Pal versions
Riccardo
Elite CLD-97, Elite CLD-99?
Alternatively, does any of the above players play PAL LDs?
Nitehawk^
correct, the CLD-950 and CLD-2950 are alternatives. The CLD-2950
being a PAL/NTSC player similar to the CLD-D703/704/EliteCLD-79,
also, if I remember correct, the CLD-2950 was the combi player to
have, and was a pretty respected player. I do not belive it came with
AC-3 though.
As for a comparable European player to the Elite 97 or 99 I am not
sure, maybe someone else can help here.
-Ed
Nobody
models listed as PAL. I don't have time to compile a complete PAL listing
from the web site. However, this should be a good place to start.
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-1450/pioneer_cld-1450.htm
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-1450/pioneer_cld-1450_rear2.jpg
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-1400/pioneer_cld-1400.htm
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_ld-v4300d/LV-4300D.htm
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_ld-v4300d/pioneer_ld-v4300d.htm
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-v250/pioneer_cld-v250.htm
Sony:
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/sony/sony_mdp-212/sony_mdp-212.htm
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/sony/sony_mdp-533d/sony_mdp-533d.htm
Good luck to you.
Regards,
Bill N.
I-Con Science Fiction, Inc.
120 Peachtree Ct.
Holbrook, NY 11741
USA
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Grasshopper
Riccardo,
Some people also think just because they have multi-Region Voltage
that they play PAL also, I know the the CLD-D770 is the same as the
CLD-D703 but with Multi-voltage but it isn't a PAL version.
Most PAl users Usually stick with the DVL-909 Europe Version and that
player is "GOLD COLOR" and it will have a 3 way switch on the back
thats labeld Auto, PAL, and NTSC. I have come accross these from a
few people for service and they do appear on E-bay here and there.
There are a variety of GOLD DVL-909's but you want the one that has
the PAL switch on the back, but most people will mention its a
European player if they are the original owners. The people I
serviced them brought them back from being in the Military Service or
heavy travel.
It does indeed have a very nice laserdisc section for playback and for
DVD.
Just my thoughts and most all internals are still available for
service if needed.
Grasshopper, MI USA
davehartley
> The CLD-2950
> being a PAL/NTSC player similar to the CLD-D703/704/EliteCLD-79,
> also, if I remember correct, the CLD-2950 was the combi player to
> have, and was a pretty respected player. I do not belive it came with
> AC-3 though.
Just to confirm all the above -- the CLD-2950 was my second LD player,
and was absolutely brilliant. Both-sides play, S-Video and PAL/NTSC
(either "native" NTSC or transcoded to PAL-60). The only downside was
not having the AC-3 RF capability.
c4urs...@spam_yahoo.com
I am a bit puzzled nobody mentions the CLD-D925.
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-d925/cld-d925.htm
Cheers
Windmolen
Op 26-04-09 12:52, in artikel pan.2009.04.26.10.52.05.913634@SPAM_yahoo.com,
c4urs11_NO@SPAM_yahoo.com <c4urs11_NO@SPAM_yahoo.com> schreef:
>
> I am a bit puzzled nobody mentions the CLD-D925.
> http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-d925/c
> ld-d925.htm
>
> Cheers
>
Which is the best PAL/NTSC AC3/DTS player ever!
It beats the DVL 909 and 919 hands down.
Jan
Oliver Brose
Jip, it's a very good player. 2.5 issues with it:
1. It has digital stills, which is great for CLV but does not look as
good on CAV VS. a real CAV still.
2. Some units have the "CAV bug" that gives you vertical color bars
(visible over greater areas of even color, can be annoying with anime, a
properly calibrated display will help significantly)
2.5 It's 220/240V
Mine is not going anywhere except to service.
Oliver
Grasshopper
> Op 26-04-09 12:52, in artikel pan.2009.04.26.10.52.05.913634@SPAM_yahoo.com,
> c4urs11_NO@SPAM_yahoo.com <c4urs11_NO@SPAM_yahoo.com> schreef:
>
> > I am a bit puzzled nobody mentions the CLD-D925.
> > ld-d925.htm
>
> > Cheers
>
> Which is the best PAL/NTSC AC3/DTS player ever!
> It beats the DVL 909 and 919 hands down.
>
> Jan
Sorry,
I not al familiar with all the PAL Players but yes I do remember
sending a gear holder for the optics for a fellow for the D925 over a
year ago.
He did mention it was a nice player far as I know it equals a cld-d606
which has a nice detail, low background noise and no color smear.
Sorry, I really not familiar with all the PAL bu the 925 is a popular
one that I did overlook from previous e-mails from over sea's.
Blaine Young
laserdisc I feed into it (except MUSE of course), including old analog
PAL and NTSC discs. And with the right mod, it will play all region
DVDs as well. And the thing has an auto-switching power supply so it
plugs right into the wall in the US.
Blaine
manitou
I recall a poster here some years ago emntioning he had a CLD-95 Elite
which played PAL as well as NTSC discs....:
http://www.laserdiscarchive.co.uk/laserdisc_archive/pioneer/pioneer_cld-95/pioneer_cld-95.htm
For all I know, there might be a mod for North American units to
enable PAL --- but I'm only guessing here.
The 95 was an excellent player in its time, though there were power
pack issues, and it was soon displaced by the CLD-97.
Charles
Nico de Vries
Indeed none of the players you mention play PAL LD's. The corresponding PAL
capable LD-players that belong to the same family/generation are:
CLD-900 (single side, PAL only, not to be confused with the CLD-900/9000 of
1983)
CLD-950 (dual standard CLD-900)
CLD-1950 (as CLD-950, nicer remote, S-video out)
CLD-2950 (dual standard, auto reverse, S-video out)
None of these players has digital frame memory and/or AC-3 RF OUT. The
latter can be added easily.
The next (and last LD only) generation CLD-D925 is the only dual standard
player having digital frame memory; the reason it is sought after. Compared
to a CLD-2950 picture is worse. The CLD-D515 is from the same generation, is
dual standard but has no digital frame memory. It exists in two versions:
with and without RF OUT (a fact still missing from laserdiscarchive.co.uk).
Dual standard DVL-909/919E's are in about the same league or just under as
the CLD-D925 picture-wise, and will operate on 120 VAC mains without
modification because they have wide range input switching power supplies.
Pioneer made not a single PAL-only LD-player with digital frame memory.
Nico de Vries
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torsten
IMHO the DVL-909 (europe model) is overrated. The mechanics appear to
be fragile (I had lots of problems with my player). It's a good
player, no question, but if I had the choice I'd opt for the CLD-
D925 / or CLD-2950 with AC3-mod. Sure, the DVL-909/919 seem more
versatile due to the DVD support, but nobody wants to use it these
days. Its generation 1 DVD section with 1.5sec layer change and no
progressive out is easily outpaced by modern players.
Btw. I own both and (909 and D925) and use them regularly, so I felt
eligible to rank them :)
On May 12, 4:40 pm, "Nico de Vries" <n.de.vrie...@hetnet.nl> wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> Indeed none of the players you mention play PAL LD's. The corresponding PAL
> capable LD-players that belong to the same family/generation are:
>
> CLD-900 (single side, PAL only, not to be confused with the CLD-900/9000 of
> 1983)
> CLD-950 (dual standard CLD-900)
> CLD-1950 (as CLD-950, nicer remote, S-video out)
> CLD-2950 (dual standard, auto reverse, S-video out)
>
> None of these players has digital frame memory and/or AC-3 RF OUT. The
> latter can be added easily.
>
> The next (and last LD only) generation CLD-D925 is the only dual standard
> player having digital frame memory; the reason it is sought after. Compared
> to a CLD-2950 picture is worse. The CLD-D515 is from the same generation, is
> dual standard but has no digital frame memory. It exists in two versions:
> with and without RF OUT (a fact still missing from laserdiscarchive.co.uk).
> Dual standard DVL-909/919E's are in about the same league or just under as
> the CLD-D925 picture-wise, and will operate on 120 VAC mains without
> modification because they have wide range input switching power supplies.
>
> Pioneer made not a single PAL-only LD-player with digital frame memory.
>
> Nico de Vries
>
> "Riccardo" <r_romagn...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I've still got mine and it's still working!