OptomaTV Launches Worldís First HD2+ DLP Based Rear Projection Televisions - The RD-50A And RD-65A; A Contrast Ratio Of 2000:1 With Virtually No Dithering

14-Jun-04

OptomaTV has launched the RD-50A and the RD-65A, two new HD2+ DLP-based RPTVs. Both models are currently shipping. With a contrast ratio double that of other products in its class and with the virtual elimination of the dithering artifact, these televisions are poised to revolutionize the television display industry with unrivaled image quality.OptomaTV has achieved this astounding result by deftly deploying the latest high-definition technology from Texas Instruments - the HD2+ DLP chip - in a rear-projection application. This DMD chip achieves both higher brightness and deeper black levels by ìfilling inî the area where the digital micromirror connects to its hinge - the so-called ìdimple.î Enhancements to the color wheel in the RD-50A and RD-65A further improve picture quality and motion video so much that viewers will swear they are looking through a window instead of merely watching a television.As improved versions of their award-winning, long-popular brethren - the RD-50 and RD-65, the RD-50A and RD-65A maintain all of the advanced features and unsurpassed characteristics of the RD series. The RDís non-reflective screen allows the widest viewing angle of any television on the market. Overscan at a scant 1-percent enables the brightest image possible with the least amount of discarded pixels, in the slimmest of cabinets. Discrete IR commands mean one-button control of viewersí entire home theaters - from lighting to AV component selection to television settings. The RD-50A and RD-65A also follow the trailblazing path set by the RD series by offering the consumer electronics marketplace the most flexibility of image controls, source inputs, separate audio outputs and two V-chip PIP/POP. Whereas most televisions would make this array of advanced features a source of confusion and distraction for viewers, OptomaTV has made them supremely simple by creating separate memories for each input and signal type. The installer or consumer need only adjust RD-series televisions once for each signal type and source; these settings will not require readjustment, even when switching between channels with different signal types (e.g., 1080i and 720p) on the same input.The RD-50Aís and RD-65Aís major improvements - quality of their video images - are achieved by incorporating HD2+ technology from Texas Instruments. Optoma was the first to publicly demonstrate this technology in an HDTV at CES 2004. Featuring a 1280 x 720 high-definition resolution, these TVs offer an impressive 2000:1 contrast ratio. The so-called ìdimple fixî of the HD2+ is revolutionary in that, by ìfilling inî the point at which the micromirror attaches to its hinge, the brightness of an ëoní pixel and darkness of an ëoffí pixel are both enhanced, thereby increasing the RDsí already high contrast ratio by 33-percent. OptomaTVís proprietary coated DVE (Dark Video Enhancement) color wheel further increases the punch of motion pictures by adding a dark segment which virtually eliminate an artifact in all previous DLPô displays - the dithering effect. The RD-50A/65A user friendly features and advanced specifications include:Non-reflective, fine-grade, 0.15 mm screen-pitch display with extremely wide viewing angle.Industryís lowest overscan: 1-percent overscan enabling brighter picture with higher contrast ratio.Extremely bright picture. RD-50: 450 nits. RD-65: 400 nits.2000:1 contrast ratio for more visual punch and shadow detail.High Definition 1280 x 720 (native 720p) resolution.Precision Pixel Matching technology with 1:1 scan conversion.Superb image processing utilizing Silicon Image deinterlacer, Oplus Scaler and 3-D comb filter.Unique manually adjustable color gamma fine tuning.Lightweight and trim design: The RD-50A is 90 pounds and is 14.8-inches deep; The RD-65A is 280 pounds and is 22-inches deepExtremely long-lasting, easy-to-replace lamp. RD-50A: 10000 hours. RD-65A: 8000 hours.DVI-HDCP connector ensuring connectivity with future digital devices.For additional information, please visit www.optomausa.com; or www.optoma.com.

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