Sharp Delivers New Portable DVD Player With Largest LCD Screen on Market

Nov. 9 -- Sharp Electronics today announced the availability of the new DV-L80U portable DVD player with the world's largest LCD screen available. The DV-L80U sets a new standard for portable DVD players by delivering home theater quality features housed in a sleek, compact design that boasts an eight-inch view screen that is 30% percent larger than Sharp's previous model, the DV-L70U.
With a lightweight design combined with an easy-to-use graphical user interface, the portable DV-L80U gives consumers more viewing area without compromising size or weight. Measuring just 8.3" (W) X 6.1" (H) X 1" (D) -- only slightly larger than a paperback book -- and weighing less than two pounds without the battery (2 pounds, 13 ounces with battery), the DV-L80U gives consumers the flexibility and quality they have come to expect from Sharp's versatile portable entertainment devices.

The DV-L80U also boasts an incredible 3.5 hour battery life, a built-in Dolby Digital Audio Decoder (5.1 channels and Dolby Pro Logic), DVD-RW integrated technology, easy-to-use function controls and an ultra-thin, unified remote control. This compact, easy-to-use unit enables consumers to experience high quality entertainment virtually everywhere -- from home to the office to the car, to the beach or even camping.

"Sharp is proud to bring to market the portable DVD with the largest available view screen," said Robert Pleyer, product marketing manager, Video Division, Sharp Electronics Corporation. "The DV-L80U is a groundbreaking product. With the world's first eight-inch LCD screen, unique features and stylish, lightweight design -- combined with the widespread availability of DVD titles -- this is an ideal entertainment choice for consumers, movie buffs, families and even business travelers."

Dynamic Audio and Video Performance
Equipped with a full array of line outputs and AV inputs, the DV-L80U acts as a portable home theater. The unit enables system building with other devices that have S-video input, composite video input or six channel audio output compatibility, to supply top quality DVD images and sound to televisions or monitors. In addition, the portable player is able to read DVD-RW formatted titles and compact discs.

With Virtual Dolby Surround sound (Q Surround), Digital Theater Sound (DTS) compatibility and a built-in Dolby Digital Audio Decoder (5.1 channels and Dolby Pro Logic), the DV-L80U provides an impressive listening experience when connected to a full-size system or just headphones. For optimum performance and superior sound, the DV-L80U is equipped with an optical digital audio output jack enabling consumers to easily match the output quality of an existing audio system.

Superior Image Quality
The unit's superior image quality is the result of Sharp's proprietary Digital Gamma Correction Playback Circuit, which corrects color values in dim sections of the picture according to the brightness of the video image. In addition, the DV-L80U uses Digital Super Picture Logic to provide even greater sharpness by adjusting brightness/contrast and clarifying outlines and picture details, while reducing signal "noise."

The DV-L80U is available now for a suggested retail price of $1,599.99.

For product information on Sharp's full line of DVD and home entertainment equipment, please visit the Sharp Web site at www.sharp-usa.com or call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core technologies that are playing an integral role in shaping the next generation of portable audio and home entertainment products. Responsible for introducing the revolutionary Viewcam and SharpVision line of LCD projectors, Sharp continues to demonstrate its leadership in entertainment by advancing technologies such as High Definition Digital Television (HDTV) and MiniDisc (MD). Sharp provides a variety of innovative, entertainment-related solutions designed to help increase enjoyment while offering functionality to meet customer needs. Dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value and design, Sharp Electronics employs approximately 3,100 people nationwide to support its more than 50 product line.

DV-L80U DVD Player with CDV/CD/DVD-RW Capability

Video Features:

• 8" Wide Screen LCD (16:9 Format)
• DVD-RW Playback
• Built-in Adaptive Digital Gamma Correction
• Built-in Digital Super Picture (Advanced type)
• 10 Bit A/D Three Stage Zoom (1.2x, 1.5x or 2.0x) during DVD Playback

Audio Features:

• Built-in Stereo speaker
• Dolby Virtual Surround (Q-Sound)
• 24 Bit/96 kHz Linear PCM Audio Capability
• DVD/Video CD/CD Player

Convenience Features:

• Headphone Jack with Volume Control
• Remote Control
• LCD Video/Audio Input for connection of external sources

Output Terminals:

• Composite Video Output
• Optical Output for Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 and dts
• S-Video Output
• L/R Audio Output

Supplied Accessories:

• Remote Control
• Lithium Ion Battery
• AC Adapter/Charger

Specifications:

• Dimensions (WxHxD Inches): 8.3 x 6.1 x 1
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.

Source: Sharp Electronics Corporation