Pioneer announces its new range of ‘HD ready' plasma
TVs whose sleek contemporary design is complemented by new
innovations in TV technology; advances that create the purest
viewing experience.
The ‘PURE Vision Black' displays come in 43 and 50-inch
formats and maintain Pioneer's aesthetic design: the futuristic
black glass frame is an eye-catching and graceful focal
point for stylish interiors. And it integrates a range of
new technologies to improve the iconic reputation for high-performance
of Pioneer's plasma TVs – officially recognised by
EISA * – that awarded Pioneer its coveted award of
‘ European Plasma TV of the Year' in 2004. *
Major advances in the new TVs include a unique PUREBLACK
panel, and Pioneer's PURE Drive 2 HD technology. The PUREBLACK
panel creates the perfect canvas for the richest pure blacks
and an entire colour palette from shiny whites to vivid
evergreens and true marine blues. And with the new Crystal
Emissive Layer that supports the widest range of black tones
and superior contrast, the TVs reach new levels of realism
– capturing every fine distinction of every shot.
Image quality and performance is enhanced further by PURE
Drive 2 HD . This combines the very latest breakthroughs
in video processing, fully digital operation and digital
noise reduction technology. The screens also include an
innovative Direct Colour Filter that virtually eradicates
light reflections from the outside of the panel (as well
as from the panel itself) to dramatically improve contrast
levels in bright environments. The result? A totally smooth,
clean and razor-sharp viewing experience.
‘Plasma is the future of TV and these new “HD
ready” TVs are at the cusp of innovation. Their clean
lines and elegant form make an artistic impression in any
room. A statement that's matched by a viewing experience
which takes TV to a new level of performance that, with
Pioneer's plasma TVs, is clearly superior to alternative
flat-panel technologies. With seamless connectivity to our
other digital products, consumers can be enveloped in TV
and audio in its purest form,' says Jim Catcheside, Product
Manager, Product Management & Technology, Home Entertainment
Division, Pioneer GB Limited
The new screens accept both industry standard ‘High
Definition' video formats (1080i and 720p) – perfect
for watching the latest HDTV and high definition movies.
They also provide HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
– this enables users to connect easily uncompressed
digital video and audio signals over a single cable –
to produce perfect full-digital video and sound without
deterioration.
Audio performance
Pioneer's audio heritage ensures exceptional high fidelity
and the speakers, developed in accordance with the design
concepts of Pioneer hi-fi audio components, are an integral
element of the pure entertainment experience.
Optional side-mounted speakers are available for both 43
and 50-inch models. The 43-inch model also has an option
of ‘under-mounted' speakers.
With the XDE models, digital sound from digital broadcasts
can be transferred to external AV components via the optical
digital audio (Dolby Digital compliant) output.
Model options
There are four new models all with a new, more aesthetically
designed receiver.
The PDP-506FDE and PDP-436FDE displays include an analogue
tuner and all the key panel technologies that deliver the
pure viewing experience complemented by HDMI connectivity.
A classically styled remote control with standard functions
is also provided.
The PDP-506XDE and PDP-436XDE models include a DVB-T compliant
analogue/digital terrestrial TV tuner for Free-to-Air digital
terrestrial broadcast reception, along with two HDMI inputs,
a PC input and subwoofer output. The XDE range additionally
includes a card slot to display consumers' digital photography
or an image of a master's painting. They further offer a
stylish remote control (with an aluminium facia) that provides
a series of pre-sets to manage controls for VCRs, DVDs and
set-top boxes.
Installation options include standard and angled wall-mounted
brackets, two floor stands and a swivel table-top stand
and fixed table-top stand.
*EISA
The European Image and Sound Association - EISA - is the
unique association of special interest magazines from 20
European countries with 50 magazine members. In June each
year, the editors-in-chief from all EISA member magazines
meet to decide which of the products analysed in their publications
during the past year deserves the coveted EISA Award. The
five categories under consideration are: Audio, Video, Home
Theater, Photography and Mobile Electronics. The EISA Award
is the most prestigious honour for a consumer electronics
manufacturer to receive in Europe
About Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer Corporation is a global leader in electronics and
audio/video products for the home, car, commerce and industry,
particularly in the following core multimedia technologies
– digital versatile disc (DVD), plasma display panels
(PDP) and in-car navigation and AV systems. Its shares are
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: PIO),
Euronext Amsterdam, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Osaka
Securities Exchange.
