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 Panasonic Solutions Company today unveiled before a select group of press the PT-AE7000, its first Full HD home theater projector with 1080p resolution and the first 3-D projector to use transparent LCD panels driven at 480 Hz. That, combined with Panasonic's original Overdrive Technology, realizes significantly low crosstalk. Thanks to the newly-developed optical engine, which produces an incedible claimed 300,000:1 conrast ratio and 2,000 lumens of brightness, the PT-AE7000U delivers both a stunning 2D and immersive 3-D viewing experience. The unveiling took place at the Panasonic Hollywood Labs at Universal City, California. At the event were the engineers, based in Japan, who developed the new projector. "When we create our projectors, our goal is to produce images that mirror movie directors' artistic vision and intent," said Art Rankin, Director of Projectors and Higher Eduction Sector at Panasonic Solutions Company. "The PT-AE7000U's key 3-D projection technologies were developed in the authoring and mastering of 3D Blu-ray Discs. They have taken key roles in establishing the industry standards for 3D and bringing the experience from large screens to homes. Through this joint effort, the PT-AE7000U has been redesigned from the ground up to achieve higher basic 2-D performance and is packed with unique 3-D features to deliver studio-grade 3-D content to the consumer." The optical system of the PT-AE7000U features a new 200-Watt Red-Rich Lamp and new LCD panels with larger aperture ratio for increased red luminance and brightness output. The combination of fully-optimized Pure Contrast Plates, Pure Color Filter Pro and Dynamic Iris Pro has resulted in a claimed 300,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 lumens of brightness. Compared to the previous AE4000U, this produces brighter images with excellent coloring and deep blacks with fine shadow delineation. The PT-AE7000U uses frame sequential technology for 3-D image projection. The Overdrive Technology has been carefully tuned together with the 480 Hz LCD Panel that greatly reduces 3-D crosstalk, or double image ghosting, for comfortable 3-D content viewing. Throughout the 3-D demonstrations there was no perceived ghosting apparent in the imaging. The projector is also equipped with a newly-developed dual-core processing engine so that the projector can process 3-D signals with all of the benefits of 2-D  image enhancements. Frame Creation, Detail Clarity Processor and other innovative image processing technologies are optimized for 3-D images in the same manner as for 2-D images. The result is to bring out fine details and three dimensionality for natural, life-like visuals with excellent clarity, and create sharp, clear images of fast-moving scenes in sports and action movies. Comfortable 3-D viewing can also be adjusted with the 3D Viewing Monitor and the 3D Picture Balance feature. Because the 3-D effect changes with varying screen sizes, the 3D Viewing Monitor ensures that the viewer's stereoscopic effect is within the safety zone set forth by the 3D Consortium Committee. The left and right eye images cn be displayed side by side on the PT-AE7000U with the individual Waveform Monitor to adjust 3-D picture balance. The Waveform Monitors present two independent views, which is a real benefit during calibration and viewing. Other 3-D features include 2D to 3D Conversion, which converts 2-D content into 3-D images for 3-D projection with five different 3-D effect modes. This also is an effective features to enhance viewing of non-3D content. The projector is equipped with a built-in 3D IR transmitter that lets the user enjoy large-screen 3-D images with optional eyewear, which is sold separately. The models, TY-EW3D10U, TY-EW3D2LU, TY-EW3D2MU and TY-EW3D2SU, also used for the Panasonic VIERA 3D HDTV, are convenient for those looking to enjoy 3-D content on both their Panasonic flat-panel sets and projectors. An optional IR transmitter (ET-TRM110) is available for extended transmission distance. The PT-AE7000U comes with features for those looking to customize their home theaters. The projector's Intelligent Lens Memory feature makes it possible for the user to easily program up to six different zoom/focus positions. Automatic switching between 16:9 (1.78:1) and 3.35:1 (2.39:1) video content is also possible thanks to the signal aspect detection capability on the PT-AE7000U. Theater automation, including lighting and a motorized screen, is possible with the PT-AE7000U because it comes equipped with two programmable 12-volt trigger terminals and VIERA Link®. VIERA Link provides seamless operation of multiple VIERA Link compatible Panasonic devices by using the PT-AE7000U remote control with backlit buttons. The PT-AE7000U is also equipped with three HDMI inputs (supporting x.v.Color and Deep Color), so multiple HD sources can be connected without an HDMI switcher. Initial setup and installation are quick and easy, because the 2x zoom can cast a 120-inch diagonal image from as close as 3.6 meters (about 11 feet) to 7 meters (24 feet) from the screen. The projector's lens shift capability enables 100 percent vertical adjustment and 26 percent horizontal adjustment, so the user can suspend the projector either close to the ceiling or mount it to a wall. A top-lid access panel facilitates easy bulb replacement. In addition to its outstanding features, the new PT-AE7000U is also an eco-conscious product. Its intelligent power management system reduces the lamp power to the exact required level of brightness depending on the content being displayed. Advanced Panasonic digital circuitry intelligently determines the necessary power output by analyzing more than 3 billion different image patterns. This advanced analysis process reduces the main power consumption by as much as 10 percent when the Dynamic Iris function is operating, thus saving energy. Other ecological considerations include an off-timer that reduces wasteful power consumption, an extremely low standby power consumption of 0.08 watts, and a 4,000 hour (normal mode)/5,000 hour (eco mode) lamp life. The Panasonic PT-AE7000U Full HD 3D home theater projector is made in Japan and will be available in September 2011, through authorized Panasonic resellers, at an MSRP of $3,499.00. A report on the unveiling event will be published in the September (Issue 159) edition of Widescreen Review. To learn more about the new PT-AE7000U projector, please visit http://panasonic.net/avc/projector <http://panasonic.net/avc/projector>
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