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Date Posted: 16:25:32 08/29/01 Wed
Author: Chris Gerhard
Author Host/IP: capefairm23.tri-lakes.net / 63.124.167.23
Subject: Re: D-VHS and 5.1 audio recording compatibility
In reply to: David Silverman 's message, "D-VHS and 5.1 audio recording compatibility" on 17:27:51 08/28/01 Tue

In the USA D-VHS VCRs manufactured by Hitachi can record Dolby Digital 5.1 audio from DirecTV and JVC manufactured a D-VHS VCR to record DishNetwork Dolby Digital. All have been discontinued and now hard disk video recorders such as TiVo, Ultimate TV, and DishPlayer record Dolby Digital. I am sure it is technically possible but I don't know if any Sky receivers will have the required digital bitstream out to allow digital D-VHS recording.

D-VHS VCRs can include an MPEG2 encoder/decoder but it is not necessary to record the digital bitstream from a satellite receiver. The satellite receiver can act as the decoder with the D-VHS VCR just a data recorder.

Chris


>When I set up my home cinema I want to move everything
>to a digital format. This includes digital satelite
>(Sky in UK), DVD and D-VHS (assuming that recordable
>DVD remains an expensive option for years to come).
>
>I have read that Sky will start to transmit movies in
>5.1 audio late in 2001. I would like to know the
>feasibility of recording the Sky broadcast onto D-VHS
>including the 5.1 audio. I have a fealing that the
>D-VHS format is only MPEG1 (i.e. stereo), but can
>anyone confirm the situation.
>
>Also, do the recordable DVD format
>(+RW/-RW/-RAM)include the ability to record 5.1 audio.
>What restrictions does Macrovision copy protection
>impose on recordable DVD and D-VHS?
>
>Thanks
>
>Dave

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  • Re: D-VHS and 5.1 audio recording compatibility -- Oliver, 00:45:16 09/03/01 Mon
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