mouse@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (Dhanapong Saengrussamee, University of North Texas) (04/08/90)
In article <1990Apr8.134130.8973@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu>, delong@frith.msu.edu (Keith Delong) writes: > I am looking to buy a Video Laser Disk system and I would > like some kind of interface to my PC. How do PCs/MACs talk to Video > Laser Disk systems in the Multi-media world? Would I need a special > adaptor? Are there any systems made that would have a simple serial > interface with a book of control codes? We have several Laser Disc systems (Sony, Pioneer, and Hitachi) connect to IBM, Mac II, and Commodore. All of them are control by serial interface. The IBM uses Info Window and the 4055 Touch Screen. The Mac uses HyperCard and a separate monitor (I am waiting for the RasterOps 364 so I can throw away the extra monitor). Commodore 2500 uses AmigaVision and CanDo to control the Laser Disc on the same monitor. > ..................................... The only systems the local stores > sell are Pioneer brand. They have some nice features, but no obvious > way to connect them to a computer. I think those are for home use. Here are some model that will "talk" to the computer: Sony 1500, 2000; Pioneer 2200, 4200, 6000A, 6010A; Hitachi 9550. -----------------------------------+------------------------------------------ Dhanapong "Mouse" Saengrussamee | AppleLink : U1364 | BITNET : mouse@untvax Technical Support, CECS Dept., | BIX : d.mouse.s | CompuServe : 71301,1516 University of North Texas, | GENie : d.saengrussa | IP : 129.120.1.4 PO Box 5155, Denton, TX 76203-5155 | Internet : mouse@vaxb.acs.unt.edu voice (871) 565-4379 | SPAN : utspan::utandx::ntvaxb::mouse fax (817) 565-4425 | THENet : ntvaxb::mouse ------------------- UUCP : {...!uunet!convex!iex}!ntvax!vaxb.acs.unt.edu!mouse
delong@frith.msu.edu (Keith Delong) (04/08/90)
I am looking to buy a Video Laser Disk system and I would like some kind of interface to my PC. How do PCs/MACs talk to Video Laser Disk systems in the Multi-media world? Would I need a special adaptor? Are there any systems made that would have a simple serial interface with a book of control codes? I am thinking about developing a computer based, computer graphics tutorial using several of the commercially available computer generated art/movie disks. Since I would be doing this project outside of normal work, and at home, I don't want to spend a lot of money (>1k). The only systems the local stores sell are Pioneer brand. They have some nice features, but no obvious way to connect them to a computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Keith delong@frith.msu.edu
delong@frith.uucp (Keith Delong) (04/09/90)
Dhanapong, I value your opinion, tell me about your experiences with those systems. (Esp. the IBM PC type.) A friend of mine saw something about a Video software/hardware combination that would allow the use of video in a Microsoft "Window". This demo was on the Computer Chronicles, but I don't know which one. Have you seen anything like this? Are any of those Pioneer Systems Simular to the CLD-3070? Thanks! Keith delong@frith.msu.edu
mouse@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (Dhanapong Saengrussamee, University of North Texas) (04/10/90)
In article <1990Apr8.220722.20626@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu>, delong@frith.uucp (Keith Delong) writes: > ........................ A friend of mine saw something about a Video > software/hardware combination that would allow the use of video in a > Microsoft "Window". This demo was on the Computer Chronicles, but I don't > know which one. Have you seen anything like this? Yes and no. I saw article similar to that and also read somethings about that but does not have a chance to get a hand on those. [Hint, hint, donation for the system are welcome. 8^) ] Here at UNT, in my department that is, we used Laser Disc to develop a Tutorial System and/or Training Systems. We also create our own Laser Disc stuff. The current project is our own Centennian Celebration 1990. Yeahhhh. Info Window is IBM's product. Well, what can you say... It is good, and easy to use. It does not require you to have the touch screen (which is very expensive) but has one will help eliminate the extra monitor for display Laser Disc output and you can also have fun poking the screen. It also talk! Editing and linking routine/program is easy to use... Can't help you much. MOst of the time I just config/testing/install those babies. Creating just a small stuff to make sure that it is up and running. I think there are also a couple newsgroup about Laser Disc. Can't remember something like comp.ivideo or even comp.infosystem. They might be able to help you more. > Are any of those Pioneer Systems Simular to the CLD-3070? Sorry, can't help you on that. We need some more input from others. G'day, __Mouse .o()~ -----------------------------------+------------------------------------------ Dhanapong "Mouse" Saengrussamee | AppleLink : U1364 | BITNET : mouse@untvax Technical Support, CECS Dept., | BIX : d.mouse.s | CompuServe : 71301,1516 University of North Texas, | GENie : d.saengrussa | IP : 129.120.1.4 PO Box 5155, Denton, TX 76203-5155 | Internet : mouse@vaxb.acs.unt.edu voice (871) 565-4379 | SPAN : utspan::utandx::ntvaxb::mouse fax (817) 565-4425 | THENet : ntvaxb::mouse ------------------- UUCP : {...!uunet!convex!iex}!ntvax!vaxb.acs.unt.edu!mouse