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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