JVC LT-52P789 : ビクターのiPodドック搭載型ハイビジョンTV、販売開始へ

ビクターは、ラスベガスで開催されたCESの折にiPodドックを搭載したハイビジョンTVを発表していたが、とうとう北米市場で販売開始されるというニュースが舞い込んできた。いうまでもなく、テレビ前面に装備されたドックにiPodを接続して、iPod内に保存してあるビデオを液晶テレビで楽しむことができるというわけだ。

この画期的なテレビは全4モデル、32インチ（LT-32P679）、42インチ（LT-42P789）、47インチ（LT-47P789）、そして52インチ（LT-52P789）が設定されている。『LT-32P679』のみが720pであるほかは、どれも1080p表示に対応した。
インターフェースには、HDMI入力3系統、コンポジット入力2系統、S-Video入力、SPDIF入力、音声アナログ出力端子が用意されている。
価格は日本円に換算すると、それぞれおよそ10万8千円、16万8千円、23万6千円、33万8千円となる。



以下、プレスリリース（英文）

WAYNE, NJ, June 17, 2008 - TV playback of iPod® video content is more convenient than ever with the availability of new JVC LCD TVs with a built-in iPod dock. Each of the four new models, including three full HD 1080p sets, features JVC's new TeleDock®, a flip-down iPod dock at the base of the set, providing a direct connection for playback through the TV.

The new JVC P-Series includes the 32-inch LT-32P679, 42-inch LT-42P789, 47-inch LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789. The LT-32P679 is a 768p model, while the others offer 1080p resolution.

When an iPod is docked, a menu appears on the TV screen for selecting music, music shuffle or video playback. iPod can be controlled from the TV's remote, which includes a circular keypad with a control scheme that mimics the iPod's control wheel. Photos can also be displayed as a slide show along with music. During music playback, song title and artist name are displayed on the TV screen. During video playback, low resolution files, such as internet videos, can be displayed in a small screen mode. Higher resolution video can be shown in nine aspect modes at full screen. There's also the option to play music files while the TV displays television programming. In addition, the iPod will charge while docked whether the TV's power is on or off.

Besides the iPod dock and playback features, JVC's new P-Series LCD TVs are full featured high definition displays with a cabinet design that conveys the sets' focus on both audio and video performance. Each features a new universal remote with direct input access, a new on-screen menu system, a side-mounted USB photo viewer, and ATSC/QAM tuning.

Connections include three HDMI inputs, two component inputs, one S-video input, SPDIF input and an analog audio output for sending sound from an iPod or the TV through a home theater system.

The sound package delivers 10 watts per channel to a pair of JVC's exclusive oblique cone speakers. And JVC's new Omni Surround package with equalizer offers four listening modes - movie, music, news (for news or talk show programming) and mono (for simulated stereo from mono programming).

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About JVC Company of America
JVC Company of America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan Ltd., and a holding company for JVC companies located in North and South America. JVC distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment, including high definition displays, camcorders, DVD players and recorders, home and portable audio equipment, mobile entertainment products and recording media. For further product information, visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com or call 800-526-5308.