JVC D-VHS recording compatibility
August 17, 2004
To Wes Marshall,
I read your
review of the JVC HM-DH40000U on Home Theatre & Sound. You mentioned that
it only records from HD sources that support a FireWire output.
The Sony plasma TVs that support iLink say that they can
support D-VHS input. Does this mean you can use the iLink output to record onto D-VHS as
well?
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Tyler
I haven't used the Sonys, so I can't tell you for sure.
But it is my belief that they have an iLink input, not output, so you wouldn't be able to
use the Sony tuner to feed the HM-DH4000U....Wes Marshall
Compatible video?
August 6, 2004
To Wes Marshall,
I don't know if you can help me. I read your
review and have considered buying a D-VHS VCR. The only problem is that my Toshiba
34HF83 HDTV does not have a IEEE 1394 input or output, but it has DVI. My Motorola DTC
5100 HD cable box has IEEE 1394 ports, and my cable company has recently activated them on
their new boxes. Am I out of luck when it comes to using a D-VHS VCR in my system?
Bill Osler
You should be able to take the 1394 output from
your cable box into the 1394 input on the JVC (remember that Jack Valenti and his gang of
miscreants can decide what you can or can't record, even with the FireWire connection).
You would then have to use the component outputs on the JVC to feed your Toshiba. That
leaves you with one digital-analog-digital conversion, which isn't too bad.
Given the state of manufacturers' paranoia over where
the film industry will strike next, you should make your purchase from a dealer that will
allow you to return the JVC if it doesn't interface between the cable box and your Toshiba
to your satisfaction....Wes Marshall
Needs a really good sub
August 3, 2004
To Wes Marshall,
I'm using the Sonus Faber Extremas. With these speakers it's hard to get a sub to
blend. I tried the Aerial SW12 sub, and it really didn't blend in with the Extremas. The
Extremas use a passive radiator along with a 7 1/2" woofer, and the crossover makes
it hard for a sub to blend in. You're very good when it comes to knowledge about subs.
What sub or subs do you recommend that I try?
Wes Matthews
Great name! Anyway, you have a tough road here -- your speakers are quite revealing
and lightening fast, so matching a sub will take some work.
There are a few subs that have been able to mate with electrostats, and those are
the ones I would look at. Start with the MartinLogan
Descent, a sub with lots of flexibility. The best subwoofer I've ever used is the
Entec, which I think is now owned by Element. The good news is, its designer, Demian
Martin, is at Element and producing new subs, as well as the Entec subs. I haven't heard
these, but I can't speak highly enough of the old subs. Finally, Thiel has come onto the
sub market with a vengeance. Any of their four subs along with their Smart Sub Integrator
would probably work for you. Personally, I use the Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature, which
blends very nicely with my ATC 50s.
Good luck and let us know what you choose....Wes Marshall
