Microtek has announced the launch of the new Cineon line of high-definition flat-panel plasma TVs in the United States through its North American subsidiary Microtek Lab, Inc.

Designed for high-end custom home-theater installations, the first two products in the Cineon line are the 42-inch CP42HA plasma HDTV and the 50-inch CP50HA plasma HDTV.

Each unit offers a full array of input including antenna ports for analog NTSC and digital ATSC tuners, composite video, S-Video, component video (YPbPr), computer RGB via VGA port, and HDMI.

The 42-inch CP42HA model has a 1024 by 768 native resolution, 1300 cd/m(2) brightness, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The 50-inch CP50HA model has a 1366 by 768 native resolution, 1000 cd/m(2) brightness, and 8,000:1 contrast ratio. 

• $1,599.99 (CP42HA)
• $2,199.99 (CP50HA)
• 42- and 52-inch screens
• Accept & display video at 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
• High-gloss piano-black case
• Detachable speakers and base
• Available now through custom installers

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

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