Pioneer Elite DV-47A Setting New Standard for DVD Players With Playback Of DVD-Video, DVD-Audio And Multi-Channel SACD

23-Jan-02

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., today announced a truly universal DVD player offering playback capabilities for both DVD-Audio and multi-channel SACD player. The DV-47A offers playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, SACD, SACDMulti, CD, CD-R, DVD-R and MP3 formats. The DV-47A also include 108MHz/12 bit video processing, 192kHz/24bit audio processing, Legato PROÇô, six channel audio output, and Pioneer's PureCinemaÇô progressive scan. ""The DV-47A universal DVD player offers consumers technological strength that is unrivaled in the industry,"" said Craig McManis, vice president of marketing for home entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. ""Multi-channel recording has completely changed the way artists create music. Artists can now create a true three-dimensional environment with sound quality that far surpasses conventional CDs, and consumers have a new option to play all kinds of discs in a single player.""Key Audio FeaturesDVD-Audio processing Multi-channel SACD (1-bit processing) 192kHz/24bit DAC (DAC: Crystal) Legato PRO Pioneer's refined bit expansion technology for better music reproduction Six channel audio output Dolby DigitalÇô output DTSÇô output  Key Video Features108MHz/ 12bit DAC allowing for noise reduction in the video bandwidth, enabling a clearer picture and sharper image The Pioneer PureCinema progressive scan circuit, will faithfully reproduce the original film frames using 2-3 pull-down inverse telecine technology and display them progressively. If the DVD does not indicate telecine conversion, the PureCinema circuit will process the signal with advanced motion detection and create the new progressive image. Pioneer follows technical formats approved at the CPTWG, regarding progressive scan output rights. Super fine focus digital filter, allows for noise reduction without compromising high resolution Component frame DNR PRO (Professional Digital Noise Reduction) Mosquito noise reduction, cuts noise out of the image presenting a consistently smooth image Block noise reduction, helps to make the image compression noise invisible The DV-47A will be available January 2002 at a suggested retail price of $1200Pioneer's Home Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of plasma and projection televisions, DVD players and DVD recorders, A/V receivers, CD players and CD recorders, speakers and other audio and video accessories. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brand names. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital Network Entertainment.Pioneer Corporation is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and industrial markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network EntertainmentÇô and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, PioneerCorporation employs more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE:PIO). Pioneer's U.S. headquarters is located in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com.

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