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Posted: 28 Sep 2017, 04:00
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Made a quick update to the "advanced search" to add soundtrack (mono/stereo/surround/etc.) on top of sound encoding (Digital/CX/DTS/AC3/etc).
Because soundtrack internal IDs do not match between Digital/Analog, it's limited to LDs with a digital soundtrack for now.
Here are the results:
Ultra Stereo (553 titles)
As well as:
DTS Stereo (22 titles)
Chace Stereo (30 titles)
Roland Sound Space (11 titles)
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Posted: 02 Oct 2017, 10:07
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laserbite34 wrote: This needs to be corrected as it states Dolby on LDDB.
Back cover also shows "Ultra Stereo".
Updated, thanks!
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Posted: 18 Oct 2017, 11:18
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Posted: 19 Oct 2017, 11:51
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Had a wonderful San Francisco -> Los Angeles -> Costa Mesa -> San Jose - > Palo Alto journey!
Did all things tourist, but I was going there exactly for that 
Thank you California!
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Posted: 24 Oct 2017, 03:43
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Posted: 02 Nov 2017, 08:29
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Posted: 09 Nov 2017, 09:38
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Posted: 21 Nov 2017, 03:24
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Hello!
Most of the prices are based on online retailers latest database dumps and when the MSRP was refreshed by the publisher, they would typically update the "street release" as well.
There was a lot of repricing (downwards) in 1997-1998 and this one might be part of it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Old-Dark-House-Laserdisc-Boris-Karloff-RARE-HORROR-/142521419614
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uxsAAOSw4QVZzRhK/s-l1600.jpg
I removed the CX encoding as well since it can't be used when the 2 analog tracks (commentaries) are different and, indeed, it doesn't appear on the back cover.
No ISBN and no CC, updated as well.
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Posted: 01 Jan 2018, 15:15
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mimylovesjapan wrote: Here is my very first try to capture LD and BD and compare them in a video !
Video lasted 18 views...
Quote: This video contains content from Disney Enterprises, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.
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Posted: 03 Jan 2018, 05:07
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Quite an advanced age for a venerable format!
Although there was a pre-production test batch of Jaws back in 1977, the first commercial release hit the market end of 1978 as Jaws (1975) [12-001] .
And somehow, even the first released can still be played today!
29954c07bf0e1ff6684db0ba148a07d4.jpg (is it what heavy laser rot looks like on a cake? ;-))
Let's see if other formats will still play 40 years after entering the market.
For some reason, *6* seems to be the magic number for new video commercial formats:
DVD -> 1996
HDDVD/BD -> 2006
UHD BD -> 2016
Let's synchronize our watches now and try to play these formats by, respectively, 2036, 2046 and 2056!
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Posted: 07 Jan 2018, 04:39
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ruinatokyo wrote: How do I update LDDB for that (and other matters)?
The "Update" button seems like a good start!
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Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 03:00
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Do we know for sure that both versions exist?
Yes, I added them :-)
http://www.lddb.com/cover/ld/46101-46200/46168.jpg
CD Video
https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr229/auc0302/users/6/2/1/6/hikachanx-img600x450-1377229160vekcq086544.jpg
VSD
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Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 09:05
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So far the item I put in cart at 9:30am is still there more than 6 hours later.
Reason good enough for hope?
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Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 11:13
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Updated to "VAP", thanks!
That was totally stupid of me! Got confused between VAP and VAJ .
OK, got it right this time:
VAP is mostly Anime (7xxx-xx) stuff and music (VPLx-xxxxx)
Video Arts is mostly music (ref in VAL*-xxxx)
Now the split looks like this:
VAP = http://www.lddb.com/search.php?adv_search=*&studio=119
VA(J) = http://www.lddb.com/search.php?adv_search=*&studio=324
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Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 20:12
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Spammer blasted! (I can easily remove all the posts of a single account in one click)
Nothing hacked... just a bot account spamming each topic up to 100 times then leaving forever.
Where did you try to change the password?
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Posted: 14 Feb 2018, 08:00
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denson wrote: Glad I finally took the time to register on this site.
Welcome aboard and fell free to add the missing bits of information we are missing and that you might have in your collection!
Regards,
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Posted: 14 Feb 2018, 08:45
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ruinatokyo wrote: Here, very close into her hair looks like an amiga demo effect.
+1 for the great reference
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Posted: 16 Feb 2018, 05:46
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The earliest released Letterboxed Japan LDs I have in my collection are Halloween II and Terror in the Aisles . Unfortunately, neither of those have a listed release date in the database.
Halloween II being sequentially listed between 2 1986 releases, circa 1986 sounds safe to assume.
https://www.lddb.com/search.php?reference=88C59-614%2A&discard=false&sort=ref
Same analysis on Terror in the Aisles should give us 1985:
https://www.lddb.com/search.php?reference=SF___-506*&discard=false&sort=ref
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Posted: 18 Feb 2018, 05:28
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... that is if you have JPY 1,000,000 (about US$9,410 + shipping) to spare.
Unopened Many Total 31 Hi-Vision LD High Definition Laser Disk
未開封多数 計31枚 Hi-Vision LD ハイビジョンレーザーディスク
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r229547693
Attachment: MUSE.jpg
That's ~US$305/title.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2018, 10:23
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Since this question comes back often, here is a sticky/global post to sum them up.
We can update with more error codes (from the DVL, for example) as we go and what has successfully been done to fix some of these in the past.
Taken from the CLD-D925 Service Manual Section 6 because the CLD-D925 User Manual has only a subset of these codes described.
I could simply include the picture of the page but this would make text-based searches impossible.
Julien
(Updated 2018-02-20)
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SELF-DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTIONS
The self-diagnostic function automatically display an error code on the TV screen and front panel fluorescent display section when there is an error. The customer checks the error code and conveys it to the service personnel to make repairs more efficient.
After an error occurs, even if the error code goes off, you can display the error code again by holding down the [CLEAR] key for 5 seconds (except a loading error [L*] display). At that time, partial error is displayed with the mechanism switch information.
H0 = Spindle overcurrent detection error
In the play state, overcurrent was detected in the spindle motor. Monitoring starts 5 seconds after the start of play or special playback mode, this error is detected if the overcurrent port is "L" for 4 seconds.
Probable cause(s) :
Motor KO
Clamper rubbing
U0 = FG abnormality error
At LD start-up, the rate of rotation is calculated from the FG was less than 15rpm for 5 consecutive seconds from the spindle run command.
At CD start-up, there was less than 1/8th rotation even after 5 seconds had passed since the end of acceleration.
During play search, CD: subcodes are being read / LD: Phillips codes are being read and the spindle is locked, but a state in which the rate of rotation calculated from the FG was less than 15rpm continued for 5 seconds or more. In the above case, it is judged that an abnormality has occurred in the FG sensor and that accurate rotation rate calculation has become impossible.
Probable cause(s) :
FG sensor abnormality, FG signal not coming to mechanism controller
FG sensor clogged
Rubbing between FG sensor and slit
Turntable dropped
FG slit deposition KO
H1 = Partial short error
At LD start-up, the speed did not reach 1,200rpm without a certain time (12 seconds) after the spindle run command
At CD start-up, a certain speed (313rpm) was not reached within 6 seconds from the end of spindle acceleration.
Probable cause(s) :
Spindle motor KO
Commutator KO
Bearing too tight
Power supply KO
H2 or A0 = Power supply abnormality error
-5V power supply abnormality detected.
The power supply abnormality port is constantly monitored and if its signal stays high for about 1 second consecutively, the power supply is judged to be abnormal.
Probable cause(s) :
-5V not fed from POWER SUPPLY assy
Parts shorted
L* = Loading error
When loading operation goes over time (approx. 10 sec.).
When assist at disc sense entry ends and is not tilt neutral.
When assist at set up entry ends and is not tilt neutral
Probable cause(s) :
Tilt switch 1, 2, 3 abnormal, so tilt/loading state not read in correctly
Tilt/loading mechanism mechanically locked
Drive Integrated Chipset KO
Power supply KO
E* = Slider error
During slider movement, a time over-run occurred (track count search 20 seconds, mandatory movement 10 seconds)
Probable cause(s) :
Slider ceased being able to run
The slider mechanism is mechanically locked and can no longer move to its target
Slider position switch KO
Flexible cable pulled out
Drive Integrated Chipset KO
Power supply abnormal
U1 = Miss clamp error
During LD setup, after 1/8th rotation, the track count during 1/8 rotation exceeded 511.
During start-up, the focus was lost once and refocusing was attempted, but the focus could not be locked.
Two FG pulses did not come within 800ms from the start of LD start-up
The disc clamp operation did not end within 5 seconds.
Probable cause(s) :
Disc sandwidched
Disc shifted
Spindle motor KO
Disc scratched or dirty defocused during start-up
Two discs loaded
PU actuator KO
Tilt sensor KO
Tilt neutral KO (tilt base KO)
U2 = Communication error
The mode controller could not communicate normally with the mechanism controller.
Probable cause(s) :
Defective mechanism controller
Disconnected cable
P* = Spindle error
During TOC reading with an LD, the spindle servo was not locked within 60 seconds from the start of the spindle run.
When CAL/CLV determination is not finished within 60 seconds from spindle servo lock.
The codes could not be read from 10~15 seconds consecutively for an LD or 7~10 seconds for a CD/CDV and the spindle servo was not locked.
The speed exceeded 2,100rpm during LD start-up
Probable cause(s) :
P0: PH code, SUB-Q code can not be read
P0: VCO, PLL offset out of adjustment
P0: Disc defect
P5: PAL disc, mirror disc, etc. PLAY
P5: No RF
P6: Spindle servo does not lock
P6: Spindle motor KO
F* = Focus error
In the "no disc" state, a setup command was received from the mode controller.
When LD is out of focus when slider is moved to starting position during set up. In case of CD/CDV, still KO even after three focus tries.
During start-up, the maximum slider servo duty continued for 3 loops or more.
Probable cause(s) :
F5: CD, LD on top of each other
F5: LD scratched or dirty defocused during slider movement
F5: Disc defect
F5: Slider position switch KO
F6: Inner edge of disc scratched or dirty
F6: Slider ran into inner edge mechanical stopper
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Mechanism mode contents (corresponding to the * for L* etc.):
O : Play
1 : Open
2 : Standby
3 : Clamp
4 : Disc sense
5 : Setup (rotation start)
6 : TOC read
7 : Play
8 : Search
9 : Side A -> B
A : Side B -> A
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Posted: 30 Mar 2018, 05:33
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The last jedi - not only a bad Star Wars movie, it’s a bad movie period.
Agreed => it was giving a giant middle finger to the Star Wars universe/fan base.
Having no plan to rewatch it after seeing it once in the theaters, waste of precious life time.
It makes re-watching "Force Awakens" sad to watch because they had setup the beginning of something possibly good there.
Maybe it will end up like Episode 2? You can watch Episode 1 and roughly move straight to Episode 3, you're not missing much.
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Posted: 10 Apr 2018, 02:10
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=> Sent him a PM as well
He was on LDDb yesterday, he can't be far.
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018, 04:40
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3) I saw something about merged audio in the manual. Can I input a digital stereo track and analog commentary track and have them both come out the 2144 mixed on a single output port?
I can answer for that one since that's precisely the re-cabling I did last night: http://forum.lddb.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=7748
LD Player analog audio to In1 L/R
LD Player digital audio to TOSlink In1
Use Input 12 for Composite video and set 12A Audio Input to "TOS", 12B to "Analog 1".
Analog soundtrack will be converted to digital PCM, output in 96Khz to my A/V Amp over coax.
You can't however MIX 2 audio inputs, just choose A or B from the remote.
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Posted: 26 Apr 2018, 15:18
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Posted: 01 May 2018, 01:40
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I'm looking for the Videodiscovery Math Sleuths laserdisc and teacher's guide.
Nice piece of LaserDisc making history!
Google didn't find much but it looks like a University in Australia got a copy of it so it was definitely released:
Math sleuths [kit].
Student resource book (149 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.), teacher's manual (142 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.), videodisc (12 in.) , videocassette ((VHS)(11 min.) : sd., col., ; 1/2 in.)
Seattle, Wash. : Videodiscovery, c1994.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9045179?q&versionId=10476153
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Thanks list