Yamaha APD-1 AC-3 Demodulator RF Laserdisc

Description

yamaha RF Demodulator APD-1
AC 100V 50/60 Hz
This a used unit that's made in Japan. The RF Demodulator converts RF Signal of Laser Discs (LD) into Dolby Digital AC3-3 Signal input into AV Amps/Receivers.
If the amp doesn't incorporate a RF AC-3 port, a demodulator such as this is needed to experience the discrete 5.1 AC-3 playback of AC-3 Dolby Digital LDs.
As seen from the pics, it has one AC-3 RF Audio input and one Coax Digital and one Optical Audio Out.
attention the red light only comes on when the demodulator modulates the sound
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Vintage preowned Panasonic LX-600U Multi Laser Disc Player. Unit is in excellent cosmetic condition and it was tested working. However
the digital audio function is non operational and can only process and output in analog. The analog sound is VERY CLEAR and in stereo, however this analog function limits options on the RARE DISCS that have multilayered functionality with isolated musical tracks and / or directors commentary. After some research, this is a common issue in this Panasonic model. Meaning, if you have the rare disc that has a director's commentary, it will only play that commentary track and you cannot view with original audio.
Comes with the original remote control and a set of AV cables. Please review photos and be your own judge on condition. Will be packed with extreme care with bubble wrap and packing peanuts to ensure safe delivery.