Panasonic LX-V989 DVD player
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Description from the seller
Main Technical Characteristics
Disk Formats Supported: LaserDisc (LD 30 cm and 20 cm), Video CD (VCD), Compact Disc (audio CD and CDV).
LD Reading Mode: Supports CAV (Standard Play) and CLV (Extended Play).
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 RCA video outputs.
Analog Audio: 2 RCA Stereo outputs (L/R) for connection to external amplifiers.
Digital Audio: 1 coaxial AC-3 RF output, essential for sending the multichannel Dolby Digital signal encoded on LaserDiscs to compatible receivers of the era.
Headphones: Front 6.35 mm jack output with independent volume control.
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 Fidelity: The audio quality for music CDs and PCM tracks on LaserDiscs is very good and is considered the true strength of this type of analog/digital media compared to old VHS videocassettes.
Mechanical Reliability: The Panasonic players of this series were renowned for the stability of their direct-drive motors, but suffer the typical wear of rubber components (such as the loading belts of the disc ejection mechanism) due to the passage of years.
Main Technical Characteristics
Disk Formats Supported: LaserDisc (LD 30 cm and 20 cm), Video CD (VCD), Compact Disc (audio CD and CDV).
LD Reading Mode: Supports CAV (Standard Play) and CLV (Extended Play).
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 RCA video outputs.
Analog Audio: 2 RCA Stereo outputs (L/R) for connection to external amplifiers.
Digital Audio: 1 coaxial AC-3 RF output, essential for sending the multichannel Dolby Digital signal encoded on LaserDiscs to compatible receivers of the era.
Headphones: Front 6.35 mm jack output with independent volume control.
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 Fidelity: The audio quality for music CDs and PCM tracks on LaserDiscs is very good and is considered the true strength of this type of analog/digital media compared to old VHS videocassettes.
Mechanical Reliability: The Panasonic players of this series were renowned for the stability of their direct-drive motors, but suffer the typical wear of rubber components (such as the loading belts of the disc ejection mechanism) due to the passage of years.
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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