Video Reviews

I recently purchased the FR965 due to the fact that it was one of the few lower-end home theater systems that offered numerous connections, as well as S-Video/DVD and Component. Needless to say, when I got it home, I had a blast setting it up and playing around with the Universal Control (you can program it to work with other components, as well as the built in Tuner) You can actually hook up a Vinyl Record/LP player to it, as well as a CD player, a CD-R, a DVD, a Satellite system, a VCR and a Tape player to it ALL at the SAME time! It has tons of connections on the back for future use. I highly recommend this system!

features multi system dual voltage VCR combination fantastic and no more to say

I had owned a Magnavox (now Philips-Magnavox) VCR for several years, and being the loyalist that I am I shopped for another P.M. model when my old VCR decided to quit displaying a picture while playing a tape. I came across the VRA671AT while I was shopping here. It has all the features I swore I would not go without -- commercial skip, fast rewind, non-erasable memory, and of course excellent variable speed playback. I have always had excellent luck with Philips Magnavox products (I also have a P.M. DVD player), and I expect to have the same success with the new VRA671AT. I find the memory feature especially useful since I make good use of the event programming function at night since I get the "honor" of working many late shifts, and my house has its ample share of power "glitches". I would have no reservations whatsoever recommending this VCR to anyone who is looking for a quality VCR in the mid-price range, with nearly all of the features of the more expensive models of VCR's that are available......

This cute VCR is great for a kid's room or a play room. I bought one for the day care I run out of my home and the kids love it. The little clock attached to it helps teach preschoolers how to tell time. I am thinking about buying another one for my daughter's room - too bad it doesn't come in hot pink!!!

This is super great:

Description:
The miroVIDEO DC30 Pro is a professional, studio-quality video and audio editing system. It offers a fast, PCI interface and video overlay. It provides complete nonlinear post- production video and audio editing with full screen (up to 704 x 480, 60 fields), full motion video and audio capture and editing with Motion-JPEG compression and S-Video quality output to video tape through a convenient Breakout Box. Supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0.

Features:

Digital Video Format: MJPEG
Analog Video Format: NTSC, SECAM, PAL
Analog Video Signal: S-Video, Composite video
Video Capture Speed: 30 frames per second
Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 480
Still Image Format: JPEG
Color Depth: 24-bit (16.7M colors)

Technical Information:

System Type: PC
Form Factor: Plug-in card
System Requirements:

Required Slot Type: PCI
Package Contents:

Pinnacle Mirovideo DC30 PRO Video Capture/Editing
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As a computer professional, but first time PC/digital video user, I rate this product highly for several reasons.
The over 1/2" instruction manual is well written. The short automated tutorial is very good too. The video capture card (IEEE, i-LINK, whatever you want to call it) has 1 internal and 2 external ports which is handy. The cable is actually long enough to use. It configured easily in Windows XP Home.
The software detects every thing with ease and has a cool feature when connected to my new SONY TRV340 (see my review for it) that allows control of the camera from the screen.
I have captured Digital-8 video and video converted from my VHS tapes via my SONY into the PC and easily edited the video into some very nice home movies. Some of the special effects are very slick.
I have had no problems as mentioned by others in inserting from multiple captured videos. I have made up to hour long movies so far. It has more formats to output to than you would ever need and I haven't had one single failure (capturing, editing, or writing) yet. I must say it delivers everything it promises and is suprisingly user friendly.

excellent software!!! I've used studio since studio DV. I've owned studio 7 and 9 and struggled with the bugs knowing that they would be repaired sooner or later. The reason I jumped up from studio (which was filling my needs) is because of the crashes and unpredictability. Liquid Edition is ROCK solid. I have not lost an edit. Make no mistake, you have to learn this software to fully appreciate it's capabilities. I can't even say the number of times I said to myself when using Studio, I wish it did this or I wish it did that.... LE does this AND that. I would not recommend this product to someone new in editing. For that I would recommend Studio even with the bugs. I believe it's because of the bugs in studio that I really learned how to edit by doing work arounds. Liquid Edition is truly a couple if not three or four steps up from Studio. Multi video tracks, unlimited audio tracks, color correction, color filters, key framing 2d and 3d effects, dynamic time warp and the list goes on and on. It has all the pieces that I wished I had for years. I tried Adobe Premier. It's interface was not friendly (i'd say it was hateful). LE is pleasing to the eye and hey, no menues! I recommend getting the Mind Meld Liquid Edition DVD course. It saves alot of reading and answered most of my questions like, where is the wave form? and why can't I open the control panel when I'm in the logging tool. and the ever popular how do I capture DV with scene detection from the time code on my DV tape...

Any way it is expensive but it includes everything you'll need to edit a broadcast quality production. It will output to DVD as well as internet streaming files. Fabulous software. Get it..

This receiver has excellent sound quality and more than enough power to please the average listener. It has many features found on higher priced models. The controls on the front are easy to use, though the remote is kind of cluttered, and there are certain functions you can only use with the remote. The remote does control my TV, VCR and cassette deck, though. I highly recommend this it if you're looking for an excellent receiver in this price range.

this is a great reciever, sweet sound quality, and plenty of inputs/outputs to keep you happy! my only regret is i dont have better speakers to keep up with it!

I have owned this receiver for about 30 months now. I has given me nothing short of the best quality audio you could expect to receive from a Pioneer product.
I have it set up with the Cambridge SoundWorks MovieWorks II 5.1 speaker kit,
with an upgraded Cambridge SoundWorks Center Stage speaker for the front center speaker.
The installation instructions are simple to follow, and the remote control is simple to use for straight forward functions.
There is a little learning curve to discover and program its other features.
The VSX-D709S has so many features, it will never outgrow my needs.
I just purchased today a Toshiba SD-9200 DVD Video/Audio player and was pleased to find out that it works with my Pioneer VSX-D709S perfectly.
It saved me from, having to buy another receiver !

I would recommend the VSX-D709S to anyone looking to start a Home Theater Entertainment system.
You won't be disappointed with Pioneer's quality.