CyberLink Launches New Version of Flagship Software Application: PowerDVD XP 4.0.Business Editors & High Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 LN-225 FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001 The New Version of the World's Best Software 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. Arrives With the Latest Audio and Video Features for Premier PC Entertainment CyberLink Corp., a leading software developer of digital video and streaming multimedia applications, today proudly announces the coming availability of PowerDVD XP 4.0, the latest version of its world-acclaimed 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. playback software application for the PC. This new version of PowerDVD boasts an impressive list of new features that allow the PC to thrill the senses with an unparalleled, rich audio video experience. New features in PowerDVD XP 4.0 include: -- DTS Digital Surround Decoder -- Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder -- SRS TruSurround XT Technology -- Multi-Channel MP3 Technology -- Virtual Speakers Setting -- LFE (Bass) Mixer -- Dynamic Range Control -- Minimized Skin Technology -- Mouse Scrolling Settings -- Enhanced Tool Bar Navigator -- Bookmark Import/Export -- Auto-Resume Playback -- Adjustable Contrast & Saturation -- Enhanced Screen Capture Moving forward in the award-winning tradition of PowerDVD 3.0, the winner of over 18 Editor's Choice awards, PowerDVD XP 4.0 maximizes the enjoyment of video and audio entertainment on the PC by providing the latest breakthrough technologies in rich DVD playback. With new advanced customizable options and added navigation features, breakthrough enhancements to the previous version's already true-to-life video and high fidelity high fidelity n. The electronic reproduction of sound, especially from broadcast or recorded sources, with minimal distortion. high audio playback, plus unparalleled, wide-ranging format support and certification; PowerDVD XP 4.0 delivers the premier DVD experience on the PC. "PowerDVD XP 4.0 is the ideal universal video audio player for the PC due to its rich support all DVD formats, as well as Video or Audio CDs, and various multimedia file formats including MP3s," states Alex Weng, Senior Product Manager of CyberLink Corp. "With PowerDVD XP 4.0, users will be a be able to enjoy a rich, video audio experience on their PC that rivals any hardware DVD solution and allows greater flexibility than a set-top based home theatre system." Universal Video Audio Player PowerDVD XP 4.0 is built to be fully compliant with the latest file and disc media formats, and can playback various formats including DVD Video, DVD Video Recording, cDVD, cdDVD, miniDVD, SuperVCD, Video CD 2.0, Audio CD and even DVD file sets on hard disk drives. Further illustrating its industry leading compatibility, PowerDVD XP 4.0 features the Designed for Windows XP logo, is Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. certified for Direct X Video Acceleration and is compatible with new DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. , DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives. The Best Features to Enjoy DVDs DVD fans looking to further explore the interactivity of DVD titles can take hold of the many new advanced fully customizable features in the new PowerDVD XP 4.0. Navigation of DVD titles during playback is accessed through the customizable tool bar navigator, or from either a full sized user interface or minimized version that is ideal for MP3 playback. Users can also customize the scroll functions of their mouse to directly perform functions such as forward/backward speed shuttle selection, forward/backward scanning, previous/next chapter and volume adjustment. Additionally, PowerDVD XP 4.0 has improved the simple-to-use express menu and has added import/export capabilities to the bookmark A stored location for quick retrieval at a later date. Web browsers provide bookmarks that contain the addresses (URLs) of favorite sites. Most electronic references, large text databases and help systems provide bookmarks that mark a location users want to revisit in the future. function, as well as offering a new on screen display showing current title position, dynamically measured video bit rate, channel information and audio bit rate information. Exceptional Video Experience PowerDVD XP 4.0 exceeds other programs in video decoding performance by providing users with superior image quality and unrivaled flexibility to meet individual viewing preferences and different hardware of any PC system with a 350 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. or above. PowerDVD XP now provides the option for users to select pre-set video profiles (Default, Vivid, Bright or Theater) or directly adjust the brightness, contrast and saturation settings in the configuration menu. Furthermore, the newly enhanced screen capture function allows users to snapshot images from video in the original DVD size or user-adjusted size and with high quality. Maximum Audio Impact Whether your PC is equipped with a home theatre system with up to 6 speakers, a standard pair of PC speakers or regular stereo headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. , the following features in PowerDVD XP deliver a true to life audio experience with playback of your favorite music and movie titles. The many new audio features in PowerDVD XP 4.0 provide incredible multi-channel or virtual surround sound See 3D audio. playback support for 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 Surround encoded titles as well as Dolby Digital multi-channel audio. Users with a multi-channel sound card and speaker set can also enjoy the benefits of discrete 4/6-channel output from any 2-channel audio encoded music or movie title by way of PowerDVD XP 4.0's advanced Dolby Pro Logic See Dolby Surround. II Decoder and Multi-Channel MP3 technology. Additionally, PowerDVD XP 4.0 users also have the option of experiencing virtual surround sound from just 2 speakers with SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. TruSurround XT or over standard stereo headphones with Dolby Headphone See headphones. technology. Versions and Availability PowerDVD XP 4.0 will be available in retail and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and bundled versions on November 12, 2001. For up to date official information on PowerDVD XP 4.0 please visit the CyberLink Web site at: http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/pdvdxp.jsp CyberLink software provides the best hardware compatibility, efficient engineering support and a variety of localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. selections to fully support OEM clients and Independent Hardware Vendors. The following are the different versions of PowerDVD XP 4.0: -- PowerDVD XP Deluxe (Available for Retail): This is a complete version of PowerDVD XP with all available video, audio and navigational features included. DTS Digital Surround Decoder and SRS TruSurround XT are included as premium audio features in the Deluxe version. -- PowerDVD XP Standard (Available for Retail): This version offers all of PowerDVD XP features, but only Dolby Digital (multi-channel output), Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic II audio capabilities. DTS Digital Surround Decoder and SRS TruSurround XT are not included in the Standard version. -- PowerDVD XP Basic (Available for OEM only): This version offers all of PowerDVD XP features, but only 2-channel audio output (Dolby Digital, MPEG-Audio, LPCM (Linear PCM) Refers to pulse code modulation (PCM) in which each sample is the full measurement of the sample point. The term is typically only used to contrast PCM with ADPCM. See PCM and ADPCM. ). Additional audio features can be purchased. About CyberLink Corp. Founded in 1995, CyberLink Corp. is a world leader and pioneer in bringing advanced digital video and audio software products to market. The products are categorized into two major lines: Digital Video Entertainment and E-Training Solutions. Digital Video Entertainment products focus on providing video/audio playback and recording capabilities on the personal computer. These award-winning software applications are ideal solutions for turning today's mainstream computers into powerful home theaters and digital video centers. The company's E-Training Solutions offer breakthrough technologies to stream and manage high-quality, media-rich contents over corporate intranets or the Internet. As a result of the company's solid growth and profitability, CyberLink became a public company in October of 2000 and is listed on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :5203). To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region including Japan. CyberLink's worldwide headquarters are in Taipei and its Web site is located at www.goCyberlink.com. CyberLink programs are available for press evaluation. Please contact Ty Ung or Manal Ma at press@gocyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 301 or 303 for more details. High resolution product photos are available for download at http://www.gocyberlink.com/eng/press_room/photo_archive.jsp All companies and product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the sole property of their respective owners. Copyright(c)2001 CyberLink Corp. All rights reserved. |
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