Westinghouse Goes 1080p On New LCDs

Posted Monday, January 8, 2007

Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the top-five LCD manufacturers in the U.S., raises the home theater bar with an advanced new line of 1080p LCD HDTV’s, the TX Series. Designed for the consumer who wants to step up to the ultimate cinema experience and the best in LCD technology, Westinghouse 1080p TX TVs are available in 42”, 47” and 52” screen sizes.

The TX series TVs are the ideal centerpiece for any digital entertainment system, whether in a home theater setting, living room or large bedroom. Each matches an advanced array of HDTV features and connectors with superior Westinghouse performance and technology. The 42”, 47” and 52” TVs all provide: 1920 x 1080 progressive scan (1080p) resolution, the highest standard available to consumers for HD digital video display; an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM Tuner; fast response times; and a full suite of connectors, including: four HDMI, two Component, Composite, S-Video and 1 VGA.

“Large screen LCD HDTV’s are in greater demand then ever, and Westinghouse’s new TX series is the perfect choice for consumers who want to upgrade to the distinctive timeless style and design of a brushed aluminum bezel and all of the high-quality benefits of 1080p LCD viewing,” said Rey Roque, Vice President of Marketing at Westinghouse Digital Electronics. “2007 will be a milestone year for LCD HDTV and Westinghouse is poised to play a pivotal role.”

The TX TV’s deliver razor-sharp images with their Full Color Spectrum and High Contrast Picture -- which creates deeper blacks and richer dark scene details by dynamically matching the brightness of the TV backlight to that of the on-screen image. The Advanced Calibration Menu allows the users to make advanced adjustments to calibration settings including colorimertry and the Preset Video Modes give users the ability to select from a menu of customized viewing styles including movies, games and sports.

The TX TVs incorporate the latest Westinghouse proprietary technologies such as: 1080Pure™ offering 1080p resolution out of all HD connectors; SpineDesign™ intelligent cable access; DayBright™ panel technology for stunning daytime or nighttime viewing; and Autosource™ technology, intelligent engineering that automatically turns the TV on and adjusts it when an external source that is detected. The built-in stereo speakers and subwoofer ensure a captivating sonic experience from richly detailed musical passages to metal twisting car chases.

The TX series includes: the 42” TX-42F430S LCD HDTV (Available April 2007; MSRP $1,999); the 47” TX-47F430S LCD HDTV (Available April 2007; MSRP $2,499); and the 52” TX-52F480S LCD HDTV (Available May 2007; MSRP TBD).