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Hitachi Introduces 55-Inch HDTV Monitor at CES 2004;
Professional Plasma Model Delivers Long Life with High Efficiency Panel
Technology
The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi,
Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), www.hitachi.us/tv, today announced the release of the 55HDM71,
the company's new 55-inch 16:9 HDTV Monitor. Featuring 20 percent more picture
area than 50-inch models, the 55HDM71 offers a number of technical upgrades in
terms of color reproduction, energy efficiency and product longevity. The
55HDM71 expands Hitachi's professional plasma monitor line, which currently
features 42- and 50-inch models.
"The 55HDM71 is designed for high definition home theater, as well as business
and presentation applications," said Leo Delaney, vice president of marketing
for the Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division. "Utilizing new patented
technologies from Hitachi, the 55HDM71 produces brighter and more dynamic images
with lower power consumption and improved longevity compared to previous plasma
technologies."
Innovative and Efficient
Several new technology innovations make the 55HDM71 the most advanced
professional plasma monitor on the market today. Advances in panel efficiency
have been achieved with the new high efficiency pixel driving technology that
reduces power consumption by 15 percent, without any reduction in light output.
State-of-the-art new color reproduction formulations produce an exceptional 1.07
billion colors. To achieve the deepest blacks, the new plasma monitor utilizes a
high contrast black rib structure rather than simple black striping to better
absorb ambient light. The innovative new rib structure is designed to deliver a
higher "picture to non-picture ratio" to produce smooth seamless images.
The Hitachi 55HDM71 offers native 1,366 x 768 display resolution (WXGA) and
through Hitachi's VirtualHD(TM) 1080p digital video processor, up-converts all
incoming non-native signal sources up to 1,080 progressive before conversion to
the native 768 panel display.
Modern and Convenient
Measuring less than 4-inches thin, the 55HDM71 is designed to bring style and
functionality to any home theater, business or industrial space. New life
extension modes provide exceptional flexibility for industrial applications. It
can be installed with an optional swivel table stand or wall-mount bracket for
the ultimate in style conscious presentation.
The 55HDM71 features Hitachi's Day and Night Memory by Input. Users can
individually adjust and save picture settings depending on personal preference
or the level of ambient light in the room. An anti-reflective glass shield also
helps to further improve picture visibility during high ambient lighting
conditions. Additional features that add to user convenience include fan-free
quiet operation and three on-screen display languages.
The set provides exceptional connectivity options including a DVI-HDTV input,
multiple component video inputs, multiple RGB analog inputs and
S-video/composite inputs.
Additional features of the 55HDM71 include split screen, four-color temperature
memory, black and white film color temperature, four-step black enhancement,
digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter and optional side mountable speakers.
The 55HDM71 is available in an attractive gloss black with silver accents. The
manufacturers suggest retail price is $9,999.95
About Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division
Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division produces and markets a wide
variety of consumer electronics products including high definition CRT and LCD
rear projection televisions, plasma televisions and monitors, DVD camcorders and
DVD players. In addition to consumer products, Hitachi also markets professional
plasma monitors for business applications as well as security and observation
system products.
Hitachi has a unique position in the marketplace manufacturing and developing
its own core technologies to provide consumers and businesses with optimal
product performance in each of Hitachi's product categories.
Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a
broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, and consumer
electronics, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North
America. For more information, visit http://www.hitachi.us.
Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global
electronics company, with approximately 340,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2002
(ended March 31, 2003) consolidated sales totaled 8,191.7 billion yen ($68.3
billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in
market sectors, including information systems, electronic devices, power and
industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For
more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.hitachi.com.
VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics
Division
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