1990 to 1999
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Electronics
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and PC-relatedOptical Disc
and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs
and MonitorsLarge-Screen TVs
and Monitors
Home AudioHome Audio
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Car Electronics
1990
- Mar
- Builds the new Facility Number 3 on the premises of Tokorozawa Plant.
- Apr
- Pioneer Ansafone Corporation changes its trade name to Pioneer Communications Corporation.
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Car Electronics
1991
- Feb
- Signs sponsorship agreement with the Scuderia Ferrari team of the Formula One Grand Prix.
- Apr
- Tsuga Pioneer Video opens headquarters plant.
- Dec
- Pioneer Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. established as sales subsidiary in Thailand.
- Pioneer Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. established as manufacturing subsidiary in Malaysia.
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Car Electronics
1992
- Mar
- Pioneer Mobile Nishi-Nippon Inc. and Pioneer Mobile Kyushu Inc. established as subsidiaries for car electronics sales.
- Completely discontinues the use of specified CFCs in production lines of manufacturing companies in the Pioneer Group.
- Pioneer and Shinwa Engineering Co., Ltd. jointly establish Pioneer Electronics Co., Ltd. as marketing company in Hong Kong.
- Apr
- Shizuoka Plant becomes the first audio/video manufacturing plant in Japan to be certified with ISO 9002 international quality-assurance system standard.
- Jun
- Pioneer Electronics Asiacentre Pte. Ltd. established as regional headquarters for Asian operations.
- Nov
- Tokorozawa Plant becomes certified with ISO 9001 and Kawagoe Plant with ISO 9002 quality-assurance system standard.
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Car Electronics
1993
- Mar
- Corporate R&D Laboratories opens new facility.
- Nov
- Service Management Department of Quality Assurance Division in Head Office becomes certified with ISO 9002.
- Dec
- Pioneer Symphony Orchestra performs in its first regular concert.
R&D Laboratories
Other businesses
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Car Electronics
1994
- Jan
- Pioneer Electronics de Mexico S.A. establishes as sales subsidiary in Mexico.
- Pioneer Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. establishes as manufacturing subsidiary in Thailand.
- May
- Increment P Corporation established to engage in development and production of multimedia software products.
- Pioneer Electronics de Mexico S.A. establishes as sales subsidiary in Mexico.
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Car Electronics
1995
- Feb
- Pioneer, JHC, Nikkodo, and Toei Video jointly establish Be Max Network Co., Ltd. to engage in operating Be Max's online karaoke system.
- Jul
- Pioneer Eletronica Portugal Producao, S.A. establishes as production subsidiary in Portugal.
- Pioneer and U.S.-based Sierra On-Line jointly establish Sierra Pioneer Co., Ltd. to engage in computer entertainment software business.
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Car Electronics
1996
- Jan
- Pioneer Gulf, Fze. established as sales subsidiary responsible for Middle Eastern and African markets.
- Mar
- Completely discontinues the use of CFC substitutes in production lines of manufacturing companies in the Pioneer Group.
- Apr
- Spins off production of service manuals and owners' manuals to newly established Pioneer Media Creates Corporation.
- Pioneer Music Satellite Co., Ltd. established to engage in providing karaoke programs for digital satellite broadcasting channels.
- Jun
- Kaneo Ito, formerly Managing Director, is appointed as new President and Representative Director of Pioneer; Seiya Matsumoto, formerly President, is appointed as Chairman and Representative Director; and Kanya Matsumoto, formerly Executive Vice President, is appointed as Vice Chairman and Representative Director.
- Tokorozawa Plant becomes certified with ISO 14001 environmental management standard.
- Nov
- Spins off Shizuoka Plant into newly established Shizuoka Pioneer Corporation.
Kaneo Ito
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Car Electronics
1997
- Mar
- Invents high efficiency electro-emission device (HEED).
- Apr
- Pioneer and AMG jointly establish Pioneer Telecom Co., Ltd. as sales company for mobile telephones.
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Car Electronics
1998
- Jul
- Pioneer System Technology, Inc. established to engage in software development.
- Aug
- Announces the new corporate logo and Vision 2005 initiatives.
- Nov
- Starts shipping products that use lead-free solder.
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Car Electronics
1999
- Jan
- Pioneer Scandinavia AB established in Sweden as regional headquarters for Scandinavian operations.
- Jun
- Changes its English trade name to Pioneer Corporation.
- Oct
- Pioneer Suntec (Shanghai) Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. established in Shanghai, China, to engage in software development.
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1990
- Apr
- Releases the KEH-M350 cassette receiver, the EQ-650 graphic equalizer, the DEH-650 CD receiver, and CDX-M50 multi CD player.
- May
- Releases the FX-M90V CD/EQ/deck, the KEX-M99V Cassette/EQ/deck, the KEH-M77 cassette receiver, and the CDX-FM55 FM-modulated multi CD player.
- Releases the GEX-T90TV hide-away TV/AM/FM tuner and the GEX-T50 hide-away AM/FM tuner.
- Releases the TS-V1800, TS-V1300 and TS-VS9 flush mount coaxial speakers and the TS-TRX50 floor-mount surface mount speaker.
- Jun
- Introduces the AVIC-1 the world's first* GPS car navigation system for consumer in-car electronics.
- *As of May 8, 1990, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the TS-UX55 the world's first* surface mount speaker equipped with high-mount stop-lamp.
- *As of April 23, 1990, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the CDX-40 single CD player, the KEH-M66, KEH-50 and KEH-40 cassette receivers, the DPH -505 CD amplifier, and the EQ-66 graphic equalizer.
- Oct
- Releases the TS-UX33 surface mount speaker and the TS-1699 rear-deck mount coaxial speaker.
- Nov
- Releases the DEX-M400 multi CD controller, the GEX-T60 hide-away AM/FM tuner, and the GM-800 and GM-600 amplifiers.
- Releases the TS-A9 and TS-A7 air-link type surface mount speakers, the TS-D161, TS-D131 and TS-691 flush mount speakers, and the TS-LX80 tune-up woofer.
- Dec
- Releases the GM-2000X and GM-1000X amplifiers.
carrozzeria DEH-650 EQ-650
carrozzeria FX-M90V
carrozzeria KEX-M99V
carrozzeria KEH-M77 EQ-66
carrozzeria AVIC-1
carrozzeria DPH-505
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1991
- Jan
- Releases the KEX-M900X cassette deck with DSP, the KEX-M99VX cassette deck with EQ, the DEX-M88X single CD player, the TS-S1000X dorm-type tweeter, the TS-M1300X mid-range speaker, and the TS-W4000X, TS-W3000X, TS-W2500X and TS-W1600X subwoofers.
- Feb
- Releases the KEH-M66II cassette receiver, the CDX-M40 multi CD player, and the CDX-FM45 FM-modulated CD player.
- May
- Releases the AVIC-G2 GPS core unit, the AVIC-V2 GPS visual controller, the GEX-T80TV hide-away TV tuner, and the TVM-L6 six-inch color LCD monitor.
- May
- Releases the CDX-55EQ car CD player with EQ and the KEH-M55 and KEH-M45 cassette receivers.
- Releases the custom-fit coaxial 2way speaker lineup comprising the TS-H136 for BMW, the TS-H125 for Mercedes, the TS-H106 for Mercedes and Audi, the TS-876 for VW Golf and Jetta, the TS-H465 for VW Golf and Fiat, and in addition to the GM-4200X, GM-3400X, GM-2200X and GM-1200X amplifiers.
- Jun
- Releases the TS-A5 and TS-A3 air-link type speakers, the TS-X450 bass reflex speaker, and the TS-X101 surface mount speaker.
- Releases the KEH-M35 cassette receiver, the KE-2500 cassette car stereo, and the CDX-M80 multi CD player.
- Jul
- Releases the GM-900 amplifier.
- BMW authorize Pioneer as the standard car stereo for their vehicles, the first among Japanese manufactures.
- Nov
- Releases the KEH-3200 and KEH-2200 cassette receivers.
- Releases the TS-1688II, TS-1099 and the TS-4688 custom-fit coaxial speakers, the TS-1675 and TS-1095 front-doors coaxial speakers, the TS-1075 double cone speaker, and the TS-1695 coaxial speaker.
carrozzeria X KEX-M900X
carrozzeria AVIC-G2
carrozzeria AVIC-V2
carrozzeria TVM-L6
carrozzeria KEH-M55 CDX-55EQ
carrozzeria TS-A5
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1992
- Feb
- Releases the FH-M70 CD receiver built-in equalizer and the CDX-M30 multi CD player.
- Mar
- Releases the CDX-FM35 FM-modulated multi CD player.
- May
- Releases the KEH-M707, KEH-M606 and KEH-M505 cassette receivers, the KEH-6200 cassette receiver built-in EQ, and the CDX-FM37 and CDX-FM47 FM-modulated multi CD players.
- Releases the CDX-505EQ single CD player with graphic equalizer, the DEQ-707 DSP audio processor, the EQ-303 graphic equalizer, and the GEX-T75TV hide-away TV tuner.
- Releases the TS-TRX800 surface mount speaker, the TS-C16, TS-C10, TS-C46 and TS-C57 flush mount speakers, and the TS-V210 soft-dome tune-up super-tweeter.
- Jun
- Releases the GPS-V7 the world's first* IC-ROM GPS navigation system with four-inch monitor.
- *As of May 11, 1992, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the AVIC-G10 the world's first* GPS navigation system capable to update functionality and performance by CD-ROM.
- *As of May 11, 1992, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the AVIC-V10 AV control unit and the TS-X550 surface mount speaker.
- Aug
- Releases the KEX-M901X detachable-face cassette deck with DSP.
- Oct
- Releases the TS-V160 and TS-V130 flush mount speakers.
- Nov
- Releases the TS-X350 surface mount speaker, TS-LX100 tune-up woofer, and the GM-840 amplifier.
carrozzeria FH-M70
carrozzeria KEH-M707
carrozzeria TS-C16
carrozzeria GPS-V7
carrozzeria AVIC-G10
carrozzeria AVIC-V10
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1993
- Jan
- Releases the TS-C161 and TS-C162 component speaker packages and the TS-1698 flush mount speaker.
- Feb
- Releases the TS-G1030 double-cone flush mount speaker.
- Mar
- Releases the BSS-C3 body-sonic sound system, the BSP-C3 head-rest mount speaker, and the TS-1388 custom-fit coaxial speaker.
- Apr
- Releases the GPS-MR7 GPS navigation system for marine use.
- May
- Releases the FH-M75 CD receiver built-in equalizer, the KEX-M838 cassette tape deck, the KEH-M737, KEH-M636 and KEH-M535 cassette receivers, and the DEQ-636 DSP audio processer.
- Releases the CDX-M12 and CDX-M6 multi CD players, the CDX-FM125, CDX-FM120 and CDX-FM60 FM-modulated multi CD players, and the BSS-C70 body-sonic sound system.
- Jun
- Releases the TS-1488 coaxial speaker.
- Jul
- Releases the GPS-G5 IC-ROM GPS navigation system capable to connect with a car TV.
- Sep
- Releases the TS-1620II custom-fit coaxial speaker, the TS-1019 flush mount speaker, the TS-D172 and TS-D132 flush mount coaxial speakers, the TS-A100 and TS-A70 air-link surface mount speakers, the TS-LX80II tune-up woofer, and the TV-4 four-inch LCD TV.
- Releases the Carrozzeria X lineup comprising the RS-K1X system control tuner deck, the RS-M1X multi CD player, the RS-A2X and RS-A1X amplifiers, the RS-P1X digital equalizer, the RS-P50X digital preamplifier, the RS-C100X system commander, the RS-C200X system communicator, the TS-T1X tweeter, TS-M1X mid-woofer, the TS-W1X and TS-W2X subwoofers, and the UD-N1X passive cross-over network.
- Oct
- Releases the AVIC-G10II GPS navigation system enabled voice route guidance.
- Dec
- Releases the Carrozzeria X RS-D2X CD receiver.
carrozzeria FH-M75
carrozzeria KEH-M737
BSS-C70
carrozzeria GPS-G5
carrozzeria X RS-K1X
carrozzeria X RS-P1X
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1994
- Feb
- Releases the CDX-FM127, CDX-FM121 and CDX-FM61 FM modulated multi CD players.
- Mar
- Releases the TS-M2X dome-type mid-range speaker and the TS-M3X mid-woofer.
- May
- Releases the DEH-P80 CD receiver, the KEH-P60, KEH-P50 and KEH-P40 cassette receivers, the DEQ-50 DSP audio processor, the EQ-30 graphic equalizer, the CDS-P60 single CD player with graphic equalizer, the CDS-P40 single CD player with spectrum analyzer, the KEH-2300 cassette receiver, the CDX-P1200 and CDX-P600 multi CD players, and the BSS-C1 body-sonic sound system.
- Releases the TS-A70II and TS-A90 air-link type speakers, the TS-X150 bass reflex speaker, the TS-E1780 and TS-E1080 coaxial speakers, and the GM-2040, GM-1020 and GM-720 amplifiers.
- Jun
- Releases the AVIC-G9 GPS navigation system enabled automatic route guidance and the ND-S1 GPS reception-recovery unit.
- Releases the FH-P90 CD receiver with DSP, the TS-C17A component speaker package, the TS-1788A, TS-1688A coaxial speakers, and the TS-T15 tune-up tweeter.
- Jul
- Releases the AVX-P50 AV system TV and the TV-XP6 in-car LCD TV.
- Oct
- Releases the KEH-P45 cassette receiver and the TS-1288A coaxial speaker.
- Nov
- Releases the AVIC-X77 1-DIN GPS navigation system and AVIC-G7 GPS navigation system.
- Releases the DEH-35 CD receiver, the CDX-P610 multi CD player, and the CDX-FM69 and CDX-FM63 FM-modulated multi CD players.
- Dec
- Release the GEX-K77TV TV tuner pack.
carrozzeria DEH-P80
carrozzeria TS-A90
carrozzeria AVIC-G9
carrozzeria FH-P90
carrozzeria AVX-P50
carrozzeria AVIC-X77
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1995
- Jan
- Introduces the AVIC-X77 GPS navigation system in the United States.
- Feb
- Releases the DEH-P75 CD receiver, the CDX-P1210 multi CD player, and the CDX-FM129 and CDX-FM123 FM- modulated multi CD players.
- Releases the TS-H171, TS-H131, TS-H101, TS-H461 and TS-H871 coaxial speakers, the TS-T22 tune-up tweeter, and the TS-WX100, TS-WX80, TS-WX70, TS-WX60 and TS-WX50 box-type subwoofers.
- Mar
- Releases the TS-C171 and TS-C163 component speaker packages and the TS-6988A coaxial speaker.
- May
- Releases the DEX-P7 tuner/CD player, the DEH-P99 tuner/CD/amplifier, the KEH-P88, KEH-P77, KEH-P55, KEH-P44 and KEH-P33 tuner/cassette/amplifier, the CDS-P77 single CD player with DSP, the DEQ-44 DSP audio processor, the DEQ-P66 DSP hide-away unit, and the CDS-P33 single CD player with spectrum analyzer.
- Releases the TS-W302F, TS-W252F and TS-W202F subwoofers, the TS-1299A coaxial speaker, the TS-RVX1 tune-up speaker, and the GM-X404 and GM-X402 amplifiers.
- Jun
- Releases the AVIC-G8 and AVIC-G7II GPS navigation systems, the AVX-P60 six-inch AV system TV, the TV-XP7 6.5-inch LCD TV, and the ND-S2 gyro sensor.
- Releases the DEQ-99 auto-equalizing DSP processor, the TS-X480 sealed enclosure type surface mount speaker, and the GM-X904, GM-X802, GM-X702 and GM-X602 amplifiers.
- Oct
- Introduces the AVIC-XA1 the world's first* 2-DIN one-piece chassis Navigation/TV/CD/tuner/cassette/amp system.
- *As of October 5, 1995, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the Carrozzeria X RS-A50X class A bridgeable 4-channel amplifier.
- Nov
- Releases the AVIC-X99 GPS navigation system with 6.5inch monitor and the AVIC-X77II GPS navigation system with 5inch monitor.
- Releases the FH-P80 2-DIN CD receiver, the AVM-P100 AV combination main unit, the TS-X350II bass reflex speaker, and the TS-RVX7 rear-door mount speaker for RV.
carrozzeria TS-WX100
carrozzeria DEX-P7
carrozzeria DEH-P99 DEQ-99
carrozzeria AVIC-G8 ND-S2
carrozzeria AVIC-XA1
carrozzeria FH-P80
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1996
- Feb
- Releases the DEH-22 CD receiver, the TS-C160A and TS-C100A component speaker package, the TS-109A coaxial speaker, the TS-X180 surface mount speaker, and the TS-WX100N subwoofer system.
- May
- Releases the DEX-P9 CD tuner, the DEH-P990 CD receiver with DSP, the DEH-P660 and DEH-P550 CD receivers, the KEH-P880, KEH-P770, KEH-P440 and KEH-P330 cassette receivers, the RD-L110 level meter, the AVX-P60II six-inch TV, and the CDX-FM623S and CDX-FM629S FM-modulated multi CD players.
- Releases the TS-WX75A tune-up woofer, the TS-W120C, TS-W100C, TS-W302C and TS-W252C subwoofers, the UD-W300 and UD-W250 band-pass enclosures, and the UD-NE300 and UD-NE250 flushing neon illumination kits.
- Jun
- Releases the AVIC-G90, AVIC-G70 and AVIC-G50 GPS navigation systems, the AVIC-X55VP packaged with 5inchTV, and the AVIC-X10TV monitor included GPS navigation system.
- Releases the ND-VC1 voice-commander for navigations, the ND-B1 VICS beacon receiver, the ND-F1 VICS/FM tuner, and the ND-S3 gyro sensor.
- Releases the AVX-P55 5.5inch AV system TV, the TV-XP70 6.5inch LCD TV, and the TV-X60 5.5inch LCD TV.
- Oct
- Releases the FH-P80M CD receiver, the CDX-P1220S multi CD player, and the CDX-FM1229S and CDX-FM1225S FM-modulated CD players.
- Nov
- Introduces the CDX-P5000 the world's first* fifty-disc CD player for in-car use.
- *As of September 24, 1996, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the AVIC-X95TV GPS navigation system with 6.5inch TV and the AVIC-X75VP GPS navigation system with 6.5inch TV/VICS.
- Releases the MD-P100 multi MD player, the TS-X480G and TS-X380 surface mount speakers, the TS-C170A and TS-C160AII component speaker packages, the TS-179A, TS-1729 and TS-169A custom-fit coaxial speakers, and the TS-E1790, TS-E1390, TS-1029 and TS-E1070 coaxial speakers.
carrozzeria DEH-P990
carrozzeria KEH-P880
carrozzeria AVIC-G90
carrozzeria FH-P80M
carrozzeria CDX-P5000
carrozzeria AVIC-X95TV
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1997
- Mar
- Releases the AVIC-S75VP GPS navigation system with 6.5inch TV/VICS and the AVIC-S50 GPS navigation system.
- May
- Releases the DEH-P900 CD receiver with DSP, the DEH-P700, DEH-P500 and DEH-200 CD receivers, the KEH-P600, KEH-P400 and KEH-P300 cassette receivers, CDS-P300 single CD Player with spectrum analyzer, the MDS-P700 MD player with spectrum analyzer, the KDS-P500 DSP cassette player, the DEQ-700 auto-equalizing DSD processor, and the DEQ-500 DSP audio processor.
- Releases the AVX-P600 6inch AV system TV, the AVX-P550 5.5inch AV system TV, and the TS-W1200C and TS-W1000C subwoofers.
- Jun
- Introduces the CYBERNAVI AVIC-D909 and the AVIC-D707, world's first* DVD-ROM GPS navigation systems.
- *As of May 7, 1997. Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the TV-W808 PsideP 8inch LCD TV, the FH-P900MD CD/MD receiver, the FH-P700 CD/Cassette receiver, and the MD-P100II multi MD player.
- Oct
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-D700 DVD GPS navigation system with 7inch TV.
- Nov
- Introduces the GD-F1, world's first* FM text receiver equipped with OEL display for consumer in-car electronics.
- *As of September 30, 1997, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the MEH-P800 MD receiver, the CDX-P1230S and CDX-P630S multi CD players, the CDX-FM1237S and CDX-FM633S FM-modulated multi CD players, the TS-WX200A and TS-WX505A powered subwoofers, and the TS-RVX3 speaker for RV.
- Dec
- Releases the TS-WX1200T band-pass type subwoofer.
carrozzeria AVIC-D909 TV-W808
carrozzeria FH-P900MD
carrozzeria AVIC-D700
carrozzeria GD-F1
carrozzeria MEH-P800
carrozzeria TS-WX200A
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1998
- Feb
- Introduces the RakuNavi AVIC-500, AVIC-5KV and AVIC-505 CD-ROM GPS navigation systems enabled the world's first* destination-setting by voice-operation.
- *As of January 8, 1998, Source: Pioneer.
- May
- Introduces the AVX-P707W 7inch 1-DIN in-dash TV enabled the world's first* automatic screen-opening, and the AVX-P505 5.5inch AV system TV.
- *As of May 7, 1998, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the DEX-P1 CD tuner, the TS-V017A component speaker package, and the GM-X9400 and GM-X9200 amplifiers.
- Releases the FH-P707MD and FH-P505MD CD/MD receivers, the FH-P606 and FH-P404 CD receivers, the MEH-P707 MD receiver, KEH-P303 cassette receiver, the DEH-P707, DEH-P505 and DEH-202 CD receivers, the MDS-P505 MD player with spectrum analyzer, the CDS-P303 single CD player with spectrum analyzer, the KDS-P505 cassette player with DSP, and the CDX-P1240TX multi CD player.
- Releases the TS-H133, TS-H103 and TS-H463 coaxial speakers, and the GM-X7200, GM-X5400 and GM-X3200 amplifiers.
- Jun
- Introduces the CyberNavi AVIC-D919, AVIC-D717 and AVIC-D710, world's first* dual-layer DVD-ROM GPS navigation systems.
- *As of May 7, 1998, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the TV-W818 PsideP 8inch LCD TV, the AVM-P909MD AV main unit, the FH-P909MD CD/MD receiver, and the TS-WX3000A powered subwoofer.
- Oct
- Releases the RakuNavi AVIC-XM510, AVIC-XC510, AVIC-517W, AVIC-510, AVIC-51KV and AVIC-515 voice-controlled CD-ROM GPS navigation systems.
- Nov
- Releases the TS-C1700A and TS-C1600A component speaker packages and the FH-401 MD/CD receiver.
- Dec
- Releases the TS-C1500A and TS-C1200A component speaker packages.
carrozzeria AVIC-500
carrozzeria DEX-P1
carrozzeria TS-V017A
carrozzeria AVIC-D919 TV-W818
carrozzeria FH-P909MD
carrozzeria AVIC-XM510
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Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
1999
- Mar
- Introduces the industry's first* MOSFET amplifier built-in receivers, the MEH-P5000 MD receiver and the DEH-P5000 and DEH1000 CD receivers.
- *As of February 4, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- May
- Introduces the MEH-P9000 and DEH-P9000 the world's first* car audio equipped with multi-color OEL display.
- *As of May 6, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-D9000, AVIC-D9500, AVIC-D7000, AVIC-D9100, AVIC-D9900V and AVIC-D9900 DVD GPS navigation systems equipped with city-maps and the ND-B3 VICS beacon receiver.
- Releases the AVX-P7000W 7inch AV system TV, the TV-W8000 PsideP 8inch LCD TV, the AVX-P7000CD 7inch AV system TV/CD, and the AVM-P7000 AV master unit.
- Releases the FH-P9000MD CD/MD receiver built-in FM text tuner, the FH-P7000MD and FH-P5000MD CD/MD receivers, and the FH-P6000 and FH-P4000 CD/Cassette receivers.
- Releases the DEH-P7000 CD receiver, the KEH-P5000 and KEH-100 cassette receivers, the CDX-P1250VC, CDX-P1250 and CDX-P650 multi CD players, and the CDX-FM1255 and CDX-FM653 FM-modulated multi CD players.
- Releases the TS-J170A, TS-J160A, TS-J150A, TS-J120A and TS-J100A coaxial speakers, the TS-C1000A component speaker package, and the TS-WX707A and TS-WX33A powered subwoofers.
- Jun
- Introduces the AVIC-505 GPS navigation system in Europe.
- Aug
- Anticipating malfunction of GPS navigation system in Japan will occur at 9 am on August 22, 1999, announces to exchange microcomputer IC of applicable models starting from February 1998. Had exchanged 150 thousand microcomputer IC against applicable 270 thousand units on 16 models.
- Oct
- Releases the FH-P9900MD CD/MD receiver and the FH-P8800 CD receiver.
- Nov
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-D6500 DVD GPS navigation system with 6.5inch monitor, the RakuNavi AVIC-XM520 and AVIC-XC520 superior AV functionality voice controlled CD-ROM GPS navigation systems with 6.5inch monitor, and the AVIC-520VP and AVIC-520 voice controlled CD-ROM GPS navigation systems with 6.5inch monitor.
- Releases the MEH-P9000CD MD/CD receiver and the PRS-X320 and PRS-X220 amplifiers.
- Dec
- Introduces the AVIC-505 GPS navigation system in the United States.
carrozzeria MEH-P5000
carrozzeria MEH-P9000
carrozzeria AVIC-D9500
carrozzeria FH-P7000MD
carrozzeria FH-P9900MD
carrozzeria AVIC-520
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1990
- Feb
- Introduces Laser Karaoke in the United Kingdom.
- Jun
- Releases the Surround Vocal 1000 home-use Laser Karaoke system.
- Oct
- Releases the CLD-313 fully compatible CD/CDV/LD player equipped with an LD two-side automatic playback function (α turnover mechanism).
- Nov
- Releases the CLD-919 and CLD-616 fully compatible CD/CDV/LD players equipped with an LD two-side automatic playback function (α turnover mechanism).
Surround Vocal 1000
CLD-313
CLD-919
CLD-616
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1991
- Aug
- Cumulative production of LD software exceeds 100 million units.
- Oct
- Releases the VDR-V100 commercial-use rewritable video disc recorder.
- Nov
- Releases the CLD-939 CLD player.
- Dec
- Releases the RPD-1000 commercial-use re-recordable CD recorder.
VDR-V100
CLD-939
RPD-1000
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1992
- May
- Releases the CLD-K77G, CLD-K11, and CLD-01 compatible LaserDisc players.
- Releases the HLD-V500 commercial-use Hi-Vision LD player, using the MUSE new format.
- Jul
- Succeeds in technical development of recording media with high sensitivity dye for visual use.
- Aug
- Releases the LK-800 and LK-700 compatible Laser Karaoke systems.
- Sep
- Provides the use of the Laser Karaoke trademark free of charge worldwide.
- Releases the CLD-959, CLD-757, and CLD-555 compatible LaserDisc players.
- Releases the LG-1 LaserDisc graphics decoder.
- Oct
- Releases the LK-S900 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
CLD-K77G
LK-800
CLD-959
CLD-757
LG-1
LK-S900
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1993
- May
- Releases the CLD-K55G compatible LaserDisc player, which is compatible with LD-G.
- Jul
- Releases the HLD-1000 Hi-Vision LD/LaserDisc player using the MUSE format and consumer-use Hi-Vision LD software.
- Aug
- Releases the CLD-A100 LaserActive-compatible CLD player, which allows users to enjoy LaserDiscs interactively, the PAC-S1 MEGA-LD pack, the PAC-N1 LD-ROM pack, the PAC-K1 karaoke pack, and the MEGA-LD and LD-ROM dedicated software, through business alliances with SEGA ENTERPRISES and Nippon Electric Home Electronics.
- Sep
- Releases the CLD-07G, CLD-05, and CLD-02 compatible LaserDisc players and the LK-810 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
- Oct
- Releases the LS-910AV compatible laser system and the LK-P10 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
CLD-K55G
HLD-1000
CLD-A100
PAC-S1
PAC-N1
LS-910AV
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1994
- May
- Releases the CLD-K88G compatible LaserDisc player.
- Jun
- Releases the CLD-K33G compatible LaserDisc player.
- Aug
- Releases the LK-820 Compatible Laser Karaoke system.
- Sep
- Releases the CLD-HF9G, CLD-HF7G, and CLD-C1 compatible LaserDisc players and the LK-P11 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
- Oct
- Releases the CLD-Z1 compatible LaserDisc player and the LK-620 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
CLD-K88G
LK-820
CLD-HF9G
CLD-C1
LK-P11
CLD-Z1
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1995
- Jan
- SD standards for multimedia-compatible super-density optical discs are jointly announced by seven companies (Pioneer, TOSHIBA, Hitachi, Matsushita, MCA, Thomson, and Time Warner).
- May
- Releases the CLD-K66G and CLD-K22G compatible LaserDisc players.
- Releases the MPC-GX1 multimedia PC.
- Aug
- Releases the LK-T12 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
- Sep
- Releases the CLD-K99V compatible LaserDisc player.
- Oct
- Releases the LK-1030 compatible Laser Karaoke system.
- Dec
- DVD standards are unified between nine companies (Pioneer, TOSHIBA, Hitachi, Matsushita, Sony, Mitsubishi, Victor Company of Japan, Philips, and Time Warner).
CLD-K66G
CLD-K22G
MPC-GX1
LK-T12
CLD-K99V
LK-1030
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1996
- Aug
- Releases the LD-S9 LaserDisc player.
- Sep
- Releases the CLD-R5 compatible LaserDisc player.
- Oct
- Releases the HLD-X9 Hi-Vision LD/LaserDisc player.
- Nov
- Introduces the DVL-9, the world's first* DVD/LD/Video CD/CD fully compatible player.
- *As of November 22, 1996, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the DV-7 DVD player.
LD-S9
CLD-R5
HLD-X9
DVL-9
DV-7
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1997
- Jun
- Introduces the PCP-SR100D, the industry's first* DVD-ROM drive subsystem compatible with Macintosh.
- *As of May 9, 1997, Source: Pioneer.
- Introduces the PCP-PR2W (for DOS and Windows) and PCP-PR2M (for Macintosh), the industry's first* portable 12X CD-ROM drives.
- *As of May 19, 1997, Source: Pioneer.
- Oct
- Introduces the DVR-S101, the world's first* DVD-R drive for commercial use that complies with DVD-R standard version 1.0, and the DVS-V3950S disc.
- *As of September 29, 1997, Source: Pioneer.
- Exhibits a 15GB Hi-Vision optical disc system that uses an SHG blue laser to Japan Electronics Show.
- Dec
- Releases the DV-S9 DVD player.
PCP-SR100D
PCP-PR2W
PCP-PR2M
DVR-S101
DV-S9
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1998
- Jan
- Releases the DVL-909 DVD/LD player, an LD compatible model with enhanced image quality, sound quality, and operability.
- Releases the DV-505 DVD player, a standard model that achieves high performance at an affordable price.
- Feb
- Releases the DVL-K88 DVD/LD karaoke player, a single unit that can play karaoke and movies, from DVDs and LDs to Video CDs.
- Jun
- Succeeds in oscillating a violet laser.
- Oct
- Releases the DVL-919 DVD/LD player, the DVK-900 DVD/LD karaoke system, the DV-S5 DVD-Video player, and the DV-515 DVD player.
- Nov
- Releases the HTZ-7 DVD Surround System.
- Dec
- Releases the DVL-H9 DVD/LD compatible player flagship model.
DVL-909
DVL-K88
DVL-919
DV-S5
HTZ-7
DVL-H9
Car Electronics
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
1999
- Jun
- Releases the PDV-LC10 and PDV-10 portable DVD players.
- Aug
- Releases the DVD Conductor-CZ desktop DVD authoring system.
- Oct
- Releases the DV-S6D and DV-525 DVD players.
- Oct
- Exhibits a 27.4GB (dual-layer) Hi-Vision optical disc system that uses blue laser diodes to Japan Electronics Show.
- Nov
- Releases the PDV-10-SW HAPPY CINEMA portable DVD player.
- Agrees on an alliance with ROHM to develop blue semiconductor laser technology.
- Dec
- Introduces the DVR-1000, the world's first* DVD recorder capable of recording video on DVD.
- *As of November 25, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- Introduces the DV-AX10, the world's first* DVD-Audio/DVD-Video/SACD/CD/Video CD fully compatible player.
- *As of October 4, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the DV-S10A DVD-Audio/DVD-Video/CD/Video CD compatible player.
PDV-LC10
PDV-10-SW
DV-S6D
DVR-1000
DV-AX10
DV-S10A
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1990
- Oct
- Releases the 50-inch SD-P50BS3 and 40-inch SD-P40BS3 and SD-P4040 SEED hi-fi rear-projection TVs.
- Nov
- Releases the 50-inch SD-P5040 and 45-inch SD-P45BS3 SEED hi-fi rear-projection TVs.
- Releases the SH-F550 satellite broadcasting tuner equipped with 1-bit DA converter.
- Dec
- Releases the SD-P40BX1 40-inch SEED hi-fi rear-projection TV with built-in satellite broadcasting tuner and high-performance vertical-twin speakers.
SD-P50BS3
SD-P4040
SD-P5040
SD-P45BS3
SH-F550
SD-P40BX1
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1991
- Oct
- Releases the SD-P50BS4 50-inch hi-fi rear-projection TV available in four different cabinet colors.
- Releases the SD-P40BS4 and SD-P40 40-inch hi-fi rear-projection TVs.
- Releases the SH-F1HD satellite broadcasting tuner with built-in MUSE-to-NTSC converter.
- Nov
- Releases the SD-P50BS4-B and SD-P50BS4-L 50-inch hi-fi rear-projection TVs available in four different cabinet colors.
- Releases the SD-P40BS4-R 40-inch hi-fi rear-projection TV.
- Dec
- Releases the SD-P50BS4-K 50-inch hi-fi rear-projection TV available in four different cabinet colors.
SD-P50BS4
SD-P40BS4
SH-F1HD
SD-P50BS4-B
SD-P50BS4-L
SD-P40BS4-R
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1992
- Feb
- Starts development of plasma displays.
- Jul
- Releases the SD-40AV1 40-inch rear-projection TV.
- Sep
- Releases the 50-inch SD-P50BS5 and 40-inch SD-P40AV1 rear-projection TVs.
- Releases the SH-D101 MUSE-to-NTSC converter with built-in satellite broadcasting tuner.
- Oct
- Releases the SD-P40BS5 and SD-P4060 40-inch rear-projection TVs.
- Releases the SH-CS1 combination communication-satellite and broadcasting-satellite TV tuner.
- Nov
- Releases the SD-P50HD1 50-inch high-definition rear-projection TV.
- Releases the HM-D101 MUSE decoder.
SD-40AV1
SD-P50BS5
SD-P40AV1
SH-D101
SD-P50HD1
HM-D101
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1993
- Oct
- Releases the SD-P40BS6 40-inch rear-projection TV.
- Nov
- Releases the SD-P40HF1 40-inch hi-fi rear-projection TV.
SD-P40BS6
SD-P40HF1
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1994
- Jun
- Releases the SD-P50HD2 50-inch high-definition rear-projection TV.
- Oct
- Releases the 50-inch SD-P50BS6 and 43-inch SD-P43W1X and SD-P43W1 rear-projection TVs.
SD-P50HD2
SD-P50BS6
SD-P43W1X
SD-P43W1
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1995
- Sep
- Releases the SD-P43W2 43-inch rear-projection TV.
- Oct
- Releases the 50-inch SD-P50WEX and 43-inch SD-P43WEX rear-projection TVs.
- Develops a high-quality plasma display that delivers industry's highest luminous intensity of 350 candela, and showcases its prototype at electronics show.
SD-P43W2
SD-P50WEX
SD-P43WEX
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1996
- Aug
- Releases the SD-P43EX2 43-inch rear-projection TV.
- Sep
- Releases the SD-P38EX2 38-inch rear-projection TV.
SD-P43EX2
SD-P38EX2
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1997
- Dec
- Introduces the PDP-501HD, world's first 50-inch consumer high-definition plasma display.
PDP-501HD
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1998
- Apr
- Releases the DPD-V7 40-inch professional-use plasma display in Europe and elsewhere.
- Aug
- Releases the PDP-501MX 50-inch wide-screen plasma display with XGA resolution.
- Oct
- Pioneer and Philips Components agree to jointly develop technologies for next-general plasma displays through January 2000.
PDP-V7
Optical Disc and PC-related
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
1999
- Apr
- Releases the SD-P50EX3 50-inch wide-screen hi-fi rear-projection TV.
- Jul
- Releases the PDP-502HD 50-inch high-definition plasma display.
- Releases the PDP-502MX professional-use 50-inch XGA plasma display and the PDP-V402 40-inch VGA plasma display.
SD-P50EX3
PDP-502HD
PDP-502MX
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1990
- Jan
- Releases the SE-725D and SE-727D closed-back stereo headphones with large diaphragms designed for digital audio sources and the SE-315 and SE-313 open-air stereo headphones.
- Feb
- Releases the Private SELFIE S5 and S3 compact mini component stereo systems.
- May
- Releases the PD-2000 Limited high-performance CD player and the PD-M540 6-disc magazine CD player.
- Jun
- Releases the S-99 Twin X tower speaker system with vertically mounted twin woofers and the S-11 Twin X compact bookshelf speaker system with vertically mounted twin woofers.
- Sep
- Releases the T-858 and T-656 3-head cassette tape decks equipped with FLAT auto tape-calibration system, the T-555WR twin recording/playback cassette tape deck, the F-757 AM/FM tuner, and the S-55 Twin X compact bookshelf speaker system with vertically mounted twin woofers.
- Releases the SELFIE S70 compact mini component stereo system.
- Releases the SE-500D, SE-400D, SE-300D, and SE-300AV closed-back stereo headphones designed for digital audio sources, the SE-200D open-air stereo headphones designed for digital audio sources, and the SE-100AV open-air stereo headphones.
- Oct
- Releases the C-70 audio/video control amplifier, the M-70 audio/video power amplifier, and the S-5000 Twin top-of-the-line speaker system equipped with diamond diaphragm and ALCC diaphragm.
- Releases the SELFIE S90 and S50 compact mini component stereo systems and the S-W70 optional super woofer.
- Nov
- Introduces the PD-T07 and PD-T05, world's first* CD players equipped with Stable Platter disc-drive mechanism.
- *As of October 4, 1990, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the VSA-550, VSA-550-K, VSA-750, and VSA-750-K integrated audio/video stereo amplifiers and the S-X33R directivity-controlled rear-channel speaker system for surround system.
- Dec
- Releases the D-90 DAT deck equipped with SCMC and the VSA-950D integrated audio/video amplifier.
S5
PD-2000Limited
T-858
S-5000TWIN
PD-T07
VSA-950D
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1991
- Jan
- Releases the SELFIE S30 compact mini component stereo system.
- May
- Releases the PD-M760 and PD-M560 6-disc magazine CD players and the D-50 DAT deck.
- Jun
- Releases the S-1000 Twin A high-end speaker system with vertically mounted twin woofers.
- Sep
- Releases the Exclusive C7 control amplifier.
- Releases the PD-T07A high-end CD player equipped with Stable Platter disc-drive mechanism, the T-300SR quick-auto-reverse cassette tape deck, the VSA-1000D integrated audio/video stereo amplifier, the S-HE10 speaker system with vertically mounted twin woofers, and the S-HE7 compact bookshelf speaker system.
- Releases the SELFIE R7 and R5 compact mini component stereo system and the D-R7 optional DAT deck.
- Releases the SE-900D, SE-800D, and SE-700D closed-back stereo headphones designed for digital audio sources.
- Oct
- Releases the T-1000S and T-700S 3-head cassette tape decks.
- Releases the Private L7 and C5 mini component stereo systems and the S-L7C optional center-channel speaker system.
- Releases the SE-IR700C infrared cordless headphones.
- Nov
- Releases the D-80 DAT deck and the Private L1 mini component stereo system.
- Dec
- Releases the PD-T09 CD player equipped with Legato Link converter capable of reproducing audio signals over 20 kHz.
S-1000TWIN A
EXCLUSIVE C7
R7
T-1000S
D-80
PD-T09
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1992
- Jan
- Releases the SELFIE R3M and R3 compact mini component stereo systems and the Private L3 mini component stereo system.
- Feb
- Releases the SELFIE R9 compact mini component stereo system.
- May
- Releases the PD-M580 6-disc magazine CD player, the A-09 integrated amplifier, and the S-HE3 speaker system.
- Jun
- Releases the Exclusive V7 video selector.
- Releases the S-HE100 floor-standing speaker system.
- Aug
- Releases the SELFIE X-A70 and X-A50 compact mini component stereo systems, the S-P7C center-channel speaker system, and the S-P77-LR surround sound speaker system for Private and SELFIE systems.
- Sep
- Releases the PD-T03 CD player equipped with Stable Hanging disc-drive mechanism, the T-1100S and T-770S 3-head cassette tape decks, the F-777 AM/FM tuner, the A-3R integrated stereo amplifier, and the VSA-1000D and VSA-55 integrated audio/video amplifiers.
- Releases the SE-22AV and SE-303 open-air stereo headphones, the SE-550D and SE-440D closed-back stereo headphones, and the MSA-1 speaker system.
- Releases the Private X-L9 and X-L70 mini component stereo systems with CD/LD combination player.
- Oct
- Releases the SE-66AV, SE-33AV, and SE-330D closed-back stereo headphones.
- Nov
- Releases the Exclusive M7 monaural power amplifier.
- Releases the D-07 DAT deck.
A-09
S-HE100
X-A70
X-L90
EXCLUSIVE M7
D-07
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1993
- Jan
- Releases the SELFIE X-A90, X-A30M, and X-A30 compact mini component stereo systems, and the Private X-L50 mini component stereo system with CD/LD combination player.
- May
- Releases the PD-T06 CD player.
- Aug
- Releases the SELFIE X-WD7 compact mini component stereo system.
- Releases the S-UK3 speaker system.
- Sep
- Releases the PD-T04 and PD-T01 CD players, the A-UK3 integrated amplifier, the PL-J110 turntable, and the F-03 AM/FM tuner.
- Releases the S-L77C center-channel speaker system.
- Releases the Private X-AV7 mini component stereo system with CD/LD combination player.
- Oct
- Releases the A-04 integrated amplifier.
- Nov
- Releases the SELFIE X-WD5, X-CF3M, and X-CF3 compact mini component stereo systems.
- Releases the Collection 5 Collection Series component stereo system, comprising the PD-C5 CD player, the T-C3 cassette tape deck, the F-C3 AM/FM tuner, the A-C5 integrated amplifier, and the S-C5-LR speaker system.
- Releases the Collection 3 Collection Series component stereo system, comprising the PD-C3 CD player, the A-C3 integrated amplifier, and the S-C3-LR speaker system.
X-WD7
S-UK3-LR
X-AV7
A-04
COLLECTION 5
COLLECTION 3
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1994
- Feb
- Releases the R400, R401, R402, and R402K PHAAVYS R Series systems, the CTA301 tube preamplifier, and the CTA504 tube power amplifier.
- May
- Releases the PD-01, PD-UK5, PD-F100, and PD-F51 CD players and the VSA-01 integrated audio/video stereo amplifier.
- Releases the SELFIE BANK X-B501-S compact mini component stereo system.
- Releases the S-UK5-LR, S-CR22, and S-2D speaker systems.
- Jun
- Releases the SELFIE BANK X-B501-K compact mini component stereo system.
- Releases the D-05 DAT deck, the T-W05SR twin recording/playback cassette tape deck, the T-W01R double auto-reverse cassette tape deck, and the T-03SR auto-reverse cassette tape deck.
- Jul
- Releases the A-01 integrated amplifier.
- Sep
- Releases the SELFIE TUO X-3D compact mini component stereo system, and the Private Mini X-AV3 mini component stereo system with CD/LD combination player.
- Oct
- Releases the PD-AP1 controller for file-type CD changers, and the S-07-LR speaker system.
- Releases the SELFIE SLOT X-SL3 compact mini component stereo system.
- Nov
- Releases the D-C88 DAT deck and the A-07 integrated amplifier.
- Dec
- Releases the CSA14 integrated amplifier.
PD-F100
S-UK5-LR
X-B501-K
X-3D
D-C88
A-07
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1995
- Feb
- Releases the PD-T07S CD player.
- Mar
- Releases the D-07A DAT deck.
- May
- Releases the PD-UK3 CD player and the T-07S cassette tape deck.
- Aug
- Releases the Exclusive M8 stereo power amplifier.
- Sep
- Releases the SELFIE X-SLOT5G compact mini component stereo system.
- Releases the SP-D07 Dolby Digital AC-3 processor, the PD-T04S CD player, the D-06 DAT deck, and the A-UK1 and A-05 integrated amplifiers.
- Oct
- Releases the SELFIE X-BANK7, X-DJ7G, and X-DJ7K compact mini component stereo systems, the Private X-AV70 mini component stereo system with CD/LD combination player, and the PD-F25 25-disc CD changer.
- Nov
- Releases the SELFIE X-SLOT7G compact mini component stereo system, the X-QT7 micro component stereo system, and the PRO-JECT6.1, PRO-JECT2.0, and PRO-JECT1.2 turntables.
- Dec
- Releases the VSX-09 audio/video receiver equipped with Dolby Surround AC-3 decoder, and the MJ-P5 set-top MD recorder.
PD-T07S
D-07A
EXCLUSIVE M8
PD-F25
VSX-09
MJ-P5
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1996
- Jan
- Releases the PMD-R1 portable MD recorder.
- May
- Releases the PD-01A CD player; the T-W01AR double auto-reverse cassette tape deck; the T-01ASR auto-reverse cassette tape deck; the S-ST05-LR, S-C05, and S-UK4GR speaker systems; and the S-W05-K powered subwoofer.
- Jun
- Releases the Exclusive C7a control amplifier.
- Releases the PD-F1005 and PF-F705 CD players and the A-UK3-2 integrated amplifier.
- Jul
- Releases the M-05 multichannel power amplifier.
- Aug
- Releases the PD-T07HS Limited CD player, the PD-F25-S 25-disc CD changer, and the X-QT11 micro component stereo system.
- Sep
- Releases the X-DJ55 mini component stereo system, the X-MDJ5 mini component stereo system with MD, and the A-D5 integrated amplifier.
- Oct
- Introduces the X-MDJ7, industry's first* mini component stereo system with MD and digital remixing capability. Releases the SELFIE X-SQ5 compact mini component stereo system, the PD-F21 CD player, the S-P21-Q-LR speaker system, and the PMD-P1-C and PMD-P1-F portable MD players.
- *As of September 11, 1996, Source: Pioneer.
- Nov
- Releases the CP-LH5 speaker stand.
S-UK4GR
EXCLUSIVE C7a
M-05
PD-T07HS Limited
X-SQ11
X-MDJ7
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1997
- Feb
- Releases the X-HG10 advanced audio system.
- Sep
- Releases the X-RMX9MD RMX Series component stereo system with MD and digital remixing, and the PD-F25A optional 25-disc CD changer.
- Releases the PD-HS7 high-performance CD player.
- Oct
- Releases the L+ Model 7 X-LP7 stylish component stereo system, the MJ-L7 optional MD recorder, and the CT-L7 optional cassette tape deck.
- Releases the X-RMX5 RMX Series mini component stereo system with digital remixing, and the MJ-R5 optional MD recorder.
- Releases the PMD-R3-L and PMD-R3-S portable MD recorders.
- Dec
- Releases the T-D7 3-head cassette tape deck.
- Releases the PMD-P3-S and PMD-P3-L portable MD players.
X-HG10
X-RMX9MD
PD-HS7
T-D7
PMD-R3-S
PMD-R3-L
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1998
- Jan
- Releases 11 models of the Loopmaster portable CD players.
- Feb
- Releases the VSA-D9TX audio/video amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital and THX 5.1 surround sound, and the PMD-RMX1 portable MD player.
- Mar
- Releases the X-HT501 Living Theater home theater system.
- May
- Releases the A-D5a and A-D3 high-performance integrated stereo amplifiers.
- Jun
- Releases the X-MDX70 mini component stereo system with MD, and the MJ-D7 MD recorder.
- Jul
- Releases the Loopmaster PCD-013WA and PCD-012WA limited-edition portable CD players.
- Aug
- Releases the PD-HL5 CD player equipped with Hi-bit Legato Link converter; the S-MT5-LR-K, S-MT5-LR-W, S-MT5-C-L, and S-MT5-C-W slim satellite speaker systems; the S-W3 compact powered subwoofer; and the MPC-PS30SW-LR, MPC-PS30SR-LR, and MPC-PS30SL-LR powered speaker systems coming in translucent enclosures.
- Oct
- Releases the Pioneer Dynamic Theater HTV-1 packaged TV surround sound system, the DVD1 and DVD2 component systems, and the VSA-5 audio/video amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital surround sound.
- Releases the PD-HL1 CD player equipped with Hi-bit Legato Link converter; the PMD-R55-S and PMD-R55-L portable MD recorders; and the PMD-P5-S, PMD-P5-R, and PMD-P5-L portable MD players.
- Releases the FILL X-NT9MD, X-NT7MD, X-NT9, and X-NT7 natural sound mini component stereo systems, the APX-N901 and APX-N701 sets comprising amplifier and CD tuner, the MJ-N901 MD recorder, the T-N901 cassette tape deck, and the S-N901-LR and S-N701-LR speaker systems.
- Nov
- Releases the Pioneer Dynamic Theater HTZ-7 packaged DVD surround sound system; the DVL1 component system; the S-HS101 speaker system; and the Happy Tune X-HMD01, X-HMD02, X-HMD03, X-HMD04, and X-HMD05 micro stereo systems with CD and MD.
- Releases the S-PM1000-LR Pure Malt speaker system, whose enclosure is made from 50-year-old retired whiskey barrels; and the Loopmaster PCD-01MK limited-edition portable CD player featuring Mickey Mouse design theme.
- Dec
- Releases the VSA-D6 audio/video amplifier equipped with DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, and the HTZ-MD7 optional MD recorder for Pioneer Dynamic Theater systems.
PCD-012WA
PD-HL5
X-NT7MD
HTZ-7
X-HMD05
S-PM1000-LR
Large-Screen TVs and Monitors
Home Audio
DJ
1999
- Jan
- Releases the X-RMX99 RMX Series mini component stereo system with digital remixing, the MJ-R99WR optional double MD recorder, the MJ-R99 MD recorder, and the CT-R99 cassette tape deck.
- Jan
- Releases the X-A55MD all-in-one mini component stereo system with MD.
- Feb
- Releases the Loopmaster PCD-025 and PCD-026 portable CD players.
- Apr
- Releases the PD-HL5-PM Pure Malt Series limited-edition CD player equipped with Hi-bit Legato Link converter, and the A-D5a-PM Pure Malt Series limited-edition integrated amplifier.
- May
- Releases the PD-F908 101-disc CD changer and the MJ-D5 MD recorder.
- Jun
- Releases the VSA-D10TX and VSA-D8TX high-end multichannel audio/video amplifiers; the F-D3 digital synthesizer AM/FM tuner; the X-MDX707 MDX Series mini component stereo system with MD; and the SE-F5-G, SE-F5-V, and SE-F5-W2 Lite Series open-air dynamic stereo headphones.
- Sep
- Releases the X-J7MD and X-MC5MD mini component stereo systems with MD, the L+ X-LP77 stylish and compact component stereo system, the MJ-L77 optional MD recorder, and the CT-L77 optional cassette tape deck.
- Releases the S-ST5-LR compact satellite speaker system, the S-W5 powered subwoofer, and the S-C6 center-channel speaker system.
- Oct
- Releases the VSA-D10TX audio/video amplifier, built based on advanced multichannel stereophonic concept—a technique that uses multiple high-performance amplification circuits to reproduce audio as close to its original form as possible.
- Releases the Happy Tune X-HMD10, X-HMD12, and X-HMD15 (featuring Mickey Mouse design theme) micro stereo systems with CD and MD; and the PMD-P7-S, PMD-P7-L, and PMD-MK1 (featuring Mickey Mouse design theme) portable MD players.
- Releases the Air's Fit SE-E05 and Air's Lite SE-E03 clip-on open-air dynamic stereo headphones.
- Nov
- Introduces the X-MR7, world's first* all-in-one mini stereo system with CD recorder.
- *As of September 14, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- Dec
- Releases the PMD-MK2 millennium-edition portable MD player featuring Mickey Mouse design theme.
X-RMX99
PD-HL5-PM A-D5a-PM
PD-F908
VSA-D10TX
X-J7MD
X-MR7
Home Audio
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1990
- History about the DJ of 1990 is not posted.
Home Audio
DJ
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1991
- History about the DJ of 1991 is not posted.
Home Audio
DJ
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1992
- History about the DJ of 1992 is not posted.
Home Audio
DJ
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1993
- History about the DJ of 1993 is not posted.
Home Audio
DJ
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1994
- Jun
- Introduces the CDJ-50, the world’s first* tabletop single CD player for DJs.
- *As of July 27, 1994. Source: Pioneer.
CDJ-50
Home Audio
DJ
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1995
- Oct
- Releases the CDJ-50II CD player.
- Nov
- Releases the CDJ-30 CD player and the DJM-500 DJ mixer.
CDJ-50II
DJM-500
Home Audio
DJ
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1996
- Sep
- Releases the DJM-300 audio mixer for DJs.
DJM-300
Home Audio
DJ
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1997
- Feb
- Releases the SE-DJ5000 professional DJ headphones.
- Jul
- Releases the CDJ-500II CD player for DJs, which feels like an instrument.
- Sep
- Releases the CDJ-700S compact CD player for professional DJs, which is easy to carry and set up.
SE-DJ5000
CDJ-500II
Home Audio
DJ
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1998
- Sep
- Releases the CDJ-100S CD player for DJs and the DJM-300-S DJ mixer.
- Dec
- Releases the EFX-500 effects unit for DJs.
CDJ-100S
DJM-300-S
EFX-500
Home Audio
DJ
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1999
- Nov
- Releases the DJM-600 DJ mixer for disco and club DJs.
DJM-600
DJ
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Corporate Information
1990
- Jan
- Releases the TF-R50 low-power cordless phone with a compact design tailored to hand shape.
- Feb
- Releases the TF-A11 ALL TIME 11 answering phone allowing basic operation by a single button.
- Apr
- Releases the TF-X5 low-power cordless answering phone equipped with touch panel on the main unit and multi-remote functions on the secondary handset.
- May
- Releases the MTR-24 telemarketing switching system, an equipment set that enables application operations through connection with an ordinary computer via a conventional phone line.
- Sep
- Releases the TF-W5 low-power cordless answering phone with main and secondary handsets, and the TF-A550 multifunctional answering phone.
- Oct
- Releases the TF-H5 low-power, family-use cordless phone, with main and secondary handsets.
- Nov
- Becomes first in the industry to introduce AC power distributor (the BND-300), with built-in high-quality, high-performance line noise filter for 30A-rated large systems.
- *As of October 25, 1990, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the TF-R55 slim, simple, single-unit low-power cordless phone.
- Dec
- Introduces world's first BODYSONIC-compatible CD, the MTD-101 (with set of 10 healing music CDs).
- *As of December 7, 1990, Source: Pioneer.
TF-R50
TF-A11
TF-X5
TF-W5
TF-H5
TF-R55
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1991
- Feb
- Releases the TF-A12 one-touch, easy-to-use answering phone.
- Releases the TF-W50 cordless answering phone, equipped with scrambling function to prevent unauthorized listening in.
- Aug
- Releases the TF-R55(KL) compact, low-power cordless phone with built-in antenna.
- Sep
- Releases the TF-W150-K low-power, easy-to-use cordless answering phone.
- Oct
- Becomes first in the industry to introduce low-power cordless answering phone (the TF-W350-K), with water-resistant pocketable secondary handset, working over a distance of 400 meters (cordless home unit).
- *As of August 21, 1991, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the BSS-1000 high-end reclining audio/visual chair BODYSONIC surround system with real leather finish.
- Nov
- Releases the TF-R350-K low-power cordless telephone, with twin antennae enabling communication distance to beed up to 500 meters.
- Dec
- Releases the JX-S10 onboard special low-power transceiver.
TF-A12
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TF-R55(KL)
TF-W350-K
BBS-1000
TF-R350-K
JX-S10
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1992
- Jan
- Releases the FSH5500 optical beam soldering device.
- Releases the ATS1000, ATS1000F, ATS1000T, and ATS1100R/B automatic adjustment inspection devices.
- Feb
- Becomes first in the industry to introduce a one-touch answering phone, the TF-A20, with voice EROM.
- *As of January 16, 1992, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the VW-S3 TOWN JACK low-power transceiver.
- Mar
- Releases the TF-N750 two-circuit-compatible cordless answering phone.
- Releases Pioneer Mind Refresh System RELACTIVE-1.
- Apr
- Releases the TF-N650-K cordless answering phone with α-LCR function, and the TF-FK1-K model, with recumbent extension secondary handset.
- Sep
- Releases the TF-W160-K and TF-W160-G cordless answering phones designed for high-quality sound, and the TF-FK4-K and TF-FK4-G, recumbent-type secondary handsets.
- Releases the BM1 two-way, next-generation CCTV system.
- Oct
- Releases the TF-EM3-G earphone microphone.
- Releases the C-V230 stereo mixing preamplifier, the M-V200 and M-V300 power amplifiers, the S-V700 full-range speaker, and the S-V550W sub-woofer.
- Releases the TF-W360-G cordless answering phone designed for high sound quality, and the TF-PK4-K and TF-PK4-G extension pocketable secondary handsets.
TF-A20
VW-S3
TF-N750-K
TF-N650-K
TF-W160-K
TF-W360-K
DJ
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1993
- Jan
- Releases the TF-A21 answering phone with "voice counterattack" function.
- Sep
- Develops αVISION karaoke system. Announces commercialization of αVISION (launched March 1994).
- Oct
- Releases the ACP-1000 printed circuit board manufacturing equipment.
- Releases the S-V300 full-range speaker system.
- Releases the TF-X102-K and TF-X101-K answering phone with cordless handsets for both the main receiving unit and secondary units, and the TF-FK5-K extension secondary handset.
- Nov
- Releases the TF-R102-K and TF-R101-K cordless phones with the cordless handset serving as the main receiving unit.
TF-A21-K
TF-X102-K
TF-X101-K
TF-R102-K
DJ
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1994
- Jan
- Delivers the BA-9000 two-way addressable system for cable TV, for regional cable TV system in Akron district, Ohio, the United States.
- Mar
- Releases the AAC-V5 and AAC-V6 αVISION autochangers, the ACO-V5 autochanger commander, and the ASC-V5 system controller.
- May
- Releases the PCJ-A10 TACS-type portable cellular phone, and the ND-P2 portable rapid charger.
- Jul
- Releases the PCJ-A10S portable cellular phone set.
- Sep
- Releases the PD-V30M CD player for dance lessons.
- Dec
- Releases the OG-V10 polygraph.
PCJ-A10S
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1995
- Jul
- Develops new linear-powered, high-quality, deep bass speaker.
- Releases the D-9601 commercial-use digital audio tape deck.
- Sep
- Releases the PCJ-A7S portable cellular phone.
- Oct
- Releases the TF-JP3-H and TF-JP303-H cordless answering phone models, the TF-FK21-K extension secondary handset, and the TF-JF5-K, TF-JS3-H, and TF-JF503-K cordless main-unit answering phone models.
- Releases the DB-S500 multimedia database system.
- Develops high-brightness, thin-film organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.
- Nov
- Releases the TF-JP100-H and TF-JP103-H cordless answering phones.
- Dec
- Releases the DB-S500R multimedia database system (writer version).
PCJ-A7S
TF-JP3-H
TF-JS3-H
TF-JP100-H
DJ
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1996
- Mar
- Releases the MPC-LX200-MO multimedia system.
- Apr
- Releases the JUNKO printed circuit board mounting and production control system.
- Aug
- Releases the DZ-D7 thermal transfer sublimation full-color printer.
- Sep
- Releases the 102-type TF-JP50 and 103-type TF-JW50 LCD cordless telephones and the TF-FK30 extension secondary handset.
- Oct
- Releases the 102-type TF-JP30 and 103-type TF-JW30 LCD cordless telephones.
- Nov
- Introduces the DP-211, Japan's first* cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel, through the Digital Phone Group.
- *As of September 10, 1996, Source: Pioneer.
- Develops and releases the ND-K100 in-dash hands-free onboard charger in collaboration with Tokyo Digital Phone, Kansai Digital Phone, and Tokai Digital Phone.
- Releases the 101-type TF-JS50, 102-type TF-JF70, and 103-type TF-JW70 LCD cordless main-unit telephones, the 102-type TF-JFS1 and 103-type TF-JWS1 LCD cordless telephones, and the TF-FK32 extension secondary handset.
TF-JP50
TF-JP30
DP-211
TF-JS50
TF-JF70
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1997
- Apr
- Releases the TD-2002 4.8cm compression driver, the TD-4003 10cm compression driver, the TL-1102 25cm cone wafer, and the TL-1601C 40cm cone wafer for TAD professional speaker units.
- Nov
- Introduces the GD-F1 Carrozzeria FM teletext receiver, world's first* receiver with OLED for consumer market car electronics product.
- *As of September 30, 1997, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the DP-211SW cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel through Digital Phone Group.
TD-2002
TD-4003
TL-1601c
GD-F1
DP-211SW
DJ
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1998
- Mar
- Releases the 523G cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel through Nippon Idou Tsushin Corporation.
- Apr
- Releases the DP-212 cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel capable with direct-handwriting to the panel through Digital Phone Group.
- Jul
- Releases the Super BeMAX online karaoke system.
- Aug
- Enters an alliance with CANAL Plus, C-Cube Microsystems Inc., and Divicom to develop system devices for digital set-top boxes.
- Sep
- Releases the Mitsubishi 3D Solder Form Inspection Machine print circuit board soldering inspection equipment.
- Succeeds in developing a (passive) OLED full-color display.
- Oct
- Releases the TF-CV13 low-power cordless answering phone equipped with the Multi-Assist Phonebook and the TF-FK60 extension secondary handset.
- Releases the PCR-30-G, PCR-30-L, PCR-30-W, and PCR-30-Y Craft Speakers, a new type of folding speaker with a see-through body.
- Nov
- Releases the TF-EV12, TF-EV13, TF-EV14, TF-FV11-H, TF-FV11-HS, TF-FV12, TF-FV13, TF-NV12, and TF-NV13 low-power cordless answering phones and the TF-FK61 and TF-FK62 extension secondary handsets.
523G
DP-212
PCR-30
TF-FV13
TF-NV12
DJ
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1999
- Jan
- Introduces the TF-V11 answering phone equipped with the industry's first* phonebook capable of registering 100 people and Digital Non-touch Hands-free installed.
- *As of January 14, 1999, Source: Pioneer.
- Mar
- Releases the J-PE01 cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel through Digital Phone Group.
- Sep
- Releases the TF-CV32 low-power cordless answering phone.
- Oct
- Releases the TF-GV22 low-power cordless answering phone and the TF-GVH23 and TF-GVH24, which allow communication between secondary handsets.
- Releases the J-PE02 cellular phone with full-size LCD touch panel capable with e-mailing handwriting-texts and pictures through Digital Phone Group.
TF-V11
J-PE01
TF-CVH33
J-PE02
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