LAS VEGAS, January 3, 2006, CES Booth #11017 ¨C SANYO, the world's largest manufacturer of LCD projection technology, introduces 55-inch and 65-inch widescreen 720p high-definition televisions utilizing innovative 3-LCD processing for vivid, accurate color reproduction and SANYO's proprietary 150-Watt long-life lamp, built to last up to 10,000 hours.

SANYO's slender new PLV-55WHD1 55-inch and PLV-65WHD1 65-inch widescreen high-definition TVs incorporate advanced technologies to give stunning life to DVDs, home videos and TV programs. In addition to 3-LCD processing, both new rear-projection HDTVs offer precise 720p high-definition video processing for crisp, clear pictures and 10-bit video processing to accurately reproduce over one billion colors. Both SANYO HDTVs are engineered to deliver a smoother, more colorful and more reliable high-definition home theater experience.

Conventional rear-projection TVs can be notoriously slow in bringing a picture to the screen once power has been activated. SANYO's PLV-55WHD1 and PLV-65WHD1 are up and running in just 15-seconds. There's also a convenient stand-by feature that allows instant-on viewing up to four minutes after turning off the power.

The SANYO PLV-55WHD1 and SANYO PLV-65WHD1 will be available in the U.S. in early Q3 2006. Pricing will be announced closer to product launch.

Key Features for SANYO PLV-55WHD1 and PLV-65WHD1

3-LCD Processing:
Conventional rear-projection televisions rely on a single, sequentially processed beam of light to render color. SANYO's two new HDTVs use three separate LCD panels to process the red, green and blue light needed to produce the on-screen image. The instantly noticeable result is brighter, more accurate color.

150-Watt Lamp:
To increase picture brightness and contrast, SANYO incorporates its proprietary 150-Watt lamp technology into both the PLV-55WHD1 and PLV-65WHD1 televisions. The new 150-watt lamp is the world's first to feature a sealed metal reflector (SMR) design, with up to 10,000 hours of maintenance-free viewing.

Quick Start with 4-Minute Standby:
SANYO's PLV-55WHD1 and PLV-65WHD1 are up and running in just 15-seconds. A convenient stand-by feature provides a 4-minute window to turn the set back on instantaneously after power has been turned off.

10-bit Video Processing:
To optimize the quality of progressively scanned high-definition video, SANYO has equipped both new HDTVs with 10-bit technology. Able to process more information in a shorter amount of time, this innovative technology makes it possible to accurately reproduce over one billion colors while giving motion sequences a more natural, lifelike appearance. Grayscale range is much broader, leading to more defined shadows and significantly enhanced edge detail.

High-Definition:
The SANYO PLV-65WHD1 and PLV-55WHD1 feature 720p high-definition resolution with built-in tuners to render crisp, clear pictures. Capable of progressively generating 720 lines of resolution, the three LCD panels together deliver more than six million pixels to the screen.

HDMI Interface:
A built-in HDMI interface provides uncompressed transfer of high definition digital audio and video signals from today's advanced home theater components.

Specifications:
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 (720p)
- Brightness: 450 cd/ 65"; 500 cd/ 55"
- Contrast ratio: 1000 : 1
- TV System: Digital: ATSC, CQAM; Analog: NTSC-M
- Receiving Channel: 181 CHs
- Audio System: Digital: AC-3 digital audio; Analog: MTS stereo
- Audio Output Power: 15W + 15W (RMS) with SRS WOW
- Dimensions with stand (WxHxD): 60.5 x 40 x 18.4 inches (65¡å); 50.9 x 34 x 15.6 inches (55¡å)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SANYY) is a $23 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.) markets digital cameras, PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, televisions, DVD players, dictation devices, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems.

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