Sharpís New DVD-Video Players Provide Ultimate Digital Viewing Experience At Affordable Prices

Feature Packed, Full-Size Models Complement Any Home Theatre

7-Jun-00

To offer consumers a wider selection of choices and versatility for their home entertainment needs, Sharp Electronics today introduced two new full-size DVD models, the DV-710U and DV-770U. Equipped with dynamic features, both DVD-Video players enable all consumers - from home theatre enthusiasts to those just beginning their DVD collections - to enjoy quality digital performance at attractive prices. ""By making cutting-edge technology available to a larger customer base, Sharp is driving the future of sound and vision, and bringing innovative and high-end entertainment to more consumers,"" said Robert Pleyer, Product Manager for Digital Video, Home Digital Division, Sharp Electronics Corporation. ""The DV-710U and DV-770U exemplify Sharpís commitment to the DVD format and to provide the most enhanced digital viewing experience for the home.""Exceptional Quality And ValueDesigned to meet consumer demand for low priced, fully equipped DVD-Video players, the DV-710U offers Sharpís exclusive Digital Gamma Correction function, Digital Super Picture with Enhanced Noise Reduction, DolbyÆ Virtual Surround (Q Sound), DTSÆ Digital Surroundô compatible output and composite and S-Video outputs for high quality picture and sound performance. Available now for a suggested retail price of $249.99, the DV-710U also has the ability to play audio, video and karaoke CDs, in addition to supporting eight languages and subtitles in 32 languages. Dynamic Performance Designed with an abundance of features, the DV-770U boasts component video output and a 10 bit D/A converter to provide superior video reproduction. The DV-770U is equipped with a built-in DolbyÆ Digital audio decoder (5.1 channels and Dolby ProLogicÆ), enabling viewers to experience theatre-like sound in the home, and DTS compatibility to maximize the high quality surround sound now available in many pre-recorded DVDs. In addition, Sharpís exclusive Digital Gamma Correction function, Digital Super Picture with Enhanced Noise Reduction and Dolby Virtual Surround (Q Sound) are all standard on the DV-770U.These features provide consumers with an outstanding level of picture clarity, exquisite sound and convenience right at their fingertips. For effortless control of all home entertainment equipment, a universal remote control is included. The DV-770U is available now for a suggested retail price of $299.99.Sharpís DV-710U and DV-770U DVD-Video players are outfitted with these key features:Digital Gamma CorrectionBoth the DV-710U and DV-770U offer Sharpís exclusive Digital Gamma Correction technology that automatically enhances picture quality by adjusting the color values in dim areas according to the brightness of the video image. This provides a clearer picture, allowing viewers to enjoy movies in all types of lighting environments, even extremely bright rooms.Digital Super PictureDigital Super Picture is another Sharp exclusive feature that increases the sharpness level of DVD software to enhance overall picture quality. Digital Super Picture also reduces noise that is present in video CDs and other AV media, for crisp and detailed images.For additional information on Sharpís complete line of DVD and home entertainment products, phone 800 BE SHARP or visit the Sharp Web site at http://www.sharp-usa.com.

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