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From: brwk@doc.ic.ac.uk (Bevis King)
Newsgroups: comp.ivideodisc,rec.video
Subject: Sony Multi-standard LaserDisc Player
Keywords: laserdisc sony pal ntsc
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Date: 17 Aug 90 13:40:07 GMT
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It seems that a number of people have been caught out by the absence
of digital sound playback on the Sony LDP3600.  Two people on the net
I've heard from have both had problems with playing PAL digital sound
discs on this player.

One of them had even sent the player back to Sony and been charged
over US$300 to look at the "problem".  The bottom line appears to be
that this catches people out badly.

The only players that will be able to play all discs, NTSC or PAL are
two domestic models.  The Pioneer CLD1450 (only available in the UK)
and the Sony MDP515 (only available in West Germany) can play all LDs
and all CDs.  I would guess that Voyager's adapter for Pioneer SR
remote connectors should be able to allow a computer to command the
CLD1450.

Meantime, beware the Sony LDP3600!  It will not play normal PAL discs,
only specially mastered, custom Interactive Video PAL LaserDiscs.  I
hope Sony come to their senses in the near future, and make a multi-
standard industrial player that will play normal PAL discs.

Regards, Bevis

Bevis King, Systems Programmer        |   Email:  brwk@doc.ic.ac.uk
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