Hi there,

This post is to make a rememberance of the LaserDisc, which is the first optical disc ever invented. Since it's end production on 2001, many of people doesn't realised this format ever existed, even Vinnyls records are more recognized. LaserDisc invention have led towards more and better products especially Compact Disc (CD) and Digital Versatile Disc (DVD). Most of the inventor of DVD was also involved previously on the pioneering the LaserDisc.

Soon I will post my pictures of my LaserDisc players and with the pictures of it.

Cheers....

This post has been edited by b48753: Apr 16 2008, 03:50 PM

This is my LaserDisc player. Manufactured by Pioneer, model code is DVL909. This is a combi player that not only plays LaserDisc, but also CD,VCD and even DVD-Video.


By b48753, shot with GR-DVL820 at 2008-04-15

Physical of the player.

By b48753, shot with GR-DVL820 at 2008-04-15

The tray. You could see the cascading marks with the sizes of the discs.

By b48753, shot with GR-DVL820 at 2008-04-15
And don't forgot the caution label inside...


Tray open with the LaserDisc on tray.

By b48753, shot with GR-DVL820 at 2008-04-15

Special small access tray to put 5inches disc


Comparing size of LaserDisc tray with DVD.




This post has been edited by b48753: Apr 16 2008, 04:22 PM

Yup, still remember laserdisc, at that time it was the granddaddy of HD, it was the best digital format b4 DVD came out..
It has DTS support n etc... I still remember watching The Rock on laserdisc.. It was the last time i watch laserdisc
The disc itself were huge, like a vinyl size disc..
Those were the days...

This is the best part of this player. You could change the Region code with some 'cheat code' with the remote control. I got the code from Internet..
See at below picture at the top right, the Region code is 3.


Now it's Region 1..hehe...


And now it's Region 6....


Ok guys, feel free to contribute on this post...

Cheers...

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Added on April 16, 2008, 4:42 pmYes, You're right. It does have DTS support, but need special player and DTS processor at that time. For Pioneer model you have to go for DVL919 to able playback on DTS track.


This post has been edited by b48753: Apr 16 2008, 04:42 PM

wah.. old skol!!

I still remember my first movie on LD was Hoffman's Rainman.

ur grandpa must be very proud of u, sonny.

Will post mine soon...still have the Toy Story LD...cun!

Erm...my First LaserDisc movie is Raiders of The Lost Ark...the picture at that time much better than brodcasted on the TV...

Mine was Speed - THX Dolby Digital. that started my craze for DD Laser Disc. Now i've few hundreds, last collection was Matrix.

That pciture quality and resolution of RoLA LD was actually bad in comparison with the 2nd, but 3rd was excellent.
I think I still have that LD amongst a pile of these classic movies.

my first LD movie was star wars...way back when i was still young..used to play it as flyin saucer..

Whats ur all time favourite? Mine is Lion king - THX, can never 4get the opening song and the sun started rising. Still the best, even compare to DVD.

Here some of my LaserDisc software collections..

Movies...

'The Wedding Singer' titles was recently brought from eBay, since very difficult to find even VCD format on this title.

"Die Hard with A Vengance'-2 Disc LaserDisc Gatefold cover.


Music video LaserDiscs. The most right is the only Analog Audio LaserDisc. People in UK mostly refer this version as LaserVision.
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Care instructions jacket..hmm...
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This post has been edited by b48753: Apr 17 2008, 07:23 PM

Wanted to buy LD player who got dolby digital or DTS input n also ld movies

pls contact thru sms

JAS
017 3054983

Sorry man, it's not for sale...

Oh my god, those huge disc. I remember my father watching those when I was a kid wandering around the house. Too bad the player and the discs are no longer in sight, probably being thrown away already.

Yup...too bad the laserdisc lifespan in malaysia is too short. But somehow you could try to get a good bargain at Cash Converter, or if you willing to travel go search it at Singapore. I did it before from eBay.com.sg list..

i have independance day LD but the player i own broke done easily, then came dvd, life span is pretty short for LD

production cost kinda high and the quality cant match DVD

at tht time i was borring LD instead of tape in my secondary

I still have one old unit of Kenwood VCD/LD combo player in my mother-inlaw store room. Did not bought any LD though. I used to rent and watch last time.