Berlin, August 29, 2008 — At this year’s Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), held August 29 to September 3 in Berlin, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is announcing implementations of its technologies in new products from leading manufacturers.
“We are excited to continue to work with some of the leading consumer electronics manufacturers, and announce fantastic products with Dolby® technologies,” said Robin Dyer, Vice President, EMEA, Dolby Laboratories. “At IFA we’ll be demonstrating momentum for our technologies across a range of different platforms and devices in broadcast, consumer electronics, PC, gaming, and mobile sectors.”
Dolby Volume
The first global availability of the unique Dolby Volume audio processing technology will feature in two new high-end audio/video receivers from Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon’s AVR 755 and AVR 655 7.1 receivers use Dolby Volume to deliver consistent volume levels across any content, channel programming, or input sources, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite music and movies without having to constantly adjust volume levels or reach for the remote control. Dolby is also displaying the first implementation of Dolby Volume on a television with Toshiba’s new Regza® ZH500 and ZV500 series LCD HDTVs, which were launched in Japan earlier in the year.
Get Into the Game
Launching at IFA, the GameComTM 777 gaming headset from Plantronics includes Dolby Headphone virtual surround sound technology to create a realistic, cinematic game-play experience for PC games offline or online, giving players a competitive advantage.
New TV Products
Dolby is highlighting industry support for Dolby Digital Plus technology in new broadcast products, including a new television as well as in digital set-top boxes from a variety of European manufacturers.
Dolby Driving the Sound of HD Entertainment
An essential element in next-generation high-definition entertainment, Dolby is showcasing a range of the latest audio/video receivers and Blu-rayTM players with Dolby TrueHD and/or Dolby Digital Plus. Today, 29 Blu-ray players, 50 audio systems (AVRs and HTIBs), and more than 13 studios are using Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus to power the high-definition sound of over 90 Blu-ray DiscTM titles.
More Choices than Ever for Dolby Entertainment Technologies on the PC
Dolby is displaying momentum for its PC Entertainment Experience program with several new models from leading PC manufacturers featuring second-generation Dolby Home Theater® and Dolby Sound Room® that deliver a vivid cinema-style surround sound experience. Dolby technologies can also be found in performance-driven boxed retail motherboards, high-fidelity PC soundcards, and leading software for video editing and DVD playback. With a wide range of products featuring Dolby technologies from top manufacturers, Dolby has extended its entertainment expertise to a broad audience, giving PC users powerful tools to enhance and control their listening experience.
Dolby Mobile: A Totally Immersive Mobile Entertainment Experience on the Go
In addition, Dolby is displaying Dolby Mobile, an audio processing technology platform that brings a rich, vibrant surround sound experience to music, movies, and television programs on mobile phones and portable media players. Dolby recently announced that LG Electronics plans to incorporate Dolby Mobile into its handsets, with the first model bound for the global market scheduled to appear before the end of the calendar year.
