Pioneer Electronics

January 25, 2007--Pioneer today confirms the availability of its new ‘BDC-202’ Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive. With BD-ROM compatibility, the drive enables professionals and consumers to watch pristine quality high-definition (HD) movies on PCs. It also includes read support for single and dual-layer Blu-ray disc formats together with high-speed read/write compatibility with a range of DVD and CD media. With Pioneer reliability and a competitive price point, the BDC-202 meets the growing demand for a versatile HD entertainment experience complemented by practical general-purpose back-up capabilities.

Awareness of the stunning quality of HD content is growing among end-users; knowledge that’s gathering steam as the increasing numbers of high-profile movie titles are published and promoted in the Blu-ray format. At the same time, unit costs of powerful graphics processors, high-specification sound cards and attractive flat-screen displays are falling and, in combination with Blu-ray drives, provide the option of offering an exceptional PC-based movie experience. Read more

May 23, 2006 – TDK just announced that Pioneer Electronics is bundling TDK Blu-ray Disc media with the Pioneer BDR-101A Blu-ray Disc drive, the world's first commercially available Blu-ray Disc writer. Each BDR-101A includes TDK's 25GB Blu-ray Disc media, the ideal media for recording high-definition video and archiving large amounts of data. Featuring TDK's DURABIS hard coating technology, TDK's Blu-ray Disc media is setting new standards in recording and playback by offering unprecedented capacities, fast transfer rates and revolutionary durability. Read more

May 17, 2006--Sonic Solutions broke new ground today shipping its Roxio BD software with the first commercially available Blu-ray Disc drive from Pioneer Electronics. The release ushers in a new era in optical disc recording, making possible for the first time the backup of up to 25GB of data on a single layer BD-R (recordable) or BD-RE (rewritable) disc, as well as image-to-disc recording and the archive and playback of hours of high-definition video content. The software and hardware combination will enable a range of applications including professional pre-mastering, high-definition authoring and high-capacity storage. Read more

May 10, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. brings the gaming experience full circle today with the introduction of a 5.1 surround sound speaker system officially licensed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. To match the more than 1.5 million Xbox 360 game consoles already shipped, Pioneer's new high performance surround sound speaker system, the HTS-GS1, elevates gaming from stereo television sound to a high powered, multi-channel home theater audio experience. Read more

April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ has been selected to provide map data for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.'s new portable navigation device, the AVIC-S1.

The new AVIC-S1 will be preloaded with NAVTEQ map data, including a comprehensive database of the U.S. and Canada and 1.5 million of the most popular points of interest including, restaurants, gas stations, and ATMs making it easier to locate and route to many different destinations.

NAVTEQ data delivers the highest levels of quality and precision. From turn restrictions to relative road crossing heights, every road segment captured in the NAVTEQ database has up to 160 attributes, such as access restrictions, one-way streets and speed categories. Additionally, NAVTEQ maps include Points of Interest including restaurants, hospitals, shopping centers and leisure facilities, making it easier to locate and route to many different destinations. Read more

April 24, 2006--Pioneer Electronics today unveiled the AVIC-S1, a compact and lightweight portable navigation device that gives drivers access to the entire map of the United States and Canada in a system slightly bigger than the palm of a hand. The highly anticipated system combines the essentials of an installed navigation system with the convenience of a true portable gadget that can be transported easily from car-to-car. The AVIC-S1 is fully contained in a 4.1" X 3.5" X 0.7" chassis, which includes a 3.5-inch touch panel display, 2 gigabyte flash memory for map storage, SiRF Star III GPS receiver, Bluetooth support and built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery to quickly deliver door-to-door route calculations and voice instructions. Read more

Pioneer's Elite Series Blue Ray Format DVD Recorder (model BDP-HD1) redefines the HDTV standard by introducing a digital recording device capable of delivering a video image and audio signal four times more vivid than today's traditional HD recording devices. Storage capability has been nearly doubled with a recordable capacity of nearly four hours of high definition video. The internal network features enable you to access your computer's entertainment contents directly from the hard drive. Pricing: $1800. Availability date: April 2006. www.pioneer.com

Jan. 4, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) today introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas one of the world's first Blu-ray Disc players, marking an innovation in home entertainment that allows consumers to experience the ultimate in high-definition home theater.

Sept. 9, 2005--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces a new Elite DVD player designed for the audiophile market that demands excellence in both sound and video performance. The DV-79AVi offers exceptional video processing as well as new structural and design improvements that limit vibrations resulting in a clean and open sound stage for enhanced audio quality. The video circuitry includes Pioneer's Advanced Digital Direct Pixel drive with full time 10-bit video processing, matching breathtaking sights and sounds.

Sept. 9, 2005--New music options from iPod and XM Satellite Radio are only two of the features that make the new Pioneer Elite A/V receivers the hub of a great home entertainment center. The VSX-74TXVi and VSX-72TXV introduced today by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. serve as the "brains" behind a great home theater; bringing in data from all types of sources and processing the data to enhance the audio and video experience. An automatic room-tuning feature in the receivers processes the sound quality so that every seat in the room feels like the "sweet spot."