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From: spencer@oberon.UUCP (Randy Spencer)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: SL-HF 900 questions
Message-ID: <207@oberon.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 12-Feb-86 16:22:25 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 12 16:22:25 1986
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> 1)  To what extent can the insertion editing be remotely controlled?  I would
>     like to use it with a SMPTE vertical interval time code generator/reader
>     and have computer control over editing to do things like edit together
>     computer graphics frame by frame. Does the edit interface allow you to do
>     this type of thing?

There is no way to enter the insert mode using the current remote control.
There is no direct output for the longitudinal track, so the SMPTE would be
mixed with the HiFi audio.  There is no specific jack that allows the reading
of the control track head so it would be difficult for the computer to tell
where on the tape you had moved to unless you only used the timecode, and the
time code generator would have to work off of the vertical retrace.  Lastly,
and perhaps most importantly, there is no flying erase head.  If you want to
do frame by frame editing you need 3/4 or 8mm.  As soon as they come out with
the table top 8mm with the great editing I am going to do all my editing there.
I have the 8mm camcorder and edits are frighteningly clean.  Single frame 
will be easy with the advent of an 8mm editor.  The instruction manuals for
my SHiFi and my 8mm both mention the unit.  If any one has seen it anywhere
please send me mail.

> 2)  When you program timed record events, can you specify the input
>     sources?  I'd like to be able to program it to record a TV program,
>     then a radio program, etc.
> 
No, the input sources are on switches.  I find this annoying when I am trying
to record a program that is stereo (TMC) followed by one that isn't (HBO).

> 3)  The brochure says that the RMT-125 UniCommander remote control uses
>     "Sony Infrared Remote Control System" (SIRCS), "that permits multiple
>     command functions with no conflict between them -- even remote control
>     of two Betamax VCRs independently, without interference." ...Can you
>     program it to control 2 SL-HF 900s (...)?
> 
What they have done is created a second set of codes.  They are a complete set
and both the remote and the vcr has a switch.  VTR1 means the old codes and
works on my SL-2700.  VTR2 means the new codes.  I have set my HF 900 to VTR2.
I can use the old remote to work the SL-2700 or use the New remote to control
both just by flipping the switch on the bottom.  If you want to use two 900's
you set one for VTR1 and the other for VTR2.

> 5)  Last, but most important, a non-technical question:  Where can I get a
>     really good discount?  I've got to have it!!!!!  (Beta forever!!!!!!)
>
No, no, no way in the world.  Not until there is something better, and then,
who would want it?

> Eric L. Smith  801) 581-8100  e-smith@utah-cs.arpa  ...decvax!utah-cs!e-smith


Randy Spencer-Spencer@usc-oberon
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