Hitachi Introduces Redesigned Thin Profile CRT Rear-Projection Televisions; Company Delivers Unsurpassed HDTV Picture Quality in Attractive and Affordable Package.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004 The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HIT), www.hitachi.us/tv, today launched its 2004 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. rear-projection television line featuring a new compact industrial design, CableCARD compatibility and a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. digital video/audio input. In all, six new CRT models compose the 2004 model line featuring Hitachi's redesigned cabinet. "The industry trend is thin and sleek," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Delaney, Vice President, marketing for Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "Hitachi's new industrial design captures the elements of expensive plasma and microdisplay products and translates that style to affordable CRT rear-projection devices with unbeatable picture quality." At the heart of all Hitachi 2004 televisions is the company's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor which up-converts all non-1080i signals to match the set's high-definition display resolution. The CRT rear-projection sets feature a 1080i/540p user-selectable display format and adds automatic 3:2 film processing, 26-point advanced video processing Video processing techniques are used in video codecs, video players and other devices. For example—commonly only design and video processing is different in TV sets of different manufactures. , three high definition aspect modes, six standard-definition aspect modes, Digital Color Management and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. F510 SERIES With models in the 46-inch, 51-inch and 57-inch categories (46F510, 51F510 and 57F510), Hitachi's F510 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 line features a thin, sleek cabinet design and the industry's leading CRT picture quality. Building on the foundation of Hitachi's new Super-Contrast II CRTs and High-Contrast 4-element lens system, the F510 series delivers a rich feature package including a new HDMI digital video/audio input, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, adjustable color decoder, four color temperature The measurement of color expressed in Kelvin (K). The reason this measurement is called a "temperature" is because it was derived from a theoretical object called a "black body radiator." When the radiator is heated, it changes from black to red to yellow to white to blue. memory, Black & White film color temperature, 4-step black enhancement, 4-step edge enhancement The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. and a digital 4MB 3D Y/C Y/C Luminance/Chrominance comb filter A bandpass filter used to process audio and video signals by mixing the original with a delayed signal. Comb filters allow selected frequencies to pass while blocking their harmonics and all other frequencies. . Also new to the 2004 line is Hitachi's 4:3 Expanded Mode for all TV signals. This technology eliminates the black bars that are digitally embedded in some high-definition signals in addition to subtly stretching 4:3 analog signal sources without creating a "fun-house mirror effect" seen in many inferior picture stretch technologies. Additionally, the F510 line includes Hitachi's Magic Focus auto convergence with timer, new 9-point manual convergence and 117-point fine tuning convergence. The 46F510 will retail for $1,499.99, the 51F510 for $1,699.99 and the 57F510 for $1,999.99. The sets will ship in Q3 2004. F710 SERIES The 65-inch 65F710 adds a larger screen size and integrated ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) An international digital television (DTV) standard adopted by the U.S., Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and Argentina. HDTV and digital cable-ready tuner with CableCARD compatibility to the F510 line. The set is equipped with Hitachi's Quick Start Seamless HDTV and 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 technology eliminating the user confusion often associated with the combination of HDTV and analog signal sources. The set also adds Hitachi's new Digital Color Management II, TV-as-Center speaker and an optical digital audio output. The 65F710 will retail for $2,999.99 and will ship in Q3 2004. ULTRAVISION(TM) S715 SERIES Hitachi's UltraVision S715 CRT rear-projection televisions including the 51-inch 51S715 and the 57-inch 57S715 models, add a new Super-Contrast 5-element lens system and an enhanced industrial design in addition to the new user-friendly Quick Start Seamless HDTV/NTSC tuner, digital cable-ready/CableCARD package. The S715 features a re-designed Roll and Click remote, upgraded 40-watt speaker system and photo memory card USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. input. The 51S715 and 57S715 will retail for $2,199.99 and $2,499.99 respectively and will be available in Q3 2004. ABOUT HITACHI AMERICA, LTD., HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division produces and markets a wide variety of consumer electronics products including high definition CRT and LCD rear projection televisions, plasma televisions and monitors, 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. camcorders and DVD players. In addition to consumer products, Hitachi also markets professional plasma monitors for business applications as well as security and observation system products. Hitachi has a unique position in the marketplace manufacturing and developing its own core technologies to provide consumers and businesses with optimal product performance in each of Hitachi's product categories. Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, and consumer electronics, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North America. For more information, visit http://www.hitachi.us. Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4 billion yen ($81.4 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors, including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.hitachi.com. UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. HD Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. |
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