We are happy to announce the long-awaited introduction of the TVT-8
series of 8mm movie film to video scanning machines.

These are intended for commercial high-volume users, for the efficient
and high quality copying of old home movies.

No computer is needed for correcting a slow inefficient travel rate, as
the film passes through at very close to the original 16 and 18 FPS
rates of camera exposure. This also eliminates consumer complaints
received from speeding up the film to an unnatural 20 or 24 speed as
with older equipment. The output plugs directly into your choice of
DVD, Mini-DV or VHS recorder and a monitor.

The typically bad original exposure is largely corrected automatically
by a rapid acting automatic control that responds to the peak video
level, which is quicker and more positive than an auto iris lens. Video
gain is fixed and the exposure correction does not rely on video AGC,
for a constant signal to noise ratio. Fully manual control is also
available.

Video outputs are professional BNC (with RCA adapter) as well as
S-video.

Image resolution is excellent with a 480-line color camera module, and
special 1:1 optics with no field lens, rotating prism, groundglass,
screen, shutter or mirror in the image path to degrade picture
integrity. Video output is 100% flicker-free at all speeds owing to our
exclusive technology. Construction is heavy duty, with a powder-coat
welded steel case, three motor design to eliminate clutches and
slipping belts, and no light bulbs to burn out. Threading is automatic
and maintenance is minimal. The power rewind operates without running
the mechanism.

The TVT-8 models are the first, we think, to include a digital footage
counter for no-haggle billing, and a digital hour meter to keep track
of mechanism hours.

The first run of units is of model TVT-S8 for super-8 film and NTSC
(USA) video output. Regular-8 film acceptance will be offered soon in
the TVT-R8 model. Versions for PAL (European) video will be available
soon.

The catalog page can be seen on the Tobin Cinema Systems web site, at
http://www.tobincinemasystems.com/page22.html . The instruction manual
can also be previewed from a link on that page.

Current production rate is about one unit per week. Since an order
backlog could develop rapidly we suggest not waiting too long to place
your order. Thanks for reading this announcement.