NEW JVC HD-ILA HDTV LINE INCLUDES ADVANCED 1080p MODELS AND ARRAY OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS

New optical engine with Advanced Super Cinema Mode and 5th generation signal processing improve standard and high definition picture performance.

LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2006 – A new JVC HD-ILA line of rear projection high definition TVs includes three sets offering 1080p resolution and performance enhancements that deliver advancements in standard and high definition picture quality.

Each JVC HD-ILA television – both 1080p and 720p versions – uses three of the company’s D-ILA microchips, LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology developed by JVC that is renowned for its close pixel spacing, which delivers a bright, smooth image. The three-chip structure has the ability to continuously reproduce a flicker-free picture, while the invisible pixel structure ensures that there are no color or motion artifacts. A true analog grey scale provides outstanding gradations of black levels.

For 2006, JVC’s 1080p line includes sets in 56-, 61- and 70-inch screen sizes. All three models – the HD-56FN97, HD-61FN97 and the HD-70FN97 – use a native 1080p D-ILA device, a 0.7-inch 1920 x 1080 chip, or more than 2 million pixels per chip. Outstanding image quality of both standard and high definition signals is ensured through the use of a new optical engine with JVC's new Advanced Super Cinema Mode that responds to scene content to provide optimum black levels and accurate gradation in dark scenes. The sets also employ JVC’s Genessa 32-bit CPU video processing, incorporating the fifth generation of JVC’s D.I.S.T. (Digital Image Scaling Technology). D.I.S.T. seamlessly up-scales any video source to display at full high definition 1080p. Standard definition signals are improved through better IP conversion, improved scaler performance and a new PLL system that improves the performance of a composite signal.

D.I.S.T. also includes a Digital Noise Suppressor that detects and eliminates “block noise”, a Mosquito Noise Suppressor that eliminates noise without degrading the image, and a 3D Y/C comb filter with DTV Cross Color Eliminator that uses an advanced 10-bit 3D Y/C separation process to eliminate cross color and dot interference that is imbedded in older source material.

Each also includes a new ATSC/DRC/QAM/NTSC tuning system, two IEEE 1394 inputs, two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, PC input, and an AV output. All feature a silver cabinet with black bezel, and the 56- and 61-inch models feature the redesigned, thin frame cabinet.

In addition, the audio performance of new HD-ILA TVs is improved through the use of MaxxBass®, digital signal processing that extends the perceived bass performance, and a built-in parametric equalizer for more accurate frequency response.

In 720p HDTV televisions, JVC offers three screen sizes – 52, 56 and 61 inches, models HD-52G787, HD-56G787 and HD-61G787, respectively. Each uses three 0.7-inch 1280 x 720p D-ILA devices and include fifth generation D.I.S.T., Genessa 32-bit CPU video processing, new ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuning system, optical iris, MaxxBass®, two HDMI inputs, two component inputs and a PC input. These sets feature a black cabinet with a thin frame design.

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About JVC Company of America
JVC Company of America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd., and a holding company for JVC companies located in North and South America. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment, including high definition displays, camcorders, VCRs, D-VHS recorders, DVD players and recorders, satellite systems, home and portable audio equipment, mobile entertainment products and recording media. For further product information, visit JVC’s Web site at http://www.jvc.com or call 800-526-5308.