Introducing an unprecedented, revolutionary plasma screen technology
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider
of high end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems, announces
the arrival of its latest plasma video innovation, the BeoVision 4 with
Automatic Color Management, at the 2008 CES in Las Vegas. The new product
presents an upgrade to the current BeoVision 4 with the addition of an
integrated camera and software that measure the color balance of the screen
and adjust it automatically to compensate for aging phosphors. The new
BeoVision 4 raises the bar in plasma screens with a new technology that
ensures the correct color balance throughout the life of the screen.
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"The launch of BeoVision 4 with Automatic Color Management will set a
new standard for plasma technology," states Zean Nielsen, President of Bang
& Olufsen America, Inc. "We're confident that this product and its unique
technology will resonate well with our existing customers as well as anyone
who can appreciate technology that automatically works for the user,
offering an effortless experience, which is a trademark for Bang & Olufsen
products."
The best possible picture
BeoVision 4 provides an impeccable viewing experience with the
VisionClear collection of High Definition picture technologies. Available
in both a 50-inch and a 65-inch version, the BeoVision 4 plasma panel is
full HD, offering razor sharp details, rich lifelike colors, and smooth
movements on the screen. Even the best picture will age over time, and
plasma technology presents a unique set of challenges. As the phosphor
lining inside each cell or pixel degrades slowly over the years, the
quality of the colors in the picture decreases.
The patented Automatic Color Management technology from Bang & Olufsen
makes it possible to compensate for this aging process by adjusting the
color temperature. After every 100 hours of viewing, or as often as one
wishes, a short mechanical arm with a camera eye at the end swings down
from behind the aluminium frame and measures a test picture that appears on
the screen. Within seconds, the color temperature is analyzed and adjusted
to ensure consistent color reproduction even after thousands of hours of
use over the years.
Additionally, the BeoVision 4 features the patented Automatic Picture
Control technology, which adjusts the brightness of the screen according to
its placement and the lighting conditions in the room. Through an optical
sensor on the top of the frame, the screen measures ambient room lighting
then automatically dims or brightens itself to deliver the optimal viewing
experience for those conditions.
Dedicated sound solution
BeoVision 4 Automatic Color Management is positioned with the all new
BeoLab 10 dedicated center speaker, pairing impeccable sound with crystal
clear picture quality. BeoLab 10 performs on the same high level as our
most powerful loudspeakers, and provides the center channel sound in a
surround sound system with perfect purity and balance. With the proprietary
Acoustic Lens Technology, sound from the center channel is dispersed at an
even 180 degree angle, thus making every seat in the room the "sweet spot"
for watching television or movies.
Elegant visual expression
The new BeoVision 4 features a curved frame of finely brushed aluminum
with a smooth surface. The precise points and the bold colors options exude
a combination of modern sophistication and time-honored craftsmanship.
The clean lines of BeoLab 10's triangular form provide a dynamic
contrast to the curves of the acoustic lens and the BeoVision 4 frame. As
visually appealing as BeoVision 4 and BeoLab 10 are from the front, their
profile offers discretion, adorning the wall like art, with the distinct
elliptical form of the acoustic lens indicating that it is a true Bang &
Olufsen solution.
BeoVision 4 with Automatic Color Management and BeoLab 10 comes in
silver, black, red, blue, and dark grey and will be available in all Bang &
Olufsen showrooms by March 2008. MSRP $13,500 for the 65 inch screen, $7500
for the 50 inch screen, and $4000 for BeoLab 10.
Technical specifications for BeoVision 4
Design David Lewis
Dimensions/weight 50": 48 x 30 x 4 in / 115.5lbs
65": 60.5 x 37 x 7 in/195.5lbs
Pixel count 2.073.600 pixels (1920 x 1080 x R, G, B)
Cabinet finish Black
Frame Silver, black, red, blue, and dark grey
Mains voltage range 110 V
60 Hz
Power consumption 50": Typical 366 W, standby 0.5W
65": Typical 680 W, standby 0.8 W
Picture 16:9, 50" or 65" Full HD plasma display
panel, HD-Ready 1080p in combination
with BeoSystem 3- Automatic Color
Management
Contrast screen Front mounted anti-reflection coated glass
Operation conditions Temperature: 32 - 104º F. Humidity: 20 -
80%.
Min. outside air pressure: 800 hPa
TV system According to type and setup: B/G/L/L/I/D/K
PAL, SECAM, NTSC on AV. in combination
with BeoSystem 3
Accessories Wall bracket (black)
Technical specifications for BeoLab 10
Dimensions/weight 26 x 19 x 5 in/35.5 lbs
Cabinet finish MDF and aluminum coated with hard-wearing
soft-touch lacquer.
Front grill cloth Silver, black, red, blue, and dark grey
Power consumption Typical 15WStandby < 0.3W
Amplifier 2 x 250 W ICEpower
Long-term max. output power Treble: 200 W / 8 ohm Bass: 200 W / 8 ohm
Effective frequency range 45- 20.000 Hz
Crossover frequency 2000 Hz
Cabinet principle Closed box
Net vol., bass 11 liters
Woofer 1 x 5in cone, 6 ohm
Tweeter 1 x 3/4 in dome, 8 ohm
Bass equalization Free - Wall switch
Input sensitivity (power link) 88 dB at 125mV
Protection Thermal protection
ABL (Adaptive Bass Linearization)
About Bang & Olufsen a/s
Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen a/s is world
renowned for its distinctive range of quality consumer electronic products
that represent our vision: Courage to constantly question the ordinary in
search of surprising, long-lasting experiences. The Bang & Olufsen Group
manufactures a unique range of televisions, music systems, loudspeakers,
telephones, and multimedia products. With more than 2,500 employees and
products sold in more than 100 countries worldwide, Bang & Olufsen's
turnover for the 2006/07 financial year was DKK 4,376 million (USD 801
million). Further information about Bang & Olufsen a/s is available from
http://www.bang-olufsen.com.
About Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.
Headquartered in the Greater Chicago Area, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bang & Olufsen a/s of Struer Denmark. It
was founded in 1970 and provides support and development for 55 retail
showrooms in the continental US, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Canada.
SOURCE Bang & Olufsen
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CONTACT:
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