From: eeidscw@engvms.unl.edu
Subject: Re: Mitsubishi or ? A few thoughts based on my experiences.
Organization: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 14:44:27 GMT

mjkobb@media.mit.edu (Michael J Kobb) writes:

> osyjm@cs.montana.edu (Jaye Mathisen) writes:

>   I love my Mits U82.  I would kill, rather than give it up.  It beats my
>   3 other VCR's all to pieces. (JVC, RCA, and some cheapo that had a busted
>   case, which I never use).


>Seconded.  When I can afford it, I'm going to replace my other VCR
>with another U-82, or whatever the current model is by then.  After
>using the U-82, other VCR's (many of them; not all) are almost
>painful to use.  This is mainly from the great fast-response
>mechanism.

I too have a U82.  It runs circles around my JVC 6600.  But at least
I got the 6600 before JVC replaced it with that cheapened 6800.


>U-82 wish list:

>-let me record index marks on prerecorded material.
>-let me reset the counter at the VCR, without the remote
>-let me access the super-high-speed visible search from the remote's
>  shuttle wheel.
>-When switched to the L1 or L2 inputs, switch the relay for the
>  Antenna A/B selector back to A, so RF feeds through okay if I'm
>  recording VCR-->VCR, but don't want to watch the dub in progress.
>  (I know, I know.  I need a matrix switcher.)

All 4 points should be heeded by Mitsubishi.  I'm always wishing
companies had consulted me before completing their designs.

I decided to not sell my JVC 6600 because it allows Index marks to
be erased and written anywhere on the pre-recorded tape

The idea to switch from scanning to fast forward/reverse by turning
the shuttle ring was dumb.  If I want the machine to go to fast wind
mode, I'll stop the tape and press the appropriate button.
This 'feature' is only on the remote and not a problem when using the
main jog/shuttle control for more serious editing.

The bit about switching the antenna could be a feature instead
of a disadvantage.  Sure it would be nice to have the antenna
feed straight through at all times.  But by cutting off the RF,
interference was also attenuated.  I wish my JVC 6600 didn't
automatically switch on the RF converter each
time the play button is pressed.  I keep having to turn it off
to reduce any chance of RFI leaking through my mass of cables.

Another complaint about both machines is that when I'm in the
record mode and use the jog/shuttle to review/edit the last
bit of recording, I don't like the machine automatically dropping
out of edit mode and returning to record-pause mode.  I want the
machine to stay in edit mode until I tell it otherwise.  The
time out period for editing is much too short.

In a related complaint, the Mits won't play the audio with
video when using the shuttle ring.  The JVC 6600 will play
the tape in 'play' mode when using the shuttle ring to review.

A big yellow pause indicator, a big green play indicator and a
more easily seen record indicator would be a great improvement.
And I'd like to see text replace the little round lights
indicating tracking, SVHS, insert, etc.  And not just on/off
lights but a red light to indicate status 'off' and a green light
to indicate status 'on'.

In the dreaming of a better world category - I wish designers
would design audio/video hardware to be used easily in the dark.
The Mits and JVC remote controls have layouts that are fairly
good for dark-room conditions.  But most equipment can't be
used without a little more than the glow from a TV.


If only I could replace the 6600's innards with Mits hardware,
then the machine would be about right.  I love the Mits for
1-2 frame accuracy simple editing.  And will buy another when
I can afford that along with an MX50 mixer.


Is all this too much to ask?  :)


Scott Weddel   strider   Apple /// aficionado   eeidscw@engvms.unl.edu
    Sterling Rider       MegaChip A500C= DCTV   UNLincoln Nebraska USA



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