Syntax-Brillian Ships 65-Inch 1080p LCoS

Syntax-Brillian Corp. late this month began shipping its 6580iFB 1080p platform--the 6 MB, 65-inch HD and media center video platform. The company, based in Tempe, Ariz., said in a statement that the huge 6-million pixel rear-projection unit provides a contrast ratio up to 4000:1 and supports 1080p input sources. The

Author:: TVTechnology
Updated:: Feb 23, 2018
Original:: Dec 27, 2005

Syntax-Brillian Corp. late this month began shipping its 6580iFB 1080p platform--the 6 MB, 65-inch HD and media center video platform.

The company, based in Tempe, Ariz., said in a statement that the huge 6-million pixel rear-projection unit provides a contrast ratio up to 4000:1 and supports 1080p input sources. The Syntax-Brillian 1080p HD light engine uses next-gen LCoS micro-displays that meet the requirements of 1,920 x 1,080, according to the firm.

The unit also has 12-bit grayscale rendering and a response time of 4ms. The video platform supports 14 analog-digital inputs, including ATSC-terrestrial broadcast tuner and digital audio S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Inter Face), and a 170-degree viewing angle.

LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon) display supplier Brillian has introduced a 65-inch HD set that reportedly provides a contrast ratio of 4000:1 and what Brillian is calling the highest fidelity images currently available in any LCOS rear-projection TV. The huge monitor (model #6580iFB) uses 3 two-megapixel micro-di

The Advantage Group (TAG) , an electronics distribution firm based in Edison, N.J., has signed an agreement with Syntax-Brillian to nationally distribute the Arizona firm's rear-projection HD sets. TAG's distribution network covers the continental U.S. Syntax-Brillian's HD product is based on its proprietary liqui

HD set manufacturer Syntax-Brillian said this week it will purchase film and digital camera maker Vivitar Corp. for about $26 million in stock. Syntax-Brillian is counting on its acquisition to give it a bona fide entry into the digital photo business. The firm, based in Tempe, Ariz., posted just under $200 million

Brillian, a designer/developer of rear-projection HD sets based on its proprietary liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) micro-displays, this week reported that its stockholders voted in favor of a proposed merger with privately held Syntax Groups. Shareholders of Syntax also reportedly voted in favor of the transa

The six-megapixel rear-projection system offers up to 4000:1 contrast ratio

Syntax-Brillian is showing its new range of Olevia brand LCD HD products this week featuring enhancements which combine its proprietary 120 Hz motion estimation/motion compensation (ME/MC) technology with 1080p resolution.

Syntax-Brillian said this week it has agreed to team up with Solar Link Technologies (a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Pro Chen Group) to assemble a full line of Olevia brand LCD and LCoS sets at a production facility in Ontario, Calif. Assembly is set to begin later this month on Olevia 3, 5 and 7 Series LCD units, wit

Although few will be able to afford such a luxury unit anytime soon, Vidikron is introducing a 1080p, 65-inch plasma set with THX certification, which the company (owned by Runco International) said is designed to offer the brightest picture, best contrast ratio, deepest black levels and most accurate colors of any plasma product available on the market, according to Digital Home Canada.