Press Release

DVDO® iScanT HD - HD+ Upgrade Program

Campbell, CA, October 4, 2004 - Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc. announced a new option for DVDO® installed base of iScan™ HD customers.

Owners of the iScan™ HD may upgrade their unit(s) to iScan™ HD+ functionality via a board-level upgrade. This upgrade will be available at a charge of $399, beginning November 29, 2004.

Upgrades will be performed in the USA, by the DVDO Authorized Service Depots listed below:

HomeTheatrix
Framingham , MA 01701
(508) 877-8786
Toll Free: (877) 243-7593

JVB Digital
Dearborn , MI 48124
(313) 336-6259

To take advantage of this option please call your preferred service provider directly. Reservations and Pre-Orders are accepted, and work will be performed on a first come, first served basis. The providers listed above are the only authorized service depots, which can perform these upgrades, and all questions regarding procedures, shipping, and timing should be directed at the time of order.

Be advised that your unit will need to be shipped to the service depot for the upgrade and will be unavailable to you during the time of the upgrade. Users who do not wish to be without their iScan HD may take advantage of the DVDO trade-in program listed upgrades, which provides for the purchase and delivery of the HD+ before requiring the return of your existing iScan HD unit. To pursue this option, go to: DVDO Upgrades.

For International customers, please contact your Authorized DVDO distributor in your region. http://www.anchorbaytech.com/products/reseller/distributors.php

or:

JVB Digital
Maten 51
3831 PJ Leusden
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-33-4655366
Fax: +31-33-4655466

Mail address:
JVB Digital
P.O. Box 124
3830 AC Leusden
The Netherlands

We regret that this technology is not available by a simple software update or user-performed board swap, but hope that this program demonstrates our commitment to keeping our customers current, and pursuing the most cost effective means of achieving this.

About DVDO
DVDO® , an Anchor Bay Technologies brand, is an acknowledged leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of chip and system-level solutions for next generation HDTVs and digital video electronic products. The DVDO iScan™ Ultra Video Processor is the recipient of the Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Editors' Choice Gold Award for 2004.

Contact:
DVDO Home Theater Products by
Anchor Bay Technologies Inc.
Phone: (408) 379-3836
Fax: (408) 379-3845
Website: www.DVDO.com

Gary M. Chappell
Senior Director, WW Sales & Marketing
Email: gmc@anchorbaytech.com
Phone: (408) 379-3836 x211