Aspire Digital's AD-8000 All-in-One DVD Player and DV-R -- Digital Video Recorder -- Drive Simplifies Recording, Provides High-Quality Playback.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2002 Aspire Digital's first product, the AD-8000, gives consumers and prosumers the ability to easily record from a variety of sources to CD, combined with a high-quality DVD player. The AD-8000's DV-R (Digital Video Recorder See DVR. , equivalent to CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. on a computer) records from DVDs, VHS tapes, video cameras (either digital or analog) to CD-R and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. media quickly and much more easily than by following the complicated steps required to record on a computer. The addition of a high-quality DVD player gives the AD-8000 "all-in-one" convenience in a compact footprint. Just Three Simple Steps to Record To record using the AD-8000, (1) insert a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. disk, or connect a video camera (either analog or digital) or VHS tape player to the AD-8000, (2) insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc into the DV-R, and (3) begin recording in real-time. The AD-8000 player is compatible with DVD, SVCD See Video CD. , VCD, CD, MP3, and Kodak PhotoCD formats. Furthermore, the AD-8000 includes important features such as Dolby 5.1 audio output, Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder, DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. digital audio output and progressive scan. The unit includes 4:3/16:9 display conversion, as well as parental lock settings. AV and S-video inputs are conveniently located on both the front and rear panels, making it easy to connect other sources. The AD-8000 can also record both NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. and PAL formats for worldwide compatibility. The AD-8000 will be available in August 2002 at an MSRP of $599.00. Initially, the AD-8000 will be available at Tiger Direct, Technobrands, Costco.com and the Aspire Digital web site (www.aspiredigital.com). About Aspire Digital Aspire Digital designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells innovative home entertainment products for the consumer electronics market. The company focuses on providing consumer- and prosumer-level home entertainment products of high quality, incorporating the best technology available, at a reasonable price. For additional information, please contact Aspire Digital, 1830 West 208th Street, Torrance, CA 90501. Phone: 310/618-1136. Fax: 310/618-1237. Email: info@aspiredigital.com. Web site: www.aspiredigital.com. |
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