Before Laserdisc, This Forgotten Format Tried to Win: TeD!

A technology that didn't make it to the USA, the Telefunken Television Electronic Disc arrived on the scene in 1975, long before Laserdisc. Similar to CED and VHD in that it was a Video Record read by a stylus. In this video, we explore the history of the format, how I made it work on US voltage standards, demo playback and take it apart and see it's insides. The German name for this technology is Bild Plattenspieler. If you're interested in the inverter I used, you'll find one here: https://amzn.to/2LzkTmO The power supply station in a newer model is here: https://amzn.to/2HbOb6G The site to find TeD machines, discs and related items: https://ebay.de Support databits: https://patreon.com/databits Follow databits: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/1databits Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitalbt or @digitalbt Optical disk player for flexible vinyl media with a diameter of 210 mm; Running time of a plate 10 minutes. Output: UHF channel 36 ··· 39 adjustable. Frequency range: luminance 2.7 MHz (-26 dB). Chrominance 500 kHz, Audio 40 ··· 12500 Hz. Scanning System: Mechanical scanning of concentric grooves using a diamond needle Image recording method: PAL Counter: minute scale for reading and setting the current playing time, Net weight 11 kg / 24 lb 3.7 oz (24.229 lb) Heads up: This description contains an affiliate link. If you buy something through one of the links, you won't pay a penny more, but databits will get a small commission, which helps support this channel. Thank you!