At ShowEast today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) is showcasing its latest version of the Dolby® CP650 audio processor designed exclusively for digital cinema applications. The Dolby CP650DC supports the popular operational features, reliability, and renowned quality of the Dolby CP650 with functionality created specifically for digital cinema presentations.
"As the exhibition industry embraces digital cinema, Dolby continues to be on the forefront of innovation by providing products that streamline operations for exhibitors and deliver the best entertainment experience to consumers," said Tim Partridge, Executive Vice President, Products and Technology, Dolby Laboratories. "The introduction of the CP650DC demonstrates our leadership in the digital cinema market by bringing superior audio technology to exhibitors."
Designed specifically for digital cinema installations, the Dolby CP650DC configuration allows replay between conventional digital cinema multichannel 5.1 or 6.1 (Dolby Digital Surround EXTM) soundtracks, along with Dolby Digital bitstream decoding. In addition, the new model of the CP650 product line provides global audio delay for correct synchronization and the option of internal active crossovers for either two-way or three-way main outputs for optimum dynamic range. The Dolby CP650DC connects directly to the digital audio output of a Dolby Show Player or any digital cinema server.
The Dolby CP650DC is being demonstrated at the ShowEast 2007 convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott in booth 900.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. For more than four decades, Dolby has been at the forefront of defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, please visit www.dolby.com.
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the performance, features, reliability, and capabilities of the Dolby CP650DC; the potential benefits and cost savings that studios, exhibitors, and audiences may derive from the Dolby CP650DC; and the anticipated market acceptance of the Dolby CP650DC, are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks that the Dolby CP650DC may not perform as anticipated; risks associated with building market acceptance of and demand for digital cinema in general, and for Dolby Digital Cinema systems in particular, by filmmakers, studios, cinema operators, and audiences; competition risks for digital theatre technologies; rapid changes in technical requirements for movie theatrical playback technologies specifically and entertainment technologies for movies in general; risks associated with developing proprietary technologies and products based on "open standards"; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry in general; risks associated with developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with industry participants; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form 10-Q or 10-K. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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