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Princeton Announces Shipping And Pricing for Worldís Largest Direct-View STV/HDTV/XGA Display
Joe Kane-Specified NTSC TV/Computer Monitor To Ship
Princeton Graphic Systems, manufacturer of multiple award-winning HDTV monitors, computer and convergence displays, introduces the Joe Kane-specified AS3.6HD, a versatile, high-performance digital-ready 36-inch viewable 4:3 direct-view NTSC TV/computer monitor. Performance, size and versatility are the strong suits of the AS3.6HD monitor which supports video, 480p, 1080i and 720p digital formats (letterbox) as well as displaying VGA, SVGA and XGA graphics from computer sources. The AS3.6HD is scheduled to begin shipping in February 2000 with a suggested list price of $3,999.00 Featuring a wide video bandwidth of 40 MHz and dual auto-detect Y, Pb, Pr to RGB transcoder matrices for 480p and HDTV, the data/video AS3.6HD offers a superb rendition of DTV and computer signals with unsurpassed clarity, detail and color accuracy. With a horizontal scanning frequency of 30-50 kHz, the AS3.6HD is capable of displaying 720p HDTV signals in their native mode. 720p display capability is a rarity in digital-ready and HD sets because of the formatís high horizontal scanning frequency of 45 kHz. Featuring multiple inputs, four aspect ratio presets and three adjustable color temperature settings to accommodate a variety of applications, the AS3.6HD is Plug and Play compatible with VGA, SVGA and XGA resolutions from PC and MAC computer sources. A built-in NTSC tuner, built-in DVDO PureProgressiveô line doubler, wireless remote and RS-232C serial communications port complete displayís versatility. ""Our product goal was to design and manufacture the world's largest high-performance direct-view TV/HD monitor with XGA computer and native 720p HD capabilities - all in one affordable monitor,"" said William Wang, president and chief executive officer of Princeton Graphic Systems. ""We have attained all of these goals in the AS3.6HD."" Princeton consulted extensively with industry guru Joe Kane to ensure all performance goals were achieved. To improve the resolution of all standard video sources including the TV tuner, Princeton included performance-enhancing refinements such as a built-in DVDO PureProgressiveô line doubler. The integrated chipset implementation of the award-winning line doubler offers several advantages over the outboard version including connectivity to component video 480i signals from DVD, variable edge enhancement and control of color and tint. The doubler features auto source detection and employs a 3:2 pulldown technique if a film source is identified. This advanced performance creates a progressive-scanned 480p image that is better than stand-alone line doublers costing thousands of dollars. The AS3.6HD features an unparalleled input/output array for maximum versatility. Inputs include one RF input (with TV tuner composite video output and a pair of stereo audio outputs), two S-Video inputs (1 front, 1 rear), two composite inputs (1 front, 1 rear), one set of component video 480i inputs (for standard DVD players), one set of HD component video inputs (YPbPr) on 75 ohm BNC connectors, a set of RGBHV inputs on 75 ohm BNC connectors and one VGA input (RGBHV) on a 15-pin HD connector. Five pairs of stereo audio inputs, a PC audio input and an RS-232C serial communications port are also provided. Responsibly engineered to be EPA Energy Starô and VESAô compliant, the AS3.6HD features exceptional build quality to ensure many years of trouble-free, environment-friendly usage. The AS3.6HD is compatible with PC, Windows 95/98 Plug and Play and Mac platforms. About Princeton Graphic Systems Princeton Graphic SystemsÆ, headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is a leading manufacturer of the All Formatô and high performance computer and convergence displays known for their high quality, reliability and overall customer satisfaction. Founded in 1981, Princeton has received many awards over the years for its technologically innovative products, proving its leadership in the competitive display product category. Princeton has also brought to market many industry firsts, with products that include the AF3.0HD-the first monitor to win awards from both the consumer electronics and professional broadcast press winning Stereophile Guide To Home Theater Editorís Choice and Video Systems Magazine Vanguard awards; the first large screen PC/TV from its ArcadiaÆ convergence display series; the first direct digital flat panel display, the award-winning DPP 500; the first multi-frequency color monitor; and the first amber EGA display.