[NEC announces the MultiSync Residential Series of LCD flat panel displays featuring a proprietary ASIC chipset for superb video quality and crisp, clear graphics.]

Chicago -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of plasma displays, LCD desktop and commercial large-screen LCDs, and projectors, announced today a new line of LCD flat panel displays for home theater and home-entertainment environments. The MultiSync Residential Series offers superior image quality and performance, and an unparalleled feature set designed for custom installations.

Unlike consumer-grade LCD TVs, the MultiSync Residential Series features a proprietary ASIC chip set for superb video quality and crisp, clear graphics. The 40-inch MultiSync SC40 and 46-inch MultiSync SC46 include connectivity features for every home application, as well as the ability to be configured with a state-of-the-art ATSC HD tuner. The MultiSync Residential Series is also engineered with a ruggedized expansion slot for functional upgradeability, giving consumers peace of mind.

“MultiSync Residential monitors deliver full HD 1080p performance and give consumers a powerful display for today’s applications while preparing them for next-generation technologies,” said Hans Baumann, Senior Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions. “These state-of-the art displays exhibit a sleek, yet simple design that provides an unsurpassed viewing experience, regardless of the content, input or environment.”

The Residential Series offers full HD 1080p resolution at 1920 x 1080 and a 16:9 aspect ratio for superior video performance. The professional-grade, high-quality components deliver improved image quality and performance over the life of the products.

The new NEC MultiSync SC40 and SC46 include the following features:

* HDCP (High Definition Content Protection), which can be used with future Hi-Def components

* HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) – all-digital audio/visual interface transmits uncompressed streams

* Auto-adjust color scheme for even-looking, true-color pictures with multiple gamma curves, designed specifically for different applications

* OSM lockout, which gives users ability to lock out all functions, including power, limiting non-users from adjusting preset adjustments

* Proprietary IR (infrared) codes, which prevent unauthorized remotes from controlling the monitors

* Enhanced AccuColor 6-way color control for improved color matching

* 10-bit Faroudja DCDi chip for a crisp and true picture

* Unique thermostatic cooling features to ensure long life and guaranteed exceptional durability

* GammaComp, which allows for preset or customized gamma curves to be displayed

* Optional external speakers

* 24/7 support from NEC Display Solutions

* An industry-leading, three-year limited parts and labor warranty, and up to a five-year optional warranty

The NEC MultiSync Residential displays are shipping today:

* NEC MultiSync SC40 is priced at $3.299.99 MSRP

* NEC MultiSync SC46 is priced at $4,199.99 MSRP

The new MultiSync Residential displays comply with the highest environmental electronics standard, RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances), which aims to dramatically reduce the amount of lead, hex-chrome, cadmium, mercury, PBDE and PBB that enter the environment.

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