ITASCA, IL., January 6, 2005 – Marantz America, a world leader in advanced home entertainment products, is expanding its line of plasma display monitors at CES 2005 (Booth # 20901, LVCC South Hall) with the company's largest-screen size, the 61-inch PD6150D. The high-definition PD6150D ($18,499) joins Marantz's two other recently introduced HD models, the 50-inch PD5050D (SRP: $8,499) and the 42-inch PD4250D (SRP: $6,499) in the line, as well as the high-value enhanced definition 42-inch PD4230D (SRP: $4,499). All four plasma displays feature an elegant black bezel design, a newly designed user-friendly on-screen display and remote controls with discrete input selection. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connectivity on all models ensure that video signals from high-definition source such as an HDTV converter or DVD player are fed in their purest, uncompressed digital form to the plasma display through.

Designed for maximum flexibility in placement and no-compromise video performance, all Marantz plasma displays are compatible with the widest variety of digital and analog video sources and all are HDTV and DTV-compatible. The PD6150D, PD5050D and the PD4250D are true high-definition monitors — capable of displaying 480p or 720p progressive scan images from DVD-Video players, HDTV set-top boxes or computers; as well as 1080i images from an HDTV set-top box or other sources and up-converted images from any NTSC source. All four models will also display images from a computer up to UXGA resolution.

PD6150D: Superior Big Screen Performance
The new Marantz 61-inch PD6150D delivers extraordinary widescreen (16:9) picture quality, featuring a 1365 x 768 high-definition plasma display panel that offers exceptional image clarity and sharpness with superlative color accuracy and more realistic grayscale and blacks. Like all Marantz plasma monitors, the PD6150D combines exceptionally high brightness combined with outstanding color accuracy and contrast, featuring a Capsulated Chroma Filter (CCF) for the most accurate colors of any plasma display available. Other leading-edge image enhancement technologies include an advanced pixel panel that delivers clearer images with more realistic color accuracy, advanced video processing and "intelligent" scan conversion technologies that yield smoother, more natural image quality with minimal motion artifacts. An automatic/manual color temperature function enables the user to adjust the monitor to a pre-set selection of color temperatures, including the NTSC standard 6500 degrees, or choose a customized setting.

Like all Marantz plasma display monitors, the PD6150D includes an extensive array of connectivity options. Along with the HDMI connection, all feature seven video inputs, including digital RGB, component RGB (5x), component RCA, VGA, S-Video, composite video inputs, and multiple audio inputs. All sets are compatible with NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats. In addition, RS-232C connections in all displays facilitate integrated system control. All sets feature a built-in deinterlacer and scaler, allowing the set to operate in either native progressive scan mode or to upconvert video sources. All displays provide a choice of aspect ratio modes for viewing standard 4:3 format and 16:9 widescreen program material with the highest-possible image quality.

Advanced multi-screen operation functions in all Marantz plasma displays enable viewers to watch the image from a video source and the output from a computer at the same time. Key functionality as well as video and audio adjustments are easily accessible via the newly designed, intuitive on-screen menu and improved, easier-to-use remote control featuring discrete input selection. The PD6150D will be available in April 05 for a suggested retail price of $18,499.

Marantz Plasma Lineup: More Choice in Superior Flat-Screen Performance
Marantzs full line of advanced plasma display monitors also includes the following models:

PD5050D (SRP: $8,499): A perfect centerpiece for any home theater system, the HD widescreen 50-inch PD5050D features a 1365 x 768 high-definition plasma display, advanced video processing and "intelligent" scan conversion technologies.

PD4250D (SRP:$6,499): Ideal for medium and smaller-sized home theater rooms, the 42-inch PD4250D is engineered for lifelike image quality from all video sources. It features a 1024 x 768 high-definition plasma display panel, along with advanced video processing and "intelligent" scan conversion technologies.

PD4230V (SRP: $4,499): With many of the image-enhancing features and refinements as Marantz's higher-end products, the 42-inch PD4230V offers superior-quality plasma display performance at a more affordable price. The set's 853 x 480 pixel panel provides crystal clear video images, and sophisticated 3D Motion Adaptive Scan Conversion and 3:2 pulldown detection for highly accurate image quality from NTSC program sources and film-based DVD-Video discs.

About Marantz
Marantz America is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation's premier independent audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available at marantz.com.