Wave Issue 0346 01/16/04 Article 1-03

*** JVC Announces D-ILA Microdisplay Rear Projection HD
Televisions
(January 12)

JVC Company of America announced a new generation of rear
projection high definition televisions based on the company's D-
ILA microdisplay device.

The first two D-ILA rear projection sets to be offered will
feature 52-(HD-52Z575) and 61-(HD-61Z575) inch screens. Both use
the same 1280x720 pixels, 0.7-inch D-ILA (Direct-Drive Image
Light Amplifier) device in a three-chip design. Both also feature
JVC's Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T.) and the
company's Four-Point Color Management system.

Later in the year, JVC will offer two additional 52- and 61-inch
D-ILA rear projection models. The HD-52Z795 and HD-61Z795 will
offer a fully integrated and comprehensive digital tuner
solution, featuring ATSC/POD, IEEE1394 an Easy Programming Grid.
These sets will also include JVC's D.I.S.T. and Four Point Color
Management.

In JVC's D-ILA rear projection TVs the company's D.I.S.T.
upconverts the signal to 720p through the use of algorithm
technology. Jagged lines inherent in the original source are
smoothed and vertical resolution enhanced. Another feature is
JVC's Four-Point Color Management that delivers color
reproduction by selecting four points from the color spectrum and
adjusting each color separately.

The HD-52Z575 is scheduled for release in July 2004 at a
nationally advertised value of $4,499.95.

The HD-52Z795 with integrated ATSC/POD is scheduled for release
in 2004's third quarter at a nationally advertised value of
$4,999.95.

The HD-61Z575 is scheduled for release in July 2004 at a
nationally advertised value of $5,499.95.

The HD-61Z795 with integrated ATSC/POD is scheduled for release
in 2004's third quarter at a nationally advertised value of
$5,999.95.

www.jvc.com