LG Electronics Unveils World's First Blu-ray/HD DVD Combo Player
January 08, 2007
Las Vegas, NV - LG Electronics introduced, at CES, “Super Multi Blue” the first Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD combo player. The unit is a dual-format high-definition disc player that blends new technologies and offers unique flexibility for consumers seeking to play both Blu-ray and HD DVD content. The groundbreaking "Super Multi Blue" is compatible with Blu-ray disc, DVD, CD read/write and HD-DVD-ROM (read), making it the most universal unit available.
The core technologies of Super Multi Blue are Optical Pickup technology that supports Blu-ray disc write/playback, HD DVD playback and DVD/CD write/playback, and the system controlling the Optical Pickup securely and effectively. All are LG's proprietary technologies. The new unit is expected to ship in early 2007.
At CES, LG Electronics is also introducing a range of DVD players and recorders, including a Super Multi DVD Recorder and VCR combination (RC797T) that’s equipped with a digital/analog tuner, Simple Link connectivity, support for recording to all blank DVD disc formats, a digital cable/satellite set-top box controller and USB Media Host, among other features.
LG's RC797T Digital Tuner Super Multi DVD Recorder & VCR is a combination unit incorporating an ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuner which utilizes LG's powerful fifth-generation "VSB" technology. The Super Multi DVD recorder and VCR gives consumers the power to record a wide variety of sources onto any of the major blank DVD disc formats available in the market.
The RC797T addresses the digital TV transition by providing both digital and analog tuning, as well as output connections suitable for both standard-definition and high-definition TVs. LG's Digital Tuner Super Multi DVD Recorder (model number DR787T), offering an identical feature set without the integrated Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), completes the new digital tuner recorder lineup.
Other Super Multi Recorders announced include two models featuring line-in and DV (1394) recording designed for capturing TV programming from digital cable and satellite set-top boxes or for saving home videos from digital camcorders via a DV (1394) input.
The Super Multi DVD Recorder (DR700N) and Super Multi DVD Recorder & VCR (RC700N) both offer an integrated digital cable and satellite set-top box controller for convenient scheduled television recording with the most popular digital set-top boxes.
To enhance ease-of-use, all LG Super Multi recorders incorporate LG's "Simple Link" technology, which allows users to control similarly equipped LG TV and AV products via convenient on-screen menus or directly from the product itself. The units are connected with a standard HDMI cable, and use the HDMI-CEC standard for direct control of equipped LG products. The Super Multi Recorders can record to all major blank video disc types, making the task of selecting the right blank media an easy one.
The digital tuner DVD recorders also incorporate a USB Media Host port that can play MP3, WMA or JPEG music and photo files. And all the DVD/VCR recorder combos incorporate one-touch dubbing between DVD and VHS, allowing for an easy-to-use recording process for non copy-protected content between the two mediums.
Portable DVD Players
LG also introduced two new Portable DVD Players (DP781 and DP771) featuring designs that incorporate a black high gloss finish and a swivel / fold-flat screen for increased flexibility. Both units feature touch panel and backlit controls for simple and sophisticated accents.
Users can share the experience with two headphone jacks, so more than one user can listen at the same time. Additionally, the units incorporate video and audio outputs for connecting to TVs while on-the-go, as well as a USB Media Host function that can play MP3, WMA or JPEG music and photo files.
Based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., LG Electronics USA, Inc., (LGEUS) is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $43.4-billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LGEUS sells a wide range of digital display and digital media products, digital appliances and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information visit www.LGusa.com
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