SunBriteTV has announced that it will introduce its new 55-inch Model 5500HD all-weather outdoor display and Internal Media Compartment at Cedia Expo 2009. Model 5500HD is a 55-inch full-HD 1080p LCD TV with 120 Hz refresh rate that is engineered for permanent outdoor installation. The corrosion-resistant, powder-coated aluminum exterior protects the internal TV components from rain, dirt, insects and extreme weather conditions.
“With it’s larger 55-inch viewing screen, 1080p full-HD picture quality and simplified integration, Model 5500HD is a natural fit for system contractors who want to expand their business to include home theater in backyards, patios, and poolside installations,” says Lynn Stearn, SunBriteTV’s Vice President of Sales.
With the company’s proprietary Hex-Fan Airflow System, Model 5500HD remains cool and safe in temperatures up to 122 ºdegrees. In extremely cold climates, the internal thermostatically-controlled heater activates automatically when the TV’s internal temperature dips to 32 º F, and safely remains outdoors in temperatures as low as -24 º F. With variable fan-speed, controlled by the TVs internal thermostat, this system provides increased cooling as needed, therefore keeping fan noise to a minimum.
The 55-inch full-HD 1080p LCD screen displays a bright 1920 x 1080 pixel image with a 120 Hz refresh rate and delivers a 4000:1 contrast ratio. The anti-reflective, impact- and scratch-resistant window built into the exterior protects the LCD screen while reducing glare and improving picture quality.
SunBriteTV’s watertight cable entry system and cable pass-through design ensures hook-up to a wide selection of video inputs, including two HDMI connections, component, VGA, S-video, composite, RF, RS232 serial and the discreet IR control. Model 5500HD includes two choices to simplify integration with control systems. RS232 serial is a full-featured command set with discrete on/off input select and volume control, and discrete IR control, provides codes for power on/off and input select.
Furthermore, the TV uses a fiber optic light path that makes it possible to install an IR emitter behind the water-tight cable door to conceal it from view. And, it is equipped with a water-resistant detachable speaker module that can to be removed when the TV is integrated with an external sound system.
SunBriteTV will also showcase the company’s entire family of all-weather outdoor TVs at CEDIA that incorporate the equivalent environmental feature set as Model 5500HD,
including: Model 4610HD, a 46-inch full-HD 1080p LCD TV with detachable speaker module, that sells for $4995 MSRP; Model 3220HD, a 32-inch HD LCD TV with detachable speaker module that sells for $2595, MSRP; Model 3230HD, a 32-inch HD LCD TV engineered with an outdoor-rated ASA plastic resin exterior and built-in speakers that sells for $2095 MSRP; and Model 2310HD, a 23-inch HD LCD TV with built-in speakers, that sells for $1895 MSRP.
SunBriteTV’s are shipped with water-resistant remote control with long-life lithium batteries, and a one-year in-factory parts and labor warranty. A removable table top stand is included with Models 3220HD, 3230HD and 2310HD, and a one-year, in-factory, parts and labor warranty is included with all models.
