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Pioneer LD-660 Video Out

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For the last nine years I have been enjoying Laserdiscs on the old Pioneer LD-660 (ca. 1983), which has RCA outputs only for stereo sound and three RF-style outputs. I've used the main Ch.3/4 RF output to stream the video signal through my VCR but was always curious about the "Video Out" and whether it offers better quality.

Below is a manual scan with the description and output boxed in red and a link to the manual itself. Thanks!

http://www.manualscenter.com/manuals/pioneer/ld660-owner-manual.html

At least Ted Turner released the originals.

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Does it work with a standard RF input or does it require a particular adapter (the "video input terminal" text is somewhat confusing to me but I assume it has something to do with broadcast monitors)?

At least Ted Turner released the originals.

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I'm guessing the video out will be a standard composite video signal, so connect to a yellow RCA video input and not an RF input.

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Will try that RiteAV and see how it goes. Thanks!

At least Ted Turner released the originals.

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It's like my old behemoth, once you have an adapter plug you'll be good to go. Radio Shack ought to still carry these if you don't want to buy online.

I never understood why early Pioneer players had 75ohm jacks for direct video output, as I never encountered any monitors with similar video inputs. I'm sure a lot of early adopters accidentally used the wrong jack on initial hookup. ;)

Where were you in '77?

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I've received the part and although it was male and female on the wrong ends (female on RF and male on RCA) I was able to connect it with other parts I already had and it did the trick! Thanks for all the tips; I've never seen my LDs look this good.

At least Ted Turner released the originals.