Pioneer Elite DVL-90 LaserDisc, CD, and DVD Player

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General:

Elite series disc player from Pioneer with a unique dual-drawer loading system (small for CD/DVD and large for LD).

This example is from the period when Pioneer still made some high-end stuff in Japan.

The DVL-90 was a combination player that could play LaserDiscs, compact discs, and DVDs.

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

Brand Background:

Pioneer is a well known Japanese electronics brand that has been making audio equipment for decades.  Their Elite series of high-end flagship audio and video components is still in production today.

Ownership:

Single Owner

Connections:

• 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

General Sound:

Neutral sound with little to no coloration.

Cosmetic Condition:

7 - Some Wear and Light Scratches https://skyfiaudio.com/pages/our-rating-scale

Working Condition:

Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:

Just the unit and a power cord.

Packing:

Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.

Original MSRP:

$1,750

Dimensions:

18.07" (W) x 5.63" (H) x 18.23" (D)

Weight:

30 lbs

Age:

1996

Link to Manual:

https://manuals.lddb.com/LD_Players/Pioneer/DVL/DVL-90/

Recommended Cables:

Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Better

Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Best

Kimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect

Testing Process:

Fully tested in house with and array of discs of each compatible format. We test video output on all formats, audio including analog and digital. We also perform long term testing in our test rig before given a green light. We also test the remote. We take great care in making sure these units reach their destination in proper working order.

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. When the unit is first powered on we check the drawer mechanism function.

After the visual inspection we connect the CD Player’s (in this case LaserDisc) RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We start with a test CD with precision test signals to verify proper output on both channels. If the CD player has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. At this time we also check the unit’s digital outputs where applicable. If these tests pass, we move onto evaluation with actual music CDs. We listen for clicks, skips, and drops during playback. At this time we also check the transport functions including skip, ff, rw, play, pause, repeat, and programming if applicable. If the unit has a remote control, all remote control functions are verified.

After bench testing is completed, LaserDisc and CD players are set up for testing on our long term test rig. During extended testing we make sure that unit can play through several different discs from beginning to end with no skips or lock ups."

Specs:

Audio Frequency Response: 4Hz-22kHz

S/N Ratio: 115 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0028%

Dynamic Range: 97 dB

Wow and Flutter: Limit of measurement (±0.001%)