Faroudja Introduces New Digital Video Processors And Display Packages

10-Jun-03

Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) and a leader in the development of video processing technologies for professional and home environments, demonstrated its Digital Video Processors and Digital Display Packages at the Home Entertainment 2003 Show. Product introductions included the following: NRS-DVI ($3,995) The NRS-DVI is Faroudja's next-generation Native Rate Series processor that utilizes Faroudja's EmmyÆ Award-winning suite of video technologies to convert standard analog interlaced NTSC signals to high-bandwidth digital signals. The high-quality digital signals are sent from the processor to the display's Digital Video Interface (DVI) at the digital display's native resolution. Additional features include Directional Correlational Deinterlacingô (DCDiô) and 3:2 pull-down deinterlacing, TrueLifeô Enhancement, HDTV transcoding, DVI pass-through, and RS-232 control. The NRS-DVI outputs the following progressive scan rates: 852 x 480, 800 x 600, 1920 x 540, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 768, 1366 x 768, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1365 x 1024 and 1920 x 1080. DVP1000 ($6,995) The DVP1000 offers all the features available in the NRS-DVI with the addition of selectable rate output resolution and HDTV cross-conversion. HDTV cross-conversion converts 480p/720p/1080i HDTV sources to the display's native resolution for improved HDTV performance, bypassing the display's internal processing. The DVP1000 stores up to eight display ""Profiles,"" allowing multiple displays to benefit from a single DVP1000 processor.DVP2000 ($14,995) The DVP2000 is a new processor featuring an internal DVD transport that yields 6.75 MHz bandwidth performance, digital noise reduction, and a proprietary audio stage with AES/EBU outputs, enabling audiophile-quality DVD and CD sound. SACD and DVD-Audio compatibility is also featured. The DVP2000 also outputs the same progressive scan rates as the DVP1000.FDP-DLPHD10 ($14,500)Optimized for home theatre applications, this new DLP projector employs the new HD2 DLP microprocessor, which delivers 1280 x 720 resolution and native support for 720p, as well as a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for HD capability. The projector's sealed light engine has been designed to optimize black level performance, as well as to achieve an 1,800:1 contrast ratio, vibrant colors, and better light efficiency. Built directly into the projector, Faroudja's internal video processing includes advanced 3:2 film logic with edit detection, DCDi to eliminate the jagged edges seen on moving angled lines in video, and color enhancement. FDP-DILA2 This Projector Package consists of a three-panel D-ILA projector with 1365 x 1024 resolution, and advanced color and gray scale reproduction capabilities. Each projector is individually aligned and optimized by video expert William Phelps for greater display accuracy. Optimization includes adjustments for gamma, gain, bias, black level, shading, and pixel shift to optimize contrast ratio, black level, color reproduction, and accurate image sizing. A custom anamorphic lens is included to take full advantage of the D-ILA resolution and light output. The D-ILA projector packages are available at $44,995 with the NRS-DVI and $50,995 with the NRS-DCS. FPP-61HD10, FPP-50HD10, And FPP-42HD10 These Plasma Display Package options include a 61-inch, 50-inch, or 42-inch high-definition, widescreen plasma display monitor. Each package is theatre-optimized by Faroudja to the processor specified, either the NRS-DVI or NRS-DCS. The combined effect of the package produces images with high-performance saturation, contrast, and details. Other features include Advanced Mass Area Sampling to improve edges in diagonal lines and reproduce curved lines more smoothly. Built-in phosphor protection reduces the possibility of phosphor burn, promoting longer screen life. Prices ranges from $12,995 to $35,995 depending on screen size and type of processor packaged with the display. For more information about Faroudja, visit www.faroudja.com. For more information about Genesis Microchip Inc., visit www.genesis-microchip.com.

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