Hitachi Introduces New DVD-Video, Camcorder And VCR Line During 2001 International CES

Diverse Line-Up Delivers Quality And Affordability

4-Jan-01

Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division announced a new lineup of home DVD-Video players, camcorders and VCRs for 2001 during CES. Hitachi will demonstrate the new products at the Aladdin Hotel (Grand Ballrooms 2 and 3) during the show from Saturday, January 6 through Monday, January 8, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Innovation Delivers Inclusive DVD-Video LineHitachi's 2001 DVD-Video product line will broaden extensively with four new units. Highlighting performance and versatility is Hitachi's new UltraVision Digitalô DV-P705U, which includes a dual-laser pickup for CD-R and CD-RW compatibility. For convenience, the DV-P705U has shuttle control on the front of unit and on the remote, a built-in DolbyÆ Digital 5.1-channel decoder and speaker configuration control. Retailing for $279.95, the unit, will ship in the second quarter of 2001.Hitachi's new DV-C605U five-disc DVD and CD changer is fully featured with a built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoder. The unit includes component video out, optical and coaxial digital audio out, DTSÆ Digital Surroundô out and Virtual Surround Sound. The DV-C605U is priced at $299.95 and is currently shipping.Combining value and performance in the single-disc DVD category, the new DV-P315U and DV-P415U feature a new sleek design. Both players include Hitachi's disc navigation system, component video output and optical and coaxial digital audio outputs. As in all Hitachi DVD players, the DV-P315U and DV-P415U support both DTS and Dolby Digital outputs and include Virtual Surround Sound. The DV-P315U and the DV-P415U will ship in the second quarter of 2001 for $179.95 and $199.95, respectively. Hitachi's DV-P415U will add a dual laser pick-up for CD-R and CD-RW compatibility, a multi-brand remote and an enhanced transport tray.Rounding out Hitachi's high performance DVD line is the DV-W1U, dual-deck DVD player/CD-RW with a slim, silver design. The DV-W1U incorporates an easy-to-use digital audio recording by on-screen or one-button operation. Access to scenes is rapid with the 2x DVD drive and recording is a snap with the 2x CD-RW drive. For convenience, the DV-W1U includes a built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoder, dual laser pick up, disc navigation, component video out, optical and coaxial digital audio in/out, DTS out and 2x and 4x digital zoom with graphical positioning indicator. The unit is currently shipping for $749.95.Performance Is Refined In New Digital 8 CamcordersHitachi brings high quality digital video into new territory with two of its latest Digital 8 camcorders. After releasing its first two entries into Digital 8 last year, Hitachi brings two new models to market in 2001. Sporting performance feature packages and new cosmetics, Hitachi's VM-D875LA and VM-D975LA will retail for $599.95 and $699.95, respectively and are due in the market in the second quarter of 2001.The high performance VM-D875LA Digital 8 camcorder offers digital video recording on both Hi8/8mm tape formats and playback of recorded video on analog Hi8/8mm tape. The Rapid Reflex 16-bit DSP is continued with its impressive HQ 500x digital zoom, Digital Time Base Correction, HQ Color Noise Reduction System and Y/C Sharpness enhancement. Additional performance features include a 22x optical zoom lens, advanced stable pix (EIS), 2.5-inch LCD screen with an active screen that senses ambient light, LP recording mode and DV terminal (iLink). The step-up unit, VM-D975LA, adds a color viewfinder, photo mode, AV in/out and active light for recording in low light.Rounding out the camcorder line is the VM-H675LA Hi8 camcorder. The camcorder features Hi8 quality, tape analyzer (ATRS), tape+ and active light for $399.95. The VM-H675LA will be available in first quarter 2001.Functionality Drives VCR LineThe Hitachi VCR line offers three units with various features and price points. The line offers the same feature package in a full-size 435mm chassis, model VT-FX665A, with clock display and ACS Multi Brand remote for $79.95. Next, the VT-FX675A adds VCR+, 300x super rewind and multi-brand remote for $99.95.Rounding out the line is Hitachi's UltraVision VT-FX6570A featuring a tape navigation system, tape analyzer, 400x super rewind, illuminated multi-brand remote and shuttle control for $169.95. The VT-UX6570A is currently shipping, while the other units will ship in the second quarter of 2001.""Hitachi's goal is to offer consumers a wide range of high performance products at a variety of price points,"" said Leo Delaney, Director of Marketing for Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. ""We challenge our engineers to create products for consumers who demand both high video performance and value, and we have a great offering for 2001.""For more information about Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., visit www.hitachi.com.

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