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From: andyc@hplsla.UUCP (andyc)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: re: HQ VHS
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Date: Mon, 23-Dec-85 18:54:00 EST
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From an earlier net.video discussion:

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>	"Has anyone heard when the new "Super VHS" is supposed to come
>	out? I really want to get a new vcr but am holding out for the
>	improved format."
>
>It's called "HQ VHS" and is available now in the JVC models HR-D566U
>and HR-D565U.  Both models are HiFi; the former has an MTS decoder in
>the tuner.
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It's also available in the JVC HR-D151U. I just bought one here in 
Seattle for $399. It's a basic machine but it does have a picture that 
is a substantial improvement over standard VHS. The machine has a some
"features" that undoubtedly help JVC offer this unit at so low a price:

	1) The remote control is detachable and doubles as the front
	   panel controls. If you lose or break your remote control,
	   you're out of commission.

	2) Though cable-ready, there are only 12 channel presets.

	3) The machine records only in the "SP" and "ELP" (2 and 6
	   hour) speeds. The "SLP" (4 hour) speed has been omitted.
	   Quality in the ELP speed is about as good as a standard
	   VHS deck in the SLP mode (which is to say, bleagh!).

Andy Cassino
("The views expressed herein are solely those of the author".)