Sharp Announces New Full-Sized DVD Player To Complement Traditional Home Theatre Equipment
DVD Player Boasts Exclusive Digital Gamma Correction, Digital Super Picture, And Component Video Output Recognizing the consumer demand for full-sized DVD players, Sharp is introducing a new full-sized DV-750U DVD player to complement its mini-sized and ""Amplitheater-in-a-Box"" DVD models. Already an established leader in digital technologies, Sharp Electronics is looking to increase its role as a leader in the DVD market with the DV-750U. Packed with an abundance of features Sharp's DV-750U comes with Sharp's exclusive Digital Gamma Correction function, Digital Super Picture with Enhanced Noise Reduction, Universal Remote (DVD/TV), Dolby Virtual Surround (Q Sound), and component outputs. These features provide the consumer with an outstanding level of picture clarity, theatre quality sound and convenience right at your fingertips. Sharp's exclusive Digital Gamma Correction feature enhances picture quality by increasing the brightness of dark images to an optimal level. This results in a clearer picture that allows viewers to enjoy movies in all types of lighting environments, even in extremely bright rooms. ""The DVD market has proven to be a very successful category in digital home entertainment,"" said Robert Pleyer, Product Manager for Digital Video, Sharp Electronics. ""DVD sales have more than tripled in the past year, with over 3 million DVD players expected to be sold before the year is over. Sharp is determined to expand the market even further to provide DVD solutions for everyone from avid electronics fans to general users."" Sharp's new DV-750U features DolbyÆ Digital decoding so viewers can enjoy the impressive cinema-like sound quality that is possible with DVD. Also known as AC-3Æ, the chip distributes data to six total channels- front, right and left; main center; right and left center; and a sub-woofer for a realistic surround sound effect. In addition, Digital Theater Sound (DTS) compatibility and the unit's backward compatibility with Dolby Surround Sound components, permits the DV-750U to maximize the high quality surround sound now available in many pre-recorded DVD's and to fully utilize the newest technology for the best sounding movies and music. The DV-750U also boasts a Color Separate Video Output, which allows for the highest level of picture quality. Specifically, the output separates the video output signal into three color components (cyan-blue, cyan-red, cyan-yellow), thereby constructing images with much greater color accuracy and definition than previously available in consumer audio visual products. When using component output jacks, users can be assured of the absolute best video quality a DVD player can deliver. Digital Super Picture is another Sharp exclusive which increases the sharpness level of DVD software to enhance picture quality. Digital Super Picture also reduces noise that's present in Video CDs and other AV media, for crisp and detailed images. The DV-750U also has the following key features: - Universal Remote Control - for easy control of all home entertainment equipment - Ability to play audio, video, and Karaoke CDs - for movie buffs, audio enthusiasts and general users - Supports eight languages and subtitles in thirty two languages With this full size offering, the Sharp DVD line now includes a total of 3 models to meet the needs of every type of DVD viewer. The DV-A1000U ""Amplitheater in-a-Box"" is the industry's first home theatre in-a-box (HTIB) system to include a Dolby Digital DVD player, amplifier, receiver and speakers in one package. Also available is the DV-650U, Sharp's unique mini-size DVD player which is ideal for consumers looking for a stand-alone DVD unit offering true videophile performance with the convenience of a minisystem. Available now at electronics superstores, Sharp's DV-A1000U and DV-650U have estimated retail prices of approximately $899.95 and $499.95, respectively. Non shipping, the estimated retail price of the DV-750U is approximately $499. Actual selling prices are determined by the retailer and may vary. For more information on Sharp's full line of DVD products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 or phone1-800-BE-SHARP. For on-line information, visit Sharp's Web site at http: //www.sharp-usa.com.