Hey listers. Here's something I think some of you might be interested in.
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>Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 18:54:00 -0400
>Reply-To: Doreen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sender: "VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List"
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>From: Doreen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: TALKING VIDEO RECORDER
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>Hi there
>
>The following was recently sent to me from a friend in England and I thought
>it might be of interest to some.
>
>Enjoy!!!
>
> >a company in the USA named zenith have brought out some new models
>in their
>>speakez range of talking vcr's,the big advantage with the new models is
>>that they have talking confirmation of all remote control usage. this means
>>that every thing talks ie, when browsing the menu's when programming a
>>recording, and even speaks every button pressed on the remote control.
>>their two top of the range models are iqvb423 which will control a cable
>>box and costs 189 dollars, and the iqvb425 which does the same as the
>>previous model but will also control digital satellite boxes and costs 219
>>dollars.
>>>>>>>>i have attached three files to this email, one is a short discription
>of
>>the convertor, and the other two are full discriptions of the two vcr's.
>>i have contacted the company in the USA and suggested they put together a
>>package containing vcr, convertor and mains adapter to sell to people in
>>the UK as they would undoubtedly get a big demand for it. especially as a
>>complete package from one company is bound to work out cheaper than buying
>>seporate components.
>>web contact addresses for the companies are:
>>www.zenith.com
>>and for info
>>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>and for the convertor:
>>www.lektropacks.co.uk
>>
>>
>> -Image- Lifelike experience : picture
>> -Image- Features4 Double Azimuth Video Heads
>>Four video heads assure peak recording and playback performance including
>dist
>>ortion-free special effects.
>>
>> -Image- Features19 Micron Video Head System
>>This latest advance in video head technology significantly improves EP
>picture
>> quality.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesHQ (High Quality) Circuitry
>>Includes WC, DE and YNR circuitry for improved picture contrast, picture
>defin
>>ition and clarity, as well as luminance noise reduction.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Digital Picture Tracking
>>Automatically adjusts the video head control for optimum video playback.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesClear Picture Pause/Frame Advance
>>A clear image when video is stopped and frozen on the main screen of the
>telev
>>ision, or slowly advanced forward.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesEZ Cleaner
>>Automatic head cleaner cleans the VCR video heads whenever a video tape is
>ins
>>erted, allowing for continued optimum picture performance. Limits routine
>head
>> cleaning maintenance.
>>
>> -Image- Lifelike experience : sound
>> -Image- FeaturesStereo Hi-Fi Sound
>>True-to-life high fidelity recording and playback with two
>state-of-the-art au
>>dio heads.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesMTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo
>>Decodes programs broadcast in MTS stereo so they may be recorded and
>played ba
>>ck in stereo.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
>>Records and plays back the additional audio channel that is part of the
>MTS st
>>andard. The SAP audio channel, where available, is used to transmit either
>the
>> audio portion of a program in a second language, or "described video" for
>peo
>>ple who are visually impaired. SAP is always monaural.
>>
>> -Image- EZ Features
>> -Image- FeaturesSpeakEZ� with Confirmation
>>Zenith�s exclusive, voice-directed operating system. VCR operation is
>explaine
>>d in English by the one who knows it best ; the VCR! Now SpeakEZ� even
>provide
>>s feedback confirmation for many operations as it goes through
>step-by-step in
>>structions for everything from setting the clock to recording programs
>with th
>>e timer.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSet-up
>>Auto Set-up procedure. When first plugged in and powered on after the
>antenna
>>or cable is connected, the VCR begins a series of automatic set up
>operations.
>> In less than 6 minutes, it will have determined the correct band position
>for
>> its tuner, identified and programmed all available channels into its
>memory,
>>and set its own clock (where XDS signal is available.)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesClock
>>Clock time is updated every time the VCR is turned off (where XDS signal
>is av
>>ailable.)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesRecord
>>Use Instant Timer Recording (ITR) to start the VCR recording and have its
>time
>>r turn it off up to 4 hours later. Each press of a single button adds 30
>minut
>>es to the record time. Optimum way to record without programming the timer
>in
>>advance.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSkip
>>Commercial Skip feature automatically skips up to 2 minutes during tape
>playba
>>ck. Press the remote control CM SKIP button 1, 2, 3 or 4 times for 30, 60,
>90
>>or 120 seconds, respectively. VCR skips a full 2 minutes of commercials in
>abo
>>ut 8 seconds (EP mode) and then resumes normal playback.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesLoad
>>A gentle nudge on the cassette prompts the VCR to load/re-load the
>videotape f
>>or instant playback or immediate recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesStart
>>Inserting a prerecorded videocassette automatically causes the VCR to turn
>on,
>> play the tape to the end, rewind, eject the tape and then shut itself
>off. Id
>>eal for smaller children watching prerecorded tapes.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesConnect
>>Front A/V In jacks are concealed, but allow easy connection of camcorder
>or an
>>other VCR for copying and/or editing video tapes.
>>
>>
>> -Image-
>> -Image- Convenience features
>> -Image- FeaturesMBR425Z Remote Control
>>Ergonomically designed universal remote permits convenient control of most
>Zen
>>ith Entertainment Machines and most other brands of televisions, VCRs,
>laser d
>>iscs, cable boxes and many audio systems. Sliding cover conveniently hides
>all
>> but the basic operation buttons for simplified operation and appearance.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesVCR Plus+�
>>Designed especially for use with outdoor antennas or cable systems that do
>not
>> require a decoder box. Entering the PlusCode� of the desired program
>automati
>>cally programs the timer for virtually foolproof recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesShuttle on Deck
>>Permits control of speed search, frame advance and picture pause at the
>VCR it
>>self, without having the remote control.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesHigh Speed Rewind
>>Incredibly fast mechanism completely rewinds T-120 videocassettes in
>approxima
>>tely 80 seconds or less.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Dimmer
>>Automatically dims the VCR display when power is off.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesOn-Screen Programming
>>Simple step-by-step on-screen instructions for timer programming, clock
>settin
>>g, tuner and VCR set ups ; all through the remote control. SpeakEZ� even
>reads
>> the English and Spanish instructions out loud.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesForward/Reverse Speed Search
>>Displays picture playback at 7X speed in either direction.
>>
>> -Image- Features1 Year/8 Event Timer
>>Program up to 8 different programs, including automatic weekly or daily
>repeat
>>s, up to a year in advance.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Tape Speed Adjustment
>>VCR automatically adjusts recording speed from SP to EP to ensure enough
>tape
>>to complete recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesCassette Indicator
>>Indicator light shows when cassette is inserted in machine and whether it
>is p
>>laying or not.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAuto Rewind
>>At the end of the tape, cassette automatically rewinds, ejects, and power
>is t
>>urned off.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesTrilingual Menus
>>Set up and operate the Entertainment Machine with English, Spanish or
>French o
>>n-screen menus.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesChannel Add/Delete
>>Customize the channel selection by deleting seldom watched channels or
>adding
>>new channels to the scan sequence.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesRecord/Play Speeds
>>Records tapes at SP and EP speeds. Plays tapes that have been recorded in
>eith
>>er SP, LP or EP.
>>
>> -Image- Features181 Channel Capability
>>Patented advanced convergence tuner can access all VHF/UHF channels as
>well as
>> 125 cable channels.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesOn-Screen Time/Date/Channel Display
>>Time, date and channel number are displayed with each channel change. (Can
>be
>>disabled, if desired.)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesENERGY STAR � Compliant
>>Meets Energy Star guidelines for low power consumption.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesTimer Backup
>>Protects the timer program information up to 3 seconds during power
>interrupti
>>on.
>>
>> -Image- Make connections
>> -Image- FeaturesRF In/Out
>> 1 set
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesFront Jacks (concealed)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesA/V In
>> 2 sets (1 front, 1 rear)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesA/V Out
>> 1 set
>>
>> RF Cable
>>
>>
>> -Image- Lifelike experience : picture
>> -Image- Features4 Double Azimuth Video Heads
>>Four video heads assure peak recording and playback performance including
>dist
>>ortion-free special effects.
>>
>> -Image- Features19 Micron Video Head System
>>This latest advance in video head technology significantly improves EP
>picture
>> quality.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesHQ (High Quality) Circuitry
>>Includes WC, DE and YNR circuitry for improved picture contrast, picture
>defin
>>ition and clarity, as well as luminance noise reduction.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Digital Picture Tracking
>>Automatically adjusts the video head control for optimum video playback.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesClear Picture Pause/Frame Advance
>>A clear image when video is stopped and frozen on the main screen of the
>telev
>>ision, or slowly advanced forward.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesEZ Cleaner
>>Automatic head cleaner cleans the VCR video heads whenever a video tape is
>ins
>>erted, allowing for continued optimum picture performance. Limits routine
>head
>> cleaning maintenance.
>>
>> -Image- Lifelike experience : sound
>> -Image- FeaturesStereo Hi-Fi Sound
>>True-to-life high fidelity recording and playback with two
>state-of-the-art au
>>dio heads.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesMTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo
>>Decodes programs broadcast in MTS stereo so they may be recorded and
>played ba
>>ck in stereo.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
>>Records and plays back the additional audio channel that is part of the
>MTS st
>>andard. The SAP audio channel, where available, is used to transmit either
>the
>> audio portion of a program in a second language, or "described video" for
>peo
>>ple who are visually impaired. SAP is always monaural.
>>
>> -Image- EZ Features
>> -Image- FeaturesBilingual SpeakEZ� with Confirmation
>>Zenith�s exclusive, voice-directed operating system. VCR operation is
>explaine
>>d in either English or Spanish by the one who knows it best; the VCR! Now
>Spea
>>kEZ� even provides feedback confirmation for programming operations as it
>goes
>> through step-by-step instructions for everything from setting the clock
>to re
>>cording programs with the timer.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSet-up
>>Auto Set-up procedure. When first plugged in and powered on after the
>antenna
>>or cable is connected, the VCR begins a series of automatic set up
>operations.
>> In less than 6 minutes, it will have determined the correct band position
>for
>> its tuner, identified and programmed all available channels into its
>memory,
>>and set its own clock (where XDS signal is available.)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesClock
>>Clock automatically sets itself through XDS signals (where available.)
>Clock t
>>ime is updated every time the VCR is turned off.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesRecord
>>Use Instant Timer Recording (ITR) to start the VCR recording and have its
>time
>>r turn it off up to 4 hours later. Each press of a single button adds 30
>minut
>>es to the record time. Optimum way to record without programming the timer
>in
>>advance.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesSkip
>>Commercial Skip feature automatically skips up to 2 minutes during tape
>playba
>>ck. Press the remote control CM SKIP button 1, 2, 3 or 4 times for 30, 60,
>90
>>or 120 seconds, respectively. VCR skips a full 2 minutes of commercials in
>abo
>>ut 8 seconds (EP mode) and then resumes normal playback.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesLoad
>>A gentle nudge on the cassette prompts the VCR to load/re-load the
>videotape f
>>or instant playback or immediate recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesStart
>>Inserting a prerecorded videocassette automatically causes the VCR to turn
>on,
>> play the tape to the end, rewind, eject the tape and then shut itself
>off. Id
>>eal for smaller children watching prerecorded tapes.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesConnect
>>Front A/V In jacks are concealed, but allow easy connection of camcorder
>or an
>>other VCR for copying and/or editing video tapes.
>>
>>
>> -Image-
>> -Image- Convenience features
>> -Image- FeaturesMBR425Z Remote Control with Shuttle
>>Ergonomically designed universal remote permits convenient control of most
>Zen
>>ith Entertainment Machines and most other brands of televisions, VCRs,
>DVDs, a
>>nd cable boxes. Shuttle provides control of bi-directional speed search,
>fast
>>forward and rewind.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesVCR Plus+� C3
>>Designed especially for use on cable systems that require a decoder box.
>Enter
>>ing the PlusCode� of the desired program automatically turns on most cable
>box
>>es (and some DSS receivers), tunes it and the VCR to the correct channels,
>and
>> sets the timer for virtually foolproof recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesShuttle on Deck
>>Permits control of speed search, frame advance and picture pause at the
>VCR it
>>self, without having the remote control.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesHigh Speed Rewind
>>Perhaps the fastest on the market! Completely rewinds T-120 video
>cassettes in
>> approximately 80 seconds or less.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Dimmer
>>Automatically dims the VCR display when power is off.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesOn-Screen Programming
>>Simple step-by-step on-screen instructions for timer programming, clock
>settin
>>g, tuner and VCR set ups ; all through the remote control. SpeakEZ� even
>reads
>> the English and Spanish instructions out loud.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesForward/Reverse Speed Search
>>Displays picture playback at 7X speed in either direction.
>>
>> -Image- Features1 Year/8 Event Timer
>>Program up to 8 different programs, including automatic weekly or daily
>repeat
>>s, up to a year in advance.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAutomatic Tape Speed Adjustment
>>VCR automatically adjusts recording speed from SP to EP to ensure enough
>tape
>>to complete recording.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesCassette Indicator
>>Indicator light shows when cassette is inserted, and tape movement.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesAuto Rewind
>>At the end of the tape, cassette automatically rewinds, ejects, and power
>is t
>>urned off.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesTrilingual Menus
>>Set up and operate the Entertainment Machine with English, Spanish or
>French o
>>n-screen menus.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesChannel Add/Delete
>>Customize the channel selection by deleting seldom watched channels or
>adding
>>new channels to the scan sequence.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesRecord/Play Speeds
>>Records tapes at SP and EP speeds. Plays tapes that have been recorded in
>eith
>>er SP, LP or EP.
>>
>> -Image- Features181 Channel Capability
>>Patented advanced convergence tuner can access all VHF/UHF channels as
>well as
>> 125 cable channels.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesOn-Screen Time/Date/Channel Display
>>Time, date and channel number are displayed with each channel change. (Can
>be
>>disabled, if desired.)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesENERGY STAR � Compliant
>>Meets Energy Star guidelines for low power consumption.
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesTimer Backup
>>Protects the timer program information up to 3 seconds during power
>interrupti
>>on.
>>
>> -Image- Make connections
>> -Image- FeaturesRF In/Out
>> 1 set
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesFront Jacks (concealed)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesA/V In
>> 2 sets (1 front, 1 rear)
>>
>> -Image- FeaturesA/V Out
>> 1 set
>>
>> RF Cable
>>
>>
>>Image- New -Image-
>>Converter
>>CDM-620
>> Input auto detecting.
>> Digital Conversion from input TV signals of NTSC, PAL to Output signal of
>NTS
>>C or PAL.
>> Digital line (625/ 525 lines) and field (60 / 50 Fields) conversion.
>> 2M bits field memory.
>> NTSC decoding with comb filter.
>> Built in time base correction (T.B.C.) function for single
>synchronization.
>>
>> Built in automatic gain control (A.G.C.) function ensures 1 Vp-p output
>signa
>>l (input level can range from 0.5 Vp-p to 2 Vp-p).
>> Full digital decoding and encoding highly intergrated digital processing
>redu
>>ces the size and ensures reliable quality.
>>
>>___
>>
>>>
>
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