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jlindsey86
05-18-2006, 04:47 PM
Well, its not exactly vintage and it doesnt really fit into any one category. So I posted where I thought was most appropriate. Have any of you ever seen one of these before?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/jlindsey86/pm2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/jlindsey86/pm.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/jlindsey86/pm3.jpg

Just from looking it appears to be a laserdisc/dvd player/receiver, and computer all in one?
qboneus
05-18-2006, 04:51 PM
I don't really know.

I'd guess it a music server.
don't think it's a receiver because I don't see any speaker level outputs.
do I win?
Sandy G
05-18-2006, 04:56 PM
I dunno what it is, either, but I don't think I'd wanna make it mad...
jlindsey86
05-18-2006, 04:58 PM
I don't really know.

I'd guess it a music server.
don't think it's a receiver because I don't see any speaker level outputs.
do I win?

Nice observation, I missed the fact it didnt have speaker outs
BridgedToMono
05-18-2006, 05:00 PM
I dunno what it is, either, but I don't think I'd wanna make it mad...

:lmao: :lmao:
BridgedToMono
05-18-2006, 05:02 PM
I say it needs a wireless card... I could fiddle around with that sucker for many hours.
ztenlund
05-18-2006, 05:11 PM
To me it looks like some old HTPC and AV pre-amp hybrid.
Lots of audio and video ins, printer port, graphics card etc
theodoric
05-18-2006, 05:19 PM
Maybe it's a pro karaoke machine.
jlindsey86
05-18-2006, 05:27 PM
Maybe it's a pro karaoke machine.

very well could be, but I dont see a MIC input? I would almost guess that inpus on the front says phones?
BridgedToMono
05-18-2006, 05:36 PM
I think the problem lies in the fact that it's exactly the same size as a bread box.

Let's just go with Pletho-source Digital Entertainment Command Center.
ZebraBlvd
05-18-2006, 05:38 PM
A PC is definetly involved since it has rs-232, USB, monitor, and what appears to be a sound card. What throws me is the printer port.
BridgedToMono
05-18-2006, 05:51 PM
What throws me is the printer port.

Scanner / Printer for Kodak picture CD's or similar? Even my little DVD does those & jpgs. Just a thought.
Clarence
05-18-2006, 06:26 PM
Item number please?

It appears to say "Multimedia Home Theater" on the front....
jlindsey86
05-18-2006, 06:37 PM
I didnt think about it being on ebay, found these pics on some site. I also read "Multimedia Home Theater" on the front as well. Did some googling and found this...

http://www.avrev.com/equip/philips/index.html

Its an interesting machine thats for sure. Almost wouldnt mind having it just for collectors sake. Not that its worth anything today...but back in 98 I imagine it was impressive. One thing I cant figure out if it is a laserdisc player as well. It seems to have the laserdisc tray?
Clarence
05-18-2006, 06:43 PM
that big black sleeve in the first picture is suspicious... Looks cool! I'd take it...
jlindsey86
05-18-2006, 06:43 PM
Yep sure enough, its on ebay now. Same pics too. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PHILIPS-MARANTZ-HOME-MULTIMEDIA-THEATER-DVX8000-NR_W0QQitemZ9727918618QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Clarence
05-18-2006, 06:48 PM
233MHz Pentium MMX(TM) processor, 32 MB RAM, a 3.1 GB hard drive, and a 3.5" floppy drive plus a 33.6 KBPS modem. The DVD drive can also access CD-ROM's and ultimately DVD-ROM's. In addition to the programming software used to set up the DVX 8000, the computer is pre-loaded with Windows-95 among other entertainment-oriented software.

meh..