Pioneer LD-V8000 aka LD-V800
Thanks to Hartmut Hackl for the pictures.
The LD-V8000 LaserDisc Player
The world's most advanced
industrial LaserDisc player. Digital video memory for seamless search without
image loss, Ultra-Rapid search speed, 0.5 sec. Maximum (CAV, 4 sec. Maximum
(CLV), brushless motor, still picture with random access audio, interleaved
video playback capability, text overlay: 12 line: 20 character (upper and lower
case), automatic power on start/disc loan start/repeat play, external sync and
RS-232C interface for computer control.
PIONEER
LD-V8000
Industrial
Laserdisc Player
The
World's Most Advanced Industrial Laser Videodisc Player
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Seamless Search
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Rapid Access
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Still Pictures with Random Access Audio
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One Hour of Fully Interactive Video
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Four Independent Audio Channels
Seamless
Search
For
both CAV and CLV discs, the video memory feature of the LD-V8000 eliminates
blank pauses during search time.
When
searching, the player stores the current picture in memory until the next image
is available. The LD-V8000 can store images in either frame or field mode. In
addition to a two-field digital memory, the LD-V8000 uses a digital timebase
corrector to enhance picture quality. The result -- a smooth, seamless search
which eliminates distracting visual discontinuities in your program.
Rapid
Access
With
the LD-V8000, end-to-end search time on CAV discs is one half second or less. On
CLV discs, search time is four seconds or less. By employing a linear motor and
optical detector, the LD-V8000 easily achieves rapid positioning of the optical
assembly, offering a high degree of precision and reliability while using a
minimum of moving parts.
Interactive
CLV
Freeze-frame
and variable-speed play, once restricted to only CAV discs, are now available on
CLV discs. Frame accurate search, always available with CAV discs, is now easily
implemented with CLV discs. The combination of video memory functions and
freeze-frame uniquely available in the LD-V8000 make interactive CLV practical
for the first time.
Four
Audio Channels
Two
digital audio tracks and two analog audio tracks can be played back
simultaneously or independently. The result is unprecedented flexibility. Four
channels means four languages, four levels of presentation, or four hours of
random-access audio on one side of a CLV disc.
Still
Pictures with Random-Access Audio
Making
the LD-V8000 even more flexible is the ability to hold a still picture on the
screen and play any portion of the four audio tracks. Up to four hours of
random-access audio can be played with a variety of still pictures from 108,000
randomly accessed frames of video on a CLV disc.
LaserBarcode-System
Compatible for Simple Operation
Pioneer's
LaserBarcode system is a greatly simplified system of remote control utilizing
barcodes and a scanner pen.
With
this system, the hand-held scanner is traced across a barcode, and instantly
instructs the videodisc player to execute the playback commands encoded in that
barcode. The LD-V8000 LaserDisc player is compatible with the LaserBarcode
system for both wired and wireless operation when used with the optional barcode
reader. For education, training, or presentations, the LD-V8000 will let you
create amazing interactivity with a simple wave of your hand.
On-Screen
Player Configuration
Through
on-screen menus, it is easy to access and configure many player setup functions.
Functions previously associated with physical switch controls are now displayed
on the video screen. Each control has a brief description as well as a list of
options for each function.
Full
Screen Text Overlay
The
LD-V8000 has 12 lines of 20 characters, upper and lower case. In addition, many
of the most common European characters are also available. Text can be displayed
over still frame, full-motion video, or over a blue or black background.
Sync
Capability
The
LD-V8000 offers a full range of sync versatility. Through the SYNC IN port on
the rear panel, an external composite sync signal may be easily imported from an
external sync generator or another "master" LD-V8000.
"Loop
through" chaining for multiple player applications is easily implemented by
simply exporting through the second SYNC IN port.
The
LD-V8000 has an internal sync generator. When exporting this internally
generated sync signal, the SYNC OUT port is used.
RS232C
Interface
Connection
to a wide variety of computers is easily accomplished through the RS232C
interface. Using standard RS232C protocol, the interface is implemented through
a 15-pin connector common to the LD-V4200 LaserDisc Player and LC-V330
Autochanger. The LD-V8000 is compatible with systems designed to control the
LDV4200.
The
mnemonic command language of the LD-V8000 is a super-set of the commands used in
the LDV4200. Cables and controllers developed for the LD-V4200 are directly
compatible.
Program
Dump
Program
control is loaded into 7K of memory for use by the microprocessor of the
LD-V8000. Featuring a high degree of compatibility with previous players, Level
2 applications on the LD-V8000 will operate in both CAV and CLV modes.
Auto
Repeat
When
selected, the AUTO REPEAT feature automatically restarts the disc when the end
of a side is encountered.
The
AUTO REPEAT feature is both hardware and software selectable.
Auto
Play
The
AUTO PLAY feature provides two selectable modes of operation. In the POWER ON
mode, with a disc in the player at power up, the disc begins to play
automatically. In the DISC LOAD mode, when a disc is inserted and the tray
closed, play is initiated. Each mode of the AUTO PLAY feature is both hardware
and software selectable.
A
Choice of Remote Control
Full
remote capability is built in with the LD-V8000. Remote control may be
implemented using a variety of remote control units. The LD-V8000 is compatible
with either the RU-V6000T (LD-V6000 Series) or RU-V103 (LD-V2000 Series) remote
control units. The remote control unit is available as an optional separate
accessory.
Equipped
with EFM Output Terminal
Pioneer's
LD-V8000 LaserDisc player has a special terminal that allows the output of EFM
signals when LDROM discs containing digital data are played. With the EFM
terminal, the LD-V8000 can be used for multimedia applications as a component
that combines the twin functions of LD-ROM playback and LaserDisc playback.
Open
Architecture
By
allowing the interactive system designer to build onto existing software, OPEN
ARCHITECTURE affords the ability to customize the LD-V8000. Additional program
tasks may be implemented by modifying the instruction set of resident EPROMs. In
cases where extra RAM, extra ROM, alternative connectors or processors are
required, additional physical space and appropriate signals are available inside
the LD-V8000.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
System
LaserVision Videodisc Player
Level
1, 2, 3
Spindle
motor speed
Standard
play (CAV) disc 1,800 RPM
Extended
play (CLV) disc 1,800 - 600 RPM (when using 12-inch disc)
Power
requirements AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum
power consumption 100 W
Dimension
16-17/32 x 5-1/2 x 17-13/16 in.
(420
x 140 x 453 mm)
Net
weight (without package) 32.4 lbs. (14.7 kg)
Operating
temperature 41 - 95 degrees F
(+
5 - 35 degrees C)
Operating
humidity 5 - 90% (There should be no moisture
condensation)
Disc
LaserVision
Videodisc
Maximum
playing time*
12-inch
standard play disc 30 min/side
12-inch
extended play disc 60 min/side
8-inch
standard play disc 14 min/side
8-inch
extended play disc 20 min/side
*Actual
playback time differs for each disc.
Video
Format
NTSC specifications
Video
output
Level
1 Vp-p nominal, sync negative
Impedance
terminated 75 ohm unbalanced
Terminal
Pin jack
Audio
Output
AUTO/DIGITAL
2 channels (1/L, 2/R)
ANALOG
ONLY 2 channels (3/L, 4/R)
Level
500 mV nominal (1 kHz 100% modulation,
50
k-ohm terminated)
Terminal
Two RCA jacks
External
Sync
Composite
Sync
Level
MIN: +2 -2 V, MAX: +2 -4 V
Impedance
75-ohm
Terminal
Input
BNC jack (2)
Output
BNC jack (1)
External
Controls
Remote
control (front panel)
Terminal
Stereo miniature phone jack
I/O
Port (rear panel) RS-232C
Terminal
D-sub, 15-pin
EFM
Output
Terminal
5-pin, DIN
Options
RU-V6000T
Remote Control Unit
UC-V104BC
Barcode Reader
CC-03
RS-232C Cable (Male DB-15 to Male DB-25 DTE)
CC-04
RS-232C Interface cable kit for Apple Macintosh Plus/SE, Apple II GS, and Mac
II. (Male DB-15 to Apple "Circular 8")
CK-15P Interface Cable Kit for IBM InfoWindow
Documents
and Specifictions
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