Weekly Site Roundup (04/19/04)
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
The RF Modulator - DVD Player Connection
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 - the addition of an RF modulator. Check out my report for full details.
HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
Sony Pushes Paper Blu-ray Disc (CNET)
Mitsubishi Announces Return To DLP TV (TWICE)
HDTV Services Grow (Residential Systems Online)
Feds Aim To Turn Off Analog TV By 2009 (REUTERS)
Bright Picture For Digital TV Sales, Study Says (CNET)
Samsung launches SACD players in Europe (Hidden Wires)
DISH Offers $79 DVR Upgrade (TWICE)
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Outlaw Audio LFM-1 Powered Subwoofer
Outlaw Audio has established itself as an independent maker of higher end audio components at a reasonable price. This trend continues as Outlaw Audio introduces its new LFM-1 Subwoofer. Featuring a 12-inch driver with a downward firing design backed up by a 325 Watt amplifier delivering low frequency response down to 25HZ, this one is sure to shake things up.
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FEATURED LINKS THIS WEEK
Pioneer Electronics
From Plasma TVs, to DVD, to their Elite brand of home theater components, Pioneer is on the forefront of consumer electronics technology.
FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
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About Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Are you a science fiction and fantasy fan? If so, check out the latest news, reviews, and other great info on science fiction and fantasy films, television, and books, as hosted by Julia Houston, About.com Guide To Sci-Fi.
FROM THE MAILBOX
From SR:
I just read your very informative article from 2002. I just bought an LD of one of my favorite movies; and, I don't even have a player; but, it was never made into a dvd.
Do you have a source for recording it professionally to dvd?
This is for personal use; but, I do have a fantasy about getting the rights to manufacture and distribute this one film in dvd form. I can't seem to get any current information on who owns the rights. Do you have any suggestions for finding out that info?
From Your Guide:
There are services, perhaps in your city, that have the ability to copy a laserdisc to DVD -- check in the phone booth for video duplication or video editing services - however, they may not do it if they think that it is copyrighted material.
There are two ways you can get an indication of the film if it is in public domain (which means anyone can copy it) -- one way is to contact the studio that made the Laserdisc -- the other is to look up and see if there are any current copyrights on the film -- (however, you may still need legal advice from a copyright or entertainment lawyer to be absolutely sure -- as the list is not completely updated)
Here is the link to the online version of the U.S. copyright office - just follow the instructions and see what comes up for the film title -- however, you should also do the same for the screenplay and music:
http://www.copyright.gov/records/cohm.html
Let me know if this info helps.
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