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New RCA RTDVD1 System Includes Sleek DVD/CD Player, mp3 Playback Capability, and Six Speakers

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Source: Thomson multimedia

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2002--(Paris Euronext: 18453) (NYSE:TMS - news) As the award-winning movies of last year begin to appear on DVD, movie buffs wanting to upgrade their home theatre and home stereo systems should consider the latest trend in home audio: super slim all-in-one entertainment products like the new RCA RTDVD1 DVD/CD Home Theatre Audio System.

``With this powerful 200 watt system, consumers can have the best of all worlds with integrated DVD and CD playback, as well as a home stereo receiver that powers six distinct speakers. Consumers tell us they want smaller components that are more functional, and the new RCA RTDVD1 fits that bill, since it combines all of those features in a 3.5 inch 'thin' package,'' said Mark Redmond, Vice President, Worldwide Audio Products, Thomson multimedia. ``RCA's new DVD/CD Home Theatre Audio System provides a quick and easy way for consumers to set up their own private screening room for family and friends to enjoy the full benefit of a DVD experience with six channels of audio,'' Redmond said.

The RTDVD1 System combines the best features of a DVD player, a CD player, stereo tuner, amplifier, and Dolby Digital decoder. The RTDVD1 also comes with five surround sound mini speakers and a 40-watt powered subwoofer. In a home theatre equipment rack, or under the TV set, the RCA DVD/CD Home Theatre Audio System takes up 70% less space than the components it replaces -- the traditional home theatre receiver, a standalone Dolby Digital decoder, and a DVD player.

Manufactured and marketed by Thomson (Paris Euronext: 18453) (NYSE:TMS - news), the RCA RTDVD1 is now available nationwide at retailers such as RadioShack, The Wiz, CompUSA, BJ's, Meijer, and Spiegel. The suggested retail price is $399.

Whether following a fast-paced action thriller, enjoying a multi-channel musical presentation, or reliving a favorite animated classic, the RCA RTDVD1 DVD/CD Home Theatre Audio System delivers in both style and performance. The RCA RTDVD1 eliminates the clutter of multiple audio and video components, offering them all in one sleek, compact package. It includes a DVD and CD player with multiple bit-rate mp3 playback, Dolby Digital decoder, digital AM/FM stereo tuner with 30 station presets, and a five-speaker package with 40 watt subwoofer and 32 watt satellite speakers for center channel and rear and front stereo signals.

The RCA RTDVD1 has an elegant silver design and its integrated Dolby Digital ProLogic II receiver with Dolby Digital surround makes musical numbers and fast action sequences come alive. Features of the DVD player include a three-language on-screen display, 4x smooth fast-forward/reverse and DVD disc memory along with digital output and a universal remote control unit. The single disc player also features mp3 playback, and is compatible with both CD-R and CD-RW discs and has 32-track programmability.

To allow consumers a quick and accurate set-up process, the RCA DVD/CD Home Theatre Audio System features an EZ Use Feature Set and Input IQ. The EZ Use Feature Set includes a ``Quick Connect'' guide, color-coded transparent wiring and speaker terminals and mount-ready speakers. Input IQ makes operating the system simple, by storing a consumer's preferred settings and implements them automatically before each use. Even the display on the front panel of the RTDVD1 can be customized to one of four brightness levels, depending on the consumer's preferences.

Certain statements in this press release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute ``forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the ``safe harbor'' of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market and regulatory factors. More detail information on the potential factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson multimedia is contained in the Thomson multimedia's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Thomson

With sales of 10.5 billion Euros (U.S. $ 9.3 billion) in 2001 and 73,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Thomson multimedia (Paris Euronext: 18453) (NYSE:TMS - news), provides a wide range of video (and enabling) technologies, systems, finished products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. To advance and enable the digital media transition, Thomson multimedia has five principal activities: Digital Media Solutions, Displays and Components, Consumer Products, Patents and Licensing, and New Media Services. The company distributes its products under the THOMSON, RCA and TECHNICOLOR brand names. For more information: www.thomson-multimedia.com.

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     Thomson multimedia
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       Marc Meyer, 331.41.86.5003 (France)
       meyerm@thmulti.com
       or
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       ArlandD@tce.com
     Investor Relations -
       Stephane Rougeot, 331.41.86.5297
       rougeots@thmulti.com