
Technologies for Increasing Contrast and Gradation
Stunning 4000:1 Dark-Area Contrast* - New Real Black Drive System
By reducing the pre-discharge emission when reproducing black, the New Real
Black Drive System provides deeper, richer blacks and a stunning 4000:1 contrast*.
The result is dramatically enhanced image clarity and realism. * For the SD
models.
Even
Higher Bright-Area Contrast - Deep Black Filter
The front protective glass of the plasma display panel incorporates a Deep
Black Filter that suppresses light transmittance and slashes the amount of external
light reflected. This helps our displays achieve the industry's highest level
of contrast when viewed in bright surroundings.
2,048 Shades of Gradation in Dark Scenes - New Super Real Gamma System
In scenes with low brightness levels, the New Super Real Gamma System reproduces
gradation in steps equivalent to 2,048 shades. In other words, this original,
non-linear signal processing system provides superior performance at brightness
levels where the human eye sees best. As a result, it adds subtle nuances to
darker scenes and gives images greater depth.
Technologies for Increasing Brightness
10% Brighter Images - New MACH Panel with Bounded Cell Structure
The New MACH (Multifacet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-pixel) Panel features
a bounded cell structure in which wall-like ribs are used to wrap each individual
cell. By increasing the area in which the phosphor can be applied, this dramatically
improves both light-emitting efficiency and intensity. Furthermore, improvements
to the drive circuit and plasma gas inside the panel have enabled Panasonic
to boost peak brightness while actually lowering power consumption compared
with our previous models. As a result, peak brightness is boosted by 10% compared
with a previous Panasonic model. The new panel structure boasts a long service
life of 60,000 hours*. A newly developed phosphor also raises the plasma displays'
resistance to static-image screen burning to the same level as CRT displays.
* The time until panel brightness is reduced to half its initial level. The
service life given above is intended as a guideline when displaying standard
moving images. However, this time varies depending on the content of the images
displayed and the usage environment.
High-Contrast Images with a High S/N Ratio - Adaptive AGC
Our previous automatic gain control (AGC) detected the brightness level
of the entire image, then boosted it as necessary. This had a drawback, in that
it tended to increase noise and black-out parts of the image where the video
signal did not require boosting. Adaptive AGC raises contrast while suppressing
noise by detecting and boosting only the image edges. Note: The default setting
for the Adaptive AGC is OFF.
Technologies
for Improving Picture Clarity and Colors
Cleaner Moving Images - High-Precision MPD Noise Reduction
This newly developed technology dramatically reduces MPD (Motion Picture
Disturbance) noise to deliver crisp, clean moving images. Using a Panasonic
original algorithm, it detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and
makes the necessary adjustments to maximize image quality. And it does this
without diminishing the quality of stationary objects, such as those in the
background.
Vibrant Colors and Natural Skin Tones - 3D Color Management System
3D Color Management System is a new correction process that works in a three-dimensional
color matrix (hue, saturation, and
brightness) rather than the conventional two-dimensional color difference plane.
By correcting hue and brightness independently and providing finer control,
this process delivers vibrant colors and natural skin tones.Note: The default
setting for the 3D Color Management System is OFF.
Technologies for Enhancing Resolution and Sharpness
Better Vertical Resolution — Active I/P Conversion
The Active I/P (Interlace/Progressive) Conversion system detects slow movements
more precisely by increasing the range for detecting moving-picture and still-picture
pixels. This reduces I/P conversion noise that often occurs when reproducing
tiny movements, thereby producing crisper images while raising the vertical
resolution in interlaced images.
Functions that Improve Usability
Two Different Images on One Screen - Dual Picture Mode
You can simultaneously display images from any two different kinds of AV sources
connected. Or, adding one of the optional terminal boards lets you display images
from two of the same type of image source, such as two PCs or two DVD players.
This function allows you to take full advantage of the plasma display's large
screen.
- Picture-And-Picture mode splits the screen in half and shows
different pictures on each half.
- Picture-Out-Picture mode displays a small picture on the right
side of the screen.
- Picture-In-Picture mode superimposes a small sub-screen picture
over a full-screen picture.
Up to 4x Enlargement of Image Zones - Digital Zoom This function
lets you enlarge a portion of an image by up to four times normal size and
display it on the full screen. Use this function to give your presentations
greater impact. * Digital Zoom does not work in Dual Picture mode. Images of
SXGA resolution or higher from a PC or RGB source may not enlarge correctly.
Some degradation occurs when images are enlarged.
Huge Display
Equivalent to 260-inches - Multi-Screen Applications The built-in
image-enlarging function makes it easier to set up multiscreen displays
featuring four (2 x 2), nine (3 x 3), or sixteen (4 x 4) units. For example,
with sixteen 65-inch displays you can configure a huge display equivalent to 260
inches by simply connecting ordinary cables. That's the kind of display that
catches eyes at shopping malls and event sites. This function works with
component video signals, so you can use enlarged images from DVD and other
high-quality sources in your display. * The image-enlarging function operates on
video signal and on PC/RGB signal up to XGA mode. However, a normal display may
not be obtained with some PC/RGB signals. Note: The ambient temperature varies
depending on the installation location. Provide sufficient air conditioning for
surrounding conditions.
Enhanced Screen Saver Functions. A
variety of screen saver functions help minimize the risk of uneven phosphor
aging. You can also use the timer to set the screen saver operating cycles,
operating time, and start and stop times. This lets you make settings that match
your application. |