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From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Time Base Correctors
Date: 1 Oct 92 02:22:57 GMT
Reply-To: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Organization: Vidiot's Hangout

In article <9209300620.AA07234@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU> deastman@vnet.ibm.com (Don Eastman -IBM,San Jose,CA) writes:
<I have been reading in the usenet references to Time Base Correctors
<which replace (reconstruct?) the blanking interval.  Will a time base
<corrector provide me with a noticeable improvement in picture quality
<on a 60" rear projection TV?  By picture quality, I mean a more stable
<picture.  Not that my picture is unstable but I do notice, if I look
<real close, some vertical movement on horizon scenes.  i.e. mountains
<which should be steady against the horizon, moving a few lines up and
<down vertically.

If it was shot on film, then the movement is probably natural, a cause of
unstable film to video transfer.  Nothing is perfect here.  I don't know the
source of what you were watching, since you havn't given us a title.

<What I am asking is will the quality of the projected image jump out
<grab your attention after being time base corrected?  If the answer
<is no, what is the main purpose of using a TBC?  Macrovision elimination?
<If the picture is noticeably improved what is a good brand of TBC which
<replaces, not passes, the blanking interval so as to also remove the
<macrovision encoding.  Please include a price with your recommendations.
<The TBC would be used with VHS, S-VHS, Laser Disk, and Cable TV.

No.  The main purpose of a TBC is provide a video signal that can be run
though a video mixer.  TBC are not picture enhancers.

<I would really like to know why to TBC.

Video production.
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From: sihong@rahul.net (Si-Hong Tong)
Subject: LD catalog
Keywords: LD
Organization: a2i network
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 00:46:34 GMT

Does anybody know if any complete LD catalag(US movies) like

the Japanese imported LD catalog available? The only one I

have seen is L.M.'s 1993 video digest(??) which is too general.

Thanks.

sihong@rahul.net

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From: umcarls9@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Charles Carlson)
Subject: Re: HiFi vs Dolby Stereo
Organization: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 17:38:30 GMT

In <1992Sep26.202040.24780@cis.ohio-state.edu> fontana@iguana.cis.ohio-state.edu (Mark Fontana) writes:

>If you play a stereo tape on a mono deck, the head (reading only one wide
>track) picks up both channels and they're essentially mixed together.
>There aren't any advantages to exchanging tapes between stereo and mono
>equipment, but they're basically "compatible".

Thats sort of how I figured it would had to work, however I would also think
that attempting to read two seperate tracks with a mono head would
result in grabage.

>They are.  Consumer Hi-Fi VCR's record both Hi-Fi and linear audio tracks 
>so tapes will be compatible with non-HiFi VCR's.

I assume that it would also be recording the linear tracks in stereo as
well?

>Cool!  :-)  Now hook up a Dolby Surround decoder (or poor-man's surround,
>as described in the Surround FAQ) and you'll hear the car go from
>front to back as well!

Neat.  my RCA doesn't have surround sound in its Dolby, but my Sony
AVR does.  

>It's probably not a good idea to discuss copying prerecorded tapes on
>the net.  You never know who reads these postings.  (If you meant your
>own personal recordings, pardon me.)

Heh...I've been on the net many years, I know better than that!  Yes,
I was talking about tapes I had created myself.

Charles


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From: dgoodwin@hoops.West.Sun.COM (Dan Goodwin - Sun SSE)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Survey info wanted
Date: 2 Oct 1992 16:57:32 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Distribution: world
Reply-To: dgoodwin@hoops.West.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: hoops.west.sun.com

I am interested in obtaining any marketing survey info on the laser
disk market.  I'm interested in any trends such as which catagories
sell and rent the most as well as sales of disks and players.
I haven't been to the library yet, but I wanted to know if any of
you out there could offer any suggestions.

Thanx,
Dan
From: ahummel@ems.cdc.com (H. Austin Hummel)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Joining Columbia House Laser Club
Keywords: Laser Disk, CHC
Date: 2 Oct 92 15:37:07 GMT
Reply-To: you@ems.cdc.com
Organization: Empros Systems International, a division of CDC

In article <1992Oct1.162122.15174@cbnewsl.cb.att.com>, kho@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (kelvin.ho) writes:
|> 
|> I am considering joining the CHC Laser Club. The current "application
|> form/offer" is that I get 3 LDs ($1/each) initially, and I have to buy
|> 2 more in a year.
|> I remember awhile back they have better offer (like 4 LDs initially).
|> Does anyone have the "application form" for better offer?
|> If you do, can I have that form?
|> 

You will save money by not joining the club. Buy direct via mail order
from Ken Cranes in California. All disks are 10% off minimum, shipping
is free till December then $1.50. Columbia House Shipping is $5 to $7
and that at full list price.
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: lesnyd@monsanto.com (Larry E. Snyder)
Subject: Re: Cable "silver bullets"
Organization: DSC
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 17:17:07 GMT

In article <91059@netnews.upenn.edu>, george@mech.seas.upenn.edu writes:
> 
> : I agree, though, that in the long run having
> :you own satellite dish will save you money.
> :However, how much extra money would 
> :I need to spend to get a descrambler, etc?
> :
> 
> in my brief look into going sattelite, it became apparent that to
> _legally_ watch just 'basic' programs ( like CNN ) monthly charges
> would quickly surpass a basic cable bill.

I live in a rural area with no cable service, and below a hill that keeps
broadcast TV away. I have a satellite dish, and I've looked into the economics
of it...

First, you can purchase an EXCELLENT system for $1500. It is easy to install
yourself, and doing so helps whenever there is maintenance to be done. True,
that's a lot of money, but I am sure that the audio and video quality is
WAY better than most cable companies. Full stereo sound and sharp, clear video.

Also, that system would have a current, legal VideoCipher II+ descrambler.

I get a package from Disney of the Disney Channel and most of the basic cable
channels for about $23 a month. I added a couple of others for about $4 a
month. Talking to folks with cable in the St. Louis area, they are paying
almost $40 a month for the same services. That's a difference of $13 a month.
So it WOULD take a long time to pay off the price of the dish, but the folks
in St. Louis have to settle on whatever quality they get from the cable
company, no stereo sound, and no Comedy Central, which means no one around here
knows what MST3K is and they just look at me funny when I say "Push the button,
Frank."

Anyway, I claim that it is almost as inexpensive as cable (more so over
about an 8-year period) and far better in quality and variety.

Larry
lesnyd@monsanto.com

> 
> 
> 
> --
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From: dreddy@b30.ingr.com (Devender Reddy)
Subject: Re: Sony 27" TV Recommendations?
Organization: Intergraph
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1992 16:05:40 GMT

Hi Guys,

I just ordered a 27KVEXR25 (PIP) thro City Shoppers guide and the price is
around $786.95 delivered and that's a good price. I don't know if this 
is an old model, but here in Huntsville we had the same TV for sale at
699.00 without tax. But they ran out of it and they discontinued, don't
know why.

-Devender Reddy
dreddy@b30news.b30.ingr.com
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: tpang@fraser.sfu.ca (Tsui Ting Debbie Pang)
Subject: Re: Vancouve Cable companies...
Organization: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 09:12:54 GMT

wfrey@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (Warren Frey) writes:
>Hi. I realize this should be on rec.video.cable-tv, but I don't have 
>access to that group. What I'm wondering is what cable companies service 
>the Vancouver and more specifically Burnaby area (in B.C., Canada of 
>course). Also, what scrambling systems are used by those companies? I 
>will be moving there soon and wish to know if my VCR will be enslaved by 
>an evil Cable Black Box (tm) in order for me to get premium channels.

It's Roger's Cable (also owns CanTel cellular/paging), scrambling is
standard techniques: no sync picture. You need a descrambler or
one inside a cable box. So when are you coming here? Edmonton freezing yet :-)?

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From: raible@cbmvax.commodore.com (Bob Raible - LSI Design)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Sony 27" TV Recommendations?
Date: 4 Oct 92 02:55:54 GMT
Organization: Commodore

In article <1992Oct2.182154.8048@aplcen.apl.jhu.edu> artis@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu (David A. Artis) writes:
>I hope this post fits in with this group; I haven't subscribed before. I am 
>interested in purchasing a 27" Sony TV.  The model I am interested in is 
>KV27EXR90 (I'm pretty sure I recall the letters right!).  This model has 
>"matrix sound", PIP, S-video input (I think). I've seen it in the Crutchfield 
>catalog and J&R Music world.  But I've not found it in local A/V stores.  
>Instead the stores seem to have a similar model labeled KV27TS35- one clerk 
>said it is the replacement for the EXR90.  But I think not, since J&R carries 
>both in the catalog.  My question- any advice on the differences between the 
>various 27" Sonys?  Does the EXR90 have side speakers portruding from the 
>cabinet (I prefer to have as small a cabinet as possible)?  It looks like the 
>ballpark price of the EXR90 is about $800 by mail order.  Any suggestions on 
>where to get good price/support by mail?  Thanks in advance.
>
>David  Artis
>artis@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu  -or-
>david_artis@spacemail.jhuapl.edu

Sales-critter lies! Ranking of Sony consumer CRT sets is as follows:

	Lowest:	xxTSyy / xxTWyy (wood) (27TS have 500 lines, 27TW have 450)
		xxEXRyy / xxHSRyy (27EXR/HSR have 550 lines of resolution)
		xxXBRyy (27XBR has 550 lines of resolution)

	The xx denotes screen size and yy denotes feature level within
a model line. FOr example XBR51 has no PIP whereas XBR55 has 2 tuner PIP(this
refers to last year's models. The EXR models have no side mounted speakers,
as opposed to the similar HSR models. This is all from the SONY 1991
catalogs.

Observation #1: Sales guy probably knew he was lying. SONY plays games with
the model suffixes (yy) from year to year, but not the 3 letter model codes.

Observation #2: EXR / HSR models represent good value, selling for several
hundred less than the XBR model, but with identical video quality. For
someone not looking for 2 tuner PIP and planning to hook up TV his stereo
(doesn't need fancy audio stuff) they are a good match. Also note that
EXR / HSR have test mode feature similar to XBR models.

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From: goldberg@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Mark Goldberg)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: 8mm Palmcorder recommendations wanted (esp Canon UC1)
Date: 2 Oct 92 14:16:52 GMT
Reply-To: goldberg@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Mark Goldberg)
Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Annapolis, MD

In rec.video, bz754@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Derek J. Wojciech) writes:
>I'm interested in purchasing an 8mm palmcorder for home/recreational use in
>the price range of $600-700.  So far the Canon UC1 has caught my attention.
>Also voted by Camcorder Magazine one of the
>10 best in 1992.  Does anyone have any experience ....?

I tried out the Canon UCS1, which is the Hi8 camcorder very similar
to the UC1.  I was very DISPLEASED.  In my opinion, the performance
of the optics and focussing system was very bad.   The colors were very
poor and noisy.  This was compared to the Sony TR-81, which I eventually
purchased.

The specific problem with these Canon models is that the zoom does not
hold focus.  Not even when manual focus is used.  For example, if you
zoom in to telelphoto to set focus then zoom back, it will shift in
and out of focus randomly, even in manual mode.  There is some problem
with the internal focus on these cameras.  It is not a true zoom lens,
but a VARIFOCAL zoom, which means that you shouldn't zoom while shooting
if you wnat to stay focussed.

About Camcorder Magazine's "10 best" . . .  That means nothing to me.
These magazines have one goal - SELL ADS.  Last year, Videomaker Magazine
gave a Product of the Year Award to the Videonics Titlemaker, even though
the actual Titlemaker did not exist until mid 1992 due to production
and engineering problems.  The award was based on paper . . .  So, chances
are that the "10 best" was based on ad claims and buttons, not real
performance.

I highly recommend the latest camcorders in the SOny line.



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Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: Re: Putting together a heli FAQ; sugges
From: dave@bclwn.wn.bcl.co.nz (Dave Green)
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 03:02:08 GMT
Organization: Business Computers Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4

... I think the original poster wanted questions rather than answers, but 
anyway ...

earl@trsvax.tandy.com writes:
: 1)  What are some good helicopters to consider?
:    CONCEPT 30 is a good one to start with.

The Shuttle Z / ZX is also a good starter model, slightly larger than the 
Concept, easier to see.

: 14) What's the deal on auto-rotation?
:     An advanced manuever, beginners don't worry about it.
:     Basically, you kill the engine, go negative on the pitch to keep the rotor
:     blades turing in the same direction, dive at the ground to keep up the rotor
:     speed and build rotor inertia, and at the last possible second pull out
:     go positive on your pitch and hover and land on a target spot on the ground.
:     For advanced pilots, it might be enough to save the chopper from a nasty
:     crash when the engine flames out in the air when radical aerobatics are 
:     being performed.

At a heli comp last weekend I watched an SST Eagle with full fuselage lose its
complete tail boom during a 540 degree stall turn. The pilot had his wits about
him as he hit the throttle hold and auto rotated the heli to a safe landing. 
About an hour later he had the boom refitted and back in the air. The auto is
probably the most useful manouver in the book :-)

 
: 
: 16) Switched versus switchless inverted?
:     If your a beginner, don't worry about it. Most helicopters can't do it
:     anyway. You have to setup special helo's just right to do it. 
:     To fly upside down, requires setting up your main rotor blades to be able to
:     go negative in pitch, then you basically, flip over go negative on your
:     pitch and hover upside down; say 6 inches off of the deck. Very expensive 
:     when you make an error.

Disagree, most (A)RTF's with collective should fly inverted if they can throw 
enough negative pitch. I've watched a Concept 30 do plenty of inverted.
... 6 inches ... sure when you've been flying inverted for a few years, better
to start at say 60 feet, altitude gives reaction time.

 [other informative comments deleted ...] 

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From: nelson@actrix.gen.nz (Nelson Kwai)
Subject: Hamilton Jet?
Organization: Actrix Information Exchange
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 21:16:42 GMT


Hi,

I am thinking of building a model of a jet boat with a Hamilton jet
unit. So far I haven't had any success in tracking down a commercial
unit. Does anyone know of a commercial unit around? The last ad I saw
for one of them was for a "Taplin baker hydrojet" however that was in a
1963 catalogue!

Failing to find a commercial unit, I am thinking of scratch building
one (one stage unit). From what I have seen so far the hardest thing 
to make is the impellers. Any help in sourcing some 2cm impellers  
or design and construction notes will be much appreciated.


cheers,
nelson@actrix.gen.nz
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From: larry@peak.psl.nmsu.edu (Evil Engineer doin' it the Cowboy Way)
Subject: Re: C/L Combat Nats article in MA
Organization: New Mexico State University, MetaPhysical Science Laboratory
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1992 17:45:17 GMT

In article <Bv604K.E3B@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Iskandar Taib) writes:

   I just got my Model Aviation this morning and it seems that they've
   changed the look yet again.. now it has a binding (eg. like National
   Geographic) and has more of an "RCM" look to it..Not that I don't 
   like it, its just different  9-)  Interesting how the three Speed 
   fliers on the front cover have been caught looking like rabbits  9-)

   Anyhow be sure to read the C/L Combat Nats coverage. Phil Cartier sure 
   knows how to write blow-by-blow accounts! Very vivid and interesting. 
   Makes me wish I'd made the trip this year *sigh*.... there was even a 
   Singapore Combat Team in FAI. Lots and lots of pictures. I'd say this
   is in a class above any other Nats coverage I've seen in the past. I'm
   looking forward to reading about the rest of the events too. 

   Steve Wilk from Minnesota took Fast. He also took first place in the 
   big DeKalb,IL thousand dollar meet in August so he must be a really 
   good flier. Our own Mike Urban was CD at the Nats, as well as at De-
   Kalb. 

   Hmmm.. just how far _is_ Lubbock from Texarkana? A bunch of us drove 
   from Bloomington, IN to San Antonio and we got to Texarkana about dawn. 
   The worst part of it all was realizing that we still had another 12 
   hours of driving ahead of us *groan*.. we spent as much time driving 
   in Texas as it took to get there.

Lubbock is in the panhandle. As flat and dull as the scenery is, you'll
think you're driving two solid days across Texas. Again.

Remember what Mac Davis said. Happiness is Lubbock in the rear view
mirror.

But Lubbock is quite a bit closer to IN than San Antonio. And it will be
well worth it for the Nats. And I understand they have a great site.
I'll see you there, Iskandar!

L.
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From: ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Iskandar Taib)
Subject: Re: Pulse Jet Home Brew
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 16:25:29 GMT

In article <52070003@hpscit.sc.hp.com> chrisw@hpscit.sc.hp.com (Chris Wiles) writes:

>	I don't have any plans for one but the metal would
>have to be titanium to with stand the heat, I heard you could
>buy one fairly cheaply, but no luck finding one so far.

Ummm no...

Most I've seen are steel. The valve head is machined, the tube is
simply welded sheet metal. It doesn't get _that_ hot. In fact, 
the valve head doesn't get hot until the engine shuts down, then 
conduction causes the head to heat up. Valves seem to be berrllium
copper sheet, and these do get burned if the mixture is set too 
lean. At a C/L Speed meet you'll see one or two people wandering 
around grinding the valve seat on a piece of glass (with a piece
of 600 grit sandpaper in between of course). What this person had 
done was burn his valve seat with too lean a setting.

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From: v064myby@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Christophe J Quaranta)
Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: Titanium
Date: 30 Sep 92 18:24:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41


	I don't think you'd need titanium to make a pulse jet engine.
The German V-1 'buzz bomb' used this type of engine, and I doubt it used
titanium.  Besides, there's always ads in RCM for plans to build such
things, none mention titanium.  In fact one says that an aerosol spray 
can can be used for the combustion chamber.
							Latre,	
							Chris Q.
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From: spenny@sw.stratus.com (Steve Pennypacker)
Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: FREE:  EU1-A fuselage (fiberglass)
Date: 2 Oct 92 18:14:51 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

I have an unbuilt EU1-A fuselage that's going in the trash.  If anyone would
like it, send e-mail.  I'm in Massachusetts.  The only work that's been done 
is I've made cutouts for the engine and nose gear door, and have installed a 
carbon fiber firewall (to tell the truth, I don't even remember if it's 
installed permanently yet).

It's in fine condition.  I got out of R/C (to get my pilot's license) before
I started working on the plane.

You'll have to make arrangements to pick it up.
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