Runco LJRII
LJRII Super Laser
Disc Player
The World's First THX® Certified Laser Disc Player
"...
it is rare that we see a new product that could be considered as a
landmark or milepost. The Runco LJR II is such a product."
This is an extraordinary LD player. It seems to do
everything absolutely right, and delivers a picture like I have never
before seen from laserdisc."
- J. Gordon Holt
Stereophile Guide to Home Theater
The LJR II Offers three
audio options for the ultimate in versatility. All three options include
a Dolby ™ AC-3 RF output for compatibility with the 5.1 channel
digital audio soundtracks.
The
LRJ II full-function wireless remote includes a jog/shuttle
control and operational ease of all major functions including a
myriad of special effects. The remote can also be supplied to
operate as a "wired" controller. |
The Runco LJR II is the
world's first laser disc player to be THX certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.
This is your assurance that it meets the highest standards of
performance and quality.
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RUNCO'S
acknowledged leadership in video technology has been widely acclaimed.
Continuing this leadership role Runco has developed the LRJ II Laser
Disc Player.
Early on, Runco recognized the significance of the Lucasfilm Ltd. THX
division and the impeccable standards they had developed for their Home
THX Audio Program and THX Laser Disc Program.
The THX Home Program was designed to truly bring the excellence of the
THX theater experience into the home without compromise. Working closely
with THX engineers, Runco set out to create a laser disc player which
would meet the exacting demands of a new set of video standards
developed by Lucasfilm.
These new THX video standards represent the performance levels necessary
to bring quality video imagery into the home which compliments
established THX audio requirements.
Beginning with the proven and highly regarded Runco LJR I platform,
modifications were made to achieve the important improvements needed to
earn THX certification. Then styling was applied to give this machine a
new visual elegance. Finally, the THX logo was applied with pride,
signifying the new horizons which Runco has reached with the LRJ II. |
Each
LRJ II is hand built and individually calibrated. Every unit undergoes
an extensive quality control process to assure the highest performance
levels and eliminate unit to unit variations.
This full featured auto reverse machine incorporates state-of-the-art
digital technology in every important operational parameter. Time-base
correction/velocity compensation, noise reduction, field memory, servo
control and Y/C separation are among the critical areas where this
advanced engineering has been applied.
Runco didn't overlook the audio section, either. Three custom audio
options (see back cover) are available to meet the exacting needs of any
installation requirement. The audio performance of the LRJ II easily
exceeds that of any other laser disc player. The sound has been compared
favorably to several high-end CD players!
And the LRJ II is the world's first laser disc player to provide a Dolby™
AC-3 RF output. This makes the LRJ II compatible with new laser discs
recorded with Dolby AC-3 5.1 digital audio soundtracks. As this new
technology comes on line, the LJR II is fully equipped to handle it.
The Runco LRJ II brings Hollywood home. Once again, the ultimate in home
theater performance just got a little more ultimate. |
LJR II Super Laser
Disc Player
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Features |
Auto
Reverse: |
Equipped
with the Runco auto reverse system, the LJR II automatically
plays both sides of a laser disc. Reversing time is a quick 11
seconds. |
5-Disc
Compatibility: |
Play
any of five different types of laser discs, compact discs, or
compact disc videos without an adapter. 5-disc compatibility
brings you movies, music, or whatever you like-all with the same
excellent performance, advanced functions and easy operation.
12-inch Laser Disc
8-inch Laser Disc
5-inch Compact Disc Video
5-inch Compact Disc
3-inch Compact Disc |
Theater
Effect Modes: |
Select
from Normal, Retro (black-and-white), and Night (reduced
brightness) modes to create the home viewing conditions that
best fit your needs. |
Display
On/Off Switch: |
Lets
you switch off the LJR II's fluorescent display and gray
background screen. |
On-Screen
Audio Level Meter: |
Easy-to-read
on-screen display for level matching & precise calibration. |
Special
Convenience Features: |
- 20
Track/Chapter Programming-LD
- Still-LD, CDV
(Video only)
- Cue &
Review-LD, CDV, CD
- Chapter
Skip** -LD
- Chapter
Search** -LD
- Track Skip -
CDV, CD
- Track Search
- CDV,CD
- Programmed
Playback - LD, CDV, CD
- Random
Playback - LD (LD with TOC only), CVD, CD
- Frame Search
- LD (CAV only)
- Time Search -LD(CLV
only)
- Custom
Index-LD
- Chapter/Track
Repeat** - LD,CDV,CD
- Side Repeat-
LD,CDV,CD
- All Side
Repeat*-LD
- A-B Repeate-
LD,CDV,CD
- Random
Repeat-CDV,CD
- Still with
Sound- LD, CDV (Video Only)
- Strobic
Motion with Sound -LD, CDV (Video only)
- Art Function
- LD, CDV (Video only)
- 48-key,
Jog/Shuttle Remote Control-Allows wireless remote control of
job/shuttle search and other playback functions.
* Operative only if
discs are recorded on both sides
**Operative only
if discs have prerecorded chapter numbers.
THX is a
registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. All right reserved.
"Dolby"
, "AC-3", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Specifications |
Power
Source: |
AC,
120V, 50-60 Hz/240V, 50-60Hz (export only) |
Format: |
Laser
Vision Video Disc System, Compact Disc with Video and Compact
Disc Digital Audio System |
Operating
Temperature: |
+40F
to +95F / +5C to +35C |
Operating
Humidity: |
5%
to 90% |
Video
Signal Output Level: |
1.0
Vp-p (at 75 ohm, synchronizing load) |
Video
Signal to Noise Ratio: |
54db |
Video
Horizontal Resolution: |
>
435 lines |
S-Video
Output Level: |
(Y/C
Separate Signal Output): Y output 1.0 Vp-p (when loading 75 ohm,
synchronizing load). C Output: 0.286 Vp-p (when loading 75 ohm,
synchronizing load) |
Digital
Audio Signal Output: (LRJ II DA model only) |
Frequency
Response: 4Hz-20kHz+-0.3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: > 115 dB
Dynamic Range > 100dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0023%,
20Hz-20kHz |
Jitter
Rate: |
<80
Picoseconds |
Slew
Rate: |
2,000
V/Microsecond |
Settling
Time: |
<
100 Nanoseconds |
Digital/Analog
Converter: |
High
speed single-bit, 64X oversampling |
Power
Supplies: |
Multiple
Isolated |
Dimensions: |
Height
6.25" (15.9cm)
Width 17.0" (43.2 cm)
Depth 16.25" (41.3 cm) |
Weight: |
40
lbs. (18 kg) |
Basic
Transport:High quality digital audio is
provided in the S/PDIFF format with a gold-plated RCA connector,
as well as TOSLINK. An external digital to analog converter must
be used. Analog tracks are output through conventional RCA
connectors. A high quality Dolby AC-3 RF output is provided with
an RCA connector. |
Studio
Transport: This version provides all of the
features of the Basic Transport and offers two additional
digital outputs. An AES/EBU professional digital audio output
with data reclocking utilizing a phase locked loop is output
through an XLR connector. An optical digital output wit an ST
connector employs an ATT transmitter for use with 850 nm optical
fiber. |
D/A
Converter: The digital bitstream is output
through a TOSLINK connector. Analog audio is output through a
gold-plated RCA stereo pair. The RCA connectores provide the
analog output from laser discs as well as the output from
digital tracks on both LD's and CD's via the internal digital to
analog converter. The internal D/A converter is a custom single
bit type of advanced design featureing 64 times oversampling.
Selection between analog and ditial audio is done with the
remote control. A high quality Dolby Ac-3 RF output is provided
with an RCA connector. This option is also available with
balanced XLR analog output connectors in addition to the RCA
stereo pair. |
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Thanks to
Hartmut Hackl for the picture and details.
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