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Continuing the development of their D-ILA line of LCOS-style three-chip projectors, the professional end of JVC announced the new $11,999 DLX-HX1U model with impressive 1400x788 resolution in a native 16x9 format. The new model sports 1000 ANSI lumens with an 800:1 contrast ratio, plus the rather generically termed �Digital Image Scaling Technology�. Features include a variety of inputs including DVI/HDCP, component, S-Video, composite and HD15, RS-232C communications, manual zoom lens and full support for discrete codes.
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The rising popularity of TiVo-style devices and the resulting decline of VHS VCRs have resulted in a dilemma: what if you record something on the hard disk recorder that you really wanted to keep permanently? Sharp solves that problem with their new DV-HR300 combination DVD recorder and hard drive recorder. The $799 model can store 100 hours of programming on its 80 gigabyte hard drive, and then quickly transfer parts of it over to the built-in DVD-R/RW burner. The unit supports simultaneous recording and playback, has VCR Plus+, and comes complete with a firewire interface for transferring footage from a camcorder. Supported playback formats include DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD and MP3s.
The wide range of available DLP front projectors grows yet again with Sharp�s announcement of the XV-Z12000U (yes, three zeros). This $11,999 model utilizes Texas Instruments� new HD2+ 16x9 chip and creates a contrast ratio between 3000:1 and 5000:1 with 900 ANSI lumens. The model also features 10-bit color processing, a 7-segment color wheel, 1:1.35 manual zoom, lens shift, and ALPS Technology, which is described as �a permanent optical system that gives...much more control over the contrast and brightness levels by providing three setting options...at the touch of a button�. Hmm.
A full range of inputs are available, including DVI/HDCP, and many picture parameters are customizable since as a 61-step color temperature adjustment, 6-position picture setting memory and configurable RGB gamma adjustments.
In a world of CRT televisions all branded with something containing the word �flat�, Sharp has decided to implement the x-factor... �X-Flat�. Available in 27 and 32 inch versions, the F830 series features velocity modulation scanning, 3-line digital comb filter, contrast enhancer, black level expander, V-compression, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancer and a number of other aural and visual enhancing technologies that were left up to the marketing department to name. The sets retail for $519 and $799 respectively.
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Two new receivers from Onkyo feature the company�s proprietary Net-Tune functionality, for streaming MP3 files over Ethernet. The $1,500 THX Select certified TX-NR901 is capable of delivering 110 watts into each of its 7 channels and features composite and S-Video upconversion to component video. It also comes with a new IR/RF learning remote with an LCD display. The $1,000 THX Select certified TX-NR801 delivers 110 watts x 7 channels, composite to S-Video conversion, and comes with a learning remote control. Both models feature a full range of Dolby and DTS decoding formats, optical and coaxial inputs, HDTV-compatible component switching, multi-zone operation, 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters and adjustable subwoofer crossovers.
Onkyo�s higher end Integra line was present at CEDIA and introduced two receivers, the $1,800 DTR-8.4 and $1,400 DTR-7.4. Both are THX Select certified and feature similar power handing and specifications to the Onkyo models, but with additional items specific to custom installers such as an RS-232 port, 12-volt triggers, IR in and out jacks, more sophisticated multi-zone operation, heavy-duty banana plug posts and more.
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