- Pioneer DVL
The DVL-XXXX Series of
LaserDisc home video players were manufactured byPioneer Corporation and were some of the last LaserDisc players manufactured before the format's retirement. They Included the capability of playing LaserDisc,CD Video ,Audio CD , andDVD .DVL-700
The DVL-700 was the world's first consumer available LaserDisc–DVD combination player. It Included
S-Video outputs and a Graphic User InterfaceGUI , sported separate disc loading doors for LaserDisc and CD/DVD media, and employed the Epsilon-turn Both Side Play mechanism.DVL-9
A bestseller in Japan, played LaserDisc, DVD and audio and video CDs with an impressive performance. When using LaserDisc movies, the disc player included Both Side Play (BSP). This feature enabled the device to begin playing side 2 of LaserDisc media without requiring the user to flip the disc over. Both Side Play as implemented in the DVL-9 used a new, faster type of BSP system which reduced the time required to resume playback.
DVL-90
This video and audio player was a part of Pioneer's Elite Series models. Similar to the DVL-9 In features.
DVL-909
This late 90s model of combination player included several new features. Including both side play (auto reverse), digital audio outputs, S-Video outputs, component video outputs. This model had a good selling point as the European (PAL) and North American (NTSC) models could play both NTSC and PAL region LaserDiscs freely . The LaserDisc play quality is average but is superior to the other mid range and low end models produced in the early 90s. Noise level is low and image is sharp and stable. DVD play quality is however not even catching up to the cheaper DVD players that you can buy at discount stores today.
Note that the component signal only works for DVD but not LD. LD playback output only available on composite and S-video output. No progressive scan for the component output as well.
DVL-91
This is Pioneer's second DVL model combination player of the Elite Series line. This player included a separate DVD/CD–LaserDisc door, a new and improved GUI, memory of last scene played on LaserDisc and DVD, DTS support for DVD, and Both Side Play.
DVL-919/DVL-919E
Similar to above models, it included a front display dimmer,
DTS support for DVD, faster Both Side Play execution, frame step play, and a video transfer rate indicator.The DVL-919 is the only LaserDisc player still on the market in North America. It retails for near $1000.Fact|date=May 2008 [http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/Blu-rayDisc+DVD/DVD+LDPlayers/DVL-919?tab=B]
DVL-H9
DVL-V888/DVL-K888
This Combination Player included most of the above features and a Karaoke Playing feature. The Karaoke Feature had Vocal Scoring features based on how on-key you are on singing.
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