Taipei, Taiwan----June 7, 2006----CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, today announced industry-defining DVD player software, PowerDVD 7, is the first product of its class to support multiple surround sound formats from DTS, Inc.
While previous versions supported the playback of 5.1-channel DTS audio, PowerDVD 7 supports a broad range of DTS home theater audio formats, including DTS-ES™ Matrix and Discrete, DTS Neo:6™, DTS 96/24™ and DTS 5.1 Digital Surround™.
“DTS-ES offers the superb audio clarity of discrete 6.1-channel audio, while DTS Neo:6 minimizes audio artifacts to deliver quality surround sound from stereo material,” said Brian Towne, Senior Vice President, Consumer / Pro Division at DTS. “With PowerDVD 7 now providing support for these great audio formats, users have even more choices for enjoying DVD content on the PC.”
“CyberLink PowerDVD has always delivered unsurpassed DVD playback quality on the PC, and with audio being such an important part of the entertainment experience, it is essential that PowerDVD 7 supports the best technologies the industry has to offer,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “CyberLink PowerDVD 7 delivers a previously unheard choice of audio formats: the beauty of 6.1-channel DTS-ES surround sound, high-definition DTS audio, and audio expansion technology DTS Neo:6.”
For Computex 2006, CyberLink is demonstrating PowerDVD 7 featuring DTS audio technologies at its Grand Hyatt suite, rooms 1024 and 1049.
Product Availability
CyberLink PowerDVD 7 is available online and in retail shops, supporting the following languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), German, French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish. CyberLink also offers OEM versions to PC and CE manufacturing customers.
CyberLink PowerDVD 7 is available online:
- CyberLink PowerDVD 7 Deluxe USD 69.95
- CyberLink PowerDVD 7 Standard USD 49.95
- CyberLink PowerDVD 7 Upgrade: Starting at USD 19.95
For a demonstration of this product, please visit:
http://www.cyberlink.com/english/event_2006/powerdvd7/index.jsp
DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are available online as part of CyberLink’s Advanced Audio Pack in the following versions:
- For CyberLink PowerDVD 7 Standard users USD 39.95
- For CyberLink PowerDVD 7 Deluxe users USD 19.95
For more information about the Advanced Audio Pack, please visit:
http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/powerdvd/7/packs.jsp
About DTS
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processors, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 27,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS and an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp. is the maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PowerCinema, and DVD Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, competitive products that add value to OEM customers and end-users alike. Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive manufacturers, graphics card makers, and top desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink’s digital multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing videos, authoring and playing DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink’s digital home products offer complete solutions for accessing, sharing, and enjoying content within the digital home: TV, video, photos, music, and DVDs. These include advanced connectivity solutions that enable the anytime, anywhere entertainment experience across PC, CE, and mobile devices. CyberLink’s eHRD solutions provide tools for developing and managing human resources. CyberLink listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW) in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year results ever since. CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific including Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei. For more information, please visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or our Press Room.
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