boinger

Hi >EXO<:

DYRL perfect edition on LD is lower resolution, a little bit blurry, not quite cleaned up and

does have the FB 2012 video footage tacked on compared to the original theatrical DYRL.

The DYRL BD is higher resolution, blurry in spots due to camera work or directorial changes

or noise reduction and is edited.

I'm going to watch both and see what I prefer.

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Good news!

The DeModulator does decode dolby digital ac3 audio from the Star Wars Special Edition LDs.

I like Star Wars, too.

But, none of the Macross LDs have dolby digital. Most of the Macross LDs

have dolby prologic surround audio that outputs from the LD spdif / tos or RCA digital to

the Sony audio receiver spdif or RCA digital input.

The HLD-X0 has some remote control settings.

1. Clock Ref. : Video or Audio

2. D. Data Out: On or Off

3. Mode: Stereo or L/R

4. Audio: (D)igital or (A)nalog

I chose

1. Clock Ref: Video,

2. D. Data Out: On,

3. Mode: Stereo and

4. Audio: Digital

I don't know what Clock Ref. or D. Data Out means, but

the LD does play properly.

The HLD-X0 also has a built in 3D comb video filter.

1. 3D Y/C (8 settings from none to maximum)

2. 3D YNR (8 settings)

3. 3D CNR (8 settings)

4. 3D VNR (8 settings)

5. NR (3 settings from none to maximum)

6. Sharp (8 settings)

7. Memory: Off, 1,2,3

Then I can also choose preset video 3D filter settings.

Standard has all the 3D settings, NR and Sharp set to the middle.

I don't have a manual for this LD player, so I guess that

7. Memory setting is to keep stored settings of 1 to 6.

So, I could try seeing if the HLD-X0 plays video better with just its

own 3D filter or better with LD filter + Entech external 2D filter box or the LD 3D

filter off and use the Entech external 2D filter box.

I have some DYRL movie watching to do

and then test out the HD PVR for LD video and audio capture.</exo>

I sent off an email to Nicolas, who I purchased the HLDX0 from.

Apparently, the DeModulator is for decoding only Dolby Digital audio from

LDs. I have some Star Wars Special Edition LDs to test with the DeModulator and I will

hear if that is working for me tomorrow.

Unfortunately, none of the Macross LDs have dolby digital audio

according to the LaserDisc Database.

http://www.lddb.com/search.php?search=macross&sort=title,asc

The Macross Plus LDs from Manga Entertainment have dual

English & Japanese audio and those LDs would be better for video captures,

since those LDs would not have the hard encoded Japanese subtitles.

The main thing is that the LD player is working.

I finally unpacked my HLD-X0 and I was watching DYRL on LD!

Here's the box that the HLD-X0 has been sitting in since

January 2011.

Unpacking!

80 lbs of LD goodness!

Here is the extra video hardware for external 3D comb and

later color correction.

The plug in places of the HLD-X0.

For the best video from the HLD-X0, I read that you would use the BNC video pin hole and

then use a RCA video cable for the output. I got that working just fine.

But I found a small audio problem that could affect AC3 audio extraction for later.

The included Yamaha DeModulator box doesn't appear to work.

The RF DeModulator box is supposed decode the AC3 audio track that is stored

separately on the LD.

http://home.q03.itsc...YamahaAPD-1.htm

Is there some hidden setting on the HLD-X0 that initiates the

RF AC3 audio output?

I know that the LD remote settings can be changed from Digital to Analog, but that

is not the problem.

I used a 110 volt converter to give power to the

RF DeModulator. Then I used the included RCA

audio cable and plugged it into the LD RF AC3 top

plug in. The other end of the RCA audio cable

went into the RF Demodulator RCA input and then

I used a spdif cable to connect the Demodulator

to my Sony surround stereo. No audio is being

demodulated from the LD when played.

I checked that the Demodulator has the electric

switch on the back slid to 110 V.

Also, I checked that the HLD-X0 audio settings are set

to (D)igital and not (A)nalog audio. And the power on button

for the DeModulator was depressed in.

I know I can get digital audio directly from the LD spdif audio output and the

alternate LD RCA digital audio output.

Is there a difference between the RF AC3 audio output

and the other two digital outputs?

My test Anime LDs are:

1. http://www.lddb.com/...loe3-%281995%29

2. http://www.lddb.com/...tion-%281984%29

The DYRL perfect edition has digital dolby surround audio,

but I'm not sure if that type of digital audio would necessarily be

decoded by the DeModulator?

And I found out that the Macross Plus International LDs have

English only audio with hard encoded Japanese subtitles.

I'm not sure if the LD remote has a button for turning subtitles on or

off.

That's it for now until I can get my laptop working with the Hauppauge HD PVR

and make a test video capture.

That's good to know somebody is still interested in this project!

I know I still am and other Macross related projects as well.

dokworm, I don't know you so well, since that is your first post here.

If you could show some samples of LD video captures or how you

get your LD captures done, then maybe somebody might take you up on your offer.

What kind of outboard comb filter do you have?

Would you be using Avisynth filters or After Effects software to improve

the image quality?

talk to you later!

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I've been very busy with personal stuff. Now that I have some holiday time, I'm cleaning

up my place and getting my projects back on track.

My HLD-X0 LD player is still in the shipping box! I have to clear out some more room

in my living room before I can get the LD player working and start testing it out. I'm

thinking this weekend would be a good time to start doing that.

My 8 year old XP Pro laptop will be used to get the video capture done with the

Hauppauge WinTV HDPVR. Otherwise, I have to upgrade my laptop or move

my big desktop computer over to the living room where the LD player is.

In the meantime, I've been able to order three different DYRL LDs for video capturing:

1.Super Space Fortress English LD,

2. DYRL Dolby digital surround LD

3. another DYRL LD.

These LDs have just been ordered last week from Rakuten, so I'll have them by next month.

Hopefully, each different DYRL LD are from a different film sources.

The reason I picked up more DYRL LDs is because according to the original trilogy forum,

multiple video captures from different sources can be re-combined and up-converted in

resolution to provide a cleaner image. If people can get

that better image quality for Star Wars, then why not do that for DYRL?

I skimmed over that post and pre-ordered the DYRL BD LE set from YesAsia on March 23 when

the LE BD set was momentarily difficult to pre-order. YesAsia does not allow cancellations of pre-orders.

I just read Macross + Bluray = spend money. Never mind me.

When I pre-ordered the DYRL LE BD set, I did not know about FB2012 bluray as an upscaled version from the remastered DVD. And I definitely did not know about Kawamori smudging two scenes, adding in an introductory text card and altering the audio. I have mixed feelings about this DYRL release. The extra booklets and art cards are great, but the movie itself was misrepresented as the "theatrical" version.

It's too late to return this movie to YesAsia, since I had to see and hear how DYRL BD looked. This movie still needs a lot of work

to restore properly.

I have that book as a part of my Macross book collection. I thought it was a DYRL scriptbook. Now we just need someone to make a translation.

You found M7 Sketchbook A!

Lucky!

Rakuten Japan still has the DYRL limited edition BD

set available for sale.

http://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/

/超時空要塞マクロス〜愛・おぼえていますか〜Hybrid-Pack〜ハイブリッドパック-初回限定版「30周年アニバーサリーボックス」-PS3-4582224494767/item/11613852/

But, you would need a proxy service to get it.

http://www.ebay.ca/i...984.m1439.l2649

I have bought from Yahoo Japan Auction with this ebay seller many times and

received good service. I sent them an email now about buying

the DYRL BD on Rakuten Japan.

I'll update the post here for proxy pricing.

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Masa, ebay proxy seller said

"On Macross anniversary Package:....

Item Price : 11,730 JPY (US$146.63)

Our Commission : 1,760 JPY (US$22.00)

Total : 20,118 JPY (US$168.63)

We would have to find out the EMS shipping cost after the item is

delivered to our location."

$232 US + free shipping to Canada on Yes Asia.com

I'm just waiting to see if my pre-order for the DYRL limited edition bluray went through.

Just now, I received a shipping order number, but no email notice and the bluray is not listed in my

new Yes Asia account to show that I just purchased it.

I thought I did something wrong and went through the order process again with the same

result. Maybe, someone at Yes Asia has to manually confirm the order and send me

an email?

Now, I need to cancel one of the two DYRL limited BD sets at Yes Asia.

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Both orders are being processed, so I sent an intra-website message

to cancel one of the bluray orders.

Maybe, if I see another bluray set for less, then I'll cancel this order.

3 years of waiting and I missed out.

I would guess that scalpers are quite happy right now.

I finished looking through the old MW forum 2002-2004 for

WM Cheng's model postings.

I could not find the VF-2SS model build up, but I did

find a website with the completed model pictures.

1. 1/72 Hasegawa VE-1 Elintseeker Completed Photos

2. 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1A Max Super Completed photos

2.A. 1/72 Hasegawa Valkyrie Progress Feb 6, 2002

(missing pictures)

3. 1/72 Hasegawa VT-1 Ostrich step by step guide

4. 1/72 Musasiya VF-2SS Completed Photos

Apology accepted. I was too excited at getting a super VF-1S TV valkyrie toy to read a little more carefully.

And I found that I do have a spare TV super pack from a super VF-1J valkyrie and a Focker TV pilot

from the VF-EX valkyrie that I bought last year. Good enough.

I just noticed that the super packs were not included with

this sale. I don't remember reading that when I bought

this toy. And all of your pictures listed above include the

super pack. What is with that?

So, I paid $30 over and above, if I had bought

this valkryie from Hobbylink Japan.

http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00195

The VF-1S TV valkryie was received safely today.

But, I am a little disappointed.

I uploaded the missing pdf files to mediafire and found WM Cheng's completed VE-1 pictures

thread in the old MW forum.

WM Cheng's first post has almost all the old weblinks recovered.

Only the 1st part of the VF-1A Max Super build up is available.

I'll keep looking for the other missing WM Cheng postings.

What an amazing project!

I hope more Macross custom toy modifications

will be made.

We are pretty close to seeing a full fan made

Macross toy.

otakubell.com 's great laserdisc cover archive is back online!

I am backing up the the Macross LD pictures this time.

Macrosshare Update:

1. Forum back up is going slowly due to me having too

much to do with work and family.

2. I am posting streaming Macross videos to offset

the slow re-uploads of missing Macross files.

3. Mediafire will be used to replace the Macross

files

4. If somebody sees some missing files that are not

from MegaUpload on Macrosshare, e.g. Robotech The movie avi,

then instead of posting in the comment

section of the Macrosshare post to tell me, please post in the

Macrosshare forum. I hardly have time to read the

older comments unless there are a lot of spam posts to clean up.

I would like one Roy Focker TV pilot figure, since I bought the 1/60 VF-1S TV Hikaru super.

PM me if you have an extra for sale.

Thanks!

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I was just looking at the pilot figure for my 1/60 VF-1X Test valkyrie

and found that it's Roy!

Never mind.

You can find them here!

Thanks for looking!

boinger

Looking really good!

Dark "Heroes" Entertainment

Unless Hikuro is actually producing comics

as well as dubbing anime?

I like it!

I like the 2nd one.

Maybe, you can try a semi-transparent darkened border around the text.

Would the DVD covers need the Dark Heroes Entertaiment logo?

Not working for me!

I clicked on your weblink after registering with crackle.com and

I get an crackle 404 error page that redirects me to the crackle

homepage.

I'm in Canada, so could I be blocked from certain shows

on crackle?

It's a bit screwy... I'd done a search for Macross, nada. Searched for Robotech, nada. Superdimensiona..... . you get the point. Anyway, the only way I can find it is to browse genres, anime, and visually see Macross just a bit down the page. http://www.crackle.com/c/Macross is the URL listed across the top, for what it's worth.

ed: well hey! it worked!

I cannot find Macross on crackle.com at all.

Provide a weblink, please?

May 26, 2011 DYRL Settei Booklet posting until

November 12, 2011 Macross U Print Software.

And then I also updated the Macross SDF remastered series

episode 21 and up, some of the Macross Frontier TV series

and throughout the Macrosshare blog wherever updates were

needed.

Even markcell will have to update his massive music collection!

Macross Generation: First Half and covers Radio Play

Mika Kaneko - 2 Okunen mae no You ni Shizuka de ne CD Single VIDL-10221

Password: bymarkcell

Hiroko Kasahara - Mou Ichido Love You CD Single VIDL-10298

Password: bymarkcell

So, if you see a Macrosshare megaupload link and have already downloaded the

file, then please upload to a fileshare website and then post a weblink in the

comments section for that file on Macrosshare

and leave a message on the chatbox.

Then I will update the Macrosshare posting.

Mediafire seems to be a favorite, but it is USA based.

MultiUpload.com would work.

Rapidshare still works for me.

Thanks for helping!

Macrosshare

co-admin

boinger

I have just now renewed my Rapidpro account for the next 3 months.