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Category | Comedy | Theatrical Trailer(s) | Yes, 1 |
Rating | Other Trailer(s) | None | |
Year Released | 1997 | Commentary Tracks | None |
Running Time | 95:55 minutes | Other Extras | Episode Introductions |
RSDL/Flipper | No/No |
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Start Up | Language Selection then Menu | ||
Region | 2,3,4,5,6 | Director | Matt Stone
Trey Parker |
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Warner Vision |
Starring | Cartman
Kyle Stan Kenny Chef Mr Garrison & Mr Hat et al |
Case | Super Jewel | ||
RRP | $39.95 | Music | Isaac Hayes |
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Pan & Scan/Full Frame | Full Frame | MPEG | None |
Widescreen Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | Dolby Digital | 2.0 |
16x9 Enhancement | No | Soundtrack Languages | English (Dolby Digital 2.0, 192Kb/s)
French (Dolby Digital 2.0, 192Kb/s) |
Theatrical Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
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Macrovision | Yes | Smoking | No |
Subtitles | Dutch
French |
Annoying Product Placement | No |
The episodes contained on this compilation DVD are;
The transfer lacked definition, particularly during the first episode (Cartman Gets An Anal Probe), and appeared to be upconverted NTSC. It is by no means unwatchable, just don't expect movie quality, that's all. Shadow detail was passable and low level noise was non-existent.
The colours were acceptable throughout, though with some bleeding here and there.
No MPEG artefacts were seen. Video artefacts were not noticed.
A specific DVD-ROM issue with this disc is that there is some information visible at the very top of the frame which shouldn't be visible - TV overscan eliminates this problem, but this may be an issue for some people as it is quite distracting.
Dialogue was always clear and reasonably easy to understand, within the limitations of each character. Kenny was particularly hard to understand (grin). There have been some reports of the Region 1 version of this disc having some audio "popping" problems. This was not evident with the Region 4 version.
There were no audio sync problems with this disc.
The music was unremarkable stereo.
The surround channels were not used.
The .1 channel got called into play by my surround processor mainly during Chef's songs and in the end credits of each episode, but otherwise was silent.
The video quality is acceptable, but in the grand scheme of things, it is limited by the reasonably poor source material.
The audio quality is acceptable, once again considering the source material.
The extras are worthwhile.
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© Michael Demtschyna
26th August 1999
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DVD | Pioneer DV-505, using S-Video output |
Display | Loewe Art-95 95cm direct view CRT in 4:3 mode, via the S-Video input. Calibrated with the NTSC DVD version of Video Essentials. |
Audio Decoder | Denon AVD-2000 Dolby Digital AddOn Decoder, used as a standalone processor. Calibrated with the NTSC DVD version of Video Essentials. |
Amplification | 2 x EA Playmaster 100W per channel stereo amplifiers for Left, Right, Left Rear and Right Rear; Philips 360 50W per channel stereo amplifier for Centre and Subwoofer |
Speakers | Philips S2000 speakers for Left, Right; Polk Audio CS-100 Centre Speaker; Apex AS-123 speakers for Left Rear and Right Rear; Yamaha B100-115SE subwoofer |