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Features Benefits
Plasma monitor
Compatible with PC signals up to UXGA, HDTV signals, and
PAL, NTSC and Secam transmission signals
High quality de-interlacing
Digital Luminance Transient Improvement
Digital Color Transient Improvement
Accublend scan converter
A multitude of inputs; Composite, S-Video, Component
RGBhv, RGB and DVi
Intuitive on screen menu
Build in power amps for external speakers
High quality picture performance with natural colors
Full compatibility regardless the source or resolution
Provides the most accurate reconstruction of the original
film content without motion artifacts
Ensures a sharp and accurate image
Assure clear, distinct colors without smearing effect
Automatically converts the resolution of the source to the
native resolution of the screen
A host of multimedia resources can be easily connected
Easy to setup and operate with direct on screen feedback
Sound reproduction via youre a speaker system of your
choice
Technological glossary:
The PD4220V pushes the limits of picture performance to new
extremes for multimedia entertainment in your home. With its
large screen size, plasma display technology is the best way to
realize a flat panel display with outstanding image quality. This
Marantz plasma has a stunning 1500:1 contrast ratio and a
beautiful color reproduction for a crisp and vivid image quality
which will transform data from any medium into art. The
PD4220V incorporates advanced digital image enhancing
techniques, and as you expect from a Marantz, its picture
performance is balanced by exceptional good looks. It
perfectly complements your AV tuner and surround sound
system, at the heart of your home theater.
A plasma display comprises an array of cells (or pixels), each
composed of three sub-pixels corresponding to red, green and
blue. In each sub-pixel gas in a plasma state reacts with
phosphors to produce colored light. Since these phosphors are
the same types used in conventional CRTs, so you get the rich,
dynamic colors you expect. Each sub-pixel can produce over 16
million colors. Plasma technology in addition is not affected by
magnetic fields and has no color drifts and edge distortion.
And all of this in a display that is less than 89 mm (3.5 inches)
thick!
A conventional TV image is interlaced, where each frame is
built up from two interlaced image fields that are view
simultaneously. However, when viewing interlaced video on
non-interlaced TVs (like plasma) that display the interlaced
images sequentially, an artifact known as tear is visible.
Tearing is due to both fields showing the object moving at
slightly different times. The Marantz PD4220V has a motion
compensated de-interlacer that merges the two fields to
faithfully reproduce the original frame without unpleasant
motion artifacts.
Making a big impression
Plasma technology for perfect color reproduction
Motion-compensated de-interlacing
Behind the scenes, advanced digital image processing
algorithms optimize picture quality, leaving you free to enjoy
the ultimate viewing experience. Digital Color Transient
Improvement (DCTI) reduces color smear at the vertical edges
of bright colored areas on the TV image whereas Digital
Luminance Transient Improvement (DLTI) enhances contour
detail in scenes for a sharper, more natural picture.
Black level expansion creates richer, deeper black tones. It
dynamically analyses every image and literally stretches dark
areas to a realistic black while leaving light areas untouched.
The result is better contrast, without black areas looking gray if
you increase the picture brightness.
Digital transient improvements
Black level expansion
The PD4220V uses a high-performance, 10-bit digital gamma
processing circuit to optimize the non-linear imaging
characteristics. It is far superior to conventional analogue and
lesser bit-rate gamma processing; this circuitry delivers natural
colors and smooth image graduation.
10-Bit digital gamma processing
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Unlike the lower quality comb filters, the 4H Comb Filter in
Marantz LCD TV's separates signals for brightness and color
with an advanced technology. The processing of RF and
composite video signals is done far more accurately for a
sharper, cleaner picture. In addition the filter reduces
discoloration in fine detailed area in a picture and provides
good overall color purity. This clearly separates color
boundaries and making images softer and cleaner. Detail
noise is reduced significantly. This noise can normally be
seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately
detailed scenes.
The PD4220V is compatible with composite and S-Video
signals from NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HD, DVD and DTV inputs
plus RGB from a computer at VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or
UXGA resolutions. The accublend scan conversion
automatically converts the PC signals to the native resolution
of the display. It has a multitude of inputs to ensure that a
host of multimedia resources can be easily connected and
displayed as brilliantly as intended. Whether you want to
view a sporting event, a DVD movie, a satellite broadcast or
surf the Internet with incredible big screen impact, this
fantastic plasma monitor will accommodate your needs.
4H digital comb filter
Universal display capabilities
Bypacked accessories
- User manual
- Power cable
- Remote control
- Batteries
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