eXtended Detail Enhancement adds detail, colour and contrast for higher resolution playback

 

Markham, ON (August 18, 2008) – Toshiba of Canada Consumer Electronics Group (Toshiba) today announced its new video enhancement technology for DVD with the introduction of its XD-E500  upconverting DVD player.  More than just an upconverting DVD player, eXtended Detail Enhancement (XDE) takes picture quality to a whole new level,  providing upconversion from 480i/p to 1080p with 24 frames per second capability for greater detail, more vivid colours and stronger contrast that brings standard DVD quality closer to the HD experience.

 

“Consumers have embraced the DVD format like no other technology and invested in large libraries of their favourite movies.  As the market moves towards high definition, XDE lets viewers enjoy their existing DVD library at a new level” said Kate McCarthy, Toshiba product manager, Digital A/V Category.  “XDE offers consumers an affordable solution that works with existing standard DVDs to deliver a near HD experience with added detail and richer colours.”

 

XDE Flexibility

XDE offers consumers Sharp Mode, Colour Mode and Contrast Mode selectable picture settings for a rich home entertainment experience:

·         Sharp Mode offers improved detail enhancement that is one step closer to high definition.  XDE enhances edges and makes them sharper to deliver greater detail and visibility in movies. 

·         Colour Mode makes the colours of nature such as blue and green stand out with greater richness.  Color Mode combines the improvement in colour with the detail enhancement of Sharp Mode for vibrant and lifelike outdoor scenes.

·         Contrast Mode makes darker scenes and foregrounds more visible without a “washing out” affect that can occur with traditional contrast adjustment.

 

The sleek black XD-E500 is compatible with DVD,DVD-R,DVD-RW,DVD-RW DL,DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+RWDL, DVD+R DL, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW,VCD, SVCD and DivX (with subtitle support). Video functionalities include HDMI with 1080p/24fps upconversion, Colourstream Pro and Progressive Scan. XDE also improves quality in highly compressed online video content. The units come with HDMI connections for full digital connectivity and REGZA Link that allows users to control multiple HDMI devices via the HDMI cable without having to program the remote control. The slim high-gloss cosmetic design compliments today’s current HD televisions.

 

The XD-E500 upconverting DVD player is available for a suggested list price of $159.99. For more information on XDE please visit www.toshiba.ca/xde.

 

Toshiba is committed to making its products consumer friendly and friendly to the environment. Its products, including the XD-E500 upconverting DVD player meets Toshiba’s ongoing efforts to bring eco-conscious products to market and comply with the company’s strict environmental policies. Environmental management is promoted both from the standpoint of improving products themselves and renewing manufacturing processes, which call for the elimination of hazardous substances in products as well as avoiding the use of hazardous substances in the manufacturing process.

 

Toshiba of Canada

Toshiba of Canada Limited is a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of electronic products and semiconductors. Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Toshiba of Canada is a digital technology leader with a wide range of Audio Visual Personal Computers, notebook computers, high definition home theatre systems including televisions, DVD players, multi-media projectors, and portable media centres. Throughout its history, Toshiba’s commitment to technological and environmental innovations has distinguished the corporation from its competitors.

 

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