Weekly Site Roundup (06/30/03)
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
HDTV Update: FOX Finally Joins In
In a previous 2002 article, "Fox Turns Chicken On HDTV", I commented on the FOX television network's lack of commitment to HDTV broadcasting, although its major competitors, ABC, CBS, and NBC were moving ahead. Now, it seems that FOX, faced with a decided technical disadvantage, has finally had a change of heart. Check out my update and perspective on this issue...
HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
Coming Soon: A Horror Show for TV Ads (Business Week)
Blu-ray Gets a Boost (Sterophile Guide To Home Theater)
Satellite TV Companies Sue Ohio For Discriminatory Satellite-Only Sales Tax (Audio Revolution)
Pioneer Unveils Combo TiVo/DVD Recorder (TWICE)
Circuit City Rebuffs Buyout Bid (TWICE)
Makers To FCC: `Pass Cable Plug 'N Play Now' (TWICE)
Runco Projectors Debut TI's "Matterhorn" Chipset (TWICE)
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
NAD T762 AV Receiver
NAD continues its tradition of making high-quality, affordable, audio components by introducing its new T762 AV reciever. In addition to its 100watt x 6 output, all the needed analog and digital audio inputs, video switching, and Dolby Digital/DTS decoders, the T762 also has innovative features such as HDCD decoding, preamp outputs for two subwoofers, 7.1 channel analog inputs, and second-zone capability.
Manufacturer's Site
Gizmodo
Daily articles and updates on the latest consumer electronics news.
Featured in the Magazines/E-zines Subject Page.
FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
Home Theater Problem
From TAMERICA1:
I just purchased a Panasonic SC-HT700 surround sound system. The problem I'm having is that I'm getting a radio signal coming out of my subwoofer when I'm watching a movie, etc.. This is very annoying. Anybody know what causes this?
One thing strange about this system is that all the speaker connections connect to the subwoofer.
Join in on the discussion.
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FROM THE MAILBOX
From J:
Thank-you for your very informative answer to this question (Where Is The 8mm/VHS Adpater?)! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's been searching for this nonexistent device. I'm at a loss, however, as my 8 mm video camera broke so I cannot just plug it in to view my tapes...and I just purchased a video camera that takes VHS-C tapes so I don't want to run out and buy another camera! I assume that there are services who will transfer 8 mm to VHS...am I correct? If not, then I've managed to lose several years worth of memories of my children growing up--unless I buy a second camera...say it isn't so! Please!
From Your Guide:
Any video duplication or editing service in your town can transfer your 8mm videos to either VHS or DVD-R, just check in the phone book.
Frankly, you should have bought a HI8 camcorder to replace your old 8mm camcorder as it would still be able to play your 8mm tapes -- in addition, your new VHS-C can't record as good a quality video as your old 8mm camcorder....if you look close you will notice the color and edge bleeding on your VHS-C, especially at the SLP/EP speed is more pronounced that on 8mm (and the tapes are shorter for VHS-C).
FINAL WORDS
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