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CHAPTER VII
CLD-AIOO LaserActive
t
he
LaserActive
format
represents
Pioneer's
latest
extension
of
the
LaserDisc
family
of
products.
LaserActive is a specialized application of
LD-ROM
technology
in
a consumeroriented
product. The Pioneer
CLD-AlOO
is a
com-
paratively
high-end
combination
COl
LaserDiscplayerwith
an
expansionslot
that
can accept a variety
of
add-on modules. One
module adds compatibility with the Sega
Genesis/CD video game system. A second
supports all NEC Duo Soft game programs,
while a third supporisLaserKaraoke sing-
alongdiscs.Additionalmodulescanbedevel-
opedfor
future
applications.TheLaserActive
system will, with the appropriate module
installed,playPioneerLaserActivesoftware,
Sega or NEC. Duo Soft (TurboGrafx)
CD-
ROM
orgame cartridges, as well
as
all stan-
dardLaserDiscs,
,CD
audio Discs,
COG,
and
Karaoke discs. See'software groups.
Since LaserACtive,holds more digital infor-
mation
than
CDs,
there
is enormous poteri-
tialandversatility.Thegraphics provided
by
the add-on modules are equal to their video -
game counterparts,
but
include the sharp
fun-motion video quality ofa LaserDisc.
CLD-AlOO
has the capability to accommo-
dateupto tendifferentsoftwareplatformsin
the same system. Currently there
are
thou-
sands
of
existing entertainment and educa-
tionai
LD
titles, Sega CD's, and NEC Turbo
games, and' LaserKaraoke programs.
New
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programs currently being developed for the
Mega-LD and
LD-ROMJ
formats will
oWer
even more vaiiety.
With
the
expansion capabilities
of
the
LaserActive system, the CW-AlOO is de-
signedasatrueinteractivehomeplayertobe
e~oyed
immediately, and grow as multime-
dia technology offers new horizons.
Player Features
and
Functions
• LaserActive compatibility is accessible
by
installing a separately sold game
pack. See section on software groups.
• Lasel' Karaoke compatibilities when
mated with thecontrol pack (PAC-Kl).
• Convenient search functions available
to find a desired scene or chapter; ,
•
•
Center
CD
disc table mechanism and
direct
CD
circuitry similar to the
OLD-
8201.
Even as a stand alone unit the
Crn-
AlOO
has multiple disc compatibility.
Not only normal
Ws,
CDs,
and
CLVs
can
be
used, but also thin-type 8-inch
.
LD
and 3-inch
CDs
can be played with-
out
an
adapter.