Marantz Expands Its Rear Projection TV Lineup With Introduction Of 64-Inch HDTV-Ready PV6480W

21-Feb-01

Marantz America announced the introduction of its PV6480W Widescreen HDTV-Ready Projection Television, an ultimate performance video display device that combines an incredibly large 64-inch screen size with the highest resolution available in an HDTV-ready rear projection TV to deliver unsurpassed picture quality, along with total user convenience.Highest Definition Video QualityThe Marantz PV6480W offers viewers the ultimate in high definition video quality. The PV6480W is compatible with DTV set-top tuners and can display all 18 ATSC digital TV formats with no downconversion, up to a full 1920 by 1080 interlaced (1080i) HDTV image, the highest HDTV resolution available.To enable the dramatically improved resolution of HDTV, progressive scan DVD video and other high-resolution video sources to be viewed at their best, the PV6480W features premium quality optics throughout. Its large diameter 9-inch CRTs utilize high resolution phosphors and a tighter beam spot to produce a remarkably sharp image with rich, vivid colors. The PV6480W employs a first-surface reflection mirror that places the reflective surface outside the glass, eliminating the refraction distortion caused by conventional mirrors. The PV6480W includes a super-fine pitch, ultra-high resolution lenticular screen, for improved contrast, sharper image focus and consistent picture quality over a wider angle, even in daytime viewing environments. Image quality is further enhanced by the PV6480W's three-line digital comb filter, which offers improved vertical edge definition while virtually eliminating ""dot crawl"" when viewing NTSC sources.Along with its unsurpassed picture quality, the Marantz PV6480W is designed for outstanding audio performance.Unmatched Connectivity And ConvenienceTo accommodate every digital and analog video source, the Marantz PV6480W includes HD component video, component video, S-Video, composite video and RGB inputs for total connection flexibility and the best possible image quality from DVD, satellite broadcast, computer and other high resolution video sources. A set of side-mounted A/V jacks allows ready connection of camcorders and video game players. Its audio inputs and outputs can be connected in a variety of ways.The PV6480W offers a wide variety of user convenience features to maximize picture and sound quality, channel selection and viewing enjoyment, and comes equipped with the Marantz RC5000i Programmable Universal Remote Control. The RC5000i can be programmed to provide total control of not only the PV6480W but also every component in a home entertainment system, utilizing an illuminated LCD touch-screen panel display with ""virtual"" buttons and graphics that make operation of even a complex home entertainment system simple.The Marantz PV6480W is available at a suggested retail price of $9,999.For more information, visit Marantz America on the Web at www.marantz.com. 

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