Toshiba Leads the Way in High-Brightness Multimedia Projectors.WAYNE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 1998--Toshiba today introduced its revolutionary new G-Series LCD projectors lightweight 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. resolution LCD projectors with a brightness of 1400 ANSI lumens. Priced thousands of dollars less than competitive high-brightness models, and at about half the weight, Toshiba G-Series projectors set new industry benchmarks for value, performance and flexibility. The Toshiba G-Series projector line consists of the G5 (14.9 lbs.) and the G7 (19.0 lbs.), and display full XGA (1024 x 768), compressed 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. (1280 x 1024) and compressed UXGA (Ultra XGA) A screen resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  (1600 X 1200) resolutions. The incredible 1400 ANSI lumens brightness and richly detailed screen images of Toshiba's new projectors are made possible by a revolutionary new optical system. Both the G5 and G7 feature Toshiba's unique Micro Lens Array for unprecedented brightness. In addition, a breakthrough Digital Progressive Double Scan (DPDS DPDS Defense Property Disposal Service DPDS Dipropyl Disulfide DPDS Doctor of Planning and Development Studies DPDS Data Processing and Display System (aviation) DPDS Deck Port Deck Switch DPDS Dynamic Positioning Drill Ship ) feature maintains the highest possible resolution at all times by sensing whether an image is static or moving and automatically adjusting the focus. And thanks to DPDS, the G-Series projectors are fully compatible with all digital sources, including DVD-Video and DTV (Digital TeleVision) Transmitting TV using digital signals. The major DTV standards are ATSC (North America), DVB (Europe) and ISDB (Japan). All three use MPEG-2 video compression and Dolby Digital audio compression. DVB and ISDB also include MPEG audio compression. . Additionally, the G-Series projectors employ a unique video compression technology called T-ForcMK2, which improves image quality in all resolution modes, even UXGA. Toshiba's G7 projector features an improved built-in "visualizer" - an 840,000 pixel color document camera, designed to project written materials and three-dimensional objects directly from the surface of the projector. Additionally, the camera on the G7 includes 360 degree swivel capability, which allows the projector to double as a video conferencing tool. Presenters may easily rotate the camera to capture anything in the room and output it directly through a PC to a remote participant anywhere in the world. Toshiba MediaStar projectors are compatible with all video formats (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. , PAL, SECAM (SEquential Couleur Avec Memoire, Sequential Color with Memory) A color TV standard from France that was officially introduced in 1967. Although development began in 1956, it took time to convert from the earlier French 819-line system. ) and include composite, RGB and S-Video inputs in addition to the component video input. The G7 and G5 are currently available at suggested retail prices of $10,995 and $9,495, respectively. Consumers interested in Toshiba LCD projectors can contact its MultiMedia Products Group customer service at 1-800-346-6672 or visit their website at www.toshiba.com/tacp. |
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