.
Then, I can use video insert to re-insert the hi-fi tracks and leave
the mono track alone.  
Finally, I can set a menu option that will mix HiFi with Mono during
playback. 

Mono on the R5 lacks low-freq response and has noticeably more distortion.

I am looking at a picture of a Panasonic Studio VCR and it only
has two meters for Hi-Fi audio and a meter for Video level.  Hmm, $3,995....

Best Regards

Robert
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.photo,rec.arts.books
Newsgroups: rec.video.production

In rec.video.production, eauu018@orion.oac.uci.edu (Glenn Kaino) writes:


> Some of my peers at school and I have recently formed a collective and are
> in the process of getting a public access show. I was wondering if anyone
> out there has done this before and if they had any suggestions or could
> point out any legal pitfalls that we need to worry about.

> Thanks
> Glenn

I have volunteered on an infrequent basis with a public access show for the
last three years called "On The Move."  Several cable companies around the
San Francisco Bay Area carry the show, and a local PBS station just asked
for our best 15 shows, which they are now airing on Sunday mornings.  The
focus of "On The Move" is news and information about the "handicapped," or
physically challenged community.  Past shows included episodes about the
paraplegic who recently climbed El Capitan and Half Dome, technology used
in converting vans for use by a handicapped person, what a 4H club member 
goes through to train a seeing eye dog, and shows about physically challenged
people flying gliders, snow skiing, scuba diving, etc.  "On The Move" has
existed for four years, and just completed its 50th show.

As far as suggestions are concerned, your biggest challenge will be to keep
an ample supply of volunteers to create the shows.  Consider a typical 
studio night for us:

3 Cameramen
  Floor director
  Cue cards/teleprompter operator
  Host/talent
  Chyron operator
  Switcher
  Sound man
  Tape operator
  Technical director
--------------------
At least 11 people, considering double duty for the above for lighting and
putting up the set.

My best suggestion would be to always keep the shoots fun and light, and to
personally go around to thank and/or praise each and every volunteer at the
end of every shoot.

I'm not sure what you mean by "legal pitfalls."  The studio where you are
shooting will probably collect the names and social security numbers of all
the crew members in case an accident occurs during the shoot.  And the cable
company airing your show will probably give you the guidelines (if any) of
the content of your shows.

Send me email if you have any more questions.

Have fun,
Myron

Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: dave@imax.imax.com (Dave Martindale)
Subject: Re: 24fps screens
Organization: Imax Corporation, Mississauga Canada
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 18:39:29 GMT

chenc@curtiss.seas.ucla.edu (Christopher Chen) writes:
>Does anybody know of any video screens (direct view, lcd backlit, etc.) that can be
>filmed at 24fps?  We need this for a film shot that needs to be put
>directly onto 70MM.

Normal video hardware does not run at 24 FPS.

However, there exist outfits that rent video gear modified to run at
24 FPS, precisely so it can be used as part of movie sets.  Being in
L.A., you're probably in a better place to find such equipment than
anyone else.  Call around to movie equipment rental companies.

Another alternative: use a 144 degree shutter in the camera.  A 144 degree
shutter running at 24 FPS (crystal controlled) gives exactly 1/60 second
exposure time to the film.  This should minimize problems with video
gear running at 30 Hz (probably not as well as 24 Hz video gear though).
Do tests.
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: dhina@dxcern.cern.ch (Mourad Dhina)
Subject: mac + video vision
Organization: CERN European Lab for Particle Physics
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 17:41:59 GMT

Hello,
i am thinking of getting a mac iivx (large memory + about 200 MB disk)
+ a radius video vision card with the hope of getting a video
production system. i would use VHS and 8 mm tapes. could anybody
with enough experience explain to me whether this is advisable or not
and what are the pros and cons of such solution...
thanks!
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: t90534am@sfc.keio.ac.jp (Akira Mito)
Subject: Re: Sony's new Hi-8 tape - Is it out yet
Organization: Department of Environmental Information,Keio University Shonan
	Fujisawa Campus(SFC),Japan.
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 22:46:55 GMT

In article <C17vHC.4JE@encore.com>
mpalmer@encore.com (Mike Palmer) writes:

 |Before Christmas I saw reports about a new Hi-8 ME tape from Sony that had
 |a picture as good as the old ME tape, and had solved the drop-out problem.
 |
 |It was supposed to be available in January.  HAs anyone seen it yet?

 I have! It's totally above MP tapes.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Akira Mito(E-Mail:t90534am@sfc.keio.ac.jp)
  Junior@SFC(Keio Univ. Shownan Fujisawa Campus) 
  Department: Environmental Information
  Director of the SFC Hi-Vision Club, and member of SFC TiME, C-music.
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From:  (me)
Subject: ignore this
Followup-To: rec.video.production
Organization: hj
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 19:36:44 GMT

just testing
From: csytsma@hardy.u.washington.edu (Cory Sytsma)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production
Subject: Need help selling Panasonic (3) AU-300, (1)AU-350
Date: 24 Jan 1993 21:13:21 GMT
Organization: University of Washington
NNTP-Posting-Host: hardy.u.washington.edu
Keywords: panasonic

I have 3 VTR's and a controller board that I am trying to sell.  They
are the first M-1 format from Panasonic.  The VTR's are AU-300, and the
controller board is AU-350.  

Does anyone know of anyone or any group that would be interested in these?

I would really like to sell these, and would truly consider any offer.

Thanks in advance

Cory
csytsma@u.washington.edu


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From: jason@cs.utexas.edu (Jason Martin Levitt)
Newsgroups: rec.video.production,rec.video
Subject: Canon L1: light kits and wireless mic recommendations?
Followup-To: poster
Date: 21 Jan 1993 23:34:41 -0600
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: im4u.cs.utexas.edu

  A friend of mine is buying a Canon L1 and wants some recommendations
on good light kits and wireless mics to use with it. She's considering
a Lowel light kit.
  Any thoughts?

       ---jason   jason@cs.utexas.edu

Newsgroups: rec.video.production
From: Mike.Oniffrey@launchpad.unc.edu (Mike Oniffrey)
Subject: Re: Whats a Sharp Camera Worth
Keywords: Sharp Camera
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1993 04:08:40 GMT

In article <1993Jan28.163634.15786@cbnewsd.cb.att.com>
jeep@cbnewsd.cb.att.com (maurice.smeets) writes:

>I found the following camera for sale:
>
>Sharp 	Model XC-800
>
>The lenz is a f 1.8 and 9.5mm to 143mm zoom.  The unit is in good physical
>condition.  I have not had a chance to power it up yet.  The asking price is
>$125.  I figure the lenz is worth that alone.  Any coments?

Ah, yes, the old XC-800...my station bought one used from ABC back in the
eighties...put out a decent picture in its day...

If it fires up and gives okay video, it's probably worth one and a quarter...

You do realize that when the tubes go, it'll cost about 25,000 dollars to
re-tube it...

But even if it only lasts six months, it's just that much rental money
you will have saved...

Onif at WUNC-TV (PBS)
Research Triangle Park, NC
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