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adywan said:

I'm pretty sure that ANH & ESB PAL GOUT are just upscaled from the NTSC master but ROTJ PAL has more detail than the NTSC and looks to be from a PAL master. There was a thread with some comparisons between the PAL & NTSC GOUT versions which showed this but i can't remember which one it was

I carried out a comparison of the PAL and NTSC version of ANH, and the difference in quality was negligible. The DVDs clearly use the same master as that used for the DC laserdisc - same dirt spots and so on. Thread discussing it is here.

However, this is the first I've heard of a difference in the PAL & NTSC versions of ROTJ.

No plans at the moment.

Laserdisc digital audio quality is preferable - it's CD quality, uncompressed PCM @ 44.1kHz, and you can capture it digitally.

VHS hi-fi audio is still a very good option where LD is not available, so yes, it would be worth using a VHS source where the original audio is not on the DVD.

Also found a Compro VideoMate E650 which has analogue inputs (including component) as well as a DVB-T tuner, and sells for a quarter of the price of the SweetSpot.

xhonzi said:

Erm... not to be a stickler for details or anyfing... but shouldn't GOUT, OOT, SWR, etc.. be on the list?

They're already defined on the "official" acronym buster (check the FAQ).

Yes.

The REIVAX version is the 1997 SE.

Dynamic range compression and audio data compression are two different things. Which one are you asking about?

There are two systems for storing audio on VHS tapes: linear or hi-fi. Linear tracks are usually mono, so your tapes with stereo or Dolby Surround audio will most likely use the hi-fi system.

Did anyone grab this off Youtube before it was removed?

I had a look around the net too, and couldn't clarify whether these two flavours of component video are the same.

Cards that can capture analogue component are pretty rare, but you could take a look at the Compro E500F or the WinFast PxTV1200.

Thanks; added to index.

Thread tidied up.

Read the rules about Custom DVDs please guys.

Did you use the PAL or NTSC DVD as your source? The Pwnage Edition was from the Region 1 NTSC disc.

In case you think it's useful

I've been previously defined by several (usually ex) members of the forum - as an asshole, corrupt moderator or fucking forum nazi. 

And forget the 3, it's just pronounced "mother".

What is that is outputting the component video? I would be willing to bet that the connectors are mislabeled and it's actually normal component video Y/Pb/Pr that is being output.

Can't you just hook it up to a TV to see if you get a picture?

And, strictly, there is no such thing as PAL/NTSC in the component domain (576i/480i would be the correct nomenclature).

captainsolo said:

If you start with a player that has the digital out-does it still need a demodulator to get the 5.1?

 Yes.

"Digital out" on a laserdisc players outputs the disc's digital track, which is 2 channel 44.1kHz PCM. You can capture this digitally without a demodulator - but it won't be 5.1.

AC3 audio is stored in modulated form on the LD analogue track, so on a LD player the AC3 out is a different connection to the digital out. 

Assuming your 4.1 audio is AC3, you can use Azid (a simple command-line decoder for Windows) to decode and output separate WAVs.

Bill Hunt on the 2004 Star Wars DVDs:

The color palette here is more lush and accurate than ever before. You're going to be blown away by everything from subtle flesh tones to the vibrant gold plating on C-3PO's chest to the bright orange flightsuits of the Rebel pilots. Contrast is also spectacular, with deep detailed blacks and clear, accurate whites.

Hmm...

I was looking for that one to add to your list, but I couldn't remember what the "serious" topic title was. I love the way Arnie goes from "what the hell do you think you're doing, this is a serious thread" to "oh alright, I'll play along".

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25. An Ewok skin would make a great barfly jumping suit for a midget.

Aargh! Triple post!

Oops, sorry, double post.

Edit: Sorry, wrong thread.

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