September 10th 2004

Sharp intorduces two new DVD recorders for the US market

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Sharp Electronics Corporation is introducing a wide selection of progressive-scan DVD products that ensures a solution to almost any entertainment need.

The top-of-the-line DV-RW350U is a high-quality progressive-scan DVD player and recorder that also boasts a VCR in the same body. This combination product provides consumers with the ability to play –/+ DVD formats, and also makes it fast and easy to archive an existing library of VHS tapes onto DVD discs.

“Now that consumers are familiar with the superior picture quality and ease-of-use of DVD players, they’re eager to embrace the advanced features of our new combination DVD products and make them the core of home entertainment systems,” said Bob Pleyer, Senior Marketing Manager, Video Products, Sharp. “The DV-RW350U introduces video editing functionality that enables the smooth and seamless transfer of vacation or wedding VHS home videos onto DVD, which can then be viewed on virtually any DVD player and safely stored for years to come.”

Sharp’s entire new DVD line-up delivers unsurpassed picture quality and ease-of-use for simple DVD recording and viewing. All Sharp DVD players and recorders feature progressive-scan video output for true-to-life color and picture quality that is superior to that of standard DVD players. With DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and DVD-Video functionality, consumers can play material from all other DVD sources, and they can easily enjoy their full digital music selection in the den or living room with the MP3/CD-R/RW and audio CD format playback capability. Additionally, all of Sharp’s recordable DVD players comply with all available copy protection technologies.

DV-RW350U – Combination DVD Player/Recorder and VCR
The DV-RW350U allows consumers to record their favorite TV programs directly to DVD for later enjoyment, and is compatible with DVD-R/RW formats. It offers versatile functionality, allowing consumers either to upgrade their VHS libraries to DVD for safe storage, or to dub content from DVD onto VHS tapes. Advanced editing functions enable home video enthusiasts to customize their personal memories, using options that allow users to erase sections of recorded scenes easily, change thumbnail images for each chapter and add chapter marks for quick scene selection. The DV-RW350U also includes virtual surround sound for crisp, clear sound, and a Block Noise filter with two settings, to decrease overall noise in the playback picture, creating an authentic and unmatched viewing experience.

DV-SR45U – DVD Recorder
With the DV-SR45U, consumers will never again have to worry about missing an episode of favorite TV shows. Its DVD-R/RW recording capabilities ensure that consumers can stay up-to-date and enjoy every episode in brilliant picture quality. Users can easily search through a disc’s contents with the DV-SR45U’s high-speed access thumbnail display. In addition, this DVD recorder also features a Block Noise filter that decreases overall noise in the playback picture.

Pricing and availability

The DV-RW350U will be available in October for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $479.95
The DV-SR45U will be available in October for an MSRP of $349.95