Pioneer Elite Introduces New DVD-Audio, SACD Players

DV-47Ai Sets New Standard With Dual i.Link Output

1-Jul-02

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. introduced two Elite universal DVD players, the DV-47Ai and the DV-45A, that bring the emerging technologies of DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD to consumers in a single box. The DV-47Ai also raises the bar on audio reproduction with dual i.Link output for high bandwidth connectivity. The DV-47Ai includes 108 MHz/12-bit video processing (54 MHz/10-bit for DV-45A) and Legato PROÆ, Pioneer's refined frequency range expansion technology for music reproduction. They also offer Pioneer's PureCinemaô progressive scan circuit to faithfully reproduce the original film frames using 2:3 pulldown 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. Both the DV-47Ai and the DV-45A offer triple Burr Brown 192 kHz/24-bit audio DACs, six-channel analog audio output, bass management, DolbyÆ Digital, DTSÆ and SRSÆ TRU Surround. ""Both DVD-Audio and SACD provide unbelievable multichannel experience for music and movies, but sometimes consumers can only find the title they want in one format or the other,"" said Craig McManis, Vice President of Marketing for Home Entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. ""Weíre giving them the freedom to buy one DVD player and be able to play discs from either of the two emerging formats. We were the first company to offer a universal player and now we're bringing even greater technology to the table with the i.Link connectivity.""The i.Link technology is an industry-standardized format, allowing for greater compatibility with other four-pin IEEE 1394 input connections. The DV-47Ai utilizes i.Link for high-bandwidth audio connectivity. It can be combined with Pioneer's VSX-49TXi, with its dual i.Link inputs, that will enable the DV-47Ai to be used to its fullest potential.The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai also offers the following video features:- Super-Fine Focus Filter with 4:4:4 video upsampling - Sixteen video parameter adjustments including Progressive Motion, PureCinema (On, Off, Auto), YNR, CNR, Mosquito NR, Block NR, Sharpness High, Sharpness Mid, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Gamma, Black Setup, Hue, Chroma Level and Chroma Delay. Once the desired adjustments have been made, they can be saved in one of three available user memory settings.- Three factory video settings (CRT, PDP, Professional)- Trick play processor (smooth scan)- Upgraded graphic user interfaceThe DV-47Ai and DV-45A will be available in the fall of 2002 at a suggested retail price of $1,200 and $700, respectively.

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