Newest Series of Digital Video Recorders, Home Theater Systems
Underscores LG's Growing Reputation for Innovation and Sleek Design
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Led by a unique DVD player that
upconverts to high-definition outputs, LG Electronics today unveiled its
latest lineup of digital audio/video innovations at the 2005 International
Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The new products are designed to meet the needs of the growing number of
consumers seeking premium home entertainment options, and underscore the
company's commitment to growing its brand in the U.S. market through
aggressive marketing. These products, many of which were honored with 2005 CES
Innovations Awards, will be on display this week at the show (Booth #8214,
Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center).
FAST FORWARD DVD PLAYERS AND HTiB SYSTEMS
LG Electronics' new DVD players and home theater systems are sure to take
the home entertainment experience to an entirely new level - delivering
enhanced video and audio. One of the sleek new products on display is the
much-anticipated and industry-acclaimed, LDA-511 - a slim designed, high-
definition DVD player with HDMI output. Honored with a 2005 Innovations Award
in the Video Component category, this unit is capable of up-converting DVD
video to HD 1080i resolution providing crisp, clear, life-like images from
DVD-formatted movies. With multi-format playback technology, the DVD player
has the capability to playback all DVD formats. This device will also
incorporate an 8 in 2 multi-memory card slot, which can read eight different
multi-media formats. The LDA-511 will be available in the second quarter.
For true aficionados seeking the ultimate digital theater experience at
home, LG is introducing a number of home-theater-in-a-box (HTiB) systems in
its 2005 product line, complementing its other home theater offerings,
including the wireless LGHTW316. Ideal for those looking for a powerful
system, without overpowering the room, LG's LHX-558 is a DVD Combi HTiB that
boasts a five-disc DVD changer, VCR and 1200W 5.1 floor-standing speaker
system with super-multi playability.
Another convenient new home theater option is the LHY-519, a DVD recorder
HTiB Combi that incorporates a DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR and a 1200W 5.1
satellite speaker system with advanced connectivity for digital video
integration. It also has a 7 in 2 memory card reader for easy digital video
integration and DV inputs for enhanced connectivity to a range of digital
audio/video products. The LHY-519 will be available in second quarter 2005.
AT YOUR SERVICE: DVRS AND DVD RECORDERS
Consumers today are on the go more than ever, and are increasingly looking
for reliable ways to record their favorite TV programs and movies to watch at
their convenience - in high-quality, digital formats. Many are turning to the
comforts of digital video recorders (DVRs) and DVD recorders, which enable
them to watch pre-recorded entertainment at will - conveniently and
effortlessly. LG's latest DVRs and DVD recorders address this growing
consumer interest in "on-demand" entertainment.
To address the growing number of VCR, DVD and CD recording and playing
formats, LG has also introduced the LRY-517, a Super-Multi DVD Recorder plus
VCR, all-in-one system with DVD+R double layer recording capabilities -
offering a wide array of recording options, as well as VCR recording/playback
features. The unit's "one-touch dubbing" allows consumers to transfer content
from VHS to DVD disc recording or from un-copyrighted DVD disc to VHS with
just one touch of a button. Its DV input provides enhanced connectivity to a
wide-range of audio/video products. The LRY-517 also provides "single-out"
connectivity, using one component video connection for both DVD and VHS,
which, in addition to convenience, actually improves the quality of VHS
recordings.
SHAPING THE BIG PICTURE - HDTV RECEIVERS
LG's selection of premium set-top boxes demonstrates its commitment to
providing high-end, high-definition solutions to the consumer marketplace.
LG's line of HDTV receivers features the LST-3510A, a combination DVD player
and digital HDTV set-top box.
To help turn any room into a home theater, LG's LST-3510A HDTV
receiver/high-format DVD player, which up-converts DVD images to HDTV, is the
perfect choice. A versatile source for HDTV reception, it features an all-
format ATSC receiver for over-the-air HD reception, a QAM tuner for
unscrambled HDTV cable reception, as well as a built-in DVD player with 1080i
output, a DVI+HDCP connector and an Electronic Program Guide.
With the DVI+HDCP connector, the unit can display true digital-to-digital
images of DVDs, bypassing noise-prone analog circuits that are present in some
DVD players. The LST-3510A is available now.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A.
Based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., LG Electronics USA, Inc., (LGEUS) is the
North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc. LGEUS' key product areas -
consumer electronics, home appliances, information technology products and
mobile phones - are designed to deliver on the promise of its "LG: Life's
Good" 2005 marketing theme. For more information, please visit
http://www.lgusa.com .
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS), headquartered in
Seoul, South Korea, was established in 1958 and has grown into a global force
in electronics, information and communications products with annual total
revenues of US $29.9 billion (consolidated). With more than 64,000 employees
working in 73 overseas subsidiaries and marketing units around the world, LG
Electronics is comprised of four main business companies including Digital
Display, Digital Media, Digital Appliance, and Mobile Communications.
LG Electronics' goal worldwide is to create and enable the intelligent
networking of digital products that will make consumers' lives better than
ever. For more information please visit http://www.lge.com .
SOURCE LG Electronics
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Related links:
http://www.lge.com
http://www.lgusa.com
http://www.cesweb.org/default_flash.asp
CONTACT:
John I. Taylor of LG Electronics,
+1-847-941-8181, jtaylor@lge.com ; Kelly Gordon for LG
Electronics, +1-312-397-6044, kelly.gordon@ogilvypr.com
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