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Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:04 am Post subject:
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Bruce Darby
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Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:04 am Post subject:
Re: Toshiba RD XS 32 |
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I just bought one yesterday. It has some pretty cool editing features
but the interface certainly isn't intuitive. I was trying to copy
from the HDD to a DVD and I kept getting a message that there wasn't
enough space on the disk even when I reduced the recording speed.
However, the problem I ran into is that it wouldn't let me record
video-on-demand channels. I was able to record those same channels
with my Sony DVD recorder but the Toshiba give me a message that the
material is copy protected. So, I will be returning it. If you want
to record regular TV it will probably work fine for you.
Bruce
"KRUNK" <mrsarcasm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<kH%4d.29478$bL1.1379729@news20.bellglobal.com>...
| Quote: | I'm seriously thinking about buying one of these-mainly because my Tivo has
died again and I need a new DVD player, but I was wondering if anyone has
any odea of the number of events the unit can program to record. I've
looked online and can't seem to find out and salesmen are... well... not
that detailed about specific questions-usually answering something entirely
different from what I asked. And any other general opinions/impressions of
the model would be appreciated as well, thanks. |
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MheAd
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Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:52 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD Recording Hiss |
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"Mick" <mickj@btinternet.com> skrev i meddelandet
news:cj767a$83q$1@titan.btinternet.com...
| Quote: | Hello all
Thanks for the advice.
The JVC DVD recorder I have has a built in Video recorder also (a dual
combi
unit), so there is no separate VCR attached. I am copying from tape to
DVD
in the same JVC unit.
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In that case, I'm even more sure now that the problem is the mono source of
your tapes. |
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John
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Mon Sep 27, 2004 10:02 pm Post subject:
Re: DVD-Recorders - How much control have you got on editing |
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Hey Brian
I have a Top set Pioneer DVR 220 that I uses to record TV shows that
uses DVD-VR or DVD-VM.
I like to uses the DVD-VR when recording shows so that I can then
remove all the ads afterward.
I have to uses Ulead Movie Factory if I want to edit them on the
computer ( wish there where others that worked with VR mode )
Brian <bclark@es.co.nz> wrote in message news:<vf26j0tcubup253l3utb1i2cflp728uc69@4ax.com>...
| Quote: | I'm told that after a video has been recorded on DVD from a DVD
recorder then it can be edited afterwards. Do you need to have space
on the DVD to do editing or can you still edit a 2 hour program that
has fulled the DVD?
Apart from adding chapters and removing video content such as adverts
is there any other editing that can be done such as adding titles to
the video content (like a pop up title to explain something on the
video)?
I read that the video is recorded in DVD-VR (or DVD+VR) format on a
DVD recorder. Can something be done so the video can be played on a
DVD player that does not accept this VR format?
When you program the DVD recorder for a 1 hour movie is the DVD disk
automatically checked to find out if there is enough space? If not
then is there a way of checking the DVD to find out if there is enough
space?
Regards Brian |
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Sean
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Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:21 pm Post subject:
Re: Buy CD or CD/DVD player? |
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In article <cj25jp$cp9$1@reader1.panix.com>, Mike S. wrote:
| Quote: | So I've basically narrowed the search to two models:
Sony SCDCE595 - a 5-disc CD/SACD player
Pioneer DV-578A-S - a "plays everything" CD/DVD player
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I'd go with the Pioneer, 1. because in my experience Sony consumer
A/V stuff is crap in terms of quality and is difficult to repair
unless you're an authorized Sony repair center, and 2. because
the Pioneer will play MP3 disks, which is way better than a changer
anyway.
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Scott
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Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:03 am Post subject:
Re: Toshiba RD XS 32 Hard Drive DVD Player Recorder - Review |
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Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard
Drive (about $380 discount priced)
There's a lot to say about the Toshiba XS32 -- partly because it does
so much so can be somewhat complicated, but also because it's a new
step in DVD control -- giving you TIVO-like features without the
monthly fees.
The RD-XS32 has so many adjustments and settings that some might find
it hard to use, but if you want the control, it's great! It comes with
a complete (though somewhat disorganized user's manual -- I'd suggest
getting the PDF version since it's searchable -- you can get it from
Customer Support via email at Customer_Support@tacp.com).
If you're willing to do some reading and tinkering, you can love this
thing, but it's not for technophobes. A recorder with a hard drive is
really the new way to go, as it makes recording so much more
practical, but it does take some dedication. The RD-XS32 doesn't
completely replace TIVO but goes a long way and you won't have the
subscription fees. Once you've got something recorderded, it's pretty
easy to transfer it to DVD. Unfortunately, playing those DVDs on a
different player may not be good quality because of a "black level"
bug that some people have reported, though the jury is still out on
whether or not that is preventable(see below).
The RD-XS32 will control your cable box, you can record shows like you
would program a VCR to do, it's easy to copy btw the HD and DVDs. The
RD-XS32 has flexible recording formats, and also Firewire for
connecting a camcorder. Recording is pretty straightforward, and you
can edit programs on the hard disk and burn them to a disc. One of the
greatest things about this Toshiba is that you can write DVD-RAM
Discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R.
It's great to be able to edit your movies within the unit. You can
edit recording and create chapters, or delete section (commercials for
example). If you delete the first movie on a disc it will move the
second one up so you don't lose space.
The biggest complaint about the XS32 is the Black Level Bug issue,
where the picture may look washed out when played on other DVD players
(unless the other DVD player has necessary IRE adjustment options and
you know how to set them). Not everyone has experience this and there
may be a way to adjust the recording level to make recordings darker
or lighter. As mentioned above, the instruction manual is a heavy tome
at nearly 180 pages that you pretty much need to read in order to use
the player to its capabilities. Also, there should be an option of
selecting recording speed, not just looking at the maximun speed that
the media can handle.
You can find some more info about this unit and read what a lot of
current owners have to say about it at:
http://dvd-players.review-center.com/catalog/product.php?ASIN=B0001W01JC
- Scott
"KRUNK" <mrsarcasm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<kH%4d.29478$bL1.1379729@news20.bellglobal.com>...
| Quote: | I'm seriously thinking about buying one of these-mainly because my Tivo has
died again and I need a new DVD player, but I was wondering if anyone has
any odea of the number of events the unit can program to record. I've
looked online and can't seem to find out and salesmen are... well... not
that detailed about specific questions-usually answering something entirely
different from what I asked. And any other general opinions/impressions of
the model would be appreciated as well, thanks. |
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Caloonese
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Wed Sep 29, 2004 11:20 pm Post subject:
Re: video disks on DVD player |
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All DVD players in the market plays VCD format. But not all DVD
player is able to read CD-R or CD-RW disc. It is a problem in the
laser compatibility with your media, not a format problem. You can
try different brand of recordable CD and that often makes a
difference. Usually those old CD-R that is blue or green in color are
not readable by some player. Buy the CD-R that are silvery like
regular CD.
If you shop for a new DVD player nowadays, look specifically for CD-R,
CD-RW logo on the box. Those machine would have no problem reading
recorded VCDs.
amywilsey@aol.com (mrm) wrote in message news:<43fe49ab.0409221339.13880fa5@posting.google.com>...
| Quote: | I am able to create video CDs from my Sony HC30, and I can watch them
both on my DVD player and my computer (which doesn't have a DVD
player/burner).
The problem is, the people I want to share the videos with (my parents
and in-laws) can't watch them either on their DVD players or their
computers. All I do is open Windows Media Player, and there it is.
But they see nothing.
Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks. |
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Alan Pollock
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Sun Oct 03, 2004 4:18 am Post subject:
Re: DVD Recorder Forums? |
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Tony <tdale@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
| Quote: | Are there an DVD Recorder forums that anyoen can recommend on the net?
Cheers
Tony
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www.avsforum.com has a pretty active dvd recorder forum, among many others.
Nex |
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Robert
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:41 am Post subject:
Re: Any DVD players with HDMI ??? |
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Checkout Samsung
Pseud O. Nym wrote:
| Quote: | I recently bought an HDTV set that is equipped with an HDMI input. This
interface is expected to gain popularity in the future because a single
cable can handle digital video and audio.
Now I am hoping to find a DVD player with an HDMI output.
Any suggestions ??
PON
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SalesMart.com.au
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject:
Re: Whats the best Stand alone DVD Recorder |
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On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 19:59:06 GMT, "JimboSlim"
<jim.horslett@mywifespantiesntlworld.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi there DVDers
I want to by a set top box stand alone DVD / Hard Disk recorder (Does not
have anything to do with a PC ie goes with your tele (TV if you are
American).
I want it to replace an aged VCR . I want it to be all singing all dancing
ie.
I want to have video plus (Most Important as her indoors might use it), A
big Hard disk, burn every type of format +- ram rom you name it.
I want it to read & write DIVx Xdiv Mp3 Mp4 Mp5 and every Mp there is Viw
Wav PM3 WMA WMB WMC CD-Video, S-Video, JPEG, MPEG-1,Pictrue CD, DivX
3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, Xvid all in there + & - versions obviously.
CD-DA,MP3,Dolby Digital,
we haven't got enough of these have we.
Most people's grannies say you cant have everything in life but what comes
closeest?
Basically is there a DVD recorder on the market that does almost every
thing? & plugs into a TV set ?
If not what comes closest?
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No not yet.
I find the Panasonic DMR Recorders do the best video recording where
the play back is fantastic. The Panasonic DMR Recorders burn to DVD-R
and DVD-RAM and will play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM media amd some
later models will play back DVD+R/+RW media.
These Panasonic DMR Recorders vary between countries.
The Australian and UK models often have a smaller hard drive where the
Japan/US models have a bigger hard drive.
Panasonic DMR-E85 and E100H
AUS/UK - 80Gb Hard Drive and PAL / NTSC.
US/Japan - 120Gb hard drive and NTSC.
The JVC Recorders will record two shows at the same time onto the
160Gb hard drive. These record to DVD-R/-RW/-RAM.
I prefer Panasonic DR Recorders myself. I use a Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD
Recorder which I bought in April of 2003 and have given it a very good
working over since last year.
With either the JVC or Panasonic DMR Recorder you can upload the
DVD-RAM media to the PC assuming you own a ROM drive that will read to
DVD-RAM media and then edit out the ads or create your own fancy menus
which quite a few do. I prefer just to burn to DVD-R as all I am after
is the video to DVD-R.
Stongly advise you go and look at the various models in action and
then decide which one best suits your purposes.
The Panasonics and some other recorders have time slip which means you
can be recording and while it is recording you can watch the begining
of the DVD. I've never used this feature myself but others do.
The chapter points are every 5 minutes give or take a few seconds on
the Panasonic DMR Recorders. They also have a flexable recording mode
so if a video clip is 95 minutes you can set it for that length and it
will record to DVD in the best possible picture format.
Some stores it is possible to hire these DVD recorders out. If still
unsure maybe a idea to hire one out for a week to do test burns or ask
the local dealer for a sample so you can play it back in your home DVD
player.
There are many brands of DVD recorders out there to try before buying.
Good Luck...........
SalesMart.com.au
Perth, Western Australia
http://www.salesmart.com.au
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Jon Purkey
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject:
Re: Whats the best Stand alone DVD Recorder |
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On Tue, 05 Oct 2004 15:46:34 GMT, sales@___Email_Address_on_Web_site
(SalesMart.com.au) wrote:
| Quote: | I find the Panasonic DMR Recorders do the best video recording where
the play back is fantastic. The Panasonic DMR Recorders burn to DVD-R
and DVD-RAM and will play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM media amd some
later models will play back DVD+R/+RW media.
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Are you sure about them being able to play DVD-RW? I recently
purchased the DMR-E75V (VCR/DVD Recorder combo) and according to the
manual it can not read DVD-RW disks, though it can read CD-RW. Also,
the technical data for the DMR-E85 at Amazon does not list DVD-RW
under playback formats.
| Quote: | With either the JVC or Panasonic DMR Recorder you can upload the
DVD-RAM media to the PC assuming you own a ROM drive that will read to
DVD-RAM media and then edit out the ads or create your own fancy menus
which quite a few do. I prefer just to burn to DVD-R as all I am after
is the video to DVD-R.
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The DMR-E75V, and I assume other Panasonic recorders as well, does not
do a bad job of editing out commercials, although it can be slow if
you try and get it to the exact frame. I mainly use the feature for
making room on the disc so it doesn't take that long.
| Quote: | The Panasonics and some other recorders have time slip which means you
can be recording and while it is recording you can watch the begining
of the DVD. I've never used this feature myself but others do.
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I actually chose the Panasonic over other models because of the Time
Slip feature. I love it. It's great being able to watch one show while
recording another or start watching the show that is being recorded
before it has finished. I even use it to pause live TV, similar to a
DVR.
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-Jon Purkey - <jonpurkey@aol.com)
For a quicker reply by email please use the
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luminos
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:38 am Post subject:
Re: Whats the best Stand alone DVD Recorder |
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I actually chose the Panasonic over other models because of the Time
Slip feature. I love it. It's great being able to watch one show while
recording another or start watching the show that is being recorded
before it has finished. I even use it to pause live TV, similar to a
DVR.
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The Pioneer 200 series can do this with DVD-RW. My Panasonic E-50 only
lasted 13 months before dying. |
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SalesMart.com.au
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:18 am Post subject:
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On Tue, 05 Oct 2004 12:19:35 -0400, Jon Purkey <jonpurkey@aol.com>
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| Quote: | On Tue, 05 Oct 2004 15:46:34 GMT, sales@___Email_Address_on_Web_site
(SalesMart.com.au) wrote:
I find the Panasonic DMR Recorders do the best video recording where
the play back is fantastic. The Panasonic DMR Recorders burn to DVD-R
and DVD-RAM and will play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM media amd some
later models will play back DVD+R/+RW media.
Are you sure about them being able to play DVD-RW? I recently
purchased the DMR-E75V (VCR/DVD Recorder combo) and according to the
manual it can not read DVD-RW disks, though it can read CD-RW. Also,
the technical data for the DMR-E85 at Amazon does not list DVD-RW
under playback formats.
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My Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD Recorder will play DVD-RW media and I know a
few others have used DVD-RW in various DMR Recorders.
My Panasonic DMR-E30 recorder won't detect a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc
though. Later Panasonic DMR-E85 and E100 models will play DVD+R/+RW
media.
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With either the JVC or Panasonic DMR Recorder you can upload the
DVD-RAM media to the PC assuming you own a ROM drive that will read to
DVD-RAM media and then edit out the ads or create your own fancy menus
which quite a few do. I prefer just to burn to DVD-R as all I am after
is the video to DVD-R.
The DMR-E75V, and I assume other Panasonic recorders as well, does not
do a bad job of editing out commercials, although it can be slow if
you try and get it to the exact frame. I mainly use the feature for
making room on the disc so it doesn't take that long.
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DVD Author is a lot faster on the PC.
I go from VHS to DVD-R using flexable record mode and if there are ads
an dif I want to chop then out then I will use DVD Author which is
rare.
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The Panasonics and some other recorders have time slip which means you
can be recording and while it is recording you can watch the begining
of the DVD. I've never used this feature myself but others do.
I actually chose the Panasonic over other models because of the Time
Slip feature. I love it. It's great being able to watch one show while
recording another or start watching the show that is being recorded
before it has finished. I even use it to pause live TV, similar to a
DVR.
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Quite a few of my customers use time slip. Not ever used it myself as
i only ever go from VHS to DVD-R this way I can edit out ads on the
VCR and then burn to DVD-R later if I want to keep it.
I've recorded over 2000 DVD-R through my E30 recorder now.
Just a brilliant model recorder and does what I want. If it was to
ever fail I'd get the E85 model. The longer I wait the cheaper they'll
get. When they come down to about $500 AUS then I may get what ever
model with hard drive is available.
Panasonic DMR-E700 Blu Ray recorders look like they'll be the future
but will be a few years before they are affordable.
SalesMart.com.au
Perth, Western Australia
http://www.salesmart.com.au
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:23 am Post subject:
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On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 02:06:18 GMT, "Adam SLATER \(H0llyw00d H0gan\)"
<Youwish@home.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I am going to tape the days play in the cricket today between Aus and India
on my Panasonic E85 HDD.
Is it better to use flexible Recording mode (FR) or Extended recording mode
(ER).
The way I am reading it is if I do it in FR mode and edit it down to around
5 1/2 hours with adverts etc for the days play taken out, when I go to hgh
speed dub to DVD-R does the panasonic recorder improve the bitrate slightly
when it dubs to a 2 hour DVD-R ?
Can someone explain to me which method will be better
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I am doing that myself. I tape using a VCR so I can edit out the ads.
Then I burn to DVD-R later using flexable recording mode.
At the end of each session they are showing 30 minutes highlights of
that session. So just join the three session highlights package or
record the 2 hour highlights package later tonight or tomorrow
morning.
The first session was a bit slow going. Langer and Katich not out at
lunch. Hayden out sweeping for 26. Opening stand of 50.
I use a Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD Recorder to go from VHS to DVD-R.
SalesMart.com.au
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Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:49 am Post subject:
Re: Recording cricket to DVD which format ? |
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I taped the first session in SP mode for best quality and fits nicely onto a
DVD-R.
I am now taping sessions 2 and 3 in LP mode, picture quality drops a little
but I'll fit both sessions onto the one DVD-R.
If I hadve taped the final 2 sessions in FR mode, would it have come out any
better onto the DVD-R. I can't quite get my head around FR mode.
"SalesMart.com.au" <sales@___Email_Address_on_Web_site> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 02:06:18 GMT, "Adam SLATER \(H0llyw00d H0gan\)"
Youwish@home.com> wrote:
I am going to tape the days play in the cricket today between Aus and
India
on my Panasonic E85 HDD.
Is it better to use flexible Recording mode (FR) or Extended recording
mode
(ER).
The way I am reading it is if I do it in FR mode and edit it down to
around
5 1/2 hours with adverts etc for the days play taken out, when I go to
hgh
speed dub to DVD-R does the panasonic recorder improve the bitrate
slightly
when it dubs to a 2 hour DVD-R ?
Can someone explain to me which method will be better
I am doing that myself. I tape using a VCR so I can edit out the ads.
Then I burn to DVD-R later using flexable recording mode.
At the end of each session they are showing 30 minutes highlights of
that session. So just join the three session highlights package or
record the 2 hour highlights package later tonight or tomorrow
morning.
The first session was a bit slow going. Langer and Katich not out at
lunch. Hayden out sweeping for 26. Opening stand of 50.
I use a Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD Recorder to go from VHS to DVD-R.
SalesMart.com.au
Perth, Western Australia
http://www.salesmart.com.au
Email Contact info on the above site.
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