16:9 Format, Wide XGA Resolution & Proprietary Technology Uniquely Positions PLV-60HT for Home Theater Applications

LAS VEGAS, June 13, 2001, INFOCOMM, Booth #17054 — SANYO Fisher Company's Presentation Technologies Division, whose parent company is one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD projectors, introduces the PLV-60HT, a new Wide XGA portable multimedia LCD projector. Combining a 16:9 aspect ratio 1366 x 768 resolution panel and a bright output with a multitude of video, data and audio connection options and compatibility, the PLV-60HT supports a variety of presentation environments from home theaters to large conference rooms.

Boasting a Wide XGA native resolution of 1366 x 768, greater than 90 percent uniformity, and a contrast ratio of 700:1, the PLV-60HT projects detailed images in a 16:9 aspect ratio up to 400 inches diagonally. Offered at $8,995 (MSRP), the PLV-60HT incorporates three 1.35-inch TFT panels and a 250-watt NSH lamp to produce an impressive 1200 ANSI lumens, ensuring the utmost in image brilliance and quality.

The PLV-60HT comes equipped with a host of connection options including component video, data, and audio as well as a newly developed Digital RGB Matrix IC that allows the connection of DVD players (Y/Cb/Cr) and HDTV signal sources (Y/Pb/Pr) on a single input.

Because the projector can display HDTV and wide screen DVD sources with the proper aspect ratio, the PLV-60HT is ideal for home theater applications. Adding to its home theater benefits, the PLV-60HT also employs a new Whisper Quiet fan, which produces an amazingly low noise level of only 37 dB, allowing users to enjoy their viewing experience with minimal background noise.

"The PLV-60HT adds another dimension to our broad line of LCD projectors," noted Mark Holt, senior sales manager, SANYO Presentation Technologies. "Because of its true 16:9 aspect ratio, enthusiasts can affordably add this unit to their home theater system and enjoy the benefits of its advanced technology and performance."

SANYO's PLV-60HT is equipped with a variety of advanced digital features, including:

• Digital Keystone Correction: With a touch of a button, users can take advantage of SANYO's digital keystone correction feature, which compensates for angled projector placement, correcting trapezoidal images.

• Digital Signal Processing: Featuring pure digital processing circuits, including digital gamma correction, digital progressive scanning, and automatic color correction, the PLV-60HT reproduces vibrant images with accurate color and precise details.

• HD Digital Progressive Scanning: SANYO's ASIC Progressive Scan circuit incorporates a proprietary algorithm to double both the vertical and the diagonal resolution of the picture, resulting in near high definition image quality from a standard signal.

• Digital Realized Interpolation Technology (DRIT): SANYO's revolutionary and proprietary technology, which digitally reconstructs an image by either compressing or expanding it to make it compatible with the native resolution of the projector.

• 3D Digital Noise Reduction: Brightness noise and color noise are treated separately through 3D Digital Noise Reduction to enhance image quality. Signal interference is reduced and image quality is further enhanced through 3D Digital Y/C Separation, which separates the luminance and chrominance signals.

The PLV-60HT also features a power lens shift, which allows for greater placement flexibility by raising or lowering the image without physically moving the projector, digital zoom and panning, power zoom and focus, user-friendly on-screen menus, and a laser pointer remote control. In addition, optional wide and long zoom lenses are available, offering users complete presentation flexibility.

The PLV-60HT is backed by a three-year parts and labor warranty as well as a 90-day warranty on the lamp, and is available through SANYO's national network of professional audiovisual dealers.