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One giant advancement towards your
home entertainment experience

The evolution of Digital Video Disc (DVD) has merged the
analog age of televisions with the digital age of computers.
The coming of the digital age has brought on many benefits in
the quality and features of home entertainment equipment.
DVD maximizes your home entertainment experience by providing
an exceptionally realistic picture, and because it’s digital, you can
watch the same movie over and over without any loss in picture
quality. Unlike conventional VCRs, DVD offers several different screen
formats and surround sound modes, multi-language audio and closed
caption modes, random access search and play capabilities, and there’s
no need to rewind the movie. DVD may be one small addition to your home
theater, but it’s one giant advancement towards your home entertainment experience!

An overwhelming presence with the feel
and excitement of a live performance

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 Channel Decoder - Delivers remarkable audio performance with
realistic, high fidelity (HiFi) reproduction of Dolby Digital® original recordings, recreating the
ambiance of a movie theater sound system.

Virtual Surround (Spatializer® N-2-2™) System - This is a virtual surround sound system that
simulates rear speakers, using only two front speakers, by encoding five audio channels of

information into two channels using Spatializer technology.

Digital Theater System (DTS) - DTS is a 3D sound system that is widely used in movie theaters for recording

sound while employing a high degree of signal compression. The DV-P250U digital sound output is DTS compatible,

making it capable of reproducing the full dynamics of original DTS sound providing truly exceptional audio.

96kHz/24-bit Audio Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) - Hitachi’s powerful 24-bit DAC can process up to 16 million increments
of audio information, ensuring more natural sound by accurately predicting and reproducing original sound waves over 40kHz.

Breath-taking beauty that’s nothing short of sensational

Component Video Output - High-performance component video output eliminates the
cross-talk interference between video signals. It separates the outputs into three video signal
components: Brightness (Y), and blue/red Color Differences (Pb and Pr). This ensures a clear,
sharp picture with accurate, true-color reproduction resulting in impressive picture quality.

10-bit/27MHz Video DAC - Hitachi up-converts the decoded 8-bit/13.5MHz MPEG signal into
a 10-bit/27MHz signal prior to processing. This prevents playback errors and ensures maximum
accuracy while providing realistic, high-quality performance with 500 lines of resolution.

Dual Laser/Dual Lens - DVD discs and CD discs each use its

own optical reading system. Hitachi’s Dual Laser/Dual Lens pickup
features two independent optical systems that are optimized to read either DVDs or CDs with less
optical loss than a single laser pickup system.

Super H Main Board - Hitachi’s exclusive leading edge SuperH 32-bit RISC Processor Engine is
the super-smart CPU behind this remarkable DVD Player. This powerful processor is capable of
handling high-speed data transfers, enabling high precision Video and Audio playback.

NTSC/PAL Playback Capability - Allows you to view a wide range of discs from many countries. It is
capable of playing NTSC and PAL-system DVDs and Video CDs (using your PAL-Compatible TV set).
(For DVD playback, matching Regional Codes are required for the disc and player, or an “All” code for the disc.)

Get the most from DVD with Hitachi’s Exclusive Features

Multiple Playback Modes - Allows you to select between Repeat, Random, or Sequenced playback. Repeat

playback allows you to replay the disc, title, chapter, track or a designated section. Random playback

mixes the sequence of audio tracks or video titles. Sequenced playback allows you to program the

DV-P250U to playback titles, chapters, or tracks in any order you like.

Fast-Access Disc Navigation System - Hitachi’s exclusive Disc Navigation feature reads all chapters

on the disc and displays a still image of the first scene from each chapter. Select the image and it

will start playing back immediately.

This even works on DVDs and Video CDs

that don’t have a menu screen. Also
included are Title, Chapter, Track, and
Time direct search functions.

Jog / Shuttle Variable Speed Playback

The DV-P250U has 5 Reverse speeds, 2 Slow

speeds, and 4 Quick Play speeds as well as Normal and Pause
modes, providing you with total control of your viewing needs. You can use
the JOG dial on deck, or the SPEED [+] and [-] buttons on the remote.

Last Play Function - This allows you to pick up where you left off, just
before you turned off the player. Last Play automatically remembers the
playback settings for up to 16 discs, including screen aspect ratio, selected languages, subtitles, and more.

Multiple Angle Viewing - Want to see what the view is like from a race car driver’s seat? How about from a bird’s-eye view? Maybe

off from a distance? If your DVD movie is recorded from several different angles,
Hitachi’s DV-P250U can selectively access those views at your command.

Digital Zoom Function - You can zoom in to get a closer look at an object by simply
pressing the zoom button on the remote control and then choosing between two
or four times the original size (DVD only). You can even select one of nine screen
areas by pressing the corresponding number key on the remote control. On-screen
horizontal and vertical bars indicate the location of the section being magnified.

Still Picture with Frame Advance - This function allows you to pause during playback to
view a clear still picture of the scene. You can progressively advance 1 frame at a time, or
reverse 0.5 seconds each time, by simply pressing the STEP forward and reverse buttons.

Smooth Visual Search - Hitachi’s IP Search uses a combination of Intra-frame pictures (I) and Predictive-coded pictures (P) to
assure smooth search playback, providing more natural-looking video. See the graphic below for more information.

Hitachi’s DVD offers several
different screen formats
and surround sound modes.

Get more info on the Hitachi Website at www.hitachi.com/tv For more information call 1-800-HITACHI

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FAST-ACCESS DISC NAVIGATION SYSTEM

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HITACHI’S ADVANCED IP SEARCH ILLUSTRATION

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DVD PLAYER

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD., HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego, California 92154-7225 - 1-800-HITACHI - Get more info on the Hitachi Website at www.hitachi.com/tv

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA, INC.: NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N2L8 - [phone]

FEATURES

Digital Zoom Function 2x, 4x (DVD) w/ Graphical Position Indicator
Fast-Access Disc Navigation System Yes
Jog / Shuttle Variable Speed Playback Yes (On Deck)
Last Play Function Yes
Multi-Language OSD Yes (English, French, Spanish)
Multi-Language Subtitle Function Yes (DVD Encoded)
Multi-Language Vocal Function Yes (DVD Encoded)
Multiple Angle Viewing Yes (DVD Encoded)
Multiple Playback Modes Yes (Repeat, Random, Sequenced)
Screen Saver Yes
Smooth Visual Search Yes (Intra-Frame/Predictive-Coded Picture Search for 2x FF)
Still Picture w/ Frame Advance Yes

GENERAL

Drive Speed 2x DVD Drive
Playback Disc Types DVD Video, Video & Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Video Output Format NTSC, PAL, PAL60
Mechanism 2 Laser / 2 Lens
Wavelength 650nm (DVD), 780nm (CD, VCD)
Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 27 Watts

VIDEO

Horizontal Resolution ≥ 500 Lines
Video D/A Converter 10 Bit

AUDIO

CD Frequency Response 4-20 kHz (EIAJ)
DVD Frequency Response (48k Sampling) 4 Hz~22 kHz
DVD Frequency Response (96k Sampling) 4 Hz~44 kHz
Audio D/A Converter 24 Bit, 96 kHz
Dynamic Range 100 dB (DVD)
S/N Ratio 110 dB (DVD)
Virtual Surround (Spatializer N-2-2) Yes
Wow & Flutter Below 0.001% W. Peak (EIAJ)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003% (EIAJ Measurement)

DIGITAL

Linear PCM Yes
Dolby Digital Down-Mix 2 Channel Yes
Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch. Yes
DTS Yes

CONNECTION

Component Video Output (Y, P

B, PR) Phono Plugs

S-Video Video Output (4-Pin) Mini DIN
Composite Video Output (Video) Phono Plug
Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio Output (L,R,C,SL,SR,Sub) Phono Plugs
Digital (Optical) Audio Output (TOS-Link) Optical
Digital (Coaxial) Audio Output (Coax) Digital
Analog (Mixed 2 Ch.) Audio Output (L, R) Phono Plugs
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8 x 3-7/8 x 12-3/8 inches
Weight 8.6 Lbs.

ACCESSORIES

Remote Control Unit Included
2 AAA Batteries Included
AV Cable Included
Power Cord Included

PACKAGE

Dimensions (W x H x D) 20-1/5 x 7-1/2 x 16-1/8 inches
Weight 11.7 Lbs.

© 1999 Hitachi, Ltd.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
Contact Hitachi (1-800-HITACHI) for current dimensions and weight.
UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America).
UltraVision Digital is a trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America).
Dolby, Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc.
Spatializer® 3-D Stereo, Spatializer N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.