ViewSonic Introduces High Definition Video Processor Boxes; NextVision Transforms Desktop Displays into HDTV and Digital Entertainment Displays.Business Editors and Technology Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2002 ViewSonic(R) Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies(TM) leader, today unveiled its NextVision(TM) line of video processor boxes with the introduction of the NextVision 6 and the NextVision 5. NextVision products are high definition video processors that enable consumers to extend the use of their display products to multiple forms of digital entertainment, including high definition TV (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 ). At an estimated street price of $199, the NextVision 6 is less than one-third of the cost of many competitive 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. solutions, providing an affordable option to those who value high-quality TV and digital entertainment for their high-resolution computer display, projector, or plasma screen. The NextVision 6 transforms displays that support up to 1280x1024 resolution into HDTV and digital televison (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. ) monitors through component video input connections (YPbPr). A 3D 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. supports both EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards with 480 lines of resolution. All EDTV formats are progressive scan (480p) and provide a sharper picture than SDTV (Standard Definition TV), but not as good as HDTV (High Definition TV). and HDTV resolution formats including 480P, 720P and 1080i, and provides sharp, crisp images for optimum picture detail. In addition, the NextVision 6 provides both full-screen viewing and picture-in-picture (PIP) capabilities for watching video or TV content while working simultaneously on PC applications. Multiview or POP is provided, allowing users to create up to nine picture windows on the screen for viewing multiple TV channels at the same time. "People today are creating their own digital content with products such as digital cameras and camcorders, and they want to display it in high resolution for optimum viewing," said Gene Ornstead, director, Business Development, Advanced Products, ViewSonic Corporation. "This new line of video processor boxes offers a quality, cost effective solution that allows users to extend their displays by connecting multiple sources of digital and analog content." The NextVision 5 enables consumers to watch TV from any LCD display or 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. monitor at multiple resolutions up to 1024x768. At an estimated street price of $149, the NextVision 5 provides enhanced picture quality, along with a stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. industrial design that allows for horizontal or vertical placement on a desk or shelf to save users considerable space. Both the NextVison 6 and NextVision 5 processors provide 3:2 pull down correction that improves 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. movie video quality, RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). computer pass-through (which enables users to watch TV or DVD movies with or without a computer), stereo audio pass through, an 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. control menu, and a sleep function mode. Other standard features include a 181-channel TV tuner, S-video, composite video, and the ability to easily connect to DVD players, VCRs, video camcorders and high-resolution game consoles, such as the Microsoft Xbox, Sony Play Station 2 and Nintendo Game Cube. For added convenience, the products also ship with a remote control and provide options for parental control and closed caption viewing. The two products will be available in July through authorized ViewSonic retailers, value-added resellers, and mail order channels, and are backed by a one-year replacement warranty and toll-free technical support, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. About ViewSonic ViewSonic Corporation, a Visual Technologies leader, offers comprehensive display solutions for today's business, Internet education and entertainment markets. The company's products have won more than 1,000 awards globally from independent publications and organizations. Headquartered in Walnut, Calif., ViewSonic was founded in 1987 and is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation with more than $1 billion in worldwide annual sales. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at tel: 800/888-8583 or 909/869-7976; fax: 909/468-3736; or www.ViewSonic.com. Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies. |
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