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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. | 
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