| Mitsubishi Introduces HAVi-Enabled D-VHS HDTV VCR Records HDTV Through IEEE 1394 |
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This D-VHS VCR records digital television and other digital sources, including high-definition signals, through its IEEE 1394 digital interface. It also includes S-VHS 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 broadcasts from a digital connection -- the IEEE 1394. "Unlike hard disk-based products, our D-VHS can record from the DTV MPEG2 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 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 mitsubishi-tv.com. [an error occurred while processing this directive]
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