Bangkok--5 Aug--DC Consultants and Marketing Communications To increase its share of the home theatre market and respond to growing the demand for High-Definition Multimedia Interface Technology, Pioneer is launching five new home entertainment models with karaoke function and key control for two-mic connection. These latest Pioneer products are HTZ170DVD, HTZ171DVD, HTZ270DVD, HTZ272DVD and HTZ777DVD, and they are designed to meet every consumer’s needs and preferences for home entertainment. With the HDMI technology, consumers can look forward to experiencing first class sound and vision. “Since 2007, Thailand’s home theatre market has grown by some 40 per cent and Pioneer is confident that growth will still continue,” said Rungrote Loetamnatkitseri, Marketing Home Audio Department Manager, Pioneer Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. “We shall therefore continue our advance during this second half of the year. Pioneer has a 17 per cent share of the market so far, and while economic growth is slowing, we don’t expect this will pose a serious threat to our main target group — high-income households.” HTZ170DVD This home theatre system offers a Full Digital Amp rated 60 watts 6 channels. HTZ170DVD is embedded with high audio quality of 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A converter and equipped with USB Port as a flexible audiovisual option. The system enables users to play JPEG format slide shows while playing MP3/WMA. It comes with karaoke function, key control that allows two microphones to be plugged in and Play List function that allows users to categorize 30 favourite songs. The Front Surround System incorporating Extra Power Mode and echo sound system maximizes the powerful sound. Gigabyte Music function is included for a better reading of files from DVD. HTZ171DVD HTZ171DVD comes with a Full Digital Amp rated 60 watts 6 channels, and users will love the powerful sound from the down-firing subwoofer. The system is embedded with high audio quality of 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A converter and enables users to play JPEG format slide show while playing MP3/WMA. HTZ171DVD comes with karaoke function, key control that allows two microphones to plug in and Play List function that allows users to categorize 30 favourite songs. Front Stage Surround System operates with Extra Power Mode and echo sound system maximizes its powerful sound. Gigabyte Music function is included for a better reading of files from DVD and USB Host is included for extended connection to audiovisual formats. HTZ270DVD This home theatre system offers a Full Digital Amp rated 60 watts 6 channels. The 2 tallboy speakers add to its elegant look, and users will appreciate the powerful sound delivered by the down-firing subwoofer. HTZ270DVD is embedded with high audio quality of 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A converter and equipped with USB Port as a flexible audiovisual option. Users can choose to play JPEG format slide show while playing MP3/WMA. This system comes with karaoke function, key control that allows two microphones to be plugged in and Play List function that allows users to categorize 30 favourite songs. Extra Power Mode and echo sound system maximize the powerful sound. Gigabyte Music function is included for a better reading of files from DVD. HTZ272DVD HTZ272DVD with four tallboy speakers has a Full Digital Amp rated 60 watts 6 channels. The down-firing subwoofer enables users enjoy powerful, natural sound. This system is embedded with high audio quality of 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A converter and allows users to play JPEG format slide show while playing MP3/WMA. HTZ272DVD comes with karaoke function, key control that accepts two microphones to plug in and Play List function that allows users to categorize 30 favourite songs. Extra Power Mode and echo sound system maximize its powerful sound. Gigabyte Music function is included for a better reading of files from DVD, and USB Host is included for extended connection to audiovisual formats. HTZ777DVD This high-end home theatre comes with a Full Digital Amp rated 60 watts 6 channels. Users are sure to appreciate the elegance of its four tallboy speakers and will enjoy the powerful sound generated by the redesigned, down-firing subwoofer. The system is embedded with high audio quality of 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A converter and 1080i HDMI with high definition sound. HTZ777DVD enables users to play JPEG format slide show while playing MP3/WMA. This system comes with karaoke function, key control that accepts two microphones and Play List function that allows users to categorize 30 favourite songs. Gigabyte Music function is included for a better reading of files from DVD and USB Host is included for extended connection to audiovisual formats. The Front Surround System incorporated with Extra Power Mode and echo sound system maximizes the powerful sound. With prices starting at 9,990 Baht, all five new home entertainment systems from Pioneer will be available from now on at all Pioneer’s sales representatives nationwide. For more information, please contact: Pioneer Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. Karittha Ungphakorn Tel: 0-2643-9511 DC Consultants and Marketing Communications Ltd. Pimpakarn Chaisung / Piyawan Sriwai / Chanida Apphathornkul Tel: 0-2610-2383 Fax: 0-2610-2345