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PRESS RELEASE

March 27,2001
Fujitsu General Limited
(NO.00-N19-53)

Lower cost, reduced power consumption, considerably enhanced reliability realized by adopting single chip LSI for signal processing

World's first, Full digital video processor

42-inch Wide Plasma Display
incorporating newly developed full digital video processor

Plasmavision®W -World Wide- (PDS4229) New Release

Note: Plasmavision is a worldwide trademark of Fujitsu General Limited and is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A. and other countries or areas.

The world-wide demand of the plasma display, which is said to be the most promising next generation large-size video display equipment, is estimated to reach 2 million sets in 2003, and further expansion is expected by the reducing of production cost and the improvement of quality.

The application is also expected to spread to such area as commercial information in transportation or public facilities and entertainment or home theater.

New Development of Full Digital Video Processor

We have newly developed the world's first full digital video processor for plasma display making use of the technological know-how of digital video processing accumulated since having launched the world's first plasma display in the market in 1993.
The newly developed full digital video processor realized the lower production cost by the reduction of the number of parts and components, lower power consumption and considerable improvement of reliability by integrate the conventional 3-chip LSI of signal processing to single chip LSI.

In addition to conventional functions such as “Adjust-to-movement IP(*1) conversion processing”, “High definition expansion/reduction filter processing”, “Expansion/reduction fluttery type contour emphasis processing”, a new technology of “High definition digital multi conversion HDDMC(*2) system” was adopted, which considerably improved the gradation representability of low brightness screen and made it possible to reproduce a clear, sharp and real image, thus realizing the industry's top level of high function and high picture quality.

*1 IP :
Interlace Progressive
*2 HDDMC :
High Definition Digital Multi Conversion

New full digital video processor

Photo:  New full digital video processor

Main features of newly developed full digital video processor

  1. The further integration of internal circuit from 3-chip composition to single chip adopting the state-of-the-art technology incorporating 0.14 µm DRAM has made it possible to lower the cost (about 42% less than our previous model), reduce the power consumption (about 74% less) and improve the function/performance considerably as well as to reduce the number of parts and components (about 60% less) realizing the considerable improvement of reliability.
  2. “High definition digital multi conversion system” was adopted in addition to the system/ performance already developed exclusively for plasma display such as “Adjust-to-movement IP(*1) conversion processing”, “High definition expansion/reduction filter processing”, “Expansion/reduction fluttery type contour emphasis processing”, “Digital AGC function”, “High definition digital signal processing of component video input signal”
    63 patents pending.
  3. “Adjusts-to-film mode IP conversion processing” to reproduce the frames of film faithfully by automatically detecting 2 - 3 pull-down cycle of video contents
  4. 1080i compatible IP conversion processing to display clear picture without flicker of digital Hi-vision broadcast.
  5. DVI, digital component, 10 bit video signal input circuit corresponding to digital video age
  6. 3-dimentional noise reduction circuit displaying noise suppressed pictures
  7. High precision automatic phase adjustment function using the newly developed digital PLL
  8. High precision digital scaler of arithmetic range exceeding 100 bits
  9. Adjusts-to-multi gradation gamma processing adaptable to various video scenes

 

New Release of Plasmavision®W - World Wide -(PDS4229)

We will start selling a new series of 42-inch wide plasma display ”Plasmavision®W” in domestic and overseas markets in April. The new series, equipped with a newly developed full digital video processor, has realized the industry's highest level of picture quality with reduce power consumption and high reliability.
The new ”Plasmavision®W”, equipped with such high functions as color temperature adjustment, on-screen display in addition to above-mentioned features, has realized the most suitable model for an effective business presentation as a result of the thoroughgoing pursuit of the specifications required for the application of business information and presentation. Weighing only 28.5kg, the lightest in the world among 42-inch plasma displays, the installation has become much easier.

Plasmavision®W(PDS4229)

Photo:  Plasmavision®W (PDS4229)

Main features of Plasmavision®W (PDS4229)

  1. Low power consumption, considerably enhanced reliability and industry's top level of high picture quality by adopting our original full digital video processor
  2. Equipped with variety of input terminals from video to personal computer and compatible with dedicated equipment specialized for each application
  3. Variety of functions enabling effective business presentations
    1. Color temperature adjustment function to adjust to your desired tint
    2. On-screen displays available for vertical and horizontal installation (such as input mode or menu)
    3. Control terminal enabling remote operation to switch the power on/off or input mode
    4. Input signal priority function to return to the specified screen mode anytime (Automatic display of priority picture)
    5. Display ID function enabling individual control for up to 4 sets
  4. World's lightest display and improved installation
  5. Screen orbiter function to reduce the phosphor burn-in of the screen
  6. Low noise designing (24dB)

Low power consumption, high reliability and industry's top level of high picture quality by adopting our original full digital video processor

1.Low power consumption, high reliability and industry's top level of high picture quality by adopting new full digital video processor in pursuit of the highest picture quality of plasma display

2.Automatic clock phase adjustment to always display clear pictures

In the past, in order to display clearly the high resolution video signal of PC, the clock phase adjustment to synchronize PC signal with plasma display had to be made manually.
The new Plasmavision®W series can always display a clear picture by making the optimum phase correction automatically.

Automatic clock phase adjustment


3.Improvement of reliability by full digitalization of peripheral circuits

The reliability has considerably improved by fully digitalizing the peripheral circuits, which enabled the substantial reduction of the number of parts (by about 50%), together with the development of full digital video processor.

Equipped with variety of connection terminals from video to personal computer and compatible with dedicated equipment specialized for each application

1.Component video input terminal ( x 1)

High quality picture can be reproduced as it is possible to connect directly to the component video terminals of the set top box for receiving digital broadcast or DVD player, etc.
[Corresponding signals]
1080i (50/60Hz) / 720p (50/60Hz) / 576i (50Hz) / 576p (50Hz) / 480i (60Hz) / 480p (60Hz)...........(Number of effective scanning lines)

2.RGB input terminal ( x 1)

The mini D-SUB15P input terminal corresponding to XGA high resolution input signal is equipped for PC. High quality picture can be displayed as it is possible to connect directly to the set top box for receiving digital broadcast which has RGB output.

3.S video input terminal ( x 1) / Video input terminal ( x 1)

4.WIDE function

The optimum display for the signals of various aspect ratios can be made by WIDE function of Normal/Wide 1/Wide 2/Zoom 1/Zoom 2.

5.Corresponding to worldwide broadcast systems

Corresponding to NTSC/4.43NTSC/PAL/SECAM/PAL60


Photo:  Variety of terminals in the rear of Plasmavision®

Variety of functions enabling the effective business presentations

1.Color temperature adjustment function to adjust to your desired tint

As the fine adjustment of white balance can be made at your option, this function is conveniently used for adjusting to your desired tint or reshooting at the broadcasting stations or color matching when two or more plasma displays are used.

2.On-screen display available for vertical and horizontal installation (such as input mode or menu)

The vertical installation can be made to suit to the program contents such as advertisement display. The screen display of input mode or menu is available for the vertical installation as well.

On-screen display available for vertical and horizontal installation

3.Control terminal enabling remote operation to switch the power on/off or input mode

With RS-232C terminal, it is possible to switch the power on/off or input mode from PC.

4.Input signal priority function to return to the specified screen anytime (Automatic display of priority picture)

When the signal of the specified contents with priority is received, the input mode is automatically switched to the specified signal.

5.Display ID function enabling individual control for up to 4 sets

When two or more displays are installed, the display can be controlled individually from one remote control unit by assigning the monitor number for each display.
This function is useful when making adjustment or maintenance for individual screen in case of such installations as 2 vertical displays x 2 horizontal displays or 4 horizontal displays.

Display ID function enabling individual control for up to 4 sets

World's lightest display and improved installation

The lightest weight in the world, only 28.5kg, has been realized by the thoroughgoing reduction of the weight of structural parts and components by our simulation technology and the development of new case, enabling the easier installation.

Screen orbiter function to reduce the phosphor burn-in of the screen

This function reduces the screen burn-in by automatically moving the display position at certain interval for longer life of the display.

Low noise designing (24dB(*3))

The quiet operation of the equipment used for home or business presentation is more and more demanded. The fan noise has been reduced and the low noise designing of 24dB(*3) has been realized by the heat radiation designing adapting to the outdoor temperature and the optimization of flow passage of new case structure.

The business presentation in a quiet room or the quiet environment for enjoying home theater is now available.

*3 at room temperature (25 deg C)

Low noise designing

Specifications

Model PDS4229W-B/ 4229E-B PDS4229J-B
Cabinet color Black
Power source AC100V - 240V 50/60Hz AC100V 50/60Hz
Power consumption 350W
Dimension 103.5(W) × 64.0(H) × 8.5(D) cm
Weight 28.5kg
Screen size 92.2(W) × 51.8(H)cm [diagonal 42 inch] Aspect ratio 16 : 9
Number of pixels 852(horizontal) × 480(vertical) pixels
(Pixels pitch 1.08mm × 1.08mm)
Displayable color 16.77 million colors (RGB 8 bit)
Viewing angle Over 160 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
Display mode Video/ S-video/ Component video input: Normal/ Wide 1/ Wide 2/ Zoom 1/ Zoom 2
RGB input: Normal/ Wide/ Zoom
Input terminals Video input BNC input × 1
S-video input mini-DIN4P × 1
Component video input BNC × 1 [Y, PB/B-Y, PR/R-Y]
RGB input mini-D-SUB15P × 1
Control terminal RS-232C terminal (D-SUB9P)
Conforming Standard Safety LU1950 (USA)
EN60950, CE Marking (Europe)		 IEC-J60950 (Japan)
EMC FCC Part 15 Class A (USA)
EN55022, CE Marking (Europe)		 IEC-J55022 Class A (Japan)
Option Mounting bracket (Desktop stand unit, Wall-mounting unit,
Ceiling-mounting unit, Presentation stand)

Availability

Product name 42-inch wide plasma display Plasmavision®W
Model name

PDS4229W-B: Conforming to Class A, for general overseas market

PDS4229E-B: Conforming to Class A, for Europe

PDS4229J-B: Conforming to Class A, for Japan
Initial sales

PDS4229W-B: April, 2001

PDS4229E-B: April, 2001

PDS4229J-B: June, 2001
Production Q'ty 5,000 sets/month

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