Notes on Cobra Command
Only Conversion Kit Versions of Cobra Command are supported by LaserCon
The "Original" LDP Conversion board can be used to upgrade Cobra Command to a modern laserdisc player.
IF it is a conversion kit version set to use a PR-8210 or LD-V1000 laserdisc player.
The dedicated version using the Sony LDP-1000 or Hitachi VIP-9500 are NOT supported.
For a CC game set to operate a LD-V1000 player...
The replacement Laserdisc players are the a Pioneer LD-V8000, LD-4400, LD-4300D
Set your player to 9600 baud rate
Set LaserCon switches 1-4: OFF ON OFF ON
For a CC game set to operate a PR-8210/LD-1100 player...
The only replacement Laserdisc player is the a Pioneer LD-V8000
Set your V8000 to 4800 baud rate
Set LaserCon switches 1-4: ON OFF OFF OFF
Version 1.X of the LaserCon LDP Conversion board was not configured to work with games using the the PR-8210/A or LD-1100 Laserdisc players.
If you have one of these earlier boards, you must modify it for use with the PR-8210.
Download and follow these instructions first...
If your game uses an IR remote at the front of the player --> IR 8210 Modification
If your game uses a direct wire into the back of the player --> Direct-wire 8210 Modification
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CC Set-up Instructions for LD-V1000 Games