Aspire Digital's Receiverless Home Theater System With Surround-Sound Tower Speakers Is Complete Solution for Value-Minded Consumers.Business Editors TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2003 DVD Player A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. With Karaoke Feature, Powered Subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. , Four Tower Speakers and Center Speaker Included for Complete Theater-Like Audiovisual Experience at Home Aspire Digital debuts the AD-1100PLUS, the first value-priced complete receiverless home theater system, which includes the new AD-1100 DVD player with progressive scan and added karaoke feature, robust surround-sound tower speakers and powered sub-woofer. At a special launch price of $399.99 (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) $459.98), the AD-1100PLUS is a complete home theater solution for value-minded consumers who do not already have a receiver or DVD player connected to their television and want high-quality audio playback with a minimum financial commitment. The AD-1100 player delivers superior-quality playback from a multitude of media, including 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. , CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G (CD+Graphics) An audio CD format that allows images to be stored in six of the eight subcode channels of the CD (P through W). Also known as the "R-W subchannels," because R, S, T, U, V and W are used, each of which can hold 4MB. , JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. and MP3. Progressive Scan, Dolby 5.1 audio output, Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder and 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 combine to provide expansive sound and crisp images. The unit includes 4:3/16:9 display conversion and parental lock settings. The AD-1100 includes 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. Optical and coaxial outputs are provided for higher speed digital processing. The addition of a karaoke feature and two microphones is an enhancement that will provide hours of fun for family and friends. A specially formatted CD+G disc is included, providing consumers an introduction to Karaoke and a start to their song collection. The player's sleek design, brushed-aluminum finish, bright display and compact footprint make it an attractive addition to any decor. The system is designed to be simple to set up and easy to use. Robust Tower Speaker Surround System Operates Without Receiver The AD-100TR tower speaker set includes floor-standing front and rear tower speakers and a center speaker totaling 650 real watts (impedance 8 ohms, speaker frequency response 250Hz-20kHz, subwoofer frequency response 20Hz-250 Hz). The AD-150PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. subwoofer powers the entire speaker system, providing 5.1 Dolby digital audio output directly from the AD-1100 DVD player. Remote controls and speaker cables are included. Together, the AD-100TR speaker set and AD-150PSC powered subwoofer provide audio quality that rivals systems costing much more. Speaker Set Also Available as Standalone Receiverless Home Theater Solution The AD-100TR tower speaker set with AD-150PSC Powered Subwoofer is also available as a standalone receiverless home theater solution for consumers who already own a DVD player for $299.99 ($330 MSRP). 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. Aspire Digital products are available at Etronics, B&H, Tiger Direct, Target.com and AspireDigital.com. For additional information, contact Aspire Digital, 1606 Lockness Place, Torrance, CA 90501. Phone: 310/856-0630. Fax: 310/856-0634. Email: info@aspiredigital.com. Web site: www.aspiredigital.com. |
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