Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!wivax!decvax!harpo!floyd!vax135!ariel!hou5f!orion!houca!hogpc!houxt!houxn!rb From: rb@houxn.UUCP Newsgroups: net.video Subject: Re: VCR copying Message-ID: <360@houxn.UUCP> Date: Fri, 24-Jun-83 10:22:59 EDT Article-I.D.: houxn.360 Posted: Fri Jun 24 10:22:59 1983 Date-Received: Sat, 25-Jun-83 23:02:49 EDT Lines: 18 Regarding the VCR copying query, my experience has been that there is little point in trying to copy a tape at a "better" speed than the source, i.e. if the input is at 6 hours .. don't bother making a 2 hour copy. You can't get better than the original anyway. Also, at least on MY portable, I can run separate audio/video lines to another and not have to go to RF patching. I notice a slightly better copy using audio/video lines over RF. The mod/de-modulate process DOES lose something. As far as making special cords, I use some RG59 (75 ohm) antenna cable with RCA phono connectors on the end for video, and a standard audio cable for audio. In a pinch though, I have used an ordinary stereo pair of cables for both with no serious degradation (as long as the cable is short ...< 1 foot). Rob Botwin