Sony Launches Advanced High-Definition Set-Top Box With DVI-HDTV Interface

21-Aug-02

Sony Electronics unveiled the SAT-HD200 set-top box, an advanced DirecTVÆ high-definition receiver featuring multiple format modes, keyword search, favorite channel list, 20-event reminder, and program guide from DirecTV service. The new receiver also incorporates a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-HDTV) connection that allows uncompressed digital video to be delivered to the growing number of TVs compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specification. With its built-in, all-format ATSC, standard NTSC, and DirecTV satellite tuners, the unit delivers over-the-air digital and analog antenna, cable, and satellite television broadcasts. The fully integrated receiver can also deliver both DirecTV high-definition and tandard-definition programming content. The SAT-HD200 receiver features multiple format modes that can be selected from the remote control and front panel display, to best reproduce the original broadcast on a variety of television models. It handles multiple conversion of all 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i broadcast formats, and implements three variable settings that can automatically change the format, depending on the original broadcast signal. One of the multiple format modes is the Auto DVI setting, which allows automatic format change depending on the DVI-HDTV-enabled television set.""This new set-top box is a versatile HD solution that can accommodate any high-definition source for display,"" said Tim Alessi, Director of Marketing for Sony Electronics' Visual Network Products Division. ""It includes the widely used standard analog and high-definition outputs, as well as the DVI-HDTV digital interface. The SAT-HD200 is a perfect complement to our new Hi-ScanÆ television sets."" The SAT-HD200 receiver includes HD component (YPbPr) and RGB video outputs. In addition, it features S-video, composite video, and RF outputs. The new receiver also incorporates an Advanced Program Guideô from DirecTV.The unit's host of convenience features include: a vacuum fluorescent display window on the unit's front panel, a keyword search for finding programs, a favorite channel list of up to 50 channels, and a 20-event reminder function. Also available from the remote control are up to eight aspect ratio settings, and a signal strength meter. Housed in a stylish brushed silver chassis to complement Sony's latest line of FD TrinitronÆ WEGAÆ flat-screen direct-view and rear-projection television sets, the SAT-HD200 set-top box will be available in September for about $900. For more information, visit www.sel.sony.com.

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