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Posted: 29 May 2024, 21:09
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So I've had some success! Built the CC-13 cable as per the PIB #150002 document, then connected my LD-V2200 it to a Raspberry Pi 3B running RetroPie (Debian 10) using a DB9 to USB adapter, which was autodetected as /dev/ttyUSB0 .
Using the link provided by yaffle2345 above, I downloaded the MSDOS Pioneer Test Program, installed and configured DOSBOX onto the Pi and transferred the executable over to a directory accessible to it. Thankfully, the application fired right up and was able to both connect to and control my LD-V2200! I can do anything from open/close the tray, play, step controls, chapter/frame search, enter/exit test mode, etc...
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The application can be used from the Pi using a keyboard and monitor, but I was also able to forward its X session via SSH and launch DOSBOX and remotely control the player from my office laptop as well.
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My next goal was to get the DAPHNE laserdisc arcade emulator to interact with the player, but no such luck yet. I installed DAPHNE from RetroPie's repos successfully and configured it to use a physical Pioneer LD player at 4800 baud as per the emulator's wiki, but it refuses to connect to the player. I may try an older version of the emulator to see if that makes a difference.
For now, all I've really managed to do is create the most inconvenient remote control for my LD-V2200 possible, but at least it works! :D |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2024, 17:11
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Backstory: I've had a Pioneer CLD-D704 in my possession since April 2010. For over a decade, it has served as my main LD player without ever any major functionality issues other than two loading belt replacements. About a year ago, my wife and I noticed an occasional "squealing" sound coming from the player during playback at random times. The squealing eventually got louder, starting creating distortion in the playback, and eventually lead to the player unable to successfully play back any LaserDiscs (CDs continued to play back fine, however).
Earlier this year, I started looking into possible causes as to what the problem could be. After lots of searching through posts on AV forums, Reddit, and LDDB, and attempting to clean/replace spindle clamp components, I determined it was likely the spindle motor itself was shot. I searched online for any replacement spindle motors compatible with the D704, but alas no luck; apparently this is a common issue with this family of players and thus working motors are hard to come by. My beloved D704 was unusable and there was nothing I could do.
Fast forward to April this year when I opened an account here on LDDB asking for advice, even going as far as suggesting I buy a semi-working D503 to cannibalize for parts. Grasshopper replied to that post, then sent me a PM stating he had a working motor and could professionally service my player. It took me several weeks to properly package and ship to him, but eventually my player completed its long trip from SW Texas to Michigan safely and in one piece.
Grasshopper acknowledged the motor was shot and got to work replacing the component, checked tracking/focus gains, fixed crosstalk issues discovered when playing back on both sides A and B, and other technical adjustments I probably wouldn't understand haha. After a few weeks, the player was now ready to ship back out to me. Along with the repair, Grasshopper also offered to sell me a working replacement laser assembly I could have on hand in the event my player ever needed it swapped out, which I gladly accepted. Just last week I received my D704 and the spare laser assembly in the mail. The packaging for each was superb and very well secured. I ran my D704 through its paces with full playback of CAV and CLV discs and it looked and sounded better than ever! Grasshopper kept mentioning how quiet the player was and man was he right. I'd been using my D504 in its absence for my theater room and its crazy how quiet the D704 is in comparison! He also stated that with these repairs, the player should last me a very long time as long as I use it regularly, at least 2-3 discs monthly, which I certainly plan to.
All in all, a really great experience. Grasshopper is a true professional in every way. He provided constant feedback as to the status of the repair, what he had discovered while troubleshooting, and what was being adjusted. He asked questions about the player's history to gauge its use and know about any repairs done to it before. We exchanged several PMs daily about status updates of the repair along with friendly banter including movie tastes and his history with repairing LD players. Both his skillset fixing these old players and his professionalism are a true rarity in today's world.
Thank you Grasshopper for resurrecting my dead D704 from the grave! It's been a real pleasure doing business with you. If anyone has a LaserDisc player in need of repairs, definitely send him a PM for his availability. |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2024, 18:04
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Oh nice!
That "Space Ace" disc is one weired curiosity.
I love stuff like this!
Thanks! Yeah, this is my favorite aspect of LaserDisc collecting, the oddities like these. I also have a copy of the cancelled Albegas/Cybernaut (1984) [200-5030] LD arcade game that never made it to production. I have my eye out for the Dragon's Lair titles and Cliff Hanger to add to the collection someday. |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2024, 15:03
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I have a V2200 and love it. Big, heavy, industrial-looking player that will probably outlive my other equipment. That said, yes, there will be some limitations on what can be watched on it. However, more than likely you'll be fine with 90%+ of your collection. Out of 61 titles I own, I'm limited by analog audio output only on these films:
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Limited Edition (1982) [42734] - The analog audio track is only the score, no spoken dialog. This affects only the main feature, as the extras have full analog audio available.
- Ghost in the Shell: Premium Box (1995) [BEAL-921] - The digital track is Japanese, where the analog is in English. As I don't speak Japanese and the film did not include subtitles/closed-captions, this is more of a blessing than anything.
- Boot, Das (The Boat) (1981) [79346] - Similar to Ghost in the Shell, digital tracks are in German, analog is English. I guess this one is subjective, as someone may prefer watching it with English dubs, but personally I'd rather watch it with the German audio (it includes burned-in English subtitles).
Overall, its uncommon for a Laserdisc title to not include a copy of the full audio on at least one of the analog tracks. Check the database for films you're concerned about. This is not a player you would probably want to hook up to your nice hi-fi system with 5.1, but if you're like me and want a player in your home office hooked up to a small TV set, this is an excellent option. |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2024, 17:35
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Maybe there is someone for sale on this forum?
I would be surprised if anyone on this forum has this part available to sell. LaserDisc collecting is already a niche hobby in which collectors struggle to find working players/replacement parts. VHD is a even smaller niche. Keep that Yahoo! Auctions search running and be patient, because it might literally be months (or years) before you get any hits for this part number. Best of luck. |
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