News Release：Pioneer Introduces its New DVD-Video Player Lineup

TOKYO, Japan, September 21, 1998, ----- Pioneer announced its introduction of the new DVD player lineup for consumer use, to the Japanese domestic market

< Product Concept >

Ever since 1996, Pioneer has cultivated the whole DVD market by introducing a number of related products, and currently has a wide variety of products. Starting with the flagship model, the "DV-S9", to the "PDV-LC1" portable player, Pioneer supports any type of user with DVD entertainment.
And today, Pioneer announces three new models, which adopt the same technology applied in the DV-S9. The three models have their own characteristic to answer the needs of any type of user --- the "DV-L919" LD/DVD compatible player for both LD and DVD user, the "DV-515" DVD player for basic DVD use, and the "DVK-900" which will allow not only movie lovers, but also Karaoke lovers to entertain themselves. Pioneer will continue to develop and introduce DVD related products to have consumers to enjoy a totally new world of entertainment.

< Main Features for DVL-919 >

1 ) DVD/LD/LD-G/Video CD/CD/CD-G/CDV Full Compatible Playback

2 ) High Quality Sound 96kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

96kHz/24-bit DAC wide-band technology is applied to offer superb 24-bit resolution, and sampling at a rate of up to 96kHz to exhibit a superior hi-response and perfect reproduction of the original sound quality of 96kHz/24bit data recorded DVD discs.

3 ) 10bit High Accuracy NTSC Encoder & 10bit Video DAC IC

The NTSC Encoder and Video DAC (digital to analog converter) IC will provide a consistent D/A conversion process of 10bit video data into equivalent analog signals to result in a high picture quality.

4 ) Legato Link Conversion

The CD and DVD recording process cuts off signals bellow 16 and 20-bits, increasing quantization noise and creating a jagged waveform, so that the reproduced sound is different from the original. The built in a Legato Link Conversion processor will restore the lost signals by expanding the original waveform using DVD/CD data. This expands dynamic range up to an audible level, smoothening waveforms to restore fidelity to the original sound, in all of its naturalism and subtlety.

5 ) Two LSIs for High Quality Picture and Sound

By inheriting Pioneer's State-of-the-Art technologies applied in its flagship model DVD-Video player, the DV-S9, a high quality picture and sound will be assured.

1. Viter-bi RF Decoder
   The data processing LSI contains Pioneer's original error correction system to improve correcting ability up to a maximum 1/several-hundred data error level, by using statically analyzed parameters through RF (Radio Frequency) data reading.
2. AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder
   The AV1 Chip MPEG Decoder combines the MPEG2 decoder and audio decoder into a single chip resulting to reproduction of a hi-quality picture and audio with no interference to analog signals.

6 ) Other Features

• Digital Accurate Servo for a stable playback
• Self-Light-Up GUI Remote Controller with One-Touch Jog/Shuttle Control
• Video Noise Reduction
• FL Dimmer
• Virtual Dolby Surround(certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc.)
• Component Video Output Terminal
• DTS (Digital Theater System) Digital Audio Output Terminal
• Automatic Digital Audio Output Switching
• Automatic 96kHz/48kHz Output Switching
• Transfer Rate Indication
• Condition Memory & Replay Memory
• Quick-Turn Both-Side Playback for LD
• Frame and Field Step Play

< Main Features for DV-515 >

1 ) Newly Developed Hi-Precision Double Wavelength Dual Focus Pickup

A Dual Focus Pickup with two different laser diodes (DVD; 650nm, CD/Video & CD; 780nm), has been applied to offer elimination of the need for mechanical switching between lenses and optical axis adjustment, to result in a operation responsively at optimal focus length at all times.

2 ) High Quality Sound 96kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

(See Main Features for DVL-919)

3 ) 10bit High Accuracy NTSC Encoder and 10bit Video DAC IC

(See Main Features for DVL-919)

4 ) Legato Link Conversion

(See Main Features for DVL-919)

5 ) Other Features

• Digital Accurate Servo for a stable playback
• Convenient Front Panel 10-Key Operation
• Virtual Dolby Surround (certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc.)
• Component Video Output Terminal
• DTS(Digital Theater System) Digital Sound Output Terminal
• Automatic Digital Audio Switching
• Automatic 96kHz/48kHz Output Switching
• Transfer Rate Indication
• Condition Memory & Replay Memory
• Frame and Field Step Play

< Main Features for DVL-K900 >

1 ) All-In-One Karaoke System

With a built in 50W + 50W amplifier, software title viewing (DVD/LD) and karaoke (DVD/LD/VCR*/CT) can be enjoyed with a high quality, powerful sound. VCR*; VCR can be connected as an option to the system.

2 ) DVD/LD(LD-G)/Video CD/CD Compatible Playback

3 ) A Variety of Karaoke Functions

1. Hi-Fi Multi-Channel Function
   Functions such as "duet" or "harmony" with original "guide vocal" and "cancellation of guide melody" are possible. One can even sing a duet song alone. Also, with a simple operation, the guide vocal level can be set to decline when one sings through the microphone.
2. Convenient Song Selecting and Programming Function
   The next singers can easily select and reserve songs by using the wireless remote control and viewing the display even when one is singing. The song title and musician's name will appear upon the upper half of the display even when somebody is already singing. Songs can be found and selected by the artist name, genre or even by the type of song (ex. Duet song).
3. One Phrase Replay Function & Main Melody Medley Function
   "One Phrase Replay" --- Only the one phrase of a programmed song will be replayed "Main Melody Medley" --- One can listen to the main melody line of several songs in a row
4. Favorite Song Function
   When selections are made of "Key Control", "Guide Vocal" and "Guide Melody" of a given song, the player will identify the certain song and recall the same setting and activate the pre-set condition setting automatically when that song is replayed.

4 ) Other Features

• Help Function (instructions will be displayed when one gets stuck in operations)
• One-Touch Karaoke Function
• One-Touch Singing Example Function
• Equipped with Surround Sound Function
• Vocal Scoring Function
• Karaoke Competition Mode
• Equipped with Cassette Deck
• Equipped with VCR Player Storage Compartment

< Main Specifications >