SONICblue Introduces World’s First DVD/VCR Combo That Allows Users to Control Live TV
Reprinted from a SONICblue press release:
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - January 9, 2003 - SONICblue ™ Incorporated (Nasdaq:
SBLU), introduced the Go-Video (R) DV6430, the first product of its kind
to incorporate live TV control with a DVD/VCR combo. The unit combines
all the convenience of a DVD+VCR unit, with up to 10 minutes of Live TV
control, giving users the ability to pause, rewind, instant replay, and
slow-motion live television.
“At SONICblue our goal is to produce products that help consumers to easily
enjoy their entertainment no matter what their environment,” said Ed Brachocki,
vice president of product marketing, audio and video products, SONICblue.
“With the DV6430’s Live TV Control functions, consumers can now pause
live TV or do their own instant replay of the game, all at the touch of
a button. There’s no monthly service fee, and it all works with their existing
television and TV service! Combining this live TV control with the DVD
and VCR, the Go-Video DV6430 offers consumers a better viewing experience
and a variety of ways to connect with their entertainment, in one easy-to-use
device.”
Utilizing the integrated Live TV Control card, with 128 MB of RAM and a
MPEG2 encoder chip, the Go-Video DV6430 gives users 10 minutes of buffered
digital video, which allows them to pause, rewind, instant replay and slow-motion
live TV. These features, which were first introduced as part of SONICblue’s
ReplayTV feature set, are not available in any other DVD+VCR unit and are
included with no additional service charge or monthly fee. In addition,
the DV6430 incorporates Go-Video’s watch and record feature allowing consumers
to watch a DVD or play a music CD while recording a TV show on the VCR,
and seamlessly switch from one to the other with no interruptions.
In addition to the Live TV Control features, the Go-Video DV6430 also offers
all the functions of an advanced DVD+VCR player. The DV6430’s DVD utilizes
progressive scan to deliver sharp, crisp video on digital TV and incorporates
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital outputs. The DV6430 plays DVDs, music CDs,
CDDA, and MP3 CDs on CD-R and CD-RW discs. The DV6430 also includes an
advanced Four-Head VCR, for superior slow motion and stop action. Plus,
the DV6430 features One-Touch copy, allowing users to copy unprotected
DVD content to a videocassette with the touch of a button. The DV6430 comes
with a unified remote that operates both the DVD and the VCR.
SONICblue will be showcasing the Go-Video DV6430 at the International CES
show in Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2003.
The Go-Video DV6430 Pricing and Availability
The new Go-Video DV6430 ($399 est. MSRP) is expected to be available on
SONICblue’s eStore (www.sonicblue.com) and in retail outlets throughout
North America in Spring 2003.