Denon and Dolby Laboratories Announce World's First Audio Product with Dolby Virtual Speaker Surround Sound Technology.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PINE BROOK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003 New D-M71DVXP 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. Receiver System Incorporates Latest Innovation from Dolby Laboratories “Dolby” redirects here. For other uses, see Dolby (disambiguation). Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Dolby Labs) (NYSE: DLB) is a USA-based company specializing in audio compression and reproduction. to Deliver Unprecedented Virtual Surround Sound Realism Denon Electronics and Dolby Laboratories, two industry leaders in home entertainment technology, have announced the US debut of Denon's D-M71DVXP, a DVD receiver system that is the world's first audio/video product to incorporate Dolby(R) Virtual Speaker surround sound technology. Comprised of an integrated DVD/receiver unit, two satellite speakers, and a 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. , the compact, elegantly designed system provides a remarkably realistic 5.1-channel surround listening experience that is far superior to any previously available virtual surround process. Key to the D-M71DVXP's outstanding picture and sound reproduction quality is the inclusion of advanced video D/A converters and digital video processing, as well as the same advanced Analog Devices Hammerhead hammerhead, common name for a heavy-looking, heronlike bird, Scopus umbretta. Its plumage is brown with light and dark glossy, purplish streaks on the wings and body. It has short legs, partially webbed feet, and a heavy, wide, moderately long, black bill. SHARC SHARC Super Harvard Architecture Computer SHARC Submillimeter High Angular Resolution Camera SHARC Swedish Highly Advanced Research Configuration SHARC Savannah Hilton Head Area Rocketry Club SHARC System Hardware Availability and Reliability Calculator 32-bit DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive audio processors used in Denon's acclaimed AVR-5803 and AVR-3803 audio/video receivers. Stephen Baker, Denon Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, pointed out, "Denon's philosophy has always been to utilize the most advanced audio and video technologies to deliver the best home entertainment experience to our customers. Being the first consumer electronics company to offer Dolby Virtual Speaker technology in a product exemplifies this commitment once again. Thanks to Dolby Virtual Speaker, our D-M71DVXP delivers a level of sonic performance that would simply not be possible otherwise." Craig Eggers Eggers may refer to:
A Breakthrough in Virtualized Surround Sound Dolby Virtual Speaker technology is a practical alternative to multispeaker systems, and utilizes breakthrough digital audio processing techniques to yield the most accurate and natural virtualized surround sound listening experience ever achieved. Using a proprietary process, it delivers a realistic 5.1-channel surround sound experience using just two stereo speakers, and with the addition of Dolby(R) Pro Logic II decoding -- included in the D-M71DVXP -- the process can enhance the playback of any program material, from stereo music CDs and MP3 files to 5.1-channel DVDs and broadcast content encoded in Dolby Digital. Dolby Virtual Speaker utilizes a proprietary technique that re-creates, in their entirety, the multiple, complex sonic signatures that the listener would ordinarily hear from a properly positioned 5.1-channel speaker setup. Most virtualizers on the market today limit their processing to the direct sound, overlooking a significant portion of the sonic signature essential for producing a convincing 5.1-channel virtualized surround sound field. The result is often an "enhanced stereo" listening environment. Dolby Virtual Speaker ensures the integrity of the virtual 5.1 soundfield by reproducing the entire sonic signature, and its multiple reflection tails, which can often vary significantly in level and spectral balance from the direct sound. The further addition of crosstalk cancellation, maintains the integrity of each processed signal, thereby ensuring a highly realistic and natural sounding 360 degree sonic environment. The D-M71DVXP: Stylish Design, Exceptional Performance The Denon D-M71DVXP combines true component-quality audio and video performance with stylish, space-saving design. Its single-chassis DVD player/receiver delivers superlative picture and sound quality, featuring a progressive scan DVD player A progressive scan DVD player is a DVD player that can output video in a progressive scan format such as 480p or 720p. Players which can output resolutions higher than 480p are often called upconverting DVD players. that can play back DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD See Video CD. VCD - Video Compact Disc and CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) The original compact disc format developed by Sony and Philips in the 1980s, which was designed for audio only. Since "CD" is used loosely for all Compact Disc formats, the CD-DA designation differentiates a music disc or player discs, as well as MP3-encoded CDs. The integrated DVD player/receiver's advanced video D/A converters and digital video processing provides sharp, high-resolution images, and the leading-edge Analog Devices Hammerhead SHARC DSP audio processors ensure the ultimate in refined audio performance. In addition to Dolby Virtual Speaker, the D-M71DVXP also incorporates Dolby Headphone See headphones. signal processing. Dolby Headphone delivers a natural-sounding surround sound listening experience from any set of connected 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. . It is an ideal technology for late-night movie viewing, video game play, or private listening to audio- or video-based entertainment. The D-M71DVXP includes a 20-watt per channel stereo amplifier to deliver clear, room-filling sound, along with an FM/AM tuner with 40-station preset memory tuning. The D-M71DVXP provides a host of additional performance and convenience features, such as a clock with sleep timer, bass and treble tone controls, and much more. The system offers a full complement of digital and analog video and audio inputs and outputs, including progressive-scan component video outputs. The D-M71DVXP is supplied with two high-quality two-way speakers, each featuring dual 2-inch mid-bass drivers and a half-inch dome tweeter tweeter - woofer for rich, dynamic sound quality with a detailed midrange and extended, open highs. The system's 100-watt powered subwoofer rounds out the sonic spectrum with deep, articulate low-frequency performance. In conjunction with the D-M71DVXP's Dolby Virtual Surround function, the speakers and subwoofer deliver enveloping en·vel·op tr.v. en·vel·oped, en·vel·op·ing, en·vel·ops 1. To enclose or encase completely with or as if with a covering: "Accompanying the darkness, a stillness envelops the city" surround sound that draws listeners right into the onscreen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. action or musical performance. The Denon D-M71DVXP DVD/receiver unit features a metallic silver chassis with an aluminum faceplate. The satellite speakers are housed in real aluminum with wood-finish end caps and light gray grille cloths, while the subwoofer has a wood finish. The Denon D-M71DVXP DVD Receiver System will be available September 2003 at a suggested retail price of $999. In addition, a two-channel version without the subwoofer will be available for $699 suggested retail. Dolby Virtual Speaker technology and Dolby Headphone technology are both based on core algorithms developed by Lake Technology, Ltd., of Australia. For more information, please visit www.usa.denon.com. About Denon Electronics From its beginning in the 1930s as a supplier of professional recording studio and broadcast equipment, Denon has become a world leader in the manufacture of the highest quality audio, audio/video, and software products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and first commercialization of PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. digital audio. About Dolby Laboratories Dolby Laboratories creates technologies that intensify and enhance the entertainment experience. For nearly four decades, Dolby has been instrumental in defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. has entertainment industry liaison offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and Los Angeles, and licensing liaison offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, please visit www.dolby.com. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. S03/14852 |
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