Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Introduces HAVi-Enabled D-VHS HDTV VCR.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2001 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. (MDEA MDEA 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-Ethylamphetamine (empathogenic/psychedelic drug closely related to MDMA) MDEA Master Data Exchange Agreement MDEA Methyl Di-Ethyl Amine ) introduced its High-Definition TV-grade Digital VHS at its National Product Line Show in Long Beach. This D-VHS (Data-VHS) A VHS videocassette recorder that is able to store digital data such as MPEG-2 from a digital satellite system (DSS) or digital cable. D-VHS decks support both standard (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV) formats and also record and play regular analog VHS tapes. See DVCR. VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. records digital television and other digital sources, including high-definition signals, through its IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 digital interface. It also includes S-VHS (Super-VHS) A VHS recording and playback system that increased resolution from 240 to 400 lines and used a higher-quality cassette. S-VHS introduced the S-video interface, which separated the luma from the color (see S-video). analog VCR functionality, as well as HAVi -- Home Audio Video interoperability -- technology, that allows for sophisticated control via IEEE 1394 networks and 5C copy protection. "Our D-VHS VCR is the perfect complement to the new Mitsubishi Integrated HDTVs," said Max Wasinger, MDEA vice president of sales and marketing. "The unique inclusion of HAVi in this product matches our commitment to HAVi in our integrated HDTVs, -- providing consumers with robust, simple control for unmatched ease-of-use." "D-VHS is the unquestioned digital recording solution for the digital broadcast environment. While recordable DVD and PVR solutions are reaching the market, they do not offer the combined capability of HDTV-grade wide-bandwidth recording capability, removable media and two-plus hour recording times," said Robert A. Perry, MDEA vice president of marketing. "While many digital recording solutions have been offered to consumers, this is the first consumer component that presents a full 28.2 megabits-per-second plus recording capability, which enables the recording of HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates broadcasts from a digital connection -- the IEEE 1394. "Unlike hard disk-based products, our D-VHS can record from the DTV MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 2 format IEEE 1394 network source and keep that recording on a tape for archival and later viewing. And with the HAVi technology, it offers a superior interface capability over non-HAVi-based products," Perry added. In separate news, MDEA announced its NetCommand(TM) analog/digital control technology, and its new product lineup. The company incorporates VividLogic's FireBus IEEE 1394 and HAVi software technology in its integrated digital television An Integrated Digital Television ("IDTV" or "iDTV") set is a television set with a built in digital tuner, be it for DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C, ATSC or ISDB. Most of them also allow reception of analogue signals (PAL, SÉCAM or NTSC). receivers and D-VHS products. Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America (MDEA) manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality NTSC and HDTV projection televisions, satellite receivers, VCRs and DVD Players for complete home theater systems. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of bigscreen 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. |
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