Pioneer DVL

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The DVL-XXXX Series of LaserDisc home video players were manufactured by Pioneer Corporation and were some of the last LaserDisc players manufactured before the format's retirement. They Included the capability of playing LaserDisc, CD Video, Audio CD, and DVD.

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[edit] DVL-700

The DVL-700 was the world's first consumer available LaserDisc–DVD combination player. It Included S-Video outputs and a Graphic User Interface GUI, and sported separate disc loading doors for LaserDisc and CD/DVD media.

[edit] DVL-9

A bestseller in Japan, played LaserDisc, DVD and audio and video CDs with an impressive performance. When using LaserDisc movies, the disc player included Both Side Play (BSP). This feature enabled the device to begin playing side 2 of LaserDisc media without requiring the user to flip the disc over. Both Side Play as implemented in the DVL-9 used a new, faster type of BSP system which reduced the time required to resume playback.

[edit] DVL-90

This video and audio player was a part of Pioneer's Elite Series models. Similar to the DVL-9 In features.

[edit] DVL-909

This late 90s model of combination player included several new features. Including both side play (auto reverse), digital audio outputs, S-Video outputs, component video outputs. This model had a good selling point as the European (PAL) and North American (NTSC) models could play both NTSC and PAL region LaserDiscs freely . The LaserDisc play quality is average but is superior to the other mid range and low end models produced in the early 90s. Noise level is low and image is sharp and stable. DVD play quality is however not even catching up to the cheaper DVD players that you can buy at discount stores today.

Note that the component signal only works for DVD but not LD. LD playback output only available on composite and S-video output. No progressive scan for the component output as well.

[edit] DVL-91

This is Pioneer's second DVL model combination player of the Elite Series line. This player included a separate DVD/CD–LaserDisc door, a new and improved GUI, memory of last scene played on LaserDisc and DVD, and Both Side Play.

[edit] DVL-919/DVL-919E

Similar to above models, it included front display lights dimmer, the Digital Theatre System (DTS), even quicker Both Side Play, frame step play, and a video transfer rate indicator.

The DVL-919 is the only LaserDisc player still on the market in North America. It retails for near $1000.[citation needed]

[edit] DVL-H9

[edit] DVL-V888/DVL-K888

This Combination Player included most of the above features and a Karaoke Playing feature. The Karaoke Feature had Vocal Scoring features based on how on-key you are on singing.