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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 consumer oriented
product. The Pioneer
CLD-AlOO
is a
com-
paratively
high-end
combination
COl
LaserDisc player with
an
expansion slot
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
singalong discs. Additional modules can be developed for
future
applications. The LaserActive
system will, with the appropriate module
installed, play Pioneer LaserActive software,
Sega or NEC. Duo Soft (TurboGrafx)
CD-
ROM
or game cartridges, as well
as
all stan-
dard Laser Discs,
,CD
audio Discs,
COG,
and
Karaoke discs.
See'software groups.
Since LaserACtive,holds more digital information
than
CDs,
there
is enormous poteri-
tial and versatility. The graphics provided
by
the add-on modules are equal to their video -
game counterparts,
but
include the sharp
fun-motion video quality of a LaserDisc.
CLD-AlOO
has the capability to accommo-
date
up to ten different software platforms in
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-
signed as a true interactive home player to be
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 the control 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.