Sony Spotlights SACD-Capable, Progressive Scan DVD Players, And Dual-Compatible DVD Recorder In 2003

7-Mar-03

Sony announced its 2003 lineup of DVD players. Many of these new DVD players feature seamless multi-disc management systems and easy navigation for consumers with growing DVD collections. Leading the 2003 lineup are two new Super Audio CD (SACD)/DVD combination players (including a 400-disc changer) combining high-resolution audio with video performance, three progressive scan models, a stylish new transportable player, and a dual-compatible DVD-RW/+RW home recorder. The new DVD models feature an elegant, slim design. ""As the groundbreaking technology innovator and market leader in DVD-Video, Sony continues to provide superior DVD products that allow consumers to take full advantage of their growing DVD libraries,"" said Joseph Stinziano, Director of DVD Marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Entertainment Products Division. ""With models such as a 400-disc SACD/DVD changer and dual-compatible recorder offering multi-disc management features, we're providing a convenient, elegant way for consumers to further benefit from the advantages of DVD home entertainment."" Audio And Video Performance Leading this year's core lineup is the DVP-CX985V DVD changer, with 400-Disc Explorerô library management system that offers multichannel SACD playback, Precision Cinema Progressiveô, 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter, and MP3 playback.In addition, the unit's CD-R/RW and MP3 playback capabilities allow music lovers to listen to their favorite compressed audio files. The DVP-CX985V will be available in September for about $400. Dual-Recordable DVD Sony's new RDR-GX7 home recorder is the industry's first dual-RW-compatible home DVD recorder. With the ability to record in DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW, the RDR-GX7 DVD recorder offers a wide selection of recording and viewing choices. The new model also incorporates several picture improvement technologies to create enhanced DVD recordings, which is especially effective when transferring personal content from analog video sources, such as VHS or 8 mm camcorders. In order to produce DVDs, the recorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, graphical user interface for simple interoperability via i.LINKô (IEEE 1394) with DV and D8 camcorders. It also offers easy recording from broadcast programs via an off-air antenna, cable box, or satellite receiver. The RDR-GX7 DVD dual-RW recorder will be available in June for about $800. Other new models in Sony's DVD line include: - DVP-NC685V--Incorporating multichannel SACD playback and Precision Cinema Progressive, the five-disc changer offers simple navigation and disc management with such features as 40-disc resume memory and picture navigation. It will be available in August for about $250. - DVP-NC665P--Equipped with Precision Cinema Progressive output and a 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter, the five-disc DVD/CD changer offers DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, CD-R/RW, and MP3 playback. It will be available in June for about $180. - DVP-NS725P--Featuring Precision Cinema Progressive output and a 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter, the DVP-NS725P offers DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, CD-R/RW and MP3 playback capability. It will be available in early May for about $150. - DVP-NS425P--The DVP-NS425P offers progressive scan output. Housed in a slim, silver chassis, the entry-level DVP-NS425 will be available later this year. - DVP-PQ2--With a volume controllable headphone jack and unique form factor, the DVP-PQ2 allows users to personalize the player with any faceplate design. Incorporating such performance features as Precision Driveô 2 and TV Virtual Surround, the DVP-PQ2 will be available in May for about $90. For more information, visit www.sony.com.

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