SILICON OPTIX BRINGS HQV VIDEO PROCESSING TO THE MAINSTREAM WITH REON-VX

San Jose, CA (June 7, 2006)-Silicon Optix announces the Reon-VX chip, which brings high-performance video processing to the mainstream with optimized features for Hollywood movies and broadcast television. Reon-VX is targeted for high-volume applications, including plasma TV, LCD TV, RPTV, home theater and business projectors, A/V receivers, personal video recorders, set-top boxes, Mediacenter PCs, and DVD players, including Blu-ray and HD DVD.

"With the fully programmable, one-trillion-operations-per-second Realta chip, we've delivered a future-proof, no-compromise flagship video-processing engine using technologies proven on the front lines of Hollywood," said Paul Russo, Chairman and CEO of Silicon Optix.

"Reon-VX delivers many of the same Hollywood-proven HQV algorithms for mainstream markets. By focusing on typical home theater content and dynamically deciding which algorithms to apply on a per-pixel basis, Reon-VX offers mainstream markets the opportunity to experience HQV video processing," continued Russo.

Reon-VX's Hollywood Quality Processing features include:

HQV FOUR-FIELD PER-PIXEL SD/HD DEINTERLACING: Reon-VX offers true HQV four-field, motion-adaptive, per-pixel, high-definition (HD) deinterlacing, delivering the sharpest and most detailed HD images possible. With 1080i material you'll be able to see things such as strands of hair, guitar strings, and even threads in suits and ties. By looking at each individual pixel, HQV processing ensures that there is no unnecessary loss of resolution, as is the case with region-based or frame-based solutions.

HQV SD/HD FILM CADENCE PROCESSING: The wait for 1080p content is over. With HQV's content-based HD cadence detection, the Reon-VX delivers true 1080p reconstruction of HD film sources, including Hollywood films and television shows produced on film.

HQV SD/HD MULTI-DIRECTION DIAGONAL FILTER (MDDF): A true 10-bit diagonal interpolator that removes any "jaggies" and/or stair-step artifacts from deinterlaced video sources without blurring the image.

HQV SD/HD DETAIL ENHANCEMENT: Detail enhancement brings out the fine detail in scenes and is important for SD and HD material. For example, it's possible to see blades of grass, small details on jackets, and wrinkles on faces. When combined with noise reduction and advanced scaling, Reon-VX detail enhancement can make regular DVDs approach the quality of high-definition DVDs.

HQV SD RANDOM NOISE REDUCTION: Random noise or film grain is an issue with DVDs and cable broadcasts. While many competitors take the simple approach of looking at a single frame and cutting off the high-frequency information, Reon-VX uses a much more advanced temporal approach of looking at many frames over time, which preserves image quality while reducing noise.

HQV SD MOSQUITO AND BLOCK (CODEC) NOISE REDUCTION: Satellite and cable providers, as well as PVRs, compress the signal to get the maximum content into the smallest space. Reon-VX delivers high-quality codec (mosquito+block) noise reduction to remove the noise and artifacts caused by this compression.

HQV COLOR SPECTRUM CONTROL: Selective color region enhancement allows certain regions (e.g., skin tones) to be accentuated. Reon-VX also contains advanced color edge enhancement that corrects artifacts caused by restricted chroma and luma bandwidth. It also provides full detection and correction of chroma upsampling errors.

TRUE 10-BIT PROCESSING: Reon-VX offers complete input-to-output 4:4:4 color processing and a full 10-bit internal data path, thus enabling the rendering of more than one billion colors.

DUAL-CHANNEL PROCESSING: Reon-VX's powerful image-processing engines can process two full HD or SD resolution channels, thus enabling equal image quality for each video window in split-screen (PAP) mode.

eWARP VX GEOMETRY PROCESSING: For applications requiring image warping, the Reon-VX's proprietary eWARP VX engine allows for AnyPlace flexible projector placement while maintaining the highest-quality graphics, fine text, and crisp HD video.

Products that include the Reon-VX video processor will display the "HQV" logo. Products that include the fully programmable Realta processor will display the "HQV Powered by Teranex" logo.

For more information, see www.siliconoptix.com, www.hqv.com, or www.teranex.com.

BENQ AND SILICON OPTIX PARTNER TO BRING
HQV PROCESSING TO NEXT-GENERATION PROJECTORS

Las Vegas, NV—(January 04, 2006)— BenQ and Silicon Optix have partnered to develop new lines of ground-breaking home cinema, home entertainment and dual use business projectors that will substantially raise the performance and feature bars for the industry.

“Our goal is to be the world’s dominant supplier of dual-use data and home theater projectors,“ said Peter Chen, Vice President and General Manager of BenQ’s Digital Media Business Group. “We searched hard for a partner that has the depth and breadth of technology and capability that can help us to achieve that goal.”

"We were impressed with Silicon Optix because of their landmark HQV technology and their commitment to innovation and image quality. Only Silicon Optix offered a no compromise processor delivering the best image quality for both HD and SD images," continued Mr. Chen. “By adding HQV processing, we’ll offer stunning visual performance across all lines of our products.”

HQV® processing encompasses true 10-bit video processing, full four-field motion-adaptive video de-interlacing for both standard-definition and high-definition signals, pixel-by-pixel temporal-recursive noise reduction, automatic multi-cadence detection, and pixel-based detail enhancement. It also uses the same video processing power—one trillion operations per second— as the $60k Teranex Xantus box.

The BenQ projectors will also take advantage of Silicon Optix’s exclusive advanced real-time warping and scaling engine to scale resolutions for correcting extreme keystone angles in both horizontal and vertical dimensions or for projecting on curved or warped surfaces while maintaining full image integrity.

3M™ LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE PROJECTOR FEATURING VIKUITI™ SUPER CLOSE PROJECTION WITH INTEGRATED DVD PLAYER, 5.1 SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM, AND REALTA HQV PROCESSING

Las Vegas, NV—(January 04, 2006)— 3M has launched a new projector with an integrated DVD player, a 5.1 channel audio system, and exclusive Vikuiti Super Close Projection will produce a 100” image from under four feet away and a 60” image from only two feet away and the projector will feature the Realta HQV® processor for outstanding image quality. The new 3M DMS 700 will be sold through distribution and be available in Q2 2006.

“The 3M DMS 700 will use the no-compromise Realta HQV processor which makes any standard DVD video approach the image quality of HD video. The Realta video processor maintains the highest quality graphics, fine text, and crisp video, thus offering flexibility and utility both in the home and in the office,” said John Griffiths, 3M’s Business Marketing Manager.

Realta “HQV Powered by Teranex” encompasses true 10-bit video processing, full four-field motion- adaptive video deinterlacing for both standard-definition and high-definition signals, pixel-by-pixel temporal-recursive noise reduction, automatic multi-cadence detection, and pixel-based detail enhancement. It also uses the same video processing power—one trillion operations per second— as the $60k Teranex Xantus box.

“ 3M has raised the bar for this category. With its Vikuiti Super Close Projection, 5.1 surround sound System, the ability to produce a large image from such a short distance, and Realta HQV video processing, this projector is sure to be a home run for 3M,” said Dennis Crespo, VP of Marketing, Silicon Optix.

G91A – A complete DVD system in one
Enhanced G91A DVD-Audio/Video Player/Controller/Tuner now offers analog and digital out

International CES, Las Vegas, NV, January 5, 2006—The G91 has become one of the most popular members of the G Series of luxury audio/video components from leading British manufacturer Meridian Audio (Booth #21913, South Hall), and it is now set to become even more popular, with the release of the G91A, an enhanced version of the DVD-Audio/Video Player/Controller/Tuner which adds a full set of analog surround outputs in addition to the digital complement provided on the original unit.

The G91A is not only a fully featured CD/DVD-Audio/Video player. It is, in fact, one of the most versatile members of the G Series line, because it includes complete tuner/preamplifier/controller capability with both analog and digital inputs – and outputs for direct connection to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers and/or conventional amplifiers with passive loudspeakers to create a complete stereo or – thanks to built-in surround decoding for Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio – a 5.1 system. Thus the G91A can rightly be called the heart of an audio or home theater setup: just add speakers.

As a controller (Meridian’s term for a preamplifier) the G91A offers three stereo analogue inputs, two coax and two optical digital inputs, allowing virtually any external audio source to be connected. It also offers three S-video inputs, two composite video inputs and an external component input, so devices such as satellite receivers with high-definition video and digital audio interfaces can be connected. An internal video processor converts video input signals to all three formats plus HDMI, allowing a single connection to the display at the highest resolution it will support. And now, with enhanced video firmware (available free of charge for current Meridian DVD players) it can output full-bandwidth high-resolution video at 1080p.

The G91A, like its predecessor, offers surround digital (3 x S/PDIF) and aux digital outputs, offering MHR (Meridian High Resolution) capability – providing a direct digital link from high-resolution source material, such as DVD-Audio, to Meridian DSP loudspeakers. Thus a typical stereo system could consist of no more than a G91A and a pair of Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, driven from the G91A’s digital preamp output. A surround system can be built from the G91A and a complete set of digital loudspeakers in 5.1 configuration – L/R front, L/R surround, centre/sub. Alternatively, the G91A boasts a full complement of multichannel analog outputs, which can be used to drive analog active speakers, or Meridian power amplifiers and the user’s choice of conventional passive loudspeakers.

The standard version of the G91A includes a sensitive AM/FM tuner, while an FM/DAB version is available for use in Canada and other parts of the world where DAB is popular.

There is no question that the G91A is a versatile member of the multi-award-winning G Series line – and, in keeping with the Meridian tradition and the rest of the line, it offers superior audio and image quality. The G91A replaces its predecessor, the G91, at the same price-point.

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Syntax-Brillian Introduces High-end “Olevia Signature” LCD HDTVs Showcasing State-of-the-Art Video and Audio Performance

HQV™ Plus Newly-Designed On Screen Display & Premium Feature Technologies for Viewing Excellence

LAS VEGAS, NV—2006 CES (LVCC South #25757)—Jan. 4, 2006—Syntax-Brillian Corp. (NASDAQ:BRLC), manufacturer of the award-winning Olevia brand of LCD TVs, today announced its expansion into the high-end home theater market with the addition of the “Olevia Signature” series of HDTVs.

Designed especially for discriminating home theater consumers who want the best of the best in video and audio performance, the 42-inch and 47-inch Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs feature the award-winning Silicon Optix Realta® video processor with HQV™ powered by Teranex for delivering exceptionally crisp, rich, vibrant images with unsurpassed clarity. D2Audio’s patented Intelligent Digital Amplifier™ delivers sophisticated sound quality and an immersive listening experience to the Olevia Signature TVs.

“To meet the demands of the high-end home theater market, it is essential to integrate premium technologies providing the highest picture quality, plus a competitive price and full service warranty support,” said Sam Miller, Chief Product Officer of Syntax-Brillian. “HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) topped our list of the best technologies on which to base our Olevia Signature HDTVs.”

Premium specifications of the Olevia Signature LT42HVi and LT47HVi LCD HDTVs include 1080p HDTV resolution, high quality 42-inch and 47-inch Super-IPS LCD panels (1920 x 1080) with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1600:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 800cd/m2, and wide 178 degree (H)/178 degree (V) viewing angles. In addition to two ATSC/NTSC combination built-in tuners, the Olevia Signature series HDTVs feature a rich array of video and audio inputs/outputs including two HDMI, three component, two S-Video, two composite, VGA, two RF, a headphone jack, digital audio and subwoofer. Picture-in-Picture and split screen modes enable viewing of multiple content sources simultaneously. Using the USB port, consumers can keep their TV up-to-date by obtaining firmware update downloads from Syntax’s website.

Packaged in an elegant all-glass front with upgraded anti-reflective coatings, the Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs feature two speaker mounting options. The two 25-watt stereo speakers can be mounted horizontally on the bottom of the TV, vertically on each side via a conversion kit, or removed for connecting to an external audio system.

Syntax Debuts New On-Screen Display, Big Picture Technology & Director’s Image for Olevia LCD TVs

Included with Syntax’s Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs as well as all of its future LCD TVs is the newly developed, very user-friendly OSD. Providing full control of picture characteristics, this OSD includes intuitive, pictorial based icon controls optimized for home use or store display, lighting modes to adjust for various environments, and video content controls for digital TV, analog TV, DVD and VCR.

Syntax-Brillian’s has developed two new patent-pending feature technologies that are included in the new Olevia Signature HDTVs. Big Picture Technology™ delivers up to 11% more of the digital broadcast image and up to 37% more of analog images without distortion so viewers can see more of the picture displayed on each side of the TV. Director’s Image™ enables viewers to see realistic content in the same way that the director intended images to be displayed. Director’s Image features calibrated color temperature (6500 degreesK) at 2.2 gamma, red/green/blue gain controls and offsets, optimized gray scales, black level adjustment for NTSC and ATSC, full range contrast adjustment, color and tint colors for red/blue saturation and sharpness.

Available in Q2 2006, estimated MSRP of the Olevia Signature LT42HVi and LT47HVi LCD HDTVs will be $3499 and $3999, respectively. Olevia LCD TVs (26”+ unit) include a free first-year onsite warranty service plan.

PRODUCTS FEATURING HQV PROCESSING AT CES 2006

San Jose, CA—(January 04, 2006)—Silicon Optix’s Realta HQV® technology will be featured in several exhibits during the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 5–8, 2006.

Syntax: Olevia Signature Line of LCD displays in South Hall 2, Booth 25757
Syntax Groups Corporation, one of the fastest-growing suppliers of LCD TVs in North America, will introduce a new, premium-level family of Olevia LCD HDTVs, slated for availability in 2Q 2006.

Yamaha: DPX-1300 DLP Projector in Central Hall, Booth 9844
Yamaha’s DPX-1300 is the first front-projector that fully integrates the Silicon Optix HQV processor. Building on the impressive accomplishments of past Yamaha projectors, it delivers an extraordinarily high level of video performance. Available now, MSRP $12,495.95.

NEC: TheaterSync Video Processor in South Hall 2, Booth 25112
The NEC TheaterSync™ external video processor seamlessly connects to displays for outstanding video performance. TheaterSync™ offers a complete array of connectivity, including all SD, HD, and PC signals over standard analog, DVI, and HDMI inputs. Available now, MSRP $3,595.

Denon: DVD 5910 in South Hall 1, Booth 20401
Denon’s award-winning flagship DVD player, the DVD-5910, was the world’s first consumer product to be powered with the Realta with HQV quality with 10-bit processing for film, video, graphics, or mixed-mode content. Available now, MSRP $3,500.

The following companies will include Realta HQV–based products in their technology demonstrations:

• BenQ: South Hall 3, Booth 30759

• Texas Instruments: Central Hall, Booths 8602, 8604

• Cinetron 1080p LCOS projector: Wynn Hotel Silicon Optix Demo Suite

• Glotech: LCD/plasma video processing electronics: Wynn Hotel Silicon Optix Demo Suite

The Realta HQV video engine provides true 10-bit video processing, full four-field motion adaptive video deinterlacing for both standard-definition and high-definition signals, temporal-recursive noise reduction, automatic multi-cadence detection, and pixel-based detail enhancement.

It also uses the same video-processing power—one trillion operations per second—as the $60k Teranex Xantus platform, which is widely used in Hollywood’s postproduction and television broadcast markets. In addition to its flagship video processing, Realta delivers advanced image scaling by using the world’s first 1024-tap adaptive scaler. HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processing is a no-compromise video-processing solution designed for the most demanding digital cinema applications.

The Realta HQV video engine has received numerous awards and accolades, including the “Best of Innovations” award for the Embedded Technologies category at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, “Most Promising New Technology” and “Most Exciting New Company” from The Perfect Vision, “Best Buzz of CEDIA” from Insight Media, AVGuide Monthly’s “Best Product Overall,” Red Herring’s “Top 100 Innovators” award, Fred Kahn’s “Silver Best of CES” award, “Best Picture of the Show” at the Home Entertainment 2005 Show from Tom Norton of UltimateAVmag.com, and, most recently, the “Five-Star DisplayMate Best Video Hardware” award from DisplayMate Technologies.