Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces DVD Player and Recording Products Line-up

Business Wire, April 11, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2003

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. today introduced its line-up of DVD players and Digital/Analog recording solutions.

In the DVD category, the company introduced three new models of progressive players, the DD-6040, DD-7040 and the DD-8040. The DD-6040 features a slim chassis, improved remote control and full compatibility with standard DVD discs as well as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and decodes JPEG, MP3 and WMA. The DD-7040, in addition to all the features of the DD-6040, also includes DVD-Audio, with both six channel and Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 output. The DD-8040 has all the features of the DD-7040 coupled with the Faroudja(R) DCDi(TM) video processor. The DD-6040, DD-7040 and DD-8040 have a suggested value price (SVP) of $179, $249 and $299, respectively.

In the Digital/Analog recording solutions category, the company is continuing both the HS-HD1100U and HS-HD2000U HDTV Digital Recorders, and the HS-U448, HS-U748 and HS-U778 VHS Analog Recorders. The company is also introducing a silver version of the HS-U448, the HS-U449. The company announced SVPs as follows: HS-HD1100U -- $449, HS-HD2000U -- $549, HS-U448 -- $99, HS-U748 -- $199, HS-U778 -- $249 and the HS-U449 -- $99.

"We are pleased to introduce this line of DVD players which not only feature progressive 480P output as a baseline, but also include such key consumer features such as digital photo viewers and `ripped' audio player capability," said Max Wasinger, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

"And to meet today's digital television recording needs, the HDTV Digital Recorders, which simply and easily record from the FireWire(TM) (IEEE1394) connections found in the best home theater systems, are the solutions of choice," he noted.

"The Faroudja DCDi(TM) video processor found in the DD-8040 provides silky smooth video images and fluid motion without artifacts, an expensive circuit normally reserved for extraordinarily expensive DVD players," said Robert A. Perry, vice president, marketing. "And since we are still several years away from an optical HD home recording solution, our Digital VHS recorders are not only the best HDTV recording value, they are the only HDTV home recording technology available today," he added.

In separate news releases, the company also announced its overall television line-up, the world's largest 1080P HDTV, LCD HD-Upgradeable televisions, Plasma Displays and the HD-5000 Digital Receiver.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. (MDEA) manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality high-definition projection televisions, HD LCD televisions, HD and ED plasma displays, as well as HD VCRs, tuners and related products for complete home theater systems. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of big screen and digital television receiver technology, MDEA develops audio and video products that lead the industry in performance, ease-of-use and system integration. For additional information about MDEA, visit http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com.