NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS UPGRADES 42-INCH DISPLAY IN COMMERCIAL-GRADE V SERIES

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Itasca, Illinois, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 13, 2012 -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 42-inch V422 and V422-AVT with integrated tuner as additions to the commercial-grade V Series, which offers digital signage users a cost-effective solution.

Featuring a public-display-grade panel to protect against permanent image retention, the V422 and V422-AVT join the V462, V462-AVT, V651 and V651-AVT displays and are ideal for retail stores, restaurants, indoor venues, training facilities and corporate boardrooms. An upgrade from the V421, this model has built-in low-profile 10-watt speakers and a expansion slot that allows for seamless integration of NEC accessories, third-party components and Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) products. The V422 also features a DVI loop-through option, whereby customers can pass a digital signal from one device to the next, eliminating the need for additional hardware, such as a DVI daisy chain module. Popular V Series features, such as Ethernet and RS-232 control, real-time scheduler and text ticker, are incorporated into the V422.

"This 42-inch addition to our second generation V Series lineup gives our customers more options when looking for the most current technologies in a broad range of sizes," said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. "The expansion slot capability is a significant benefit for first-generation V Series customers looking to upgrade their displays, as it provides greater flexibility and future-proofing for the projects to come. It truly lets each user customize the installation for almost any digital signage application."
The V422 and V422-AVT include the following features:
• Commercial-grade, sealed panel design with advanced cooling capabilities enables installation in demanding environments
• Maximum brightness of up to 500 cd/m² and contrast ratio of 1300:1 ensures superior image quality
• Full 1080p high-definition resolution showcases even the smallest details
• Built-in expansion slot supports the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), which is the industry's first standardized option slot that simplifies digital signage installations

• Enhanced connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D
• Enhanced loop-through capability with DVI-D reduces the need for additional hardware
• Improved mechanical design with slimmer depth
• Remote diagnostics and external control, including RS-232C, RJ45 LAN, IR Remote, DDC/CI
• TileMatrix™ technology (up to 100 displays)
• Real-time clock has the ability to set schedules for display on/off times and warmup 30 minutes before use for optimum color representation
• Text ticker enables the display of emergency warnings or breaking news updates in a dedicated portion of the screen

• Programmable lookup tables (LUT) and 10-bit color over an HDMI connection
• Carbon footprint meter tracks and calculates the conservation of green gas emissions
• Protective-glass and touch-panel-ready design
• Built-in NTSC/ATSC analog/digital tuner allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (V422-AVT only)
• Optional accessories and products include stands, wall mounts, external PCs and media players
The V422 and V422-AVT will be available in September 2011 at a minimum advertised price of $979 and $1079, respectively. The displays ship with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at http://www.necdisplay.com/. For digital images, please visit http://necdisplay.com/digital-media-library.