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From: hsu@cvl.UUCP (Dave Hsu)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: Copyguard and Beta (actually, tv's)
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Date: Thu, 21-Mar-85 16:16:56 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 21 16:16:56 1985
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> ...  Actually, most of the problems people have with
> PLAYING copyguarded tapes are related to the TV you're using rather than
> the VCR.  Most recent TVs have very good synch circuits that let you play
> copyguarded tapes with ease; note the lack of a front-panel vertical hold
> control on modern TVs.  Older sets have more problems.
> 

Actually, I have a hard time accepting this as a feature.  When the hold
chip blows on a Trinitron, you're looking at an $90+ dollar fix from
Sony service just to replace one lousy chip. And for the most part, it behaves
no better than a Panasonic or an RCA XL-100.

-dave