Panasonic Launches First Mobile CD and DVD Receivers With SRS Circle Surround Automotive(TM) for U.S. Market

Panasonic Launches First Mobile CD and DVD Receivers With SRS Circle Surround Automotive(TM) for U.S. Market: "Maintaining its position at
the forefront of new and exciting technologies, Panasonic announces the launch
of the first mobile CD and DVD receivers to include Circle Surround
Automotive(TM) from SRS Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRSL), a leading provider of
innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions. These
products are the first to launch in the United States under a new licensing
agreement between SRS Labs and Panasonic. SRS Circle Surround Automotive,
which was launched to the market last year at CES, is the only surround
decoding solution that includes post processing techniques that enhance the
surround experience in the automotive environment. Panasonic is one of the
world's largest providers of aftermarket products for the automotive market.
Demonstrations of Circle Surround Automotive will be held in Panasonic's booth
#9447 and SRS Labs' booth #6516 from January 6-9, 2005 at CES, one of the
consumer electronics industry's largest trade events.
The first models to ship with Circle Surround Automotive under this new
agreement for the United States market include three CD Receivers: CQ-C9901U,
CQ-C9801U and CQ-C9701U, and CQ-VD7001U, an In-Dash LCD DVDXM Receiver.
Circle Surround Automotive as implemented by Panasonic is designed for a
5.1 audio experience over a 4-speaker system. The new products will be
available at selected retailers beginning in February 2005."