"...Sensory Science today announced it will introduce the DVR-5000 combination DVD and VCR with enhanced features and capabilities for the ultimate in convenience and performance. The DVR-5000 is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers throughout the United States in August.The DVR-5000 will retail for $399.

This revolutionary home theater solution contains a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound decoder providing a robust surround sound experience, and also has dts digital output for dts-enhanced DVDs. Users can playback MP3 files on CD-ROM, and the unit is also compatible with CD-R. The DVD also features a 10-bit video digital to analog converter and 27MHz advanced digital filter for a superior picture, and component, S and composite video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance.

In keeping with Sensory Science's long history of producing high-quality, advanced VCRs, the DVR-5000 Hi-Fi VCR seamlessly integrates with the DVD and contains four heads for superior slow motion and stop action, and VCR Plus+ C3 for easy programming of the VCR, cable box, and satellite in one easy step. The VCR plays back S-VHS tapes at better than standard resolution and has a 16-event/one-year timer recording feature.

Other features of the DVR-5000 include a joystick remote with glow-in-the- dark keys to control both the DVD and VCR functions, A/V switching between the TV, DVD and VCR deck with the TV View button for ease of use, and the Auto Setup function that automatically sets the clock and searches for channels. A headphone jack with volume control is also included. ..."