Hitachi Projection Televisions Go All Digital; New Line Features 1080p Digital Video Processor, Learning AV Net and Integrated Sets with POD.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 its 2003 projection television line including integrated digital cable-ready HDTV sets with a POD (Point of Deployment) slot. The all-digital line also features new Hitachi technologies including Super Contrast lenses and CRTs, VirtualHD(TM) 1080p digital video processor, high-performance multi-element screen, learning AV NET 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. control system, digital photo display, Day and Night Memory by Input and improved 4:3 expanded mode. "Hitachi's 2003 projection line echoes consumer acceptance of digital television," said Bill Whalen, senior product and marketing manager for Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "We offer consumers a variety of performance levels from our affordable F500 series up to the top of the line UltraVision(TM) series, but all Hitachi TVs have one unifying trait -- unsurpassed picture quality. Hitachi produces projection televisions with the most original features and technology in the industry." Completely Hitachi One reason Hitachi is known for creating the best picture quality in the industry is its massive research and development resources. As one of the largest consumer electronics manufacturers, Hitachi is continuously innovating new television technologies and integrating these advancements into its products. Since Hitachi designs and produces all of the core components used to build projection TVs including lenses, picture tubes and signal processors, the company offers a level of integration that is unmatched by any other projection television manufacturer. "Hitachi's ownership of the core projection television technologies creates products with the newest advancements and optimized performance," 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. "Seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. and cutting edge technology continues to set Hitachi televisions apart from the market." Advanced Features Reflecting its dedication to the best possible picture, Hitachi's 2003 projection television line features a host of new and innovative technologies. Included among these are: -- VirtualHD 1080p Digital Video Processor: Hitachi's UltraVision TVs feature the company's proprietary VirtualHD 1080p digital video processor which improves all incoming non-1080i signal sources up to 1,080 progressive. The processor features 1080i or 540p user-selectable display format, new automatic 3:2 film correction, new 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. , six new aspect modes plus HD zoom, new pure digital color management, 1080i/720p/540p/480i input processing and advanced HD Digital Window(TM) split screen. -- Exclusive Super Contrast CRTs: Hitachi's new Super Contrast 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. adds an improved electron gun A device that creates a fine beam of electrons that is focused on a phosphor screen in a CRT. with increased sensitivity, affording more control over beam spot size. The result is a noticeably improved detail in all areas of the picture, especially in low-to-mid brightness regions. Additionally, the Super Contrast CRT incorporates a phosphor A rare earth material used to coat the inside face of a CRT. When struck by an electron beam, the phosphor emits a visible light for a few milliseconds. In color displays, red, green and blue phosphor dots are grouped as a cluster. See screen burn. formulation in the faceplate of the CRTs which is optimized for high-resolution 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 sources and is resistant to uneven aging. The Super Contrast CRTs are featured in the T750, S700 and S500 series. -- Exclusive 5-element Super Contrast Lens: Hitachi engineered the Super Contrast Lens to have a significantly larger diameter that allows a larger picture area at the faceplate of the CRT. The larger diameter lens with aspherical a·spher·ic also a·spher·i·cal adj. Varying slightly from sphericity and having only slight aberration, as a lens. Adj. 1. optics and patented liquid coupling technology also has a larger "sweet spot" for a brighter and better-focused picture. The new 5-element Super Contrast Lens is featured in the T750, S700 and S500 series. -- New High-performance Multi-Element Screen: Hitachi's high-performance multi-element screen is comprised of three major components which are designed to work in concert with each other. The specially engineered screen is designed to accurately reproduce the image from Hitachi's Super Contrast CRT and 5-element Super Contrast lens system. -- Integrated HDTV Tuners with POD: Hitachi's new top-of-the-line T750 series features built-in ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) An international digital television (DTV) standard adopted by the U.S., Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and Argentina. terrestrial and digital cable-ready HDTV tuners with a security POD slot to provide integrated digital signal decoding. -- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394/5C Interface: The T750 and S700 series include two IEEE 1394/5C interface connections that allow the sets to be networked for digital set-top boxes, HD recorders and other equipment. -- DVI-HDTV Input: All Hitachi 16:9 projection televisions include a Digital Visual Interface “DVI” redirects here. For other uses, see DVI (disambiguation). The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital (DVI-HDTV) input that provides a pure digital connection to high performance sources like DVD players and set-top boxes. -- Learning AV NET: Another proprietary feature of the T750 series is Hitachi's new Learning AV NET. The new system combines infrared and 1394-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" -- integrating heads-up operation of the TV and external components like DVD players, VCRs and AV receivers. An easy step-by-step wizard guides users through the setup procedure for infrared-based components. For components that are not in the TV's IR code database or special functions In mathematics, special functions are particular functions such as the trigonometric functions that have useful or attractive properties, and which occur in different applications often enough to warrant a name and attention of their own. , the soft keys can be custom programmed using AV NET's sophisticated learning ability. -- Simple Remote: The simple remote allows the consumer to clear the clutter of remotes off of the coffee table and maintain full control over the home theater system. Designed for use with the Learning AV NET in the T750 series, Hitachi's simple remote is stylish and ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. with a sleek textured finish. The remote's 12 strategically positioned buttons work in conjunction with the on-screen soft keys of the AV NET to allow complete control of TV functions and external components. -- Day and Night Memory By Input: Hitachi's new UltraVision series remembers picture settings by input. Users can adjust and save contrast, brightness, color, tint 1. TINT - Interpreted version of JOVIAL. [Sammet 1969, p. 528]. 2. tint - hue , sharpness, color temperature, black level enhancement, 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. , color management, color decoding, auto-color, noise reduction and automatic 3:2 film correction settings by input. Additionally, each input allows separate day and night settings, letting users individually adjust and save picture settings for bright daylight or darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. room conditions. A convenient Day/Night button has been added to the remote for easy toggling between the two settings. -- Improved 4:3 Expansion Mode: Bettering conventional designs, Hitachi's 4:3 expanded mode found in UltraVision models applies a more subtle linear expansion to the picture beginning at the center and gently expanding the image as it reaches the edges. The result is more gentle and pleasing to the eye. -- Digital Photo Display: Hitachi UltraVision TVs now accept photo memory cards for direct display of digital photos. Hitachi's T750 and S700 series come equipped with a universal memory card slot A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. , while the S500 series requires an optional 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. bridge. Memory cards supported include Compact Flash(R), Smart Media(TM), Memory Stick(R), SD "Secure Digital(TM)," MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. "Multimedia 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).(1) -- New Picture Adjustment Features: Other new, in-menu picture adjustment features found in Hitachi's UltraVision sets include an adjustable color decoder, four-color temperature memory, black and white film 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. , four step edge enhancement and four-step black enhancement. These new adjustment options give the user complete control over the picture and the ability to customize the set for any source signal or environment. Hitachi allows an easy return to factory settings with the simple push of a "reset" button. T750 Series Leading Hitachi's new UltraVision Digital widescreen projection television line up is the top-of-the-line T750 series (65T750 and 57T750) with built-in, digital cable ready See CableCARD. HDTV tuners including security POD slots. Hitachi's VirtualHD 1080p digital video processor is integrated with the company's proprietary Super Contrast CRTs, 5-element Super Contrast lens systems, high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective high-contrast shield and first surface mirror to deliver an outstanding image. Hitachi's T750 series includes two IEEE 1394/5C interface input/outputs and a DVI-HDTV digital video input for state of the art digital connectivity. The set's Learning AV NET allows users to network audio/video equipment easily through a variety of analog and digital inputs and outputs including two wideband component video inputs, four A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and inputs, three S-video inputs, an optical digital audio output, center channel input, AV output and variable audio output. Once the components are connected and the AV NET is set up, Hitachi's Simple Remote makes it easy to navigate through on-screen menus to use corresponding devices. The T750 series also features a universal memory card slot input for digital photo display. The sets also include Hitachi's Magic Focus(R) auto digital convergence In the days of the first computers, transaction and company data were the first types of information digitized. Then came text, opening the world to word processing, followed by audio CDs and finally video. with timer and 117-point manual digital convergence. Sound features include Dolby Digital A digital audio encoding system from Dolby used in movie and home theaters. First used in 1995, Dolby Digital employs Dolby's AC-3 (Audio Coding-3) coding and compression technology and is the standard for DVD-Video and HDTV. 5. (R), MTS (1) See Microsoft Transaction Server. (2) (Modular TV System) The stereo channel added to the NTSC standard, which includes the SAP audio channel for special use. 1. MTS - Message Transport System. 2. stereo/SAP with dbx(TM), SRS SRS, SRS-A see slow-reacting substance. (R) surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. , BBE BBE n abbr (US) (= Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) → organizzazione filantropica sound enhancement, 40 watt 2-way speaker system and TV as center channel functions. Other features include front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel 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, three-language on-screen display, parental locks, close caption decoder and a sleep timer A sleep timer is a function on many modern televisions that shut off the power after a preset amount of time. The setting is usually made either from the remote control or the television menus. They are intended to allow viewers to watch as they fall asleep. . The T750 series also features a distinctive detachable de·tach tr.v. de·tached, de·tach·ing, de·tach·es 1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat. 2. , two-piece cabinet design that is accentuated by a floating speaker grill covered with a two-tone, double-woven fabric that sets off the gently-angled, satin-finish side posts. The screen frame is also angled to follow the cut of the grill and side posts and the palette of subtle gray tones set the model part in form and design. The 65T750 and 57T750 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2003 and will be priced respectively at $4,499.99 and $3,999.99. S700 Series The UltraVision Digital S700 (65S700, 57S700, 51S700) series features 65-, 57- and 51-inch screen sizes and includes many features found in the T750 sets with a new cabinet design. The S700's built-in HDTV tuner offers over the air and unscrambled digital cable-ready reception. The line includes Hitachi's VirtualHD 1080p digital video processor, Super Contrast CRTs, 5-element Super Contrast lens systems, high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective high-contrast shield and first surface mirror, for crisp and clear picture quality. The S700 sets also include the UltraVision input/output package with two IEEE 1394/5C interface input/outputs and a DVI-HDTV digital video input, two wideband component video inputs, four A/V inputs, three S-video inputs, an optical digital audio output, center cannel can·nel n. A bituminous coal that burns brightly with much smoke. [Perhaps short for cannel coal, dialectal variant of candle coal (from its bright flame).] input, AV output and variable audio output. The S700 series also features a universal memory card slot input for digital photo display. As with all 2003 Hitachi sets, the S700 series includes Magic Focus auto digital convergence with timer and 117-point manual digital convergence brings easy and flexible convergence power to users. The S700 sound package includes Dolby Digital, MTS stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancement, 24 watt 2-way speaker system and TV as center channel functions. Other features include front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel NTSC tuners, three-language on-screen display, parental locks, close caption decoder, sleep timer and a detachable, two-piece cabinet in the 65- and 57-inch models. The 65S700, 57S700 and 51S700 will be available in the third quarter of 2003 and will be priced respectively at $4,199.99, $3,699.99 and $3,399.99. S500 Series Next in the Hitachi UltraVision line is the S500 series. The 65-, 57- and 51-inch HDTV monitors feature Hitachi's VirtualHD 1080p digital video processor, Super Contrast CRTs, 5-element Super Contrast lens systems, high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective high-contrast shield and first surface mirror. The S500 sets include a DVI-HDTV input, two wideband component video inputs, three S-video inputs, four A/V inputs, center channel input, AV output and variable audio output. The S500 series also offers a photo memory PCMCIA slot for digital photo display. The line also features Magic Focus auto digital convergence with timer, 117-point manual digital convergence, MTS stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancement, 24 watt 2-way speaker system and TV as center channel functions. Other features include front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel NTSC tuners, three-language on-screen display, parental locks, close caption decoder, sleep timer and a detachable, two-piece cabinet in the 65- and 57-inch models. The 65S500, 57S500 and 51S500 will be available in the third quarter of 2003 and will be priced respectively at $3,799.99, $3,299.99 and $2,999.99. 46W500 Monitor Hitachi's 46W500 widescreen HDTV monitor is a unique tabletop set which includes a built-in DVD player with conversion up to 1080 progressive using the VirtualHD 1080p processor. The set includes many premium features including adjustable color decoder, four-color temperature memory, black and white film color temperature, four step edge enhancement, four-step black enhancement and Day and Night Memory by Input. The set's input/output package includes DVI-HDTV input, two wideband component video inputs, three S-video inputs, four A/V inputs, center channel input, AV output and variable audio output. Additionally, the 46W500 features Magic Focus auto digital convergence, 117-point manual digital convergence, Dolby Digital, MTS stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancement, 24 watt speaker system, illuminated preprogrammed remote control, front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel NTSC tuners, three-language on-screen display, parental locks, close caption decoder and sleep timer. The 46W500 will be available in the third quarter of 2003 for $2,399.99. F500 Series Announced in January 2003, Hitachi's affordable F500 series adds a 46-inch tabletop set to the company's projection television line which already includes 57- and 51-inch HDTV monitor screen sizes. The sets feature Hitachi's high-brightness 4-element lens system and high-brightness CRTs, high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen, high-contrast protective shield, first surface mirror and Hitachi's 1080i VirtualHD digital video processor. Inputs and outputs include a DVI-HDTV input, two wideband component video inputs, three S-video inputs, four A/V inputs, center channel input, AV output and variable audio output. The F500 series also includes Magic Focus auto digital convergence, 117-point manual digital convergence, adjustable edge enhancement, adjustable black level expansion and three color temperature settings, MTS stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancement, 24 watt speaker system, four picture mode memories, glow key preprogrammed remote control, front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel NTSC tuners, three-language on-screen display, parental locks and closed caption decoder. An optional stand is also offered for the 46F500. The 57F500, 51F500 and 46F500 are currently available for $2,999.99, $2,499.99 and $2,099.99, respectively. F300 Series Hitachi's two 4:3 digital sets in the 2003 line are the 53F300 and 43F300 HDTV monitors. The sets feature Hitachi's VirtualHD and high-brightness five-element lens system in the 53-inch model (high brightness 4-element lens system in the 43-inch model), high-brightness CRTs, high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen, high contrast protective shield and first surface mirror. The F300 sets include Hitachi's Magic Focus, 117 point manual fine tuning Fine Tuning is the name of XM Satellite Radio's eclectic music channel. The program director for Fine Tuning is Ben Smith. The channel is described as "A musical oasis for the sophisticated listener culled from every imaginable genre and country. , adjustable edge enhancement, three color temperature settings and adjustable black level expansion. Inputs and outputs include two wideband component video inputs, three S-video inputs, four A/V inputs, center channel input, AV output and variable audio output. Additional features include MTS stereo/SAP with dbx, SRS surround sound, BBE sound enhancement, two tuner picture in picture, four picture mode memories, glow key preprogrammed remote control, front panel menu controls, dual 181 channel NTSC tuners, three-language on-screen display, parental locks, close caption decoder. The 43F300 also offers an optional stand. The 53F300 and 43F300 will be available in the third quarter of 2003 for $2,099.99 and $1,799.99, respectively. About Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division The Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division markets a variety of consumer electronics including plasma televisions and monitors, widescreen HDTV projection televisions, 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 North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . 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 The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . 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. Magic Focus is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, (America) Inc. VirtualHD is trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, (America) Inc. Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics, (America) Inc. Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories “Dolby” redirects here. For other uses, see Dolby (disambiguation). Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Dolby Labs) (NYSE: DLB) is a USA-based company specializing in audio compression and reproduction. . SRS is a registered trademark of Sound Retrieval Systems The Sound Retrieval System (or SRS) is a patented psychoacoustic 3D audio processing technology originally invented by Arnold Klayman in the early 1980s. (The original SRS patents are US patents 4,866,774, 4,748,669, and 4,841,572, which expire in 2006 and 2008 depending on the . BBE is a registered trademark of BBE, Sound Inc. (1) All trademarks belong to their respective owners. |
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