AKIRA introduces an advanced model in their extensive Plasma Display product lineup - the SV-4202IQ 42" plasma display

AKIRA, a leader in advanced, affordable flat-panel display systems, has updated their original entry-level 42" plasma display, the SV-4201, with advanced features, a bold new design, and picture quality that is normally found on only the most expensive displays.

The AKIRA SV-4202IQ takes full advantage of the latest-generation advances in Plasma Display technology to create bright, crisp, and clear images. Advanced digital image processing eliminates unwanted picture artifacts. A high Contrast Ratio ensures vivid picture detail even under the most extreme lighting conditions. With progressive-scan display, the AKIRA SV-4202IQ presents a sharp, flicker-free, and stable image for every source.

The new AKIRA SV-4202IQ employs such technologies as Faroudja Direct Correlational Deinterlacing (DCDi? ) image processing for the best color and picture quality; Advanced Image Scaling and Advanced Aspect Ratio Control to accept and properly display nearly any computer resolution, even up to UXGA, as well as support for HDTV and all International Television Standards; direct-digital input through DVI-I connectors; Network Connectivity via Ethernet TCP/IP modules; and a large selection of mounting hardware and accessories to choose from.

By employing Faroudja's award-wining DCDi? image processing, picture detail is greatly improved by removing the inherent jaggedness when up-converting standard video and lower-resolution computer information to match the native AKIRA PDP resolution. That improvement is further enhanced by an advanced comb filter and 3:2 pulldown circuitry. The result is the removal of unwanted image artifacts and video noise when viewing Composite and S-Video (Y/C) inputs, and an increase in image stability and vertical resolution when viewing film-based video material.

With an extremely low profile at just over 3" deep, the AKIRA SV-4202IQ 42" Plasma Display can be flush-mounted to a wall or can be displayed free standing, using optional wall-mount, ceiling-mount, or floor-stand accessories. The monitor runs silently and operates on standard power from 110-V to 240-V AC. Features include RS-232C control for remote operation and status monitoring, optional network support, contrast ratio of over 1200:1, color temperature settings from 3,200 to 9,300 degrees Kelvin, audio follow video from a built-in 10W stereo audio amplifier, a wide viewing angle of more than 160 degrees and a sleek, attractive Carbon Silver bezel.

With the addition of the new SV-4202IQ, AKIRA has taken a leadership role in providing the right solution for nearly every display application. We have incorporated the latest features into our new products without adding to the cost to our customers, thus helping stretch their AV purchasing budget. With three 42-inch models, a 50-inch, a 60-inch and the recently introduced 84-inch Multi-PDP model, AKIRA now offers the widest range of Plasma Displays in the industry, says Kevin Park, President and Founder of Akira.

Target applications for the AKIRA SV-4202IQ Plasma Display include Public Display and Point-of-Information, such as Retail Shopping Centers, Hotels, Casinos, and Airport Lobbies; Training Environments, such as Classrooms, Lecture Halls, and Video Teleconference Facilities; Operations Centers, such as Emergency Management Centers, NOCs, and Military Command and Control Centers; Rental and Staging, such as Trade Show Exhibits and Live Staged Events; and Consumer Applications, such as Home Theaters, Boats, and Recreational Vehicles.

"AKIRA products are well-suited to the purchaser with an eye for high-quality, high-performance, yet low-cost displays. Customers have recently benefited from the push by members of the presentations industry to raise the level of product and technology understanding. Having this increased knowledge enables the end-user to recognize the value in the extremely high performance-to-price ratio that AKIRA offers" says Doug Evans, National Sales Manager, AKIRA.