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From: tdinh@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Thien Dinh)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Too Much Dual-Side Play?
Date: 13 Oct 92 00:47:58 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of California, San Diego

Hi,
	I know this may sound like a dumb question, but I'm
electronic-illiterate.       

	Would using the dual-side mechanism of say, the D701 too
many times "wear" it out and eventually cause harm to the machine.
I ask this because everytime I stop the machine after it has
switched sides, the internal noise I get sounds like it's about to
croak. Granted, I haven't used it THAT many times, but I'm just
curious. Thanks.
				
				Thien
From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Non-Progressive Camcorder ?
Date: 10 Oct 92 02:56:49 GMT
Reply-To: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Organization: Vidiot's Hangout

In article <7540083@hpfcdc.fc.hp.com> chuckc@hpfcdc.fc.hp.com (Chuck Cairns) writes:
<
< Greetings,
< Anyone know of a video camera or camcorder which can produce 
< "non-progressive" video? In other words, the shutter is opened at
< a 30 frames per second rate and the two interlaced fields per frame are
< composed from the frame. (i.e. no time shift between fields)

No one that I know of.  It would probably be disliked.  It would tend to look
jerky, like movies.  I prefer the motion of 60 fields a second.
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From: J105270@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: The Last Place on Earth
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 92 18:59:19 GMT

I am looking for a copy of this Masterpiece Theatre/Mobil presentation that
was on PBS some years ago. "The Last Place on Earth" chronicles the Scott
and Amundsen competition to reach the south pole.

any leads appreciated...

J105270@lmsc5.is.lmsc.lockheed.com
From: daver@felix.filenet.com (Dave Richards)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: HDTV Myths (again)
Date: 15 Oct 92 02:49:07 GMT
Reply-To: daver@fritz.filenet.com (Dave Richards)
Organization: Costa Mesa, CA

>Dave Richards writes:
>> I think it's noteworthy that HDTV is good enough that there is even disagree-
>> ment as to whether it's as good as 35mm film.  Certainly, there is not such
>> discussion about NTSC and 35mm.
>
In article <1992Oct13.232301.11621@news.media.mit.edu> wave@waits.media.mit.edu (Michael B. Johnson) writes:
>Unfortunately, that argument is rarely being made by someone who has actually
>worked with HDTV for any length of time, or someone comparing an *implemented*
>HDTV system with film.

Well, what sparked this whole discussion was a report from someone about a
very casual exposure to HDTV as part of a study.   Do you have to work with
both HDTV and film over a long period of time in order to see which looks
better?  I would suggest not. 

I said I didn't want to become involved in the argument, but I'll contribute
MY observation:  I have witnessed "actual implementations" of 35mm film and
HDTV displays, and found the HDTV display at least equal, and possibly super-
ior to the projected 35mm film.  Now ideally, a real test would project both
on a rear screen, such that the source viewed at any time would be unknown to
the viewer (a blind test).  I have not participated in such a test.  Also,
the HDTV equipment I've viewed is state-of-the-art studio stuff, and the ma-
jority of the film that I've seen is typical theatrical quality.  It may very
well be that HDTV viewed on consumer equipment may not be anywhere near as
good as the studio stuff.  But I'm not sure that comparing 35mm film to a
consumer HDTV set makes much sense.  After all, I don't have 35mm film pro-
jection equipment in my home now, so why would one make that comparison?
What's important is that HDTV is better than what I have now.

People will always go to the cinema to see movies.  Whether they see a pro-
jected film, or whether that system is replaced someday by a high-quality
video projection system, that is a question worth pondering.  I don't see
the possibility of that happening in the U.S. for a few more years.  But
it's inevitable that it eventually will on some scale (it has already star-
ted in Japan).  My guess is that the people who keep emphasizing the inferior
SPATIAL RESOLUTION of HDTV in comparison to film, while ignoring the benefits,
are those people that are in the business of selling film, or work with it 
and like it so much they're blind to it's weaknesses, and fear that it won't
be around much longer.  That fear is unwarranted.

Dave
From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: What is SVHS Really?
Date: 11 Oct 92 06:38:56 GMT
Reply-To: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Organization: Vidiot's Hangout

In article <cicero.1lxk@hotcity.COM> cicero@hotcity.COM (Andreas Locicero) writes:
<In response to a posting of mine, I have gotten a bit of mail informing me that
<I was incorrect in my statement that in SVHS, the Y and C signals are recorded
<separately on the tape.  :o

They are recorded separately, in a fashion.  They are separate in that the
luminance and color signals are separated from the NTSC video signal.  They
are recorded on the same place on the video tape though, using the same heads.
But, they really are separate.  That is why it is also called a color under
recording system.
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From: wave@waits.media.mit.edu (Michael B. Johnson)
Subject: Re: HDTV Myths (again)
Organization: MIT Media Laboratory
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 08:34:36 GMT

Dave Richards writes
> >Dave Richards writes:
> >> I think it's noteworthy that HDTV is good enough that there is even  
disagree-
> >> ment as to whether it's as good as 35mm film.  Certainly, there is not  
such
> >> discussion about NTSC and 35mm.
> >
> In article <1992Oct13.232301.11621@news.media.mit.edu>  
wave@waits.media.mit.edu (Michael B. Johnson) writes:
> >Unfortunately, that argument is rarely being made by someone who has  
actually
> >worked with HDTV for any length of time, or someone comparing an  
*implemented*
> >HDTV system with film.
> 
> Well, what sparked this whole discussion was a report from someone about a
> very casual exposure to HDTV as part of a study.   Do you have to work with
> both HDTV and film over a long period of time in order to see which looks
> better?  I would suggest not. 
> 

Umm, yea, right.  I agree.  Just to set the record straight, I was the guy who  
posted the note about being in the HiVision (vs. NTSC and ShowScan)  
survey/experiment.  I'm also the guy who stares at a 40" HiVision monitor for a  
reasonable portion of time each week.  

At the time I was involved as a participant in the study, I had little 
exposure to HiVision, and found it marginally better than NTSC.  Now that 
I have had access to HiVision equipment for over a year on a daily basis, my
opinion hasn't gone up that much.  

Anyway, I think we're agreeing.  I just wanted to remind anyone reading
your post that the smarmy guy posting about how film is so much better
than HiVision (me) was the guy who posted the note about the study.

later.



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From: sting@oliver.rutgers.edu (Steve Ting)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Panasonic PV-4260
Date: 8 Oct 92 01:57:15 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

Hello everybody,
	I'm looking at the Panasonic PV-4260 as an upgrade to a HIFi
vcr.  I was wondering if anybody out there uses one and what they
think of it.  I haven't really looked around much, but I know I can
get a pretty good price for this model.  How does this VCR compare to
the other HiFi's out there?  Is it the cheapest Panasonic HiFi and
what does this mean in terms of sound/video quality and reliability?
By this, I mean is it really a low end hifi vcr?  I don't really need
top of the line equipment, but I do want a good sounding one.  


					Thanks in advance,
				
					Steve Ting
					(sting@wells.rutgers.edu)
From: davepat@flash.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Dave Patterson)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: A          L           I            E            N          .
Summary: In space, no one can hear you scream!
Keywords: CAV, Special Edition, Really!
Date: 9 Oct 92 16:24:34 GMT
Distribution: na

Well gang, after (I don't know how long; insert favorite era here):























spaces included for drama :-)  









...




It's here!


3 disk set, CAV, letterbox, new digital transfer.  2 disks are for
the movie, 1 entire disk devoted to GOODIES!

Goodies include:  lots of pix, O'Bannon's original draft, interviews,
and some deleted scenes *completely* restored!   (Including the
(in)famous cocoon scene near the end of the film!).  Unfortunately,
I haven't gotten all the way through all the goodies, but tonight...

Nice transfer.   My only nitpick is that the sound transfer was a bit
on the quiet side, (I needed to turn the volume up a bit, but that's
okay too :)).

Hmmm.  I guess I got to be the first one here, (at least on my machine!).

Have fun!

(Oh yeah, after tax, license, and dock fees, it was $US 83 + change as
a preorder from LaserLand in Cupertino, CA)

Dave Patterson


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Newsgroups: rec.video
From: rjn@FC.HP.COM (Bob Niland)
Subject: Re: "multi-purpose" CD players (audio AND video)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 21:16:47 GMT
Reply-To: rjn@FC.HP.COM
Organization: Hewlett-Packard/WSY Ft.Collins,CO,USA
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.3 PL6]

Martin Olivera (martin@chiton.ucsd.edu) wrote:

> I recently saw an ad by KODAK about a CD player that is useful to display
> photograpies (previously loaded on a CD) and also serves as a regular
> audio CD player.  A couple of days ago I found another ad, this time by
> Phillips, about their CDI910BK model (Compact-Disc-Interactive), which has
> "total audio, video, and photo compatibility".  This ad says that "you
> have no optional accesories or adaptors to buy".

I would assume a PhotoCD player can play PhotoCDs (including multi-session),
CD+G and ordinary audio CDs.  Unless labelled CD-I, I wouldn't expect them
to play CD-I.  I would not expect them to handle CDV (5-inch laserDisc) or
CDTV.  The 5-inch players of course will not handle 8- and 12-inch
LaserDisc.

> Now, being a complete ignorant about CD technology, my question is:  can
> ANY audio CD player be adapted (through an interface of some sort) so it
> can also play video and/or photo CDs?.

No.

CD+G still-video requires hardware to capture and process the R-W
subcode data, then convert it to video, then export it out a composite (at
least) video connector on the back panel.  Most CD-ROM drives can read R-W
data, but little software exists to do anything with it.

PhotoCD requires firmware that can read CD-ROM Mode 2 sectors and CD-ROM/XA
Form1 and Form2 data, then exporting it through video hardware again, while
simultaneously dealing with 4-bit ADPCM audiodata.

CD-I and CDTV (Commodore) specify an on-board processor chip and operating
system, then video hardware again.

CDV requires spinning up to over 2000 rpm, reading and demodulating a 9 MHz
pulse-FM data stream, then exporting video again (as well as decoding a
RedBook digital audio stream out of the FM).

Regards,                                              Hewlett-Packard
Bob Niland      Internet: rjn@FC.HP.COM               3404 East Harmony Road
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This article represents only the opinion[s] of its author, and is not an
official or unofficial position of, or statement by, the Hewlett-Packard
Company.  The text is provided for informational purposes only.  It is
supplied without warranty of any kind.
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: datri@egsner.cirr.com (Anthony Datri)
Subject: Re: Sony trinitron vs panasonic GAO ??	
Organization: Central Iowa (Model) Railroad, Dallas, Tx.
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1992 04:10:35 GMT

>picture.  When I asked the store manager ( who was very knowledgable 
>and sells both sets. ) he said that the SonY (not the XBR since its pricey)
>was the way to go.  He said that the GAO comes out of the box
>with both brighness and contrast settings on full.  The Sonys and
>MITS do not.  So that in the Store the GAO looks way better.

He's knowledgeable, but not enough to "correct" the factory settings?
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: "james kewageshig" <james.kewageshig@canrem.com>
Subject: super 8 camera??
Reply-To: "james kewageshig" <james.kewageshig@canrem.com>
Organization: Canada Remote Systems
Distribution: rec
Date: 10 Oct 92 00:15:33 EST

HI all,
I know this might not be the right conference for this but most
of you video people have experience in film also...

I'm thinking of buying a Canon 1014XL(?) Super 8 movie camera from someone 
who's selling it cheap(? $100 comes with access.) used here in Toronto. 
What I was hoping was there was someone out there who knows if I can
still get film for it, what kind of film, or any comments about the 
camera in general.  I think it would be fun to play around with, and I 
do like 'film' picture quality better than video.

PS: I think I remember hearing that Van Halen's 'Jump' video was
    filmed on Super-8, and it looks pretty good...
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From: djohnston@pbs.org
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Help Save My Sony 27" TV
Date: 14 Oct 92 18:52:47 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: PBS:Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA

In article <1992Oct7.154028.15358@linus.mitre.org>, m14494@mwvm.mitre.org (Mike White) writes:
> In article <1992Oct6.075259.1@mdcbbs.com> gutierrez@mdcbbs.com writes:
>> ...the colors [on a Sony tv] suddenly became predominantly green and 
> red...
>> Is there anybody out there who can tell me if I can still
>> `save' my Sony, other than buying a new picture tube...
> 
> Ummm... I'm not a TV repair kind of guy, but I'll go out on a limb here.
> I thought the whole point behind the Sony Trinitron tube was there there
> was only one electron gun, not three as in other tubes.  Therefore,
> if you are seeing any picture at all, it seems to me that the tube must
> be working.  This points to the electronics that drives the tube. 
> Sounds like whatever provides the blue signal is out to lunch.  Maybe
> it's just a bad IC or something on the "blue" board, wherever that is.
> Good luck: I have a similar set, and I like it a lot too.

Likewise, I'm not a "TV repair kind of guy" but I had some luck adjusting
the color on a 1976 Zenith just this weekend.  I realize that the Trinitron
tube is different but on my old Sony Trinitron here at the office (1977) 
there are color adjustments for Red, Green and Blue.  What I did with the 
Zenith is this:  I removed the back and exposed a simple slide switch marked
Normal/Adjust.  When the switch is set to the Adjust position, a single,
narrow horizontal line of the "most" dominent color is displayed on the
screen.  In the case of the Zenith it was green.  The idea here is to 
adjust the Green adjustment just until the line disappears (blank screen).
Then I brought up the red until the red horizontal line was apparent and 
then back down 'til it just disappeared.  Lastly I did the same for Blue.
When I threw the switch back to the Normal position the color was perfectly
adjusted!

I don't know if Sony Trinitrons have such a switch in the back but, hey,
it may be worth a look.  BTW, if you remove the back of a TV set be REAL
CAREFUL!  Life threatening voltages are contained within.  In order to 
perfrom the adjustments above you may have to defeat a "safety interlock" 
(the power cord comes off with the back) as I did with the Zenith.  Just
be careful, OK?

             I accept no responibilty for your actions!

Good Luck!
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From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: What's the system in Scotland?
Date: 11 Oct 92 06:39:21 GMT
Reply-To: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Organization: Vidiot's Hangout

In article <1b734gINN4ba@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> aa716@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Scott Fields) writes:
<
<
<NTSC?  Pal?  Secam?
<
<Does anyone know?

Ya, plenty of people know.

PAL
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From: skevos@seas.smu.edu (Paraskevas Evripidou)
Subject: Info on mail-order stores for PAL/SEGAM TVs etc.
Organization: School of Engineering and Applied Science
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 20:02:01 GMT

I would  like to get   information about mail-order  places  that sell
PAL and SEGAM TVs, VCRs and Camcorders. You can post your reply or mail
me directly. BTW is there a place that makes the latest FAQ available
via anonympus ftp?

Thanks in advance

Skevos Evripidou
skevos@seas.smu.edu
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From: rwberry@hubcap.clemson.edu (Robert W Berry)
Subject: Re: LBX Lethal Weapon I
Organization: Clemson University
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 04:45:11 GMT

ahom@yingjow.tnds.bellcore.com (Allen Hom) writes:

>Yes, I saw it in Image's catalog for $34.98.  The catalog number is
>12371, while the non-letterbox version is 11709.  I believe the movie
>was matted.

It says it was matted on the jacket, but when I did a side-by-side
between my old VHS copy and the LBX LD, it seemed to be slightly
letterboxed.  (That is, there was slightly more infomation on the edges.
Of course this could be caused by my particular video setup.)

Later,
Bob
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From: kho@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (kelvin.ho)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: CH LD Club, what should I get?
Keywords: CH LD Club, $7.50
Date: 7 Oct 92 19:47:49 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories


I have decided to join the CH LD Club.
Does anyone have any suggestion which LDs I should
get for the first 3 LDs? 
Should I get the most expensive LDs? Which ones cost the most $?

On a related subject, where in New Jersey (around Whippany
or around East Brunswick) are the stores rent or sell LDs?

Any pointer is very much appreciated.

Kelvin
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: kimp@nuge107.its.rpi.edu (Phil Kim)
Subject: Top 10 Fav films?
Reply-To: kimp@rpi.edu
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 23:15:40 GMT

Okay, my List-Your-Laserdisc didn't work out, so how about your Top 10 Favorite films of all time?  I need (or want) to expand my tiny video library and would value others opinion.

Anyway, this is my list (subject to change):
	1. Raging Bull
	2. Citizen Kane
	3. Casablanca
	4. 2001: A Space Odyssey
	5. Ben-Hur
	6. Notorious
	7. The Godfather
	8. Doctor Zhivago
	9. Star Wars
	10. Dr. Stragelove
From: burens@4ccvw16.scg.hac.com (Mark Burens)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: ISO Video Title
Date: 13 Oct 92 00:30:55 GMT
Reply-To: burens@hacgate.UUCP (Mark Burens)
Distribution: la
Organization: Hughes Aircraft Co., El Segundo, CA


Help,

I am in search of a video (VHS) called "North and South" based on
a book of the same name by author John Jakes.  I know it was made
into a mini-series and aired TV (ABC I think) a year or two ago.

My wife has hinted this is what she would really like to have
for Christmas this year. (Yes - the task gets more difficult
every year!)  Anyway,  I'ld appreciate any help or direction
in locating this gift for a very special woman.  I've already
tried all the local video stores for special orders. 
            
                                      Thanks
From: ebe+@pitt.edu (Elmer Beachley)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: VIDEO FORMATS
Date: 13 Oct 92 03:15:59 GMT
Organization: University of Pittsburgh


>> I've never heard of YUV Video

Have you heard of Betacam or M-II?

Elmer Beachley etb@cs.pitt.edu
From: raible@cbmvax.commodore.com (Bob Raible - LSI Design)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Copying protected tapes traceable?
Keywords: Copying
Date: 8 Oct 92 15:31:43 GMT
Organization: Commodore

In article <1992Oct6.160405.4650@cs.mun.ca> craigs@garfield.cs.mun.ca (Betsy Brett) writes:
>A friend of mine just told me that another friend's father used to rent movies
>and copy them.  Because they were protected, attempting copying them caused
>damage, so the store was able to trace it and charged him for the ruined tapes.
>I speculate that it was really a problem with the VCR and not because of the
>tape, but I am just wondering if it is possible that trying to copy a copy-
>protected tape may end in altering the tape somehow??
>
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Simply stated: NO!

This is an enduring urban legend that seems to pop up now and again. Don't give
it another thought.

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From: jonp@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Jon Pennington)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 14:19:57 GMT
Subject: Washed out colors!
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Co., Loveland, CO
Newsgroups: rec.video

I have successfully made copies of movies from one vcr to another, and
the colors have come out just fine. Recently however, I have noticed
that the colors of the new tape come out really washed out. Anyone
have any ideas as to what is happening here?

Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.video.releases