3D Ready Updates and FAQ

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3D is an entertainment format that started back in the mid- 1800s, not long after the invention of photography. It was not until 1915 that 3D movies would make their debut. Back then 3D systems used anaglyph glasses, and, unfortunately, the experience of 3D with these glasses as well as a limited amount of titles available caused 3D to fade by the mid-1950's. The experience was not compelling; therefore, consumers saw no "value" with 3D in the past.

Mitsubishi's Approach

Today, there are displays for the commercial and consumer market that can demonstrate high-quality 3D and HD content for the home*.

In 2007, Mitsubishi was the first company to launch 3D ready functionality in our Diamond series Home Theater TVs. Now, all of Mitsubishi's current model Home Theater TVs are 3D ready and are offered in screen sizes from 60 inches to 73 inches**.

Similar to the transition to HDTV, available content will help accelerate the adoption of 3D technology in the home. Recently, many top producers and directors have publicly announced that in the future their movies will only be mastered for 3D.

What is Next for Mitsubishi?

The immersive 3D experience is very different today than in the past. 3D display technology is here with Home Theater TVs, and we expect it to expand to other display technologies. Mitsubishi recently launched the world's first laser-powered TV Ñ LaserVue®. With twice the amount of color than any other HDTV currently on the market, LaserVue® provides a "True Dimension Experience" to both 2D and 3D viewing. With Mitsubishi leading the way, exciting times lie ahead for the future of 3D!

FAQ

Q1: Mitsubishi Electric has been showing their 3D TV demo at select retailers and events across the country. What is the retail demonstration showing?

A1: Mitsubishi has formed a relationship with Aspen Media Products™ and NVIDIA® to highlight and bring to market a 3D solution to the home. We are showing the capabilities of the system when combined with a Mitsubishi Home Theater TV.

Q2: What is available for purchase today?

A2: The 833 Series and all 2008-09 Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs are 3D ready and are available from select Mitsubishi retailers.

The Aspen Media Products™ Home Theater PC is model GL-3158 and is available on their web site: www.aspenmediaproducts.com with a MSRP of $1,999.98 (as of August 2008; please visit www.aspenmediaproducts.com for the latest pricing and product availablity).

NVIDIA has announced new 3D glasses are available for order with their software driver solution as of this posting. Please go to the NVIDIA website at http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_GeForce_3D_VisionKit_us.html for the most current information.

Q3: I noticed that you are demonstrating PC games in 3D. Do the games have to be 3D?

A3: NVIDIA® GeForce® GPUs deliver the integrated hardware and software solution that automatically converts over 350 existing Microsoft® DirectX® 3D games to stereoscopic 3D for a new dimension in gaming on Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs in 3D. The driver works without needing special game patches or modifications by a game developer. You can use many existing games today without waiting for special patches. This driver has been tested with over 350 standard PC games, and works with all GeForce 8 series, GeForce 9 series, and GeForce GTX 200 series GPUs running on Windows® Vista® operating system. Please visit http://www.nvidia.com/get3d for a full list of games and GPUs (http://www.nvidia.com/object/GeForce_3D_Vision_Requirements.html) supported.

Q4: There are several movies that have been shown in Cinema that are 3D. How can I view these at home with this system?

A4: There are no set standards on 3D movies to the home yet, but this system is flexible and capable to adapt once a standard becomes available. Hollywood has released several successful movies for cinema in 2008 including Hanna Montana, Beowolf, Journey to the Center of the Earth and Fly to the Moon. It is expected that Hollywood will provide these movies to consumers in the very near future in 3D.

Q5: Is this system able to have games played today in 3D?

A5: Yes, the system when combined with Aspen Media Products Home Theater PC featuring NVIDIA GeForce gaming hardware and software solution can be used to play standard PC games (over 350+) in a 3D environment. (Please see answer #3).

Q6: What if I have a PC with the right hardware and performance, do I still need to purchase the Aspen Home Theater PC? What are the performance requirements of a PC to play games in 3D?

A6: To support playing games in 3D on the Mitsubishi Home Theater TV, you will need to meet the following component requirements and specifications for a PC:

For additional information on 3D technology from Texas Intruments, please visit this link: http://www.dlp.com/hdtv/3D_dlp_hdtv.aspx

**3D video, gaming and dual-screen features require compatible 3D source devices, 3D glasses and IR emitters. In order to display 3D images, Mitsubishi Home Theater DLP® TVs and LaserVue® TVs require source devices to support checkerboard display formats for display of 3D gaming or 3D cinema content. A 3D standard format does not currently exist for Blu-ray™ or DVD prepackaged media. A 3D standard may emerge that is not compatible with Mitsubishi Home Theater DLP® TVs or LaserVue® TVs. **As of January 15, 2009, Mitsubishi Electric's 833, 735, 736 and 835 Series' DLP TVs are 3D-Ready. AMP and Aspen Media Products are trademarks of Aspen Media Products, Inc. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices in the U.S. and other countries. DLP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments, Inc. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Vista and DirectX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo and GeForce are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. © 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.