Skypine Introduces New Line of Automobile Multimedia Systems Powered by Zoran's Vaddis(R) 8 DVD Multimedia Processors

Skypine Introduces New Line of Automobile Multimedia Systems Powered by Zoran's Vaddis(R) 8 DVD Multimedia Processors

Deliver High Quality Playback With Advanced Graphics User Interface for Easy-to-Use DVD Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ:ZRAN) announced that Skypine has introduced a new line of automobile DVD Systems based on Zoran's Vaddis 8 DVD multimedia processors. These first new models include the Skypine SD-9218, SD-9812, SD-9821NAV, and the SD-9710.

"Zoran's DVD processors provide the power and flexibility needed to serve as the core multimedia processor for our Car DVD systems. In addition, Zoran's engineering support enabled Skypine to quickly deliver our first models to address this growing market," said Alex Shi, President of Skypine.

"Zoran's Vaddis 8 product family is ideally suited for Automobile Entertainment Systems since it supports enhanced graphics, video and audio capabilities as well as the full range of DVD players, from entry-level to the most advanced high definition-enabled DVD players. We are pleased that Skypine selected our Vaddis 8 solution to provide consumers a feature-rich Car DVD system at an affordable price," said Ram Ofir, senior vice president and general manager at Zoran's Home Entertainment division.

The Skypine SD-9218 product is an in-dashboard Car DVD system with a 7-inch motorized touch-screen panel powered by a Vaddis 8 processor that enables playback of DVD, VCD, DivX, CDDA, MP3, and WMA, as well as easy navigation of system functions while driving.

System features in the SD-9812 model include an AM/FM tuner, TV tuner, SD card reader, and Bluetooth interface for hands-free mobile phone operation, enabling safer driving while using the phone. This model also has an integrated audio power amplifier for driving four speakers. It can be extended by an external GPS navigation box that can be purchased separately.

The SD-9821NAV model includes a built-in GPS navigation system, an SD Memory Card interface, and comes equipped with a 6.5-inch LCD touch screen.

The SD-9710 product adds Apple iPod connectivity and is XM satellite radio ready. Both can be controlled via the 7-inch LCD touch screen. All models are equipped with a switch that enables video playback in the driver's seat only when the car is not in motion.

Vaddis 8 DVD Multimedia processors are fully digital end-to-end solutions for DVD players, including a digital RF, servo, read channel, and multimedia decoder. The Vaddis 8 processor enables playing disks in the following formats: DVD/DVD+R/DVD-R/ DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW. Additional features include: JPEG viewing with Kodak PictureCD, playback of Microsoft WMA and compressed audio formats. Vaddis 8 also supports Single Pixel Processing(TM) progressive scan technology, via component video output.

Vaddis 8 is available for consumer and automotive applications. Samples and complete reference design kits are available now to Zoran's strategic customers and partners.

About Skypine

Skypine Electronics, based in Shenzhen, China, is a major OEM/ODM Company engaging in design, manufacturing and marketing of Car Multimedia products for many globally renowned brands. By accumulating many years of experience in automotive electronics application knowledge, Skypine's R&D team is very strong in the areas of RF design, DVD/CD Servo design, Hardware and Software design and in system integration technology. Skypine can provide advanced solutions to address the full range of market requirements for Car Multimedia systems. For more information about Skypine, please access www.skypine.cn .

About Zoran Corporation

Zoran Corporation, based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of digital solutions in the growing digital entertainment and digital imaging markets. With two decades of expertise developing and delivering digital signal processing technologies, Zoran has pioneered high-performance digital audio and video, imaging applications and Connect and Share technologies for the digital home. Zoran's proficiency in integration delivers major benefits for OEM customers, including greater capabilities within each product generation, reduced system costs, and shorter time to market. Zoran-based DVD, digital camera, DTV, multimedia mobile phone, and multifunction printer products have received recognition for excellence and are now in millions of homes and offices worldwide. With headquarters in the U.S. and operations in Canada, China, England, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, Zoran may be contacted on the World Wide Web at www.zoran.com or at 408-523-6500.

NOTE: Zoran, the Zoran logo, and Vaddis are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zoran Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other names and brands may be claimed as property of others.

Source: Zoran Corporation

CONTACT: Betty Watkins of Zoran Corporation, +1-408-523-4373, or
betty.watkins@zoran.com

Web site: http://www.skypine.cn/
http://www.zoran.com/

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