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>Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:38:47 -0700
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum               <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Lee Ramsdell <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #7073 Survey: workhorse NTSC VCR.
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The LRC at the U of A operates a closed Circuit TV Distribution System that
consists of 14 television channels that uses VCR,s to play the vidoes.We
have 7 Sony SVO-1430 that we use in a closed circuit TV video distribution
system that runs from 8 AM until 7 PM from Monday to Friday.  They are also
used for 4 hours on Saturday.  They have yet to fail in the 3 years that
they have been used. What is even more impressive is the earlier model
AVO-1450 have been in service for 8 years.  We have 7 of these units as
well. The SVO-1450 have only one type of problem that is common to all
units and was easy to correct.  These units run in excess of 2300 hours per
year and have been very reliable.  I must point out however that these 14
units are used in the player mode only, however it would be accurate to say
that the transport mechanisms and play electronics are extremely reliable.
We also have a 1450 that is used as a record VCR that has been in use since
1995 and has not failed.  It does a very good job of recording.  These
units are monaural however there is a stereo version available.  These
units are commercial grade units and therefore cost more money to purchase.
 It has been our experience that commercial grade VCR's go forever.
Consumer models do not stand up to the rigors of hard use and time.  These
units have the standard audio and video input and output jacks as well as
the RF connection.  These units do not have S- video.At 11:09 AM 3/11/2003
EST, you wrote:
>--- Forwarded Message from David Kanig <[log in to unmask]> ---
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>>Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 16:30:05 -0500
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>From: David Kanig <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Survey: workhorse NTSC VCR.
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>Dear Colleagues,
>
>Can you recommend a workhorse NTSC VCR to capture output from a
>multi-standard transfer machine?  Good measures would be:
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>    * Durability.
>    * Number of audio and especially video input and output jacks.
>    * Ability to record good steady color, sharp line, and high fidelity
audio.
>    * Affordability.
>
>Thank you,
>
>David
>
Lee Ramsdell
Language Resource Centre
Technical Supervisor
142 B Arts Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E6
Tel:   780-492-2142 (work)
         780-450-3959 (home)
Fax: 780-492-9112