24-bit DSP adds dynamic digital sound to Yamaha's MD recorder

Article Abstract:

Yamaha Corp launched the MDX-793 full-sized minidisc (MD) recorder on a global scale in Jun 1998. The product was developed with an aim to approximate the sound quality offered by the deluxe CDX-993 CD player. Yamaha made this possible by integrating a 24-bit digital signal processor with adaptive transform acoustic coding IC, Super Bit Allocation technology and a 20-bit digital-analog converter into the MDX-793 model.

Japan, Digital Audio Disc Players, Compact disc players, Yamaha Corp.

---

Sony greets U.S. digital broadcasts with flat-screen HDTV

Article Abstract:

Sony Electronics Inc made its entry into the US digital TV market by introducing in Oct 1998 its 34-in, 16:9 wide-screen HDTV featuring Sony's proprietary FD Trinitron flat-screen picture tube. The HDTV set, which displays HDTV signals in resolutions with 1,080 lines, can decode every existing digital TV format approved for use in the US by the Advanced Television Standard Committee.

United States, Television Sets, Televisions

---

Triple - format recorder holds hours of digital HDTV data, tunes in analog, digital signals

Article Abstract:

The new Panasonic DMR - E700BD is a digital versatile disc (DVD) recorder that supports single sided, double layer Blu - ray disc with a maximum capacity of 50 gigabyte of storage. The DVD recorder offers 4.5 hours of digital high definition programming of 63 hours of analog programming and the built in tuners capture specified terrestrial and satellite broadcast signals.

Product/Service Evaluation, Personal video recorders, Digital video recorders, Personal video recorder, Panasonic DMR - E700BD (DVD-recordable drive)

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: VC-DS1 D-VHS digital VCR by Sharp. VR-H901G videocassette recorder. Dual-wave system speeds rewinds in Sanyo's VCR
• Abstracts: Kenwood tames digital audio demand with MD component systems
• Abstracts: With Zoran solutions, digital sets fully tap network strength. Spread of ETC in Japan accelerates
• Abstracts: Demand varies for recording media; digital formats take lead. Smaller, thinner memory cards jostle for roles in digital products
• Abstracts: Fujitsu ten releases CD-related lineup. MiniDisc revolution takes hold with latest round of releases

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.