Panasonic Expands HD/SD Plasma Display Family
October 31, 2003
Secaucus, NJ - Panasonic has announced immediate availability of three new plasma displays, the 50" TH-50PHD6UY, 42" TH-42PHD6UY and 37"TH-37PWD6UY, which join the recently-announced 42" TH-42PWD6UY as its sixth-generation plasma family.
The new 37" TH-37PWD6UY offers the industry-leading contrast ratio of 4000:1, and the TH-50PHD6UY and TH-42PHD6UY high definition units produce an exceptional 3000:1 contrast ratio, the manufacturer describes.
The three new flat screen displays deliver exceptional color reproduction with 1,536 gradation shades and 1,070 million colors.
Panasonic's TH-6 displays feature innovative picture-enhancing technologies including Super Real Gamma System, a Real Black Drive System, a Deep Black Filter, a MACH Enhancer and a Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.); and improved usability with new functionality in the form of dual-picture modes, a 9-point digital zoom and multi-function slots for interchangeable IT networking and AV inputs.
In addition to a fixed input interface, the TH-6 series comes equipped with multi-function slots where a variety of optional IT networking or AV input boards can be added or exchanged to customize the units to meet specific applications.
Unique to the 16 x 9 panels is dual picture capability-including picture-in-picture and picture-out-picture modes--where two different type AV signal sources can be combined and displayed independently. The displays offer two picture-in-picture modes; one that splits the screen in half and shows different pictures on each half, and the other traditional mode where a small picture is inserted in the image on the entire screen. Picture-out-picture positions one picture on three-quarters of the screen and a smaller image on the remainder. The panels' remote control includes dedicated buttons to easily display these modes.
The TH-6 models also offer a nine-point digital zoom that allows a user to enlarge an image two to three times normal size from nine points on the screen, and then to display the zoomed image full screen for added impact. The progressive-scan display is engineered for multi-screen applications with a built-in image enlarge function that simplifies the operation of four (2 x 2) or nine (3 x 3) units; e.g., with nine 50-inch displays the user can configure a huge display equivalent to 150 inches simply by connecting ordinary cables.
TH-6 displays can be vertically or horizontally mounted and are ideal as updateable digital signage or for an endless array of multimedia applications (optional fan kit required for HD models). These ultra-thin displays offer a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees. The panels are equipped with a host of energy-saving functions including Display Power Management Signaling, Auto Power Off, Power Save Mode, Standby Power Save Mode, and C.A.T.S. The addition of "menu" and "enter" buttons to the front panel permits control of on-screen display functions without the remote control.
The TH-42PWD6UY and TH-37PWD376UY produce a resolution of 852 x 480 pixels; the TH-50PHD6UY has 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.
The panels offer wide computer and video signal compatibility with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA resolution computer graphics and DTV/HDTV signals in 1080p 24p/24sf, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60, 480p/i and 576 p/i. They also offer an expanded range of horizontal and vertical scanning rates (fH: 15.6 -110kHz; fV: 48-120Hz).
The displays are equipped with 3:2 pull-down technology that automatically detects a 3:2 film-based source (24p video). Advanced 3-Dimension Progressive Scan greatly boosts the precision of the progressive scan conversion, eliminating flicker in still images and minimizing jagged diagonal edges in moving pictures, resulting in crisp, natural edges.
Panasonic's TH-6 series plasmas are available at suggested list prices (SLP):
$8,495 for the TH-50PHD6UY 50" HD,
$5,995 for the TH-42PHD6UY 42" HD, and
$3,495 for the TH-37PWD6UY 37" SD.
Optional plug-in terminal boards include: TY-42TM6A BNC component video, SLP $110; TY-42TM6B BNC composite video, SLP $145; TY-42TM6Z RCA component video, SLP $110; TY-42TM6V RCA composite video, $145; TY-42TM6D DVI/HDCP, SLP $200; TY-42TM6P PC input, $110; and TY-42TM6G RGB active, SLP $165.Other options include detachable stereo speakers; pedestal, wall and mobile stands; and wall-and ceiling-hanging brackets.
The currently-available TH-42PWD6Y 42" SD unit has a suggested list price of $3,995.
For more information, visit
www.panasonic.com/adapt
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