Samsung Electronics America, already the
first to bring a NUON(tm) enhanced DVD player to market, introduces its
second generation DVD-N501 DVD/CD/CD-R player. Nuon technology profoundly
improves DVD performance and enables an unprecedented level of
interactivity. The uniquely designed player, one of ten new Samsung DVD
models to be introduced this year, will be shipping this month with a
compelling MSRP of $279.99.
Samsung's DVD-N501 uses a new 128-bit processor and an enhanced optical
pickup to bring users new entertainment options from an array of
audio/video
formats. All DVD discs can benefit from NUON features, including, smooth
high-speed scanning at up to 256 times normal play speed, and an innovative
MediaMacro zoom and pan function that allows users to zoom in on a portion
of the screen even while a DVD is playing. Sophisticated video processing
ensures that even these magnified images are always sharp and clear.
The player handles playback of CD-R discs and MP3 files - formats that have
proved popular with downloadable music fans. The DVD-N501's dual-mode
optical pickup can read DVD, DVD-R, Video CD versions 1.1 and 2.0 as well
as
pre-recorded CD discs. The high-speed processor allows genuine HDCD
decoding
for full 20-Bit sound quality from these specially encoded 16-bit discs.
NUON's popular Virtual Light Machine - which adds color splashes that dance
to the rhythm as your favorite CD is played - has been enhanced to include
over 150 effects. The Multi Picture Strobe and Multi Angle Thumbnails
functions have been updated and enhanced in the DVD-N501. While this level
of functionality could be daunting on a standard DVD player, Samsung's
unique joystick remote and user interface make controlling this powerful
player a snap.
Makers of DVDs are now tapping into the enhanced benefits and possibilities
of creating DVDs with NUON enhanced features. Twentieth Century Fox is one
such company, having released the movie "Bedazzled" with the following NUON
enhanced features:
- Dynamic book marking of scenes from the film along thematic lines
- Pre-selected close-up zooms of interesting scene elements combined
with background text highlighting the story behind the scenes
- A dynamic chapter select feature that displays a full-motion video
thumbnail view of a chapter combined with a written scene description so
users can easily determine where they want to enter the movie.
Claude Frank, Senior Manager of Digital Convergence Marketing at Samsung,
said, "The original Samsung NUON player broke new ground in establishing
the
DVD player as the central source component for audio and video systems. The
DVD-N501 builds on this legacy with improved functions, superior fidelity
and intuitive ease of use, yet at an even more affordable price point. We
are very confident that the DVD-N501 will be instrumental in increasing the
popularity of the NUON(tm) advantage."
The powerful player is housed in a full component-width steel chassis and
its sleek angled front panel will be right at home next to the finest audio
and video components.
The DVD M201 contains all of these features, plus expands the functionality
of the DVD player with a Dual Laser Pickup that can read DVD, CD and CD-R
formats. The DVD-M201 will be available in February 2001 for an MSRP of
$159.99.
