Princeton Introduces Worldís First 30-Inch All Format High-Definition Display For HDTV, NTSC and XGA Princeton-Branded HDTV Monitor Specified By Joe Kane Ships
Las Vegas, April 19, 1999 ñ Princeton Graphic Systems, a leading manufacturer of award-winning computer and convergence displays, announced that it has begun delivery of its new direct view 30-inch viewable HDTV monitor, the AF3.0HD. Joe Kane, CEO of Joe Kane Productions and Video Technical Director of Widescreen ReviewÆ, assisted in specifying and monitored the design and quality control phases of the AF3.0HD that supports all ATSC HDTV formats and VGA, SVGA and XGA resolutions from computer sources. It is the first direct view 16:9 aspect ratio monitor to display all HDTV formats while maintaining compatibility with todayís current NTSC signal. The monitor was first introduced and sold by Unity Motion, which has now discontinued marketing the display manufactured by Princeton Graphic Systems. ""The AF3.0HD offers a superb high-definition, widescreen image with remarkable sharpness and clarity,"" said William Wang, President and CEO Princeton Graphic Systems. ""Because of its outstanding performance and versatility - and specification from industry guru Joe Kane - the AF3.0HD is the ideal solution for broadcast studio and stage production, post production as well as professional and commercial audio/video and high-end home theatre applications."" Widescreen Review agrees. Editor Gary Reber said, ""This is one outstanding monitor that displays an incredible high-resolution picture, whether HDTV, DVD-Video or LaserDisc. We use the monitor for reference picture comparison reviews at the magazine to determine variables in color fidelity, fleshtone naturalness, blacks and shadow detail, as well as resolution."" Combining the performance of a studio quality video monitor with useful features such as four preset aspect ratios, the AF3.0HD also includes six preset memories for the most common DTV resolution formats - 480p, 720p, 1080i -- and for VGA, SVGA and XGA. It has a horizontal scanning range up to 50 kHz and custom memory settings for black level, contrast, geometry and masking. Three color temperature settings are provided: 6500?K, 5400?K and ""custom"" user-defined settings. Princetonís HDTV monitor features a fine pitch, 16:9 high resolution Invar Mask CRT with a special Microfilterâ to provide a seven percent increase in color accuracy and 30 percent more brightness and contrast than a standard Shadow Mask CRT. The AF3.0HD offers the outstanding performance - including excellent gray scale linearity, color fidelity and flat field uniformity - demanded by todayís discriminating video professionals. Adding to its versatility, the high light output CRT allows the AF3.0HD to be used in high ambient light conditions. The AF3.0HD includes multiple inputs for digital, analog and HDTV. YPbPr, RGBHV, VGA, S-Video (Y/C) and composite inputs are provided. The versatile AF3.0HD accommodates HDTV, VCR, DVD, video conferencing, computer presentations as well as professional/commercial and high-end home theater applications. The S-Video and composite video signals are processed with the AF3.0HDís built-in line doubler for enhanced resolution. Additional professional features include an oversized high voltage power supply, double shielding, blue-only mode, HDTV tri-level sync and a wide (40MHz) video bandwidth. Two remote controls are provided: one for end users and one for installation calibration. A built-in stereo audio amplifier and two speakers are also provided. With a suggested list price of $4,100, the AF3.0HD combines unparalleled performance, versatility and value. The AF3.0HD features exceptional build quality and is responsibly engineered to be EPA Energy StarÆ and VESAÆ compliant to ensure many years of trouble-free, environment-friendly usage. Currently shipping, the AF3.0HD is compatible with PC, WindowsÆ 95/98 Plug and Play and Mac platforms. Princeton Graphic Systems, headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is a leading manufacturer of the All FormatÆ HDTV 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, including 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. For more information, phone 800 747 6249 or visit them on the Web at http://www.prgr.com.