Fujitsu P63HXA and P55XHA Plasmavision Monitors

FAIRFIELD, NJ - Fujitsu General America, the world leader in plasma display technology, is once again redefining plasma monitor performance with two high-definition additions to its award-winning Plasmavision SlimScreen line: the 63-inch widescreen P63XHA—the company's largest-ever Plasmavision display—and the P55XHA, making its debut as the industry's first-ever 55-inch widescreen plasma monitor. Both models, along with additional new and innovative Fujitsu products, are on display at CEDIA 2003 at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Booth 406, September 5 - 7, 2003.

The P55XHA is the world's first plasma display to feature Fujitsu's revolutionary e-ALiS (Extended Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology, developed for plasma monitors larger than 50 inches, providing progressive scan technology. This extension of the company's ALiS technology yields exceptionally sharp big-screen image quality with superlative color accuracy and high 1000 cd/m2 brightness. Both new Plasmavision monitors also feature a host of advanced video technologies and features such as Fujitsu's proprietary AVM (Advanced Video Movement) digital video processor, DVI-D digital inputs with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), built-in stereo amplifiers and more, to facilitate use in every custom installation home theater environment.

Noted Tedd Rozylowicz, Fujitsu General Executive Vice President: "Fujitsu Plasmavision monitors have consistently set industry benchmarks for performance, features and reliability. With the introduction of our new 63-inch and 55-inch Plasmavision models, we're meeting the growing demand for larger-sized plasma displays and giving dealers and consumers more choices than ever before, to meet the broadest range of installation requirements."

Breakthrough e-ALiS Technology for Extraordinary Big-Screen Picture Quality

Building upon the advanced ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology used in other Plasmavision monitors, Fujitsu's new e-ALiS technology was specially developed to display video signals progressively yielding improved image quality in larger panel sizes. ALiS technology discharges the electrodes in the plasma panel in a more efficient manner than conventional plasma monitors to achieve higher brightness and definition. e-ALiS, featured in the P55XHA, utilizes electrodes on the front glass of the panel and a newly developed grid cell structure on the back glass panel, a more efficient method of energizing the plasma panel that requires half the electrodes of conventional panels. In addition, e-ALiS utilizes progressive scan operation to illuminate the pixels in the display, rather than the interlaced method employed previously. With e-ALiS technology, all the pixels in the display are illuminated all at once. A further benefit of e-ALiS technology is that the panel can deliver an exceptional 1000 cd/m2 brightness.

Newly Developed Enhancements Deliver More Realistic Images

The Fujitsu P63XHA and P55XHA incorporate a number of advanced and newly developed technologies to achieve remarkably realistic image quality. Fujitsu's proprietary Advanced Video Movement (AVM) processor is an exclusive technology that virtually eliminates motion artifacts and flicker, improves vertical resolution and reproduces natural movement with ease. In addition, the processor's built-in line doubler converts NTSC signals and uses different types of processing for moving and still pictures, yielding smoother images with more natural movement and without visible scan lines. With AVM, high-definition television (HDTV) and DVD signals are also optimized for the characteristics of the plasma display panel, to achieve extraordinary image quality that is noticeably superior to competitive models.

Thanks to the use of 10-bit signal processing for each of the panel's R, G and B input signals, both new Plasmavision monitors achieve 1.07 billion colors display resolution - a dramatic improvement compared to previously attainable resolution, resulting in significantly more lifelike color accuracy, with much finer subtleties and gradations between colors. In addition, the P63XHA's and P55XHA's display panels utilize newly developed phosphors, which have a substantially longer lifetime of more than 60,000 hours use - greatly extending the longevity of both models.

True High-Definition Performance, Total Installation Flexibility

Both the P63XHA and P55XHA are high-definition monitors, incorporating high-resolution panels that are compatible with all digital and analog formats including 1080i and 720p HDTV, as well as 480i and 480p SDTV signals. A full suite of audio and video connections for each monitor includes HD component video, S-video, composite video and analog RGB video inputs, plus stereo audio inputs that offer maximum installation versatility for home theater and custom installation applications.

Both the P63XHA and P55XHA are designed to accept the input from the widest variety of home theater video sources such as DVD, satellite, cable and broadcast TV, camcorders and game consoles. The monitors' DVI-D connection with HDCP enables best-quality reception of all digital television broadcasts including copy-protected broadcasts, with direct digital input of high-definition digital signals. Fujitsu's widescreen (16:9) P55XHA incorporates a high-resolution 1366 x 768 pixel panel that can display the output from virtually any home theater video source.

In addition, the monitors are designed for unmatched custom installation versatility, offering placement options that include wall-, ceiling- or stand-mounting, along with a wide array of video and audio connections plus RS-232 control ports for integrated system operation.

Both models incorporate powerful, high-quality stereo amplifiers with external speaker outputs and volume, treble, bass and balance controls. This facilitates their use in multimedia applications or as a complete video plus stereo-audio system using the optional available matching speakers.

The P63XHA and the P55XHA both include a host of additional advanced features for maximum installation versatility. Their ergonomically designed remote controls give installers and users access to a menu system with comprehensive control of the monitor's functions and picture adjustments. In addition, controls on the monitor itself are styled to discreetly blend with the monitor's appearance. Like all Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors, the P63XHA and the P55XHA are elegantly styled and are finished in a rich metallic silver to complement the most sophisticated custom home entertainment installations.

The Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen P63XHA and P55XHA plasma display monitors will be available in the first quarter of 2004 with suggested retail prices of $24,999 and $14,999, respectively.

Fujitsu's Innovative History

Research and development beginning in the 1960's produced breakthroughs that led to the first color plasma display in 1993, followed by Fujitsu's first 42-inch plasma display in 1996. The monitor offered an alternative and superior solution from traditional CRT displays, by providing a thin, lightweight display with features such as a viewing angle of 160 degrees and a widescreen aspect ratio.

In addition to the introduction of its first 42-inch plasma display monitor, Fujitsu also worked towards the development of the first plasma digital video processor. The processor enabled Fujitsu to manufacture and introduce the first-ever HD (high-definition) plasma monitor in 1999. Fujitsu's subsequent developments in digital video processing led to the creation of the single-chip AVM (Advanced Video Movement) digital processor, currently included in all Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors.

Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors offer versatility for a wide variety of environments, from home theaters to commercial installations. Delivering powerful big-screen impact yet measuring only a few inches in depth, Plasmavision monitors are designed to outperform all other plasma displays in their respective categories, providing dramatically higher brightness and contrast along with ease of operation. The current lineup of Fujitsu plasma displays offers a host of advanced performance features, along with elegant styling and unparalleled installation flexibility.

Recently, Fujitsu was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with the prestigious Emmy® Award. The award was in recognition of Fujitsu's outstanding achievement in technological advancement and its contribution to the plasma industry.

About Fujitsu General America

Fujitsu General America is a subsidiary of Fujitsu General Limited, headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. Founded in 1936, Fujitsu General is the worldwide leader in the development of plasma display monitors and has been the front-runner in the commercialization of plasma display technology.

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FUJITSU DEBUTS ITS LARGEST-EVER 63-INCH PLASMAVISION SLIMSCREEN® MONITOR, PLUS INDUSTRY'S FIRST 55-INCH PLASMA DISPLAY