ADDING and REPLACING LYRA Personal Multimedia Recorder Meets Consumer Demand for Portable Video Content
12 October 2006 - 3:04AM
Business Wire
Reissuing release dated Oct. 10, 2006 to add ticker symbols for
searching purposes. The release reads: LYRA PERSONAL MULTIMEDIA
RECORDER MEETS CONSUMER DEMAND FOR PORTABLE VIDEO CONTENT
Compatibility with ZVUE.com and Amazon Unbox Video Download
Services and Direct Recording From TV Source Are Key Features
Thomson (NYSE:TMS)(Euronext Paris:18453) today announced retail
availability in the U.S. of the LYRA X3030 by RCA, a pocket-sized
30GB Personal Multimedia Recorder that enables direct recording of
audio and video content from multiple sources and is capable of
storing dozens of movies, hundreds of hours of music and thousands
of photos, all in the palm of your hand.(a) Because the new LYRA
unit utilizes secure Windows Media (WM10), video-hungry consumers
can easily access purchased content from ZVUE.com, the video
download store from HandHeld
Entertainment�,(NASDAQ:ZVUE)(NASDAQ:ZVUEU), to download more than
120 hours of DVD-quality music videos, TV shows and movies onto the
LYRA X3030. The unit also works with other Microsoft PlaysForSure
subscription and download stores such as Amazon�s newly launched
Unbox� service. ZVUE.com offers more than 3,000 digital music
videos, cartoons, independent films, documentaries, news,
entertainment, and sports programs for download and HandHeld
Entertainment has more than 10,000 video selections under contract.
To assist LYRA X3030 owners in starting their download library,
three free downloads are available at www.zvue.com/lyra. Amazon
offers video content from more than 30 Hollywood studios and
network partners. Perfect for watching TV shows and movies right in
the palm of your hand, the LYRA X3030 has a vibrant 3.6-inch color
LCD screen with 320 x 240 resolution for brilliant color
reproduction. Consumers will enjoy versatility and flexibility with
the array of recording options. Using an included home theater
docking base, consumers can easily record audio/video directly from
an external source, such as analog TV, CD player, or camcorder.
Video and audio recording can even be time shifted when using the
docking base in conjunction with the included infrared Blaster.
When transferring video, the included DivX transcoder software
enables conversion of video files to DivX format for playback of
any video. Using a removable lithium ion battery, the LYRA X3030
provides up to four hours of constant video playback, enabling
consumers to watch multiple video files on a single charge. �This
player brings together numerous popular entertainment products into
one portable, high quality device,� said Dan Collishaw, chief
operating officer of Thomson�s Americas Audio/Video and Accessory
business. �The LYRA X3030 also adds great value to the booming
portable video player market through its ability to record directly
from any video source and its compatibility with a wide range of
audio and video download services, including Amazon Unbox and
ZVUE.com.� �We have taken a completely open approach with the
ZVUE.com video download store so that all video content is
compatible with any Windows Media Video portable video player on
the market, including the RCA LYRA X3030 from Thomson,� said Jeff
Oscodar, chief executive office and president of HandHeld
Entertainment. �That is why we are happy to have Thomson join us as
the first company for delivering great video content to LYRA users
throughout the country.� Not Just Video The LYRA X3030, suggested
retail price $399, is compatible with both pay-per-song and
subscription music services, as well as audio book files from
Audible.com. Ready to entertain right out of the box, the LYRA
X3030 comes with a free 7-day trial to Yahoo! Music Unlimited and
100 free music downloads from emusic.com. ID3 tag song data with
artist, album, song title and genre is displayed on the viewing
screen. Music buffs can listen to their collection of mp3 files
using one of nine playback modes, including normal play, shuffle
and repeat. The included free Yahoo! Music Engine enables creation
of playlists and facilitates management of personal digital music
catalogs. In addition to its video and audio capabilities, this
versatile jukebox also offers the ability to create image slide
shows with zoom and photo rotation, as well as music accompaniment.
Up to 15,000 JPEG photos are easily transferred from an SD memory
card or compatible camera without a computer. Image files, along
with audio and video files, can also be moved from a PC to the
device using the high speed USB connection. Further, a built-in
microphone located on the top of the unit lets consumers record
voice notes describing individual photo slides, and also lets the
LYRA X3030 function as a voice recorder. The LYRA X3030 is packaged
with a full accessory kit, including: Sliding cover case to protect
the X3030�s display from scratching and denting Two RCA
input/output cables for recording in near DVD quality and playing
back video with 480 lines of resolution. Home theater docking
station for easy re-charging and transfer of content from a video
source AC adapter and DC adapter for charging in the car Earbud
style headphones 3- Device Universal Remote Control for recording
from or playing content on the TV set This lightweight portable
entertainment device weighs less than eight ounces and is only 3/4
of an inch thick. (a)1GB =10 to the 9th bytes. Actual play time for
audio and available storage space and capacity for video and photos
will vary depending on system requirements, bit rate, photo
resolution, and other factors. Certain statements in this press
release, including any discussion of management expectations for
future periods, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the �safe harbor� of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are
based on management�s current expectations and beliefs and are
subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the future results
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to
changes in global economic, business, competitive market and
regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential
factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson is
contained in Thomson's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. About Thomson � World leader in digital video
technologies Thomson (NYSE:TMS)(Euronext Paris:18453) provides
services, systems and technology to help its Media &
Entertainment clients � content creators, content distributors and
users of its technology � realize their business goals and optimize
their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The
Group is the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment
Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson
brands. For more information: www.thomson.net Reissuing release
dated Oct. 10, 2006 to add ticker symbols for searching purposes.
The release reads: LYRA PERSONAL MULTIMEDIA RECORDER MEETS CONSUMER
DEMAND FOR PORTABLE VIDEO CONTENT Compatibility with ZVUE.com and
Amazon Unbox Video Download Services and Direct Recording From TV
Source Are Key Features Thomson (NYSE:TMS)(Euronext Paris:18453)
today announced retail availability in the U.S. of the LYRA X3030
by RCA, a pocket-sized 30GB Personal Multimedia Recorder that
enables direct recording of audio and video content from multiple
sources and is capable of storing dozens of movies, hundreds of
hours of music and thousands of photos, all in the palm of your
hand.(a) Because the new LYRA unit utilizes secure Windows Media
(WM10), video-hungry consumers can easily access purchased content
from ZVUE.com, the video download store from HandHeld
Entertainment(TM),(NASDAQ:ZVUE)(NASDAQ:ZVUEU), to download more
than 120 hours of DVD-quality music videos, TV shows and movies
onto the LYRA X3030. The unit also works with other Microsoft
PlaysForSure subscription and download stores such as Amazon's
newly launched Unbox(TM) service. ZVUE.com offers more than 3,000
digital music videos, cartoons, independent films, documentaries,
news, entertainment, and sports programs for download and HandHeld
Entertainment has more than 10,000 video selections under contract.
To assist LYRA X3030 owners in starting their download library,
three free downloads are available at www.zvue.com/lyra. Amazon
offers video content from more than 30 Hollywood studios and
network partners. Perfect for watching TV shows and movies right in
the palm of your hand, the LYRA X3030 has a vibrant 3.6-inch color
LCD screen with 320 x 240 resolution for brilliant color
reproduction. Consumers will enjoy versatility and flexibility with
the array of recording options. Using an included home theater
docking base, consumers can easily record audio/video directly from
an external source, such as analog TV, CD player, or camcorder.
Video and audio recording can even be time shifted when using the
docking base in conjunction with the included infrared Blaster.
When transferring video, the included DivX transcoder software
enables conversion of video files to DivX format for playback of
any video. Using a removable lithium ion battery, the LYRA X3030
provides up to four hours of constant video playback, enabling
consumers to watch multiple video files on a single charge. "This
player brings together numerous popular entertainment products into
one portable, high quality device," said Dan Collishaw, chief
operating officer of Thomson's Americas Audio/Video and Accessory
business. "The LYRA X3030 also adds great value to the booming
portable video player market through its ability to record directly
from any video source and its compatibility with a wide range of
audio and video download services, including Amazon Unbox and
ZVUE.com." "We have taken a completely open approach with the
ZVUE.com video download store so that all video content is
compatible with any Windows Media Video portable video player on
the market, including the RCA LYRA X3030 from Thomson," said Jeff
Oscodar, chief executive office and president of HandHeld
Entertainment. "That is why we are happy to have Thomson join us as
the first company for delivering great video content to LYRA users
throughout the country." Not Just Video The LYRA X3030, suggested
retail price $399, is compatible with both pay-per-song and
subscription music services, as well as audio book files from
Audible.com. Ready to entertain right out of the box, the LYRA
X3030 comes with a free 7-day trial to Yahoo! Music Unlimited and
100 free music downloads from emusic.com. ID3 tag song data with
artist, album, song title and genre is displayed on the viewing
screen. Music buffs can listen to their collection of mp3 files
using one of nine playback modes, including normal play, shuffle
and repeat. The included free Yahoo! Music Engine enables creation
of playlists and facilitates management of personal digital music
catalogs. In addition to its video and audio capabilities, this
versatile jukebox also offers the ability to create image slide
shows with zoom and photo rotation, as well as music accompaniment.
Up to 15,000 JPEG photos are easily transferred from an SD memory
card or compatible camera without a computer. Image files, along
with audio and video files, can also be moved from a PC to the
device using the high speed USB connection. Further, a built-in
microphone located on the top of the unit lets consumers record
voice notes describing individual photo slides, and also lets the
LYRA X3030 function as a voice recorder. The LYRA X3030 is packaged
with a full accessory kit, including: -- Sliding cover case to
protect the X3030's display from scratching and denting -- Two RCA
input/output cables for recording in near DVD quality and playing
back video with 480 lines of resolution. -- Home theater docking
station for easy re-charging and transfer of content from a video
source -- AC adapter and DC adapter for charging in the car --
Earbud style headphones -- 3- Device Universal Remote Control for
recording from or playing content on the TV set This lightweight
portable entertainment device weighs less than eight ounces and is
only 3/4 of an inch thick. (a)1GB =10 to the 9th bytes. Actual play
time for audio and available storage space and capacity for video
and photos will vary depending on system requirements, bit rate,
photo resolution, and other factors. Certain statements in this
press release, including any discussion of management expectations
for future periods, constitute "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the "safe harbor" of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are
based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are
subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the future results
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to
changes in global economic, business, competitive market and
regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential
factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson is
contained in Thomson's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. About Thomson - World leader in digital video
technologies Thomson (NYSE:TMS)(Euronext Paris:18453) provides
services, systems and technology to help its Media &
Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and
users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize
their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The
Group is the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment
Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson
brands. For more information: www.thomson.net
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