Video Asylum

Posted by michael w (A) on May 02, 2002 at 22:36:41

In Reply to: Re: S-VHS ET posted by John C. - Aussie on May 02, 2002 at 16:11:08:

Agree totally re: Pannys.

My favorite was one from the late 80s, the F70.

This had NICAM stereo, a great transport, flying erase heads and adjustable audio record levels. All that was missing was multi-standard PAL/NTSC rec/ play.

The current line up are toys in comparison, lightweight in construction and performance. Still the best to use though, my Philips VR999 S-VHS ET machine is a POS to use. Cranky in every respect.

Have you had a look at the JVC S-VHS ET range ?
I think these are well below the $1k mark.

I'm using a Pace SKY Digital decoder.
Recently they have upgraded the operating software with disastrous results, all menu operations were reduced to walking pace.

They also screwed up the setup menu.
The Pace has two SCART outputs on the back
Pre-upgrade these could be configured independently with a choice of outputs; composite, S-Video, RGB. Which was great.

Post-fiddling there is now only one setup option. The chosen output applies to both SCARTs...DOH

When will these dickheads learn ?
They also broadcast in widescreen by chopping 2.40 movies down to 1.78.

arghhhhhhhhhhhhh