Quasar LD500 Multi Laser Disc Player CD

It was designed as a versatile family machine that could handle both movies and music, often found in "all-in-one" home theater setups of the early 90s.

Whats In the Box:

Quasar LD500 

Condition:

Refurbished

Core Playback Capabilities

• Disc Formats: It is a "Multi-Laser Disc" player, meaning it can play 12-inch LaserDiscs, 8-inch LaserDiscs, and standard 5-inch Audio CDs.

• Video Modes: * CLV (Constant Linear Velocity): Plays standard movies (60 mins per side).
  
  

• CAV (Constant Angular Velocity): Supports specialized "Standard Play" discs (30 mins per side) which allowed for clear freeze-frames.
  
  

• NTSC System: Designed for the North American market.
  
  

Key Features & Performance

• Digital Audio Support: The LD500 was modern enough to support Digital Soundtracks on LaserDiscs, which provided much better audio fidelity than the older analog-only discs.
  
  

• CX Noise Reduction: It includes a decoder for the CX system, which was used to reduce background hiss on analog audio tracks.

• Manual Flip: This is a single-side player. Unlike high-end "Auto-Reverse" models, you have to physically get up and flip the disc over to watch "Side B" of a movie.

• Front Panel Controls: Features a standard layout with a large disc tray and basic playback buttons (Play, Pause, Stop, Skip).

Connectivity (I/O)

As an early 90s analog-focused machine, its back panel is straightforward:

• Video Output: Composite Video (RCA/Yellow).

• Audio Output: Analog Stereo (RCA/Red & White).

• RF Output: Allows you to connect the player to older TVs that only have an antenna (screw-on) terminal (Channel 3/4).

Physical Specifications

• Year of Release: 1992
  

• Manufacturer: Quasar (Panasonic)

• Power: AC 120V, 60Hz