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February 11th 2004 | USA JVC selects LSI processor for latest DVD recorders
JVC adopted DiMeNsion processors for their market-leading features and product flexibility, which allowed JVC to deliver a variety of products, such as standalone DVD recorders, combination VHS/DVD recorders, and combination hard disk drive (HDD)/DVD recorders. The products are expected to be available in Europe (DR-M1 and DR-MV1) and Japan (DR-MF1 and DR-MH5). Based on the flexible LSI Logic DoMiNoTMarchitecture, the DiMeNsion family is comprised of the industry's first single-chip DVD recorder system processors that reduce cost, design complexity, and time-to-market through its high level of system integration, and delivers a rich feature-set and high-quality video. We have been extremely pleased by the favorable reviews that our DVD recorders have been receiving in Japan and Europe, said Mr. Shingo Kawata, vice president of AVM Company, JVC. The reviewers have taken special note of our products high quality video that is made possible by the video technologies in LSI Logics DiMeNsion family. We value our long-term relationship with LSI Logic because they have proven their technical leadership and their commitment to helping us get great products to market. The JVC models record on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R disks in DVD-Video or DVD-VR formats, and play DVD-Video, DVD-VR, VCD, JPEG and a variety of audio formats. These latest JVC models are also equipped with Direct Digital DubTMtechnology that simplifies the transfer of personal digital content from a camcorder to DVD over FireWire, with one-touch control via a single remote. The JVC combination HDD/DVD recorder model (DR-MH5, with a built-in 120 GB hard disk drive) is ideal for consumers seeking all-in-one home entertainment device because it makes it easy for consumers to manage, playback and archive a variety personal content in the comfort of the living room. Additional advantages of the DiMeNsion family include an integrated DV codec, fifth-generation MPEG A/V codec technology (PerfectViewTMPro), and innovative video processing technologies like TrueScanTMPro and TrueViewTMPro, which provide Visibly Superior video quality. The DMN-8600 also performs all audio processing tasks, supporting, among other things, industry-standard Dolby Digitalencoding and decoding, DTS decoding, 3D audio effects, and bass management functions. The new JVC platforms are especially exciting because they demonstrate the flexibility and quality of the LSI Logic DiMeNsion recorder processor, said Umesh Padval, senior vice president and general manager of LSI Logic's Broadband Entertainment Division. Consumers can now enjoy the best of both worlds to record from their favorite home movies or television shows, transfer video from camcorders or the VCR to DVD discs, or create libraries of personal content on hard disk drives. We are pleased to have JVC as strategic customer as they are clearly committed to the emerging DVD recorder market and are offering consumers innovative products in their home recording and viewing choices. LSI Logics Broadband Entertainment Division is a worldwide leader in digital media processing, providing innovative silicon solutions to leading consumer electronics manufacturers. With a complete line of cutting-edge products for DVD, DVR, EVD, video peripheral, digital and HD-TV, set-top box, and professional video production/ broadcasting devices, LSI Logic delivers entertainment into and throughout the Digital Home. |
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