Pioneer Introduces Three New Elite High-Definition Rear-Projection Monitors With DVI Connectivity

12-Feb-03

Pioneer introduced three new rear-projection monitors in its Pioneer Elite line, including the PRO-530HD 53-inch, PRO-630HD 58-inch, and PRO-730HD 64-inch models. Pioneer's new televisions offer multiple Digital Visual Interface (DVI) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) connections. This feature allows a digital connection between set-top boxes and the monitor. DVI/HDCP technology allows content providers the ability to utilize the full bandwidth of high-definition signals.Exclusive technologies in the new line of projection televisions include: new PureCinema IIIô film detection, a five-element lens system with an achromatic lens on the blue gun, and Reference Theater Mode Pro. All models are built with a 16:9 aspect ratio to maintain compatibility with today's video sources. They also feature five different NTSC screen mode settings.""This year's televisions offer the most impressive overall advancements in our PTV line since we began manufacturing them in 1985,"" said Craig McManis, Vice President of Marketing, Home Entertainment Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Pioneer's PureCinema IIIô I/P converter incorporates such features as 2:3 pull-down film detection and NTSC-to-1080i conversion with output selectability. This newly enhanced circuit uses progressive conversion to boost the NTSC picture quality from sources such as DVD, LaserDisc, and satellite. To accomplish this, it first doubles the interlaced signal to VGA level or 480i to 480p. It then doubles the information content twice, both vertically and horizontally, converting the original signal to 1080i. Once the video signal has been upconverted, the user now has the freedom to choose which signal they would like to view, either 480p or 1080i.Pioneer's new five-element lens system maintains the color purity of the red and green guns and adds an achromatic blue gun to the system. The addition of the achromatic blue gun sharpens the focus of the lens, reducing the blooming/flaring and halo effect usually associated with projection televisions.Reference Theater Mode Pro (RTM Pro) allows the HD projection monitor to realize the ideal reproduction of film material for movie aficionados. When RTM Pro is selected, the color temperature is set to D6500. RTM Pro also automatically turns off the scan velocity modulation, sharpness, flesh tone, and black level expansion circuitry. Users also have the ability to adjust the color balance and customize RTM Pro features.The PRO-530HD, PRO-630HD, and PRO-730HD rear-projection monitors are available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $5,900, $6,900, and $7,900, respectively.For more information about Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., visit www.pioneerelectronics.com.

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