Samsung Introduces Expanded Line Of 2nd Generation Of Near HDTV Up-Conversion DVD Players

New DVD-HD841 And DVD-HD941 Provide High-Resolution High-Definition Conversion, Support SACD and DVD-Audio, and Give Consumers Greater Performance From Their Existing DVD Collection and HDTVs

28-Jul-04

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announces the advent of audiophile and videophile quality DVD entertainment with the introduction of its next-generation of high-definition conversion-DVD players, the DVD-HD841 and the DVD-HD941. Delivering stunning, cinema-quality DVD playback, the players use a fully digital process to provide high-definition resolution such as 1080i, 480p and 720p signals, as well as being the only manufacturer to currently offer 768p, making it ideal for consumers who want to get the most out of their HD displays and existing DVD titles. The DVD-HD841 and the DVD-HD941 are the successors to the hugely successful 2003 CES Innovations Award-winning DVD-HD931. These products have a host of advanced features such as DVI and HDMI outputs for uncompressed digital video, and Faroudjaís DCDi video de-interlacing technology for even better video performance. Both new models offer increased audio capabilities as well, including Super Audio CD (SA-CD) and DVD-Audio - making it not only the best-performing player, but also the most complete. ìThe DVD-HD841 and DVD-HD941 are the perfect solution for anyone who has already invested in a HD Display or is considering making the investment and wants to get the most out of what DVD has to offer,ì commented Claude Frank, Director of Marketing, Digital Audio/Video Products, Samsung Electronics America. ìSamsung has taken a strong position in the DVD category and we plan to maintain that level of commitment with the introduction of innovative new products that meet a broad array of consumer needs. These up-converting DVD Players offer unprecedented DVD video and audio enjoyment.î Currently, consumers who have upgraded their home theaters with HDTVs do not have an abundance of high-definition programming available. The DVD-HD841 and the DVD-HD941 offer an alternate solution by up-converting a DVDís native res-olution (480p) to output high-definition formats (720p/1080i). The most impressive attribute of this up-converting process is that it takes place completely in the digital domain, which eliminates data loss and other artifacts associated with analog convergence. As a result, the process opens up a vast library of DVD material for consumers who want to watch digitally enhanced movies on their HDTV displays and enjoy the highest quality video and audio available on the DVD market. The DVD-HD941 additionally features no-compromise video performance enhancements like Faroudjaís Directional Correlational De-interlacing (DCDi) technology, HDMI output, black level adjustment, increased resolution settings and discrete IR codes. Faroudjaís DCDi eliminates the jagged edges that appear when standard interlaced video is viewed on progressive-scan displays for a smooth and natural picture. The DVD-HD841 will be available in Q3 2004 at an MSRP of $249.99 and the DVD-HD941 will be available in Q3 2004 for an MSRP of $349.99.Please visit www.samsungusa.com for more information.

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