FOCUS Enhancements Now Shipping The CenterStage CS-HD Video Processor

28-Mar-03

FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. (NASDAQ SC: FCSE), a worldwide leader in video production and conversion technology, announced that it is shipping the new low-cost member of its CenterStage video processor family, the CS-HD. The CenterStage CS-HD interlaced or progressive analog video for processing and scaling to HDTV formats.""Digital Television (DTV) continues to extend the market toward lower-cost, retail-ready video processors, fueling our plan to offer products that fully support this transition,"" said Michael Conway, Vice President of Marketing at FOCUS Enhancements. ""We are now shipping the CenterStage CS-HD in response to the increased demand from retailers and our distribution channels for a video processing solution that offers the best in price and performance."" The CenterStage CS-HD is a high-resolution video processor that offers high-performance image quality, flexibility, features, and the latest in scaling technology. It accepts composite, S-video, component video, RGB, 480/576p, and scales these inputs to 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. Outputs include DVI, RGB or component video, 12-volt screen trigger, and an HDTV pass-through. All CenterStage models have full input and output geometric adjustments; 4:3, 16:9, and anamorphic aspect ratios; and support 3:2 pull-down detection and correction for viewing film-based sources. Picture adjustments include contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness, and hue. Control choices include an infrared remote or front-panel backlit switches. The CenterStage CS-HD is available through the FOCUS Enhancements worldwide distribution network at a suggested retail price of $995. It has a two-year limited warranty and is shipped with a remote control. Additional information can be found on the FOCUS Web site at www.FOCUSinfo.com.

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