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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Sony Electronics has introduced a 42-inch (viewable area,
measured diagonally) widescreen plasma TV display featuring
WVGA resolution and anti-reflective panel protection for high-contrast
image display.
The new PFM-42V1 PlasmaPro™ monitor, Sony's latest
flat-screen model, was designed to be a conduit for sales
and marketing promotions for digital signage applications,
including point-of-purchase and brand advertising, as well
as information display in transportation hubs. It is perfect
for setting the right mood in restaurants, casinos, clubs
and lounges playing background video to entertain. The monitor's
rugged yet durable design also makes it ideal for rental and
trade show applications.
The flat-panel plasma TV display features a new plasma panel
with WVGA (852x480) as the native resolution. The unit can
display a wealth of video material originally recorded in
standard-definition and can also handle high-definition formats,
including 1080/60i, 720/60p, 1080/24Psf and 480/60p, as well
as computer displays up to UXGA resolution.
"The PFM-42V1 is part of a complete lineup of Sony
PlasmaPro monitors that will meet the needs of developers
and integrators by providing superior performance and maximum
flexibility to address any range of applications," said
Lana Gallucci, marketing manager for the PlasmaPro Series.
Alongside the other members of the PlasmaPro family, including
the company's high-end 42-inch PFM-42B2 plasma TV model, the
32-inch PFM-32C1 and 50-inch PFM-50C1 (viewable areas, measured
diagonally) units, the new PFM-42V1 model completes Sony's
comprehensive lineup.
Inside the Sony PFM-42V1 plasma TV display's slim casing,
the unit incorporates the same advanced innovations introduced
with the flagship of the PlasmaPro line, the PFM-50C1 model.
With Sony's Real Digital System, all signals are both input
and processed digitally to give highly accurate image reproduction.
The new Sony PFM-42V1 plasma TV model supports SDTV and
HDTV signals as well as DVI and RGB computer signals. Numerous
input adaptors are available to provide interoperability with
a wide range of program sources. Added flexibility comes from
the format-free layout. The unit can be mounted horizontally,
fixed on an optional stand or to a wall, or hung from the
ceiling. The connector panel is located on the lower back
of the display providing easy, inconspicuous hookup. When
used with the new optional speaker system (model # SS-SP20B),
the integrated digital amplifier delivers crisp audio reproduction.
The unit's attractive appearance is topped off with the choice
of a black or silver colored bezel.
The unit includes a new optional component input board (model
BKM-V11), which offers five BNC connectors for component input.
Expected to be available late this summer 2003, the Sony PFM-42V1
PlasmaPro flat-panel plasma TV display will have a suggested
list price of $4,999.
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