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Sharp announces DV-SV97H - DVD/CD player with HDMI digital output and DivX video compatibility (10/7/2006)

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd has announced the DV-SV97H, a DVD/CD player with HDMI digital output and DivX(R) video compatibility.

The player has progressive scanning and video upscaling features up to 720p and 1080i, and is compatible with a full range of audio and video formats including DVD-RW/-R*, DVD+RW/+R*, CD-RW/-R, VCD/SVCD playback capability, MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4 decoder and DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio Stream Output.

Ning Ning Cheang, product manager, Sharp, said, "The Sharp DV-SV97H is part of a new wave of DVD players that use a digital HDMI connection and upscaling technology to offer improved video quality on DVI- and HDMI-equipped HDTVs. This unit has a contemporary design with blue lights, and its slim frame will fit into any home theatre space."

Gary Pearson, European projects manager, Sharp, said, "Thanks to its HDMI upscaling technology, the Sharp DV-SV97H offers the consumer a more future-proofed DVD solution that is more likely to retain its value. This is particularly beneficial considering that the prices of standard DVD players have fallen so rapidly in the last 12 months."

According to GfK Marketing Services, there has been a 30% year on year decrease in the price of standard DVD players in the UK since 2005.

Sharp DV-SV97H key features:

- HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) digital audio and video output - Video upscaling up to 1080i resolution - 570p (PAL mode only), 480p (NTSC mode only), 720p and 1080i resolution - Official DivX(R) certified product; plays all versions of DivX(R) video (including DiVX(R)6 with standard playback of DivX(R) media files - Progressive scan component video output - DVD-RW/-R*, DVD+RW/+R* and CD-RW/CD-R playback capability - VCD/SVCD playback capability - MP3/JPEG decoder - MPEG-4 decoder - DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG audio stream output - Coaxial and optional audio outputs - User-friendly multi-language OSD

Retail availability

The Sharp DV-SV97H is available now in the UK from electrical retailers.

www.sharp.co.uk