Pioneer Upgrades Projection Televisions
And PureVision Plasma Displays With HDMI
Long Beach,
CA Sep 5, 2003
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced
today the addition of High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections on four
Pioneer Elite high definition plasma and projection displays which include, the PRO-1000HDI,
PRO-800HDI, PRO-730HDI, and PRO-530HDI.
These four Elite displays round out a total of eight Pioneer high definition displays
currently offering HDMI connectivity.
Incorporating HDMI provides significant
advantages to consumers, especially with the elimination of multiple analog connections
for both video and audio. The new connection will allow an uncompressed high
definition video signal and a multi-channel audio signal to be passed through a single
cable. HDMI assures that the best video signal is always sent from source to
display.
"The high-bandwidth capabilities of
an HDMI connection enables Pioneer to make the leap to next generation high-definition and
high-resolution audio and video playback and recording devices," said Russ Johnston,
senior vice president of marketing for home entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA)
Inc. "This solution provides custom installers and system integrators an easy way to
confidently run longer cables from source to display, without fear of losing signal
quality."
PRO-1000HDI and PRO-800HDI
The PRO-1000HDI (50-inch) and PRO-800HDI
(43-inch) plasmas are true native XGA (PRO-1000HDI is WXGA) displays. These
high-definition compatible panels, have a native resolution of 768p and offer four screen
modes to handle various formats including 4:3, zoom, full screen (16:9) and wide (expanded
16:9). Their screens are perfectly flat, flicker free and have a viewable angle of more
than 160 degrees horizontally and vertically. The PRO-1000HDI is 4-1/8 inches deep
and weighs approximately 100 pounds while the PRO-800HDI is less than four inches thin
and, weighs just under 85 pounds, allowing both displays to be wall-mounted or set on a
table stand.
PRO-530HDI and PRO-730HDI
Technologies in the PRO-730HDI (64-inch)
and PRO-530HDI (53-inch) projection televisions include: ISF Calibration Mode, PureCinema
IIITM film detection a five element lens system with an achromatic lens on the blue gun,
and Reference Theater Mode, and Pro Mode. All models are built with a 16:9 aspect ratio to
maintain compatibility with today's video sources. They also feature five different
NTSC screen mode settings. Although these televisions share many of the same features and
modes as the 2002 models, Pioneer has added an ISF calibration mode.
ISF calibration mode is
a color calibration procedure designed by and licensed from the Imaging Science Foundation
(ISF). This capability allows advanced color calibration to be integrated into a high
definition display with never before achieved simplicity and reliability.
The PRO-1000HDI, PRO-800HDI, PRO-730HDI,
and PRO-530HDI will be available in the winter with a manufacturer's suggested retail
price of $14,500, $10,500, $7,000, and $5,000 respectively.
Pioneer's Home Entertainment Division is
the leading manufacturer of plasma and projection televisions, DVD players and DVD
recorders, A/V receivers, CD players and CD recorders, speakers and other audio and video
accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital
Network Entertainment. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer
Elite brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited
warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is
headquartered in Long Beach, California. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is
a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance
audio, video, computer and cable equipment for the home, car and business markets.
The company focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies,
Digital Network Entertainment and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer
Corporation employs more than 34,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PIO).
