From: hcy@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (hon-chi.yu)
Subject: Re: SVHS tips
Organization: AT&T
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 23:51:28 GMT

In article <C0CLBs.F9t@ecf.toronto.edu> linmo@ecf.toronto.edu (LIN MONTEIL) writes:
>I realize that this message isn't exactly anime but since it's related to 
>anime I'm gonna write it here anyways. I've recently purchased (at great
>damage to my wallet) an SVHS editing machine. However I'm yet unfamiliar with
>it's operation as well as the recording parameters. Should I
>

These questions should really be addressed to the rec.video newsgroup
where you will be more likely to receive more answers.

>1) Is there any significant quality difference between recording on EP and
>recording on SP on a SVHS tape?
>

Yes, most noticeably in the increase of video noise and "jitter" in EP
mode.  The jitter effect is particularly bad for anime as they consist many 
distinctive lines.  The lines of resolution is basically the same in either
mode.


>2) Is recording on EP on an SVHS tape better than recording on SP on a normal
>HG tape?
>

Depends mostly on machine performance and the preference of the viewers.
When this question was asked in rec.video, there were more people who said
that they preferred EP on SVHS to SP on VHS.  Personably, I  think it's
a mixed bag----EP on SVHS provide higher resolution (in luminance), but
lower S/N ratio and more jitter.  I think you should try both and determine
yourself.

>3) Is recording on an SVHS machine with a non SVHS tape produce better quality
>recordings than on a non SVHS machine?
>

I suppose you mean recording in regular VHS mode using the SVHS machine.
The answer is no.  In fact, for the earlier models of SVHS machines, the
reverse is more likely.  I believe most of the recent SVHS models provide
similar regular VHS performances compared to non-SVHS machines.  However,
since most SVHS machines are higher in prices, they usually contains better
components (like a better CCD comb filter and better color circuit etc.)
and could provide an edge over the cheaper VHS machines.  One more thing
that the SVHS machines could be better is that if your monitor has a S-video
input you can connect it directly to your SVHS machine and by-passed the
composite video circuits and gain a couple of dB's in S/N ratio.
 

>4) If you're a broke starving student what kind of recording media would you
>use? and what speed would you use the tape on. ie: tape type, Normal, HG, HIFI,
>SVHS, SVHS master.
>

You could drill holes on good quality regular VHS cassettes and use them
on your SVHS machine.  I am not going to address this modification process
here, better refer to rec.video. ^_^
Many newer generation regular VHS tapes like Maxell Black Magnetite,
Sony V, Fuji AV Pro etc. are good enough for these modification.

>5) If you want your recordings to last (like precious anime recordings) what
>type of media would you use and on what speed?
>

Most people believe that recording on SP last longer.  Use only premium tapes.
But do not overspend on tapes, many super-premium tapes are not worth the
steep prices they charged.

>Thanx in advance.          
>
>Eiji
>F.E.M.C XXVII
>

Gee, I didn't know that the Mirage Knights were paid poorly and were starving.
^_^