Hitachi Launches Integrated HDTV LCD Televisions; New Line Offers Vivid Big Screen Picture in Slim and Light Cabinet.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 five new rear-projection LCD televisions. The new sets are cable-ready and CableCARD compatible featuring Hitachi's user-friendly Quick Start Seamless 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 and 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 feature that simplifies channel operation and eliminates the need to toggle To alternate back and forth between two states. toggle - To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to between the digital and analog tuners. With a slim cabinet measuring as little as 15 inches deep(1), Hitachi's LCD line delivers a big screen experience that requires less space. V710 SERIES Hitachi's UltraVision(R) rear-projection LCD V710 series includes the 42-inch 42V710, the 50-inch 50V710 and the 60-inch 60V710. The 720p high definition displays feature Hitachi's proprietary HD 3-panel light engine, exclusive High-Contrast lens system, High-Contrast 98-micron fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective screen An anti-reflective screen is an electronic display with an anti-reflective coating designed to reduce glare. Traditionally LCDs have had a matte anti-glare finish to scatter reflected light. coating and first-surface mirror producing the best microdisplay picture quality possible. Ensuring that the signal reaching the screen is of the highest possible quality, all 2004 Hitachi televisions are equipped with the company's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor which up-converts all non-native signals to match the set's 720p high-definition display resolution. Additional features provide automatic 1080i 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, new Digital Color Management II and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. Other functions include an adjustable color decoder, four color temperature memory, four-step black enhancement and digital 4MB 3D Y/C Y/C Luminance/Chrominance comb filter. All models in the V710 line include an 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. audio/video input, 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, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, 40-watt 3-way speaker system, TV-as-Center speaker and Hitachi's new illuminated Roll and Click remote. Shipping in Q3, the 42V710 retails for $2,799.99, the 50V710 for $3,299.99 and the 60V710 for $3,999.99. V715 SERIES Adding a distinctive titanium silver finish, Hitachi's UltraVision V715 line features two sets including the 50-inch 50V715 and 60-inch 60V715. Shipping in Q3, the 50V715 retails for $3,299.99 and the 60V715 retails for $3,999.99. 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 (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. 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 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 www.hitachi.com. (1) Depth quoted for 42V710 model only 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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