Panasonic LX-V989 DVD player
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Description from the seller
Main Technical Features
Supported Disc Formats: LaserDisc (30 cm and 20 cm LD), Video CD (VCD), Compact Disc (CD audio and CDV).
LD Reading Mode: Supports CAV (Standard Play) and CLV (Extended Play) formats.
Auto-Reverse Mechanism: Reads continuously both sides of the LaserDisc (Side A and Side B) by internally flipping the laser optics.
Advanced Karaoke Features: Includes on the front 2 mono microphone inputs (6.35 mm jack) with dedicated volume controls, balance control, and a hardware Echo effect regulator.
Outputs Section (Audio and Video):Video: 2 composite video RCA outputs.
Analog Audio: 2 Stereo RCA outputs (L/R) for connection to external amplifiers.
Digital Audio: 1 coaxial AC-3 output, essential for sending the multichannel Dolby Digital signal from LaserDiscs to compatible AV receivers of the era.
Headphones: Front 6.35 mm jack output with independent volume adjustment.
Quality and Performance
Video Resolution: Like all LaserDisc players, it offers a purely analog video output based on the composite standard (about 425 TV lines for NTSC formats). Visual quality is optimal on old CRT televisions, while it requires a good external upscaler when connected to modern TVs to avoid scaling artifacts.
Audio Performance: The audio quality for musical CDs and PCM tracks from LaserDiscs is very good and is considered the true strength of this type of analog/digital media compared with old VHS videotapes.
Mechanical Reliability: The Panasonic players of this series were renowned for the stability of their direct-drive motors, but suffer from wear typical of rubber components (such as the loading belts for the disc tray) due to years of use.
Main Technical Features
Supported Disc Formats: LaserDisc (30 cm and 20 cm LD), Video CD (VCD), Compact Disc (CD audio and CDV).
LD Reading Mode: Supports CAV (Standard Play) and CLV (Extended Play) formats.
Auto-Reverse Mechanism: Reads continuously both sides of the LaserDisc (Side A and Side B) by internally flipping the laser optics.
Advanced Karaoke Features: Includes on the front 2 mono microphone inputs (6.35 mm jack) with dedicated volume controls, balance control, and a hardware Echo effect regulator.
Outputs Section (Audio and Video):Video: 2 composite video RCA outputs.
Analog Audio: 2 Stereo RCA outputs (L/R) for connection to external amplifiers.
Digital Audio: 1 coaxial AC-3 output, essential for sending the multichannel Dolby Digital signal from LaserDiscs to compatible AV receivers of the era.
Headphones: Front 6.35 mm jack output with independent volume adjustment.
Quality and Performance
Video Resolution: Like all LaserDisc players, it offers a purely analog video output based on the composite standard (about 425 TV lines for NTSC formats). Visual quality is optimal on old CRT televisions, while it requires a good external upscaler when connected to modern TVs to avoid scaling artifacts.
Audio Performance: The audio quality for musical CDs and PCM tracks from LaserDiscs is very good and is considered the true strength of this type of analog/digital media compared with old VHS videotapes.
Mechanical Reliability: The Panasonic players of this series were renowned for the stability of their direct-drive motors, but suffer from wear typical of rubber components (such as the loading belts for the disc tray) due to years of use.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Panasonic
Model/type number
LX-V989
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1990-2000
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