Hitachi Introduces 42-Inch Plasma HDTV Monitor for Consumer Applications During CES; Also Ships DLP-based Rear Projection Television to Retailers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CES 2001 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2001 www.hitachi.com/tv, Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division announced its first UltraVision Digital(TM) Plasma HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates Monitor for consumer applications. The CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information 4120HDUS is the Home Electronics Division's first product from Hitachi's investment in the industry's largest and most advanced plasma production facility, FHP Ltd. (Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display Ltd.). FHP was established in April 1999 as a joint venture that combined the plasma divisions of Hitachi, Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited. The new CMP4120HDUS will be introduced during the 2001 International CES on January 6 - 8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hitachi will showcase the HDTV Monitor and its complete product line at the Aladdin Hotel (Grand Ballrooms 2 & 3) during the show. Hitachi's CMP4120HDUS is a high performance 42-inch 16:9 plasma HDTV Monitor featuring 1024 x 1024 (1,048,576 total pixels) resolution. With an impressive brightness specification of 600cd/m2 (300cd/m2 with front filter), the unit is an ideal choice for critical viewing home theater environments. The CMP4120HDUS has an equally remarkable contrast ratio of 700:1 making for outstanding performance in high ambient light conditions. The CMP4120HDUS HDTV Monitor is equipped to accommodate a wide range of input types. Compatible video formats include 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. The CMP4120HDUS can display computer standards including VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. , SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. , XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. , SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. (scaled) and UXGA (Ultra XGA) A screen resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  (scaled). The flexible input
configuration of the CMP4120HDUS includes two RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). , one auto detecting
480i/480p/720p/1080i component video input, one S-Video input and one
composite video input. Convenience features of the CMP4120HDUS include
three-color temperature presets 6500K, 7600K and 9300K and three picture
format options to accommodate different aspect ratio sources: NORMAL,
FULL, and ZOOM.
The CMP4120HDUS delivers stunning high-resolution images and incorporates ALiS technology providing both high light output and long panel life. High performance, versatility and ease of use combine with a diminutive form factor (3.5" depth) to make the CMP4120HDUS the premier choice for discerning videophiles. Pricing TBA TBA See: To be announced . "Hitachi's CMP4120HDUS plasma HDTV Monitor delivers an uncompromising visual experience that echoes our commitment to producing premier display solutions," said Phil Callahan, Sales Manager, Professional Products Group for Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "We feel consumers will be delighted by the features, quality and functionality of the display." Innovative Ultravision Television Line-up Includes DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic (TM) Technology Sharing center stage with the plasma HDTV Monitor is Hitachi's UltraVision Digital 55DMX See DMX512. 01W -- an ultra high performance 1280 x 720 DLP(TM)-based 55-inch 16:9 rear projection HDTV Monitor/NTSC receiver. Hitachi's exclusive Light Engine creates an incredibly bright and detailed image that makes it an ideal choice for both home theater and computer display. Hitachi's 55DMX01W Light Engine incorporates several state of the art innovations that maximize the potential of the Texas Instruments DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. (TM) (Digital MicroMirror Device A Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD is an optical semiconductor that is the core of DLP projection technology, and was invented by Dr. Larry Hornbeck and Dr. William E. "Ed" Nelson of Texas Instruments (TI) in 1987. (TM)). Hitachi optical design engineers have developed every aspect of the light path, from the dual curvature shape of the lamp reflector through the exclusive 10-element high contrast wide-angle lens and high-resolution screen. Every component has been engineered to faithfully reproduce accurate images. For home theater enthusiasts, film reproduction is one of the most critical performance parameters. Hitachi's exclusive D3 (Digital Display Driver) technology automatically detects and corrects for film-based sources originated at 24 frames per second. Among the many advanced features of the D3 circuitry is a line tripler to scale conventional incoming signals to an incredibly detailed, smooth and flicker free 720 line progressive, 60 frames per second picture. The 55DMX01W's DLP(TM) technology is also ideal for computer display applications because it has perfect linearity and no phosphors to wear unevenly like conventional CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. based projection televisions. Featuring a multi-scan capability of 31.5-80 kHz (horizontal) and 56.25 -- 85Hz (vertical), the 55DMX01W is the ultimate digital HDTV Monitor for a broad range of computer applications including VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA (scaled). The 55DMX01W includes excellent HDTV input flexibility with (2) HD level component and (2) 15 pin D-sub RGB inputs. Flexible display capabilities include numerous viewing modes with dual NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. tuner Picture-Outside-Picture, Dual View Split Screen (HD + another video source) and a MultiViewer 3 Auto Channel Surf. To complete an incredible theater-like experience the 55DMX01W includes a built-in Dolby Digital Surround Sound processor for DVD players and DTV tuners. The tabletop 55DMX01W design features a stunning silver cabinet and represents the pinnacle of high performance, industrial design and versatility. An optional stand is available at additional cost to match the sleek design of the 55DMX01W. Priced at $12,995.95 the 55DMX01W will begin shipping in January 2001. About Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division, markets a variety of consumer electronics including high-definition TVs (HDTV), projection TVs (PTV), plasma monitors, color TVs, DVD players, a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. camcorder, VCRs and standard camcorders, as well as security and observation system products. The company's premium products are sold under the Hitachi UltraVision and UltraVision Digital brand names. Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, consumer electronics and semiconductors, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North America. For more information, visit www.hitachi.com. Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's leading global electronics companies, with fiscal 1999 (ended March 31, 2000) consolidated sales of 8,001 billion yen ($75.5 billion(a)). The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, consumer products and power and industrial equipment. For more information on Hitachi, Ltd., please visit Hitachi's Web site at http://www.hitachi.co.jp. (a)At an exchange rate of 106 yen to the dollar. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Digital Light Processing (DLP(TM)) and Digital Micro Mirror Device (DMD(TM)) are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc. |
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