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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced the addition
of High Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections on four Pioneer Elite high definition
plasma and projection displays which include, the PRO-1000HDI, PRO-800HDI,
PRO-730HDI, and PRO-530HDI. These four Elite displays round out a total of
eight Pioneer high definition displays currently offering HDMI connectivity.
Incorporating HDMI provides significant advantages to consumers, especially with
the elimination of multiple analog connections for both video and audio. The new
connection will allow an uncompressed high definition video signal and a
multi-channel audio signal to be passed through a single cable. HDMI assures
that the best video signal is always sent from source to display. "The
high-bandwidth capabilities of an HDMI connection enables Pioneer to make the
leap to next generation high-definition and high-resolution audio and video
playback and recording devices," said Russ Johnston, senior vice president of
marketing for home entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "This
solution provides custom installers and system integrators an easy way to
confidently run longer cables from source to display, without fear of losing
signal quality."
PRO-1000HDI and PRO-800HDI
The PRO-1000HDI (50-inch) and PRO-800HDI (43-inch) plasmas are true
native XGA (PRO-1000HDI is WXGA) displays. These high-definition compatible
panels, have a native resolution of 768p and offer four screen modes to handle
various formats including 4:3, zoom, full screen (16:9) and wide (expanded
16:9). Their screens are perfectly flat, flicker free and have a viewable
angle of more than 160 degrees horizontally and vertically. The PRO-1000HDI is
4-1/8 inches deep and weighs approximately 100 pounds while the PRO-800HDI is
less than four inches thin and, weighs just under 85 pounds, allowing both
displays to be wall-mounted or set on a table stand.
PRO-530HDI and PRO-730HDI
Technologies in the PRO-730HDI (64-inch) and PRO-530HDI (53-inch) projection
televisions include: ISF Calibration Mode, PureCinema III(TM) film detection a
five element lens system with an achromatic lens on the blue gun, and Reference
Theater Mode, and Pro Mode. All models are built with a 16:9 aspect ratio to
maintain compatibility with today's video sources. They also feature five
different NTSC screen mode settings. Although these televisions share many of
the same features and modes as the 2002 models, Pioneer has added an ISF
calibration mode.
ISF calibration mode is a color calibration procedure designed by and licensed
from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). This capability allows advanced color
calibration to be integrated into a high definition display with never before
achieved simplicity and reliability.
The PRO-1000HDI, PRO-800HDI, PRO-730HDI, and PRO-530HDI will be
available in the winter with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $14,500,
$10,500, $7,000, and $5,000 respectively. Pioneer's Home Entertainment Division
is the leading manufacturer of plasma and projection televisions, DVD players
and DVD recorders, A/V receivers, CD players and CD recorders, speakers and
other audio and
video accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies
including Digital Network Entertainment. The company markets its products
under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brand names. When purchased from an
authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with
Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.
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