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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Rear projection TVs: Focusing on the transition to high
definition television, Sony Electronics today unveiled its
powerhouse 2003 lineup of digital rear projection TVs, including
three fully integrated HDTV models.
The new widescreen rear projection TVs in 51-, 57- and 65-inch
screen sizes models KDP-51WS550, KDP-57WS550 and KDP-65WS550
all incorporate ATSC (8VSB/QAM cable compatible) tuner, and
DVI-HDTV interfaces, as well as three i.LINK® (IEEE-1394)
digital interfaces.
All of the rear projection TV models in the new WS550 line
include Sony's latest Digital Reality Creation™ MultiFunction
V1 circuitry, which allows viewers to customize the level
of the DRC™ enhancement. Additionally, these models
incorporate a Memory Stick Pro™ compatible, enhanced
Memory Stick® media slot for convenient access to JPEG
images and MPEG1 files taken with compatible digital still
cameras and camcorders.
HD MicroFocus™ CRT with increased beam strength and
a 30 percent smaller spot size than conventional CRTs, resulting
in a brighter and sharper images;
HD Detailer™ wideband video amplifier, which reproduces
finer image details when utilizing high-definition sources,
such as an HD set-top box and HD satellite receiver; and,
ClearEdge VM™ wide band velocity modulation scanning,
which enhances not only conventional bandwidth, but higher
frequency sources like DVD players and satellite receivers
to take full advantage of 1080i widescreen chassis for exceptional
clarity and depth.
These new rear projection TV models also include CineMotion™
reverse 3:2 pulldown circuitry for optimum film-based video
source display; Multi-Image Driver-X with Scrolling Channel
Index™ system; Flexible Twin- View™ 2-tuner picture-and-picture,
which allows viewers to simultaneously watch analog NTSC television
broadcasts and high-definition programming side-by-side. In
addition, they incorporate Flash Focus® system which automatically
aligns the picture tubes, anti-reflective coating for rich
and vibrant pictures as well as TruSurround® SRS®
for powerful surround sound effect.
The WS550 rear projection TV series feature Digital Visual
Interface (DVI-HDTV) connection, which enables copy-protected,
high-definition video content to be delivered to the TVs from
a DVI/HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible
set-top box, such as Sony's SAT-HD200 HD receiver.
Additional digital connection is provided with the i.LINK
interface, where copyright protected high-definition content
may be transferred between the new televisions and certain
similarly equipped digital cable set-top boxes, as well as
compatible camcorders and video recorders.
With two HD component video inputs (Y/PB/PR), the new high-definition
rear projection TVs offer the highest quality connections
to DVD players, in addition to outstanding performance with
HD receiver/decoders.
The KDP-51WS550, KDP-57WS550 and KDP-65WS550 HDTV rear projection
TVs will be available in September for about $2,700, $3,000
and $3,500, respectively.
Additionally, Sony Electronics is introducing a number of
Hi-Scan 1080i™ rear projection TVs, including the new
entry level WS510-series, available in 46-, 51-, 57-, and
65-inch widescreen models. They incorporate many of the high-performance
step-up features as Sony's integrated HDTV sets, such as the
DRC™ MultiFunction circuitry, a DVI-HDTV interface,
HD Microfocus CRT, HD Microfocus lens system, HD Detailer
wide band video amplifier, MID-X circuitry and TruSurround
sound.
The KP-46WS510, KP-51WS510, KP-57WS510 and KP-65WS510 Hi-Scan®
rear projection TV sets will be available in July for around
$1,700, $2,000, $2,300 and $2,800, respectively.
Sony will also continue to market 4:3 Hi-Scan rear-projection
TVs, including the KP-43HT20, and KP-53HS30 models, for about
$1,500 and $1,800, respectively.
Rounding out this year's rear projection TV line is the
WV widescreen series in 57- and 65-inch screen sizes. The
KP-57WV600 and KP-65WV600 sell for around $3,000 and $3,500,
respectively.
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