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Panasonic Exhibits TH-65VX100 and TH-50VX100 Full High Definition Home Cinema Plasma Displays (6/2/2009)

Integrated Systems Europe 2009

New TH-65VX100 achieves the blackest black with the world's highest contrast ratio
of 60,000:1 *1 by employing new Custom Home Cinema Panel

Panasonic Corporation has announced that it will exhibit two 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) full high definition plasma displays (TH-65VX100 and TH-50VX100) for high-end home cinema enthusiasts and AV professionals. The two models will be featured at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2009, an exhibition showcasing the very latest technologies for professional AV and electronic systems integration. The event will be held from 3-5 February at the Amsterdam RAI.

With the increasing availability of full high definition content, there is growing consumer demand to enjoy high-quality images at home. Panasonic has been expanding its product line-ups for luxury home cinema applications, including the launch of the 103-inch plasma display. The TH-65VX100 and TH-50VX100, one with a stunning 60,000:1 contrast ratio*3 - the world's highest, feature enhanced high-quality image technologies accumulated in the development of the Professional Display PF series supplied for many commercial applications including at broadcasting stations and post production houses.

Panasonic uses the new-generation plasma display panels (PDP) equipped with a new structure in which a recently-developed 'Dynamic Black Layer' is positioned at the front end of the panel. Reducing the amount of pre-discharge to one-sixth*2 that of conventional models boosting the contrast ratio to the world's highest at 60,000:1*3, leading to exceptionally deeper, richer blacks. By incorporating the newly-developed phosphor material process technology and optical filter, the advanced plasma displays*4 have extended the HDTV-standard colour gamut and cover almost the entire colour range currently used in digital cinema industries.

Panasonic's world's leading maximum 18-bit digital signal processing and 'Digital Colour Reality' technologies achieve a detailed gradation from light to dark and faithfully express subtle colour differences. The moving picture resolution of over 900 lines reproduces clear, crisp, and smooth moving images. The outstanding picture quality of both the 65 and 50 inch plasma displays provide a realistic movie experience and evoke emotions and feelings in any viewer.

The new models are equipped with a variety of customisable functions for high-end home cinema connoisseurs. The 16 adjustment menus cover items such as six gamma curve options and white balance adjustment. The advanced memory function makes it possible to name and save the used or calibrator adjusted data. With a black aluminium hairline finish on the front bezel, the highly-refined design in every detail creates a sophisticated and desirable air.

The TH-65VX100 will be available in January 2009 and the TH-50VX100 in February 2009 throughout Europe.

*1 As of September 4, 2008 for plasma monitors. TH-50VX100 contrast ratio is 40,000:1
*2 TH-65VX100 only
*3 TH-65VX100 only, TH-50VX100 contrast ratio is 40,000:1
*4 TH-65VX100 only
*5 TH-65VX100 only, TH-50VX100 6,144 steps

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