Elite DVL-90 Combination LaserDisc CD DVD Player

The DVL-90 was a combination player that could play laser discs, compact discs, and DVDs. It had an M.S.R.P. of $1,750. For those who had amassed a large laser disc and compact collection and were starting to collect DVDs, this component made great sense. Below are the units specifications.

Specifications:

Video Performance:
• Variable Digital Noise Reduction on LaserDisc with independent adjustment for Y and C
• 9-bit DAC for DVD Video
• 8-bit Digital Field Memory for Special LD Playback Functions
• Dual Sided LD Playback with Digital Memory
• 500 Lines Horizontal Resolution (DVD)
• 425 Lines Horizontal Resolution (LD)
• 65dB Video Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DVD)
• 51dB Video Signal-to-Noise Ratio (LD)
  
  Audio Performance
• Legato Link for Enhanced Audio Performance
• Hi Bit Circuit: 96KHz 20-bit DAC
• Low-Noise/Low-Loss Laser Pick-up
• 115dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  
  Convenience Features
• 3 Mode Search: Title, Chapter/Track, Time
• 3 Mode Repeat: All/One Side, Title/Chapter, Point to Point
• Multi-Speed Playback (Forward/Reverse)-CAV, CLV, CDV
• Still/Step (Forward/Reverse)- DVD, LD
• 24-Step Programmed Playback
• Random Play
• Hi-Lite Scan/Intro Scan
• Condition Memory (DVD) for recall of operating parameters
• Last Memory (DVD & LD) for access to last scene played
• DVD/CD Independent Tray
• GUI with HEADS-UP Remote Control
  
  Full Output Complement:
• Gold Plated AC-3 Bit Stream / PCM Optical Output
• Gold Plated AC-3 Bit Stream / PCM Coaxial Output
• Gold Plated PCM Coaxial Output
• Gold Plated Analog Audio Output x 2
• AC-3 RF Output for LD
• Gold Plated S-VIDEO Output x 2
• Gold Plated Composite VIDEO Output x 2
• Pioneer SR In/Out for System Integration
• Urushi-Finish Faceplate with Rosewood Side Panels
• Copper Chassis for Superior Electrical Shielding
• Large Insulator Feet Isolate External Vibrations
• Elite 2-year warranty
  

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