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Universal DVD-Audio/SACD Player With Sleek Organic Electroluminescent Display

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Pioneer is also introducing the HTZ-825DV, home theater system designed to coordinate with Pioneer-branded plasma displays, incorporating floor-standing speakers in its five-speaker array.

"Pioneer has never before offered an Elite-branded home theater package. But with this new system, we've got unbelievable performance that consumers expect from the Elite line, along with extraordinary styling," said Craig McManis, vice president of marketing for the home entertainment division at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

ES-1000DV

The first-ever Pioneer Elite home theater system offers playback of DVD-Audio, SACD Multi, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, MP3, CD, CD-R/RW and VCD discs. The consumer is in the driver's seat when choosing what to watch or listen to. The Elite quality is maintained in its universal DVD player with PureCinema progressive scan circuitry. Styling was critical in providing an elegantly designed unit, required of an Elite product; all-metal construction and a motorized door were employed with the OEL display to achieve this level of sophistication. Pioneer incorporated an independent Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) display at 256 x 80 pixel resolution and 3 1/2 x 3/4 inch display.

OEL provides full-motion, three-dimensional gradient images to give consumers better display interaction with a very wide viewing angle in all light conditions. The self-emitting device is ultra-thin with extremely low power consumption because it does not require back-lighting. Pioneer perfected the manufacture of OEL for use in its mobile entertainment head units and is now transferring that technology to a wider range of products.

Five full-range color-matched satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer are packaged with the ES-1000DV, delivering the earth-pounding bass needed for today's high-resolution DVD-A and SACD audio discs. The ES-1000DV will be available in November at a suggested retail price of $2000.

HTZ-825DV

This all-in-one DVD player/receiver home theater system offers playback of DVD, CD and MP3 discs. The HTZ-825DV offers Dolby Digital(TM), Dolby Pro-Logic II(TM), and DTS(TM) processing, as well as virtual Dolby Digital Surround. Pioneer offers premium audio and video playback quality with 27 MHz/10 bit video processing and 192kHz/24 bit audio digital to analog conversion.

The HTZ-825DV features five-channels of high quality, equal power amplification, to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field. All five channels are of discrete configuration and utilize Pioneer's hybrid amplification system to ensure that the correct amount of bias signal is applied to each transistor for low distortion.

The HTZ-825DV is an ideal system to use with Pioneer's plasma televisions, offering complementary designed speakers and a sleek style suitable for use with plasma.

Five full-range color-matched satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer are packaged with the system. The HTZ-825DV will be available in November at a suggested retail price of $1000.

Pioneer's Home Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of plasma and projection televisions, DVD players and DVD recorders, A/V receivers, CD players and CD recorders, speakers and other audio and video accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital Network Entertainment. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com . Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation (NYSE: PIO - News), is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment for the home, car and business markets. Pioneer Corporation focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation and its affiliates employ more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PIO - News).

For further information please contact: Aaron Levine of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., +1-310-952-2401, alevine@pioneer-usa.com; or Julie Jaqua, +1-323-761-7405, Jjaqua@gcigroup.com, for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Source: Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.