Hitachi Launches New LCD HDTV Product Line; Sleek Design and Unbeatable LCD Picture Quality Are Combined in Projection and Flat-Panel Models.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2003 The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HIT), www.hitachi.com/tv, today announced the availability of its new Liquid Crystal Display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) 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 product line. The UltraVision Digital(R), 16:9 LCD series, includes 60-inch (60V500) and 50-inch (50V500) rear-projection units, as well as a 28-inch (28HDL (Hardware Description Language) A language used to describe the functions of an electronic circuit for documentation, simulation or logic synthesis (or all three). Although many proprietary HDLs have been developed, Verilog and VHDL are the major standards. 50) flat-panel unit. This new product line builds on the success of Hitachi's established high-end plasma and projection television lines. "With the introduction of our new LCD HDTV monitors, Hitachi is pleased to offer high definition display and performance combined with an innovative design that extends the large screen home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. experience to a new range of design conscious consumers," 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 the Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division. "LCD is a rapidly growing segment of the industry and we believe consumers will be impressed with the level of picture quality and the contemporary appearance of the units." Proven Technology A number of proven technologies come together in Hitachi's new LCD HDTV line to create the most advanced LCD HDTV picture quality available today. All models include Hitachi's VirtualHD(TM) 1080 progressive digital video processor, DVI-HDTV Digital Video Input (DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. ), 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. , automatic 1080i 3:2 film correction and a four-step black enhancement feature. With a full range of audio-video inputs/outputs and full-featured remote control, Hitachi's new LCD HDTV line combines the screen size of projection television sets with the aesthetic of plasma displays at a consumer-conscious price point. The 60- and 50-inch models are built on the foundation of a high contrast lens system, coupled with an anti-reflective screen system, and are designed to dramatically improve picture detail. These models also include a photo memory card PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot so that digital photos can be easily viewed as a TV slide show. The PCMCIA slot supports a number of formats including, Compact Flash(R), Smart Media(TM), Memory Stick(R), Secure Digital(TM), Multi Media Card(TM) and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Microdrive(TM).* Hitachi's LCD HDTV line also includes Hitachi's new Learning AV NET. The system combines infrared-based control of an entire home theater system with intelligent on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. "soft keys" to remove the clutter of remotes for external components. Additional features of Hitachi's LCD HDTV units include dual 181 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. tuners, illuminated remote controls, three language on-screen display, sleep timers, closed caption decoder and parental locks. To better enhance color quality, each unit also includes an adjustable color decoder, four-color temperature memory and a black and white film color temperature feature to optimize viewing of black and white content for film enthusiasts. Contemporary and Functional Hitachi created its line of LCD HDTV monitors with a design aesthetic in mind. Available in silver, each unit offers high performance image in a thin compact size. The 60- and 50-inch units come with an optional TV stand or can be used as table top screens for the sleekest, most space-saving option available. The 28-inch flat-panel unit comes with detachable speakers and a swivel tabletop stand for easy viewing and set-up. An easy to navigate menu system has also been designed to graphically match the outside design of the units. The 60V500 and 50V500 are scheduled for release in September 2003 and will retail respectively for $4,499.99 and $3,799.99. The 28HDL50 is scheduled for release in October 2003 and will retail for $4,499.99. About Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division The Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division markets a variety of consumer electronics including rear projection high definition television monitors in both 16:9 and 4:3 configurations, plasma televisions, plasma display panels, DVD players, 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 recorders, 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:HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 340,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2002 (ended March 31, 2003) consolidated sales totaled 8,191.7 billion yen ($68.3 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://global.hitachi.com. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, (America) Inc. VirtualHD is trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, (America) Inc. *All trademarks belong to their respective owners. |
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