Re: Laser Disc Rambling

[nrc@cbema.att.com (Neal R Caldwell, Ii)]

>From article <1991Jul24.155449.18342@ariel.unm.edu>, by lazlo@triton.unm.EDU (Lazlo Nibble):
> nrc@cbema.att.COM (Neal R Caldwell, Ii) writes:
> 
>> I wasn't explaining the function and purpose of a time base corrector. I
>> was discussing the differences between the video tape and laser disc of
>> _The Whole Story_.  One of the differences is in the color reproduction
>> which is an area were laser disc has an advantage because of it's time
>> base correction. 
> 
> Laser disc player don't always have time-base correctors.  They're usually
> only on high-end machines.

I think you're thinking of digital time base correction which is found
primarily on high-end machines.  All laser disc players have some kind
of time base correction.  Mechanical and optical methods are used on
the less expensive units.


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