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#PAR/VCRS

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#116572From: Craig NeubauerAug 5, 1994 1:24 PM

I have recently purchased a PAR board and would like to here some pros and cons on using Hi-8 or S-VHS to output to (I can't afford Beta SP) and what Brands people like or don't like. My price range max's out at $2000.00. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Craig.

#116620From: Aug 5, 1994 7:24 PM

Craig: I'd just go to your nearest consumer electronics store and get a goos SVHS deck. Unless you ever want to single frame record or edit with it, there's really no reason to spend much money. The advantage of an SVHS deck is that it can also record and play regular VHS, saving you some money in the process! Greg Pyros

#116960From: Craig NeubauerAug 8, 1994 7:29 AM

Greg: Thanks for your input. Although I've been checking around and it's amazing the number of stores that don't carry the SVHS Decks anymore. Craig

#117012From: Aug 8, 1994 12:19 PM

Craig: Really? They are pretty popular around here (Southern California). Greg Pyros

#117185From: Craig NeubauerAug 9, 1994 8:50 AM

Greg: I did find a JVC for about $700.00 but it's got all the consumer bells and whistles ( VCR-PLUS, etc ). I hate paying for the gimmic stuff although I've always had good luck with JVC products. Craig Neubauer

#117019From: Jamie Clay [DPh]Aug 8, 1994 12:58 PM

Yeah, it would seem that SVHS is going the way of (consumer) Beta. It was a nice idea, good quality, but costly and NO support in the video rental market. Plus, I don't think most consumers could tell the difference between SVHS and regular. Heck, they like the image their single CCD Video camera produces! (sure beats that old Super 8, though) Now if SVHS had only been a $50.oo more option (instead of twice the price of a standard) and Blockbuster had a SVHS section, then things might have been different. Jamie

#117086From: alec jasonAug 8, 1994 5:35 PM

Another reason SVHS has not done well is that the VCR manufacturers seem to have very carefully (and successfully) concealed the fact that SVHS machines will play and record standard VHS tapes just fine. I have no idea why this fact has not been publicized but almost no one who doesn't own a SVHS vcr is aware of this. It is never mentioned in any advertisement for SVHS equipment. Very strange. Alec Jason

#117187From: Craig NeubauerAug 9, 1994 8:52 AM

Jamie: So, do you think it would still be worth purchasing a SHVS Deck – especially over a Hi-8 deck ? Craig Neubauer

#117412From: John TissavaryAug 10, 1994 1:49 AM

The main reason I like S-VHS over Hi-8 is that it holds up better to generational loss, and you can play VHS rental videos on it <g>. John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)

#117465From: Craig NeubauerAug 10, 1994 8:41 AM

John: Sounds like I should hunt down a good consumer SVHS Deck. There are very few places in my area that sell them, especially without the consumer bells and whistles on them. Any recommendations on Makes and Models ? Thanks Craig Neubauer

#117551From: alec jasonAug 10, 1994 3:36 PM

Craig, I'm not an expert on the best VCR models but I've also been asking around about them and I've heard the following recommendations: 1. Panasonic AG-1970 – about $1,200 2. Sony SLV-1000 3. Mitsubishi U69 – about $650 4. JVC 6900 Good luck, Alec Jason

#117553From: Craig NeubauerAug 10, 1994 3:44 PM

Alec: Thanks for the list. I'll start looking to see if anyone in my area carries any of these. I wonder if these have any unecessary gimmics to add to the price? The only added features I want is for it to make coffee and walk my dog <BG>. Oh yeah… I don't have a dog. Maybe a render me up one. Craig Neubauer

#117644From: Timothy J LyversAug 10, 1994 10:37 PM

Craig, Videomaker magazine just rated the Sony SLV-R1000 the best SVHS editing deck on the market. I think it lists for about $1000 although your mileage may vary. This little unit features HI-FI stereo, Control-L protocol, VCR+, automatic head cleaner, remote, and AC power cord (handy item). I'd call B&H Photo-Video at 800-947-9901. tjl

#117726From: Craig NeubauerAug 11, 1994 8:49 AM

Timothy: Thanks, I'll check it out. Craig

#117615From: John TissavaryAug 10, 1994 7:48 PM

I have the JVC H-RS 4900U, and it works great. No real bells and whistles on this one, other than some programming and stuff like that. John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)

#117719From: Craig NeubauerAug 11, 1994 8:25 AM

John: What's an average price for that ? Craig

#117798From: John TissavaryAug 11, 1994 2:54 PM

I paid under $600, but it was on sale (returned item). I think it hovers around $700, though John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)

#117968From: Craig NeubauerAug 12, 1994 12:20 PM

John: Thanks Craig

#116726From: John TissavaryAug 6, 1994 1:57 PM

I bought a JVC consumer level S-VHS deck that allows random assembly editing, audio dubbing, and has jog-shuttle controls. The image quality rivals my $3000 Sony industrial S-VHS deck, and it only cost @ $700. John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)

#116813From: CHRISAug 7, 1994 3:30 AM

Any dropped frames? Tape banding? Noise? How many hours a week do you put on it?

#116893From: John TissavaryAug 7, 1994 6:21 PM

I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to… is this the consumer grade JVC s-vhs? I pretty much only use it to make dubs and to watch rented movies. For MAX recording I use either Beta SP or a Sony SVO-9600 Pro. John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)

#116961From: Craig NeubauerAug 8, 1994 7:31 AM

John: I like JVC myself – I have two of their Monitors/TVs and a good standard VHS which I like. Thanks for your comments. Craig