PIONEER DEMONSTRATES INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL DVD-VIDEO
AND STORAGE PRODUCTS AT THE DV EXPO EAST CONFERENCE
New DVD Recorders, Enable a Smooth Transition to Digital Technology
JACOB JAVITS CENTER, DV EXPO EAST BOOTH #425 (June 25, 2002) - Pioneer
Electronics (USA) Inc. is showing a series of DVD products, storage
solutions and recorders designed to help professional video and audio
users transition from analog to pure digital technology. The products,
which will be showcased at this week's DVD Expo East conference at booth
425 in the Jacob Javits Center in New York, offer the flexibility, reliability
and compatibility to transition to the digital realm.
Product highlights include:
· Professional DVD Recorder (PRV-9000) - Utilizing DVD-R/RW technology,
PRV-9000 records discs with the touch of a single button in real time,
creating the highest level of compatibility of any DVD recording format.
In addition, at the booth the PRV-9000 will be connected to the Canopus
non-linear editing system to show one of the wide-ranging applications
for the unit.
· NEW Portable DVD-Video Player (PDV-LC20) - The portable player
with detachable display, has the capability to playback DVD-R, DVD-RW,
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-Audio and Video CD discs.
· Computer DVD Writer (DVR-A04) - Recently launched, fourth generation
DVD burner supports DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW for maximum compatibility
at $499.
· FlexLibrary Storage System (DRM-7000) - Enhanced DVD media
archival system provides double the capacity of previous models for
storing up to six terabytes of video material. Disc-flipping mechanism
and double-sided media enable increased storage capacity.
· Network Storage Solution (DRM-1004) - This 100-disc DVD/CD
Jukebox supports DVD-R, CD-R and DVD-ROM. It holds 100 discs and is
custom configurable with an internal DVD-Recordable drive, ideal for
near on-line network access to data.
· DVD Recording Media: A full line of DVD-Recordable and re-recordable
media will be on display including general recording DVD-R and DVD-RW
media. Media capacities range from 3.95 GB to 4.7 GB, and are also offered
in printable versions.
"Pioneer understands the professional video markets and has created
a range of products that help save time, space and money, while maintaining
the highest level of reliability," said Paul Dempsey, president
of the Business Solutions Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
DVD Products
With the capability of producing compatible programming coupled with
real time, real simple one-button recording, the PRV-9000 is ideal for
archiving, training materials, video transfers and any application where
the ability to efficiently and easily record to DVD is essential.
Pioneer's PRV-9000 is the only professional DVD recorder that utilizes
the time-tested DVD-R format for write-once recording and DVD-RW for
rewritability. DVD-R discs are the most compatible DVD recording format,
playing in most existing DVD playback devices. DVD-RW discs also offer
compatibility with many existing DVD players and DVD computer drives.
The PRV-9000 offers IEEE 1394/DV Input/Output (i.Link) that allows users
to record digital component video from a DV source. It also offers S-Video,
composite and RF analog video inputs. Pioneer includes a two-year warranty
and a 24-hour technical support/loaner program.
In addition to the professional DVD recorder, Pioneer is introducing
its fourth generation computer drive offering DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and
CD-RW recording and playback capabilities. When paired with DVD authoring
software, the DVR-A04 computer drive makes it simple to author video
content and record to a DVD.
Pioneer's new portable DVD-Video player the PDV-LC20 is an ideal complement
to Pioneer's PRV-9000 Pro DVD-Video Recorder, as discs created in the
PRV-9000's Video Recording (VR) mode can be played back on the PDV-LC20
player.
Finally, Pioneer's DVD playback tool for high use environments, the
DVD-V7400 industrial DVD-Video player is ideal for use in training facilities,
corporate presentations, education, exhibition halls, broadcast centers,
retail stores and kiosks that require constant operation.
Storage Products
Pioneer's FlexLibrary (DRM-7000) is the most advanced DVD library storage
system available. A new disc-flipping mechanism and double-sided media
increases the maximum storage capacity to six terabytes of information.
When paired with technology like Core Digital's Asset Management, the
FlexLibrary becomes a complete, cost-effective media archive solution
able to digitally create, log, store, index, search and distribute valuable
video and audio assets. It is a tremendous space and cost saver, replacing
large tape libraries.
Pioneer's DRM-1004 network storage solution offers 65GB of total data
storage with less than 3 seconds disc change time. This high-performance,
mid-range network storage solution is ideal for quick, reliable performance
in a high-demand network environment.
Pioneer is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer
of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment
for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four
core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network
Entertainment and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer employs
more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PIO). Pioneer Electronics' headquarters is
located in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com.
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