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Hitachi Premieres CineForm Plasma Television Models; Spectacular 55-inch Images Flattered by Sleek Industrial Design SAN DIEGO, Jun 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT) , www.hitachi.us/tv, today launched its 2004 plasma television line featuring the company's exclusive CineForm(TM) industrial design and a new 55-inch screen size. The CineForm line adds four models to Hitachi's plasma line which already features a 42-inch enhanced definition television and a 42-inch HDTV monitor. Hitachi's CineForm plasma design combines the company's advanced plasma picture technology with aesthetic design that highlights contemporary lines while minimizing the non-picture areas of the set. The design is carried throughout the Hitachi plasma and LCD microdisplay line giving the brand a uniquely recognizable look. "Hitachi is known as the picture quality leader," said Leo Delaney, vice president, marketing, Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "Our CineForm plasmas combine picture quality with a unique design that minimizes the area surrounding the picture. The minimal design is intended to emphasize the picture with the truly spectacular image generated by Hitachi's seamlessly integrated plasma technology." ULTRAVISION(R) HDT51 SERIES Delivering 20 percent more picture area over Hitachi's 50-inch plasma model from 2003, the 55-inch 55HDT51 features the company's new WXGA high definition, high aperture design. The design improves the ratio of picture to non-picture area by utilizing Hitachi's advanced pixel-driving technology. This innovation reduces the amount of electrodes which allows more room for light emitting phosphors to deliver a brighter and more energy efficient picture at a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. The line also features a 42-inch model (42HDT51) utilizing Hitachi's ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology with a display resolution of 1024 x 1024. Both models feature Hitachi's Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC tuner technology eliminating the user confusion associated with the combination of HDTV and analog signal sources. Cable-ready and CableCARD compatible, the HDT51 series is equipped with dual HDMI audio/video inputs and dual IEEE 1394 interface connections with basic audio video control. Hitachi's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor is included up-converting all non-native signals to match the set's high-definition display resolution. The line also adds automatic 1080i 3:2 film processing, 26-point advanced video processing, three high definition aspect modes, six standard-definition aspect modes, new Digital Color Management II and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. Other feature highlights include adjustable color decoder, 4 color temperature memory, B&W film color temperature, 4-step black enhancement and digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter, New Learning AV NET III, illuminated Roll and Click remote, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, photo memory card USB input and screen savers. The sets' inputs/outputs and advanced picture circuitry are housed in Hitachi's AV Center which connects to the monitors via a single wire eliminating the sloppy tangle of cables. The AV Center is controlled through an IR sensor on the screen, so it can be hidden away out of sight. The 55HDT51 and 42HDT51 ship in Q3 and will retail for $9,999 and $5,999, respectively. ULTRAVISION HDX61 SERIES Hitachi's UltraVision Director's Series HDX61 plasma televisions incorporate all of the advanced features built into the HDT51 series but feature an enhanced industrial design with a high gloss, black trim screen frame. Additionally, the series adds a high contrast deep black shield, Hitachi's simple remote and a two year warranty. Both the 55-inch 55HDX61 and 42-inch 42HDX61 ship in Q3 and will retail for $10,999 and $6,999, respectively. ENHANCED DEFINITION PLASMA PRODUCTS Hitachi will also produce one enhanced definition plasma, the 42-inch 42EDT41. The 480p 42EDT41 features Hitachi's VirtualHD 1080p video processor, automatic 3:2 pull down, 26 point advanced video processing, five picture aspect modes, split screen and picture in picture, three color temperatures, digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter and an anti-reflective high-contrast glass shield. The set has a NTSC tuner built into the panel and a DVI-HDTV input. The 42EDT41 ships in Q2 and will retail for $4,299.99. 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. (HIT) , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4 billion yen ($81.4 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. CineForm is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. HD Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. SOURCE: Hitachi America, Ltd. Weber Shandwick Hitachi Introduces Redesigned Thin Profile CRT Rear-Projection Televisions; Company Delivers Unsurpassed HDTV Picture Quality in Attractive and Affordable Package SAN DIEGO, Jun 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT) , www.hitachi.us/tv, today launched its 2004 CRT rear-projection television line featuring a new compact industrial design, CableCARD compatibility and a HDMI digital video/audio input. In all, six new CRT models compose the 2004 model line featuring Hitachi's redesigned cabinet. "The industry trend is thin and sleek," said Leo Delaney, Vice President, marketing for Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "Hitachi's new industrial design captures the elements of expensive plasma and microdisplay products and translates that style to affordable CRT rear-projection devices with unbeatable picture quality." At the heart of all Hitachi 2004 televisions is the company's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor which up-converts all non-1080i signals to match the set's high-definition display resolution. The CRT rear-projection sets feature a 1080i/540p user-selectable display format and adds automatic 3:2 film processing, 26-point advanced video processing, three high definition aspect modes, six standard-definition aspect modes, Digital Color Management and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. F510 SERIES With models in the 46-inch, 51-inch and 57-inch categories (46F510, 51F510 and 57F510), Hitachi's F510 HDTV monitor line features a thin, sleek cabinet design and the industry's leading CRT picture quality. Building on the foundation of Hitachi's new Super-Contrast II CRTs and High-Contrast 4-element lens system, the F510 series delivers a rich feature package including a new HDMI digital video/audio input, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, adjustable color decoder, four color temperature memory, Black & White film color temperature, 4-step black enhancement, 4-step edge enhancement and a digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter. Also new to the 2004 line is Hitachi's 4:3 Expanded Mode for all TV signals. This technology eliminates the black bars that are digitally embedded in some high-definition signals in addition to subtly stretching 4:3 analog signal sources without creating a "fun-house mirror effect" seen in many inferior picture stretch technologies. Additionally, the F510 line includes Hitachi's Magic Focus auto convergence with timer, new 9-point manual convergence and 117-point fine tuning convergence. The 46F510 will retail for $1,499.99, the 51F510 for $1,699.99 and the 57F510 for $1,999.99. The sets will ship in Q3 2004. F710 SERIES The 65-inch 65F710 adds a larger screen size and integrated ATSC HDTV and digital cable-ready tuner with CableCARD compatibility to the F510 line. The set is equipped with Hitachi's Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC tuner technology eliminating the user confusion often associated with the combination of HDTV and analog signal sources. The set also adds Hitachi's new Digital Color Management II, TV-as-Center speaker and an optical digital audio output. The 65F710 will retail for $2,999.99 and will ship in Q3 2004. ULTRAVISION(TM) S715 SERIES Hitachi's UltraVision S715 CRT rear-projection televisions including the 51-inch 51S715 and the 57-inch 57S715 models, add a new Super-Contrast 5-element lens system and an enhanced industrial design in addition to the new user-friendly Quick Start Seamless HDTV/NTSC tuner, digital cable-ready/CableCARD package. The S715 features a re-designed Roll and Click remote, upgraded 40-watt speaker system and photo memory card USB input. The 51S715 and 57S715 will retail for $2,199.99 and $2,499.99 respectively and will be available in Q3 2004. 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. (HIT) , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4 billion yen ($81.4 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. UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. HD Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. SOURCE: Hitachi America, Ltd. Weber Shandwick Hitachi's UltraVision CineForm Series LCD Reframes Microdisplay HDTV; Exclusive Lens Innovation Maximizes Picture, Minimizes Cabinet SAN DIEGO, Jun 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT) , www.hitachi.us/tv, today redefined microdisplay technology with the launch of CineForm(TM) rear-projection Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions. An exclusive Hitachi design, the CineForm high resolution dual focus lens reduces the length of the optical path yielding a considerably more compact cabinet. The advanced components of the CineForm models reduce the cabinet volume by 21 percent from Hitachi's previous rear-projection LCD design, minimizing non-picture area and closely matching the form factor of Hitachi's new plasma television line. "CineForm was born out of Hitachi's commitment to make the picture the package -- bring viewers maximum picture and less cabinet," said Leo Delaney, vice president, marketing, Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "Large screen sizes have been cost and space prohibitive, but through the collaborative partnership of Hitachi's industrial design team and optical engineers, groundbreaking products like CineForm come to life. Now, bigger screens can fit into the home without compromising picture quality." Hitachi's focus on research and development continuously advances picture quality. CineForm demonstrates the company's dedication to bridging the gap between form factor and innovation. ULTRAVISION(R) CINEFORM VS810 SERIES Featuring 50-inch, 60-inch and 70-inch screen sizes, Hitachi's UltraVision CineForm VS810 series (50VS810, 60VS810 and 70VS810) delivers top of the line picture quality in a sleek contemporary design. At the core of the dramatic design is Hitachi's exclusive high-contrast 2-stage lens system with 7:1 Fresnel lens and an ultra-compact HD 3-panel light engine. Integrated with a high-contrast fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective high-contrast shield and first-surface mirror, the 720p HDTV delivers unbeatable high definition images. The sets are digital cable-ready and CableCARD compatible with an integrated HDTV tuner. Ensuring that signals from the set's dual NTSC tuners or other component sources reaching the screen are of the highest possible quality, the VS810 models are equipped with Hitachi's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor that up-converts all non-native signals to match the set's 720p high-definition display resolution. Additional features include automatic 1080i 3:2 film processing, 26-point advanced video processing, three high definition aspect modes, six standard-definition aspect modes, new Digital Color Management II and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. Other functions include an adjustable color decoder, four color temperature memory, four-step black enhancement, digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter, dual HDMI audio/video inputs, an optical digital audio output, photo memory card USB input, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, 40-watt 3-way speaker system, TV-as-Center speaker and Hitachi's new illuminated Roll and Click remote. The 50VS810 and 60VS810 ship in Q3 and will retail for $3,999.99 and $4,699.99, respectively. The 70VS810 ships in Q4 retailing for $6,999.99. ULTRAVISION DIGITAL CINEFORM DIRECTOR'S SERIES VX915 Adding Hitachi's new Learning AV NET III, simple remote, Deep-Black Anti-Reflective Shield and dual IEEE 1394 interfaces, the Director's Series VX915 CineForm sets also feature a High Gloss Black with Black Trim cabinet in 50-inch, 60-inch and 70-inch screen sizes. Shipping in Q3, the 50VX915 and 60VX915 will retail for $ 4,699.99 and $5,499.99 respectively. The 70VX915 ships in Q4 retailing for $7,999.99. 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. (HIT) , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4 billion yen ($81.4 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. CineForm is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. HD Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. SOURCE: Hitachi America, Ltd. Weber Shandwick Hitachi Launches Integrated HDTV LCD Televisions; New Line Offers Vivid Big Screen Picture in Slim and Light Cabinet SAN DIEGO, Jun 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT) , www.hitachi.us/tv, today launched five new rear-projection LCD televisions. The new sets are cable-ready and CableCARD compatible featuring Hitachi's user-friendly Quick Start Seamless HDTV and dual NTSC tuner feature that simplifies channel operation and eliminates the need to toggle between the digital and analog tuners. With a slim cabinet measuring as little as 15 inches deep(1), Hitachi's LCD line delivers a big screen experience that requires less space. V710 SERIES Hitachi's UltraVision(R) rear-projection LCD V710 series includes the 42-inch 42V710, the 50-inch 50V710 and the 60-inch 60V710. The 720p high definition displays feature Hitachi's proprietary HD 3-panel light engine, exclusive High-Contrast lens system, High-Contrast 98-micron fine-pitch screen, anti-reflective screen coating and first-surface mirror producing the best microdisplay picture quality possible. Ensuring that the signal reaching the screen is of the highest possible quality, all 2004 Hitachi televisions are equipped with the company's proprietary VirtualHD(TM) 1080p video processor which up-converts all non-native signals to match the set's 720p high-definition display resolution. Additional features provide automatic 1080i 3:2 film processing, 26-point advanced video processing, three high definition aspect modes, six standard-definition aspect modes, new Digital Color Management II and HD Digital Window(TM) Split Screen. Other functions include an adjustable color decoder, four color temperature memory, four-step black enhancement and digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter. All models in the V710 line include an HDMI audio/video input, photo memory card USB input, Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer, 40-watt 3-way speaker system, TV-as-Center speaker and Hitachi's new illuminated Roll and Click remote. Shipping in Q3, the 42V710 retails for $2,799.99, the 50V710 for $3,299.99 and the 60V710 for $3,999.99. V715 SERIES Adding a distinctive titanium silver finish, Hitachi's UltraVision V715 line features two sets including the 50-inch 50V715 and 60-inch 60V715. Shipping in Q3, the 50V715 retails for $3,299.99 and the 60V715 retails for $3,999.99. 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 www.hitachi.us. Hitachi, Ltd. (HIT) , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2003 (ended March 31, 2004) consolidated sales totaled 8,632.4 billion yen ($81.4 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 www.hitachi.com. (1) Depth quoted for 42V710 model only UltraVision is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division VirtualHD is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division HD Digital Window is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division SOURCE: Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division Weber Shandwick |
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