News Release：Pioneer Introduces Revolutionary New Home Theater Solution

TOKYO, Japan, September 29, 1998 ----- Pioneer Electronic Corporation announced its introduction of a full line-up of Home Theater related products, to the Japanese domestic market.

HTV-1	HTZ-7

< Planning Concept >

With the appearance of various audio/video related hardware, such as Large sized 16:9 Wide-Screen Television Sets and DVD Players, the household environment to watch a various type of media sources has certainly been prepared. Also with the appearance of CATV and CS Digital Broadcasting, which supply such programs as Sports and Movies, people now wish to view these programs in a "better picture quality", "better sound quality", and "better surround- sound system".

Pioneer has created a new category of Home Theater products for any type of consumer to enjoy movies or any kind of program contents the way they were intended. Whether beginner or enthusiastic, living in a large house or small apartment with limited space, Pioneer can fulfill anyone's needs.

Today, Pioneer introduces its Revolutionary New Home Theater Solution, dabbed "Pioneer Dynamic Theater Concept", to present a full line-up of Home Theater related products --- "HTZ-7" All-In-One DVD Surround System, "HTV-1" Television Surround System and other related products.

< HTZ-7 All-in-One Surround System >

The "HTZ-7" All-In-One DVD Surround System is fully equipped with a Control Amplifier, DVD/CD Player and FM/AM Tuner, which are all built in one 32cm wide component, to allow consumers to enjoy DVD title viewing as well as listening to CD or FM/AM radio broadcasting.

With the 6-Speaker System (five small-sized satellite and one 20cm powered subwoofer), built-in 5.1 Dolby Digital Decoder, and Equal High Powered Five Channels, movies can be seen at home with the same powerful surround sound experienced at movie theaters. The 4-Mode Digital Signal Processor (DSP) (Movie/Music/Game/Sport) will provide digitally simulated sound fields to result in truly realistic sound that will impress even the most discerning of listeners. The outside finish has a high-quality 'aluminum touch" to match any room or space.

Although capable of generating a high-powered power output of a total of 200W (max.), the system has been designed with an energy-saving power consumption of 3W at standby.The LCD Touch Panel Heads-Up Smart Remote Controller can be set anywhere to allow full and easy system operation, and condition viewing at a glance. Being a 'SMART' learning remote, any kind of audio/video related hardware that has a wireless remote controller can be memorized and controlled with a simple operation. With its easy to see LCD display, the current system condition (what source is being played, what kind of surround effect is chosen, etc.) can be recognized at a glance. System conditions can also be easily memorized to be pre- set and recalled with a simple 'touch' on the LCD panel.

An optional "HTZ-MD7" MD Recorder can be connected, to enjoy MD recording/playback, and can be fully controlled with the LCD Touch Panel Heads-Up Smart Remote Controller.

< HTV-1 Television Surround System >

The "HTV-1" Television Surround System will allow consumers with limited space, but yet want to enjoy movies the way they were intended. The HTV-1 is designed to sit atop a television and provide the home theater experience through the use of Virtual Dolby Surround. Virtual Dolby Surround enables specific sounds to appear to come from any point surrounding a listener. With the Powered Subwoofer, movie viewing can be made with a dynamic and powerful bass sound.

The HTV-1 set a new definition for "ease of hookup". Installation is as easy as connecting one set of stereo RCA jacks from the television or VCR to the HTV-1, then connecting the subwoofer and you're done --- instant home theater.

This new technology allows the user who may not have either the budget or space to add four or five speakers and a subwoofer to their systems.
The HTV-1 comes with a high-power amplifier (a total of 100W max. power output) built into the subwoofer to power two full range speakers and the subwoofer itself. On the control center, a fluorescent (FL) display gives all pertinent information and has a dimmer function. Designed to provide control over various brands of source and display products, the HTV-1 comes with a user-friendly wireless remote control.
The HTV-1 features Auto Power On/Off circuit, stereo 'wide' mode, loudness mode, 2 sets of audio inputs/outputs, Balance/Subwoofer level controls, magnetically shielded for video use, and energy-saving design (power consumption of only 3W at standby).

< VSA-D5 AV Amplifier >

The VSA-D5 AV Amplifier has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder and equal high power for all five channels (front-LR, rear-LR, center) to allow movie viewing through the same powerful Dolby Digital Surround experienced at movie theaters. The VSA-D5 has a number of input/output terminals for future expansion --- 5.1 channel input for DTS (Digital Theater Surround) and Multi-channel Audio, four S-video inputs/two outputs, three optical digital inputs/two outputs for DVD and MD, one S-video and audio input on front panel, and one S2 function ready S-video input.

The VSA-D5 feature 6-Mode DSP (Theater 1/Theater 2/Hall 1/Hall 2/Hall 3/Jazz/Dance), 3-step FL display dimmer, 'Midnight Listening Mode' for a powerful sound even when a source is played at a small volume, user-friendly 5-key remote having a light button, and energy-saving design (power consumption of under 2W at standby).

< RFD-1 Outboard RF Modulator >

The RFD-1 provides an easy connection of up to three digital devices. Now, both a DVD player and a Laser Disc player can be hooked up readily to any Dolby Digital receiver or pre- amplifier.

The RFD-1 features one RF input and both an optical and coaxial PCM/Dolby Digital input. A single coaxial PCM/Dolby Digital output is also provided. While switching between the coaxial and optical inputs is done via a manual switch, switching between the RF and Digital inputs is done automatically.

< S-HS101 Home Theater Speaker System >

The S-HS101 Home Theater Speaker System contains five 'S-ST01' Satellite Speakers and a 'S-W3(S)' Powered Subwoofer.

Having the width of only 19cm, the slim S-W3(S) can be placed anywhere. The built-in combination of a high-powered amplifier and Passive Radiator type speaker will produce an unbelievable powerful bass sound, although having a slim and compact body. The S-ST01, also having a compact and slim design, can reproduce an unbelievable realistic sound to enjoy not only movie viewing, but also pure audio with its closed type wooden cabinet.

< Main Specifications >

HTZ-7

• DVD Center Part
  • Playback Discs: DVD-Video/CD/Video CD
• Powered Subwoofer
  • Decoder:
    Dolby Digital Decoder
    96kHz/24bitDA Converter (front L/R)
  • Power Amplifier:
    Equal High-Power for 5 channels: 30W (EIAJ)
    Subwoofer: 50W
  • Subwoofer:
    20cm cone/bass-reflex type (magnetically shield)
  • Satellite Speakers:
    7cm cone, closed type (magnetically shield)
    comes with compact stand with adjustable angle
• LCD Touch Panel Remote Controller
  LCD Touch Panel with automatic lights-off function
  Pre-set and SMART learning function
• "HTZ-MD7" MD Recorder
  Terminals: Digital Optical Input x 1
  Analog Input x 1
  • Power Consumption
    HTZ-7
    DVD Center Unit:34W (under 3W at standby)
    Powered Subwoofer: 120W (under 3W at standby)
    HTZ-7MD
    14W (under 3W at standby)
• Dimensions/Weight: (W x H x D mm)
  DVD Center Unit: 320 x 89 x 274, 4.0kg
  Powered Subwoofer: 240 x 482 x 459, 13.7kg
  Satellite Speaker: 150 x 107 83, 0.5kg (one piece)
  MD Recorder: 320 x 89 x 274, 3.1kg

HTV-1

• Speaker Type: speaker system with built-in amplifier
• Speakers:
  Center Speaker: 8.7cm cone-type Subwoofer: 16cm cone-type
• Maximum Power Output: 100W (EIAJ)
• Dimensions/Weight: (W x H x D mm)
  Control Center: 610 x 110 x 166, 3.8kg
  Subwoofer: 204 x 553 x 394, 15.5kg
• Others:
  comes with Remote Controller, 1 RCA cable, attachment parts for control center

VSA-D5

• Maximum Power Output: stereo mode: 100W/ch
  surround mode: 100W/ch (EIAJ, 6Ω)
• Frequency Response: 5Hz to 100KHz (±3dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.09% (20Hz to 20KHz, 65W, 6Ω)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (IHF-A): 99dB
• Terminals:
  Inputs Digital: Coax x 1, Optical x 2
  Audio: 4 (CD, Tuner, MD/Tape, Aux)
  Video: 4 (VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, Video)
  S-Video: 4; S2 ready (VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, Video) Outputs
  Front Panel: L/R x 2
  Center: 1 (for pre-amp)
  Rear: SL, SR (one each)
  Subwoofer: 1 (pre-out)
  Digital: 1 (Optical)
  Audio: 1 (MD/Tape)
  Video: 2 (VCR, Monitor)
  S-Video: 2 (VCR, Monitor; S2 ready)
  Other Terminals
  SR In/Out: 1 each
• Dimensions: 420 (W) x 401 (D) x 158 (H) mm
• Weight: 9.8kg

RFD-1

• Terminals:Dolby Digital RF Input
  Coaxial PCM/Dolby Digital Input/Output
  Digital Optical Input/Output
• Dimensions: 202(W) x 194(D) x 50(H) mm
• Weight: 1.1kg
• Power Consumption: 6W

S-SH101

• "S-W3 (S)" Subwoofer
  • Speaker Type: Passive Radiator Floor Type
  • Speakers: 16cm cone-type x 1
    16cm x 29cm Oval Shaped Passive Radiator Type x 1
  • Frequency Response: 35 - 200Hz
  • Maximum Power Output: 100W(EIAJ)
  • Input Terminal: 2 (speaker cable input, RCA pin-jack)
  • Dimensions: 190 (W) x 430 (H) x 430 (D) mm
  • Weight: 10.0kg
  • Others: comes with speaker cable and 3m long cord attached with pin-plug
• S-ST01-F" Front Speaker
  • Speaker Type: 2-Way Closed Type
  • Speakers: 10cm cone-type woofer x 1
    5cm cone-type tweeter x 1
  • Impedance: 6Ω
  • Frequency Response: 100 to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity(1m): 84dB/W
  • Maximum Power Handling Capacity: 100W(EIAJ)
  • Dimensions: 165 (W) x 245 (H) x 124 (D) mm
  • Weight: 1.9kg
  • Others: Magnetic Shield Structure, comes with 5m long speaker cable
• S-ST01-C" Center Speaker
  • Speaker Type: 2-Way Closed Type
  • Speakers: 10cm cone-type woofer x 1
    5cm cone-type tweeter x 1
  • Impedance: 6Ω
  • Frequency Response: 100 to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity(1m): 84dB/W
  • Maximum Power Handling Capacity: 100W(EIAJ)
  • Dimensions: 335(W) x 150(H) x 126(D) mm
  • Weight: 2.1kg
  • Others: Magnetic Shield Structure, comes with 2m long speaker cable
• S-ST01-R" Rear Speaker
  • Speaker Type: 1-Way Closed Type
  • Speakers: 10cm cone-type woofer x 1
  • Impedance: 6Ω
  • Frequency Response: 100 to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity(1m): 81dB/W
  • Maximum Power Handling Capacity: 100W(EIAJ)
  • Dimensions: 150(W) x 200(H) x 116(D) mm
  • Weight: 1.1kg
  • Others: comes with 6m long speaker cable