Weekly Site Roundup (07/14/03)

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
DVD Connection Dilemma
DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma.

HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
Denon HTiB: 2 Speakers, 5-Channel Sound (TWICE)
Runco Releases Newly Designed Generation of Integrated Plasma Displays (Audio Revolution)
Discovery HD Theater Introducing New Programming Initiatives (Audio Revolution)
Finally, A Purpose For Nanotech To Turn On Average Joe: Big-Screen TVs (USA Today)
NBC To Launch Bravo HD+ High-Definition Channel (Widescreen Review)
Voice of the Theatre" Returns" (Sterophile Guide To Home Theater)
LG Unveils 71W-Inch Plasma-Display Panel (TWICE)

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Pioneer Elite ES-1000DV Home Theater-In-A-Box
Pioneer combines the popular home theater-in-a-box concept with its Elite brand name. As a result, the ES-1000DV is an innovative system that includes an outstanding audio sytem with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro-Logic II processing, and a five speaker w/subwoofer amplifier delivering 75WPC. However, the centerpiece of this this new system is the inclusion of a Universal DVD player with DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio playback capability. If you want high-end performance in a compact easy-to-setup home theater system, then the Pioneer Elite ES-1000DV might just be the ticket.
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FEATURED LINKS THIS WEEK
Home Theater Surroundings
Enjoy your home theater in ultimate comfort with chairs and furnishings from Home Theater Surroundings.
Featured in the Furniture/Media Storage Subject Page.

Matthew James
Makers of high-end audiophile audio components.
Featured in the AudiComponents Subject Page.

FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
+RW Not Read In Panasonic RV-32
From VH:
After I recorded a 35 min show on my Philips 985 (DVD Recorder) in HQ (mode) with the Philips RW (disc) that came with the machine, I tried to play it in my...Panasonic RV32 but it could not read it...I then tried to open door on the Philips, inserted the disk press #2 still didn't work then tried the same and used #3 again no. Can someone please help or give me a suggestion, I have read the compatibility section but to no avail.
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FROM THE MAILBOX
From Colin:
Hi, just found your excellent DVD website....I've been after a DVD Recorder for some time now and I saw one that was desperatly cheap so I've just ordered it... It's the Panasonic DMRE50EBS MultiRegion DVD-RAM/R Video Recorder... Thing is after looking at your site I'm wondering if I've made a sound choice... Not sure if DVD-RAM is the way to go...? (memories of Betamax v VHS..) Would I be better off ordering the Phillips DVDR880M...? Could I ask you which one of these units you would buy...?, bearing in mind that I have no special needs for the unit, it is just a replacement for my old Video Recorder...Your opinion is valued...
From Your Guide:
The Panasonic records in two different formats: DVD-R and DVD-RAM -- DVD-R discs can only be recorded on once -- but are playable in most DVD players, DVD-RAM discs can be used over and over again, and can allow you to watch the beginning of your recording while the DVD-RAM disc is still recording the end of the program -- however, DVD-RAM discs cannot play in standard DVD players -- only on the machine that recorded them or another DVD-RAM recorder or some of the more recent DVD players made by Panasonic.

Of all the DVD recording formats, DVD-RAM, although the most versatile within itself -- is the least compatible with standard DVD technology. In addition, if you plan to use your discs just once -- the DVD-R format on the Panasonic will work fine -- however, if you want to use your discs over and over, DVD recorders from Pioneer, Philips, Sony, or Yamaha use either DVD+RW or DVD-RW reusable discs that are playable on most standard DVD Players.

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