Runco Introduces HDX Plasma Displays

27-Nov-02

Runco International has introduced two new plasma displays, the 50-inch PL-50HDX and the 43-inch PL-43HDX. They allow for display of 720p high-definition video in native resolution. Runco's proprietary PFP Controller with ViViXô processing is included in the cost of each model.The 50-inch (diagonal) PL-50HDX displays 1280 x 768 and the 43-inch PL-43HDX has a native resolution of 1024 x 768. Both models feature Expanded Dynamic Gamma, said to eliminate the ""digital"" look often seen in dark scenes on plasma panels.Runco's new plasma monitors and the PFP ViViX controllers each include a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input, fully compliant with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection). The monitors each provide RGB, component, composite and S-video inputs. The PFP ViViX controller supplies component, S-video, and composite inputs, as well as a pass-through and an RS-232 port for automation. A full-function infrared remote control is also included with both models.Runco's PFP ViViX controller features sophisticated video processing that accepts all video formats, including high-definition 1080i, 1080p, 720p, and 480p, as well as 480i, and optimizes them to take advantage of the full resolution of the panel. The PFP ViViX also incorporates proprietary 3:2 pull-down processing and edge enhancement. The processor offers Runco's Virtual Wide Aspect Ratio for reproducing 4:3 programming on the widescreen displays with minimal image distortion. The PL-50HDX has an MSRP of $16,995. The PL-43HDX has an MSRP of $12,995.For more information on Runco International, visit www.runco.com.