(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 20, 2009) EL SEGUNDO, CA – Marshall Electronics, a leading manufacturer of LCD monitors for Broadcast, Studio, Television, and Production, will use the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show to introduce the world’s first OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) portable camera-top / field monitors. The V-OL761-HDA, V-OL761-HDMI, and V-OL761-3GSDI will be the newest and most advanced additions to Marshall's successful and popular line of portable field monitors. These new 7.6” monitors provide a thin, durable and lightweight design, while boasting the great advantages of OLED technology.

Integrating OLED technology into Broadcast monitoring solutions provides a number of advantages over today’s CRT, LCD, and LED-based offerings. This new panel technology provides a wider range of colors, gamut, contrast, and brightness. A wide 170-degree viewing angle makes colors appear accurately without shift, while providing true blacks. Low power consumption and fast response time make these units stand apart from the competition.

All three new models feature Marshall’s completely digital TFT-MegaPixel high resolution LCD screen with 1.2 million pixels, 4-pin XLR power jack, and optical grade polycarbonate screen protection. Analog signals are digitized using advanced 10-bit processing and an adaptive 5-line comb filter. The V-OL761-HDA offers Composite and Component inputs, while the V-OL761-HDMI offers Composite, Component, and HDMI inputs. The V-OL761-3GSDI model provides Composite, Component, and 3G / SD / HDI inputs. The 3G-SDI input / output supports the growing demand for 3 gigabits per second (3Gb/s) high speed SDI solutions.

All three new models provide a number of features including a wide variety of screen formats and markers, 4 user-configurable front panel function buttons, RGB Check Field / Field Detect, and RGB gain and bias control. Two other major features include Marshall’s new FALSE COLOR and PEAKING Filters:

• The False Color filter is used to aid in the setting of camera exposure. As the camera Iris is adjusted, elements of the image will change color based on the luminance or brightness values. This enables proper exposure to be achieved without the use of costly, complicated external test equipment.

• The Peaking Filter is used to aid the camera operator in obtaining the sharpest possible picture. When activated, all color will be removed from the display and a black-and-white image will remain. The internal processor will display RED color on the screen where sharp edges appear. When the camera operator adjusts (or "racks") the focus control (on the camera lens), different parts of the image will have RED-colored edges. This indicates that the portion of the image is sharp or in focus. Final focus is achieved by racking the camera lens focus control back and forth until the desired portion of the image has RED-colored edges.

These units also offer the ability to adapt up to nine different battery configurations for providing mobile operation in the field. This option provides flexibility when using different cameras or configurations. Seven of the nine battery configurations can be interchanged (or “swapped” out) by the end-user. For more information on these specific features, please visit www.lcdracks.com.

Depending on what battery configuration is used, the V-OL761-HDA will retail for $2099 and will become available later this year. The V-OL761-HDMI base model is listed at $2199 while the V-OL761-3GSDI lists at $2399. Both models will ship shortly after the V-OL761-HDA.

NAB Demonstration

Marshall Electronics will showcase the new V-OL761-HDA at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show being held this week in Las Vegas with a demonstration at the company’s booth (#8908) in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Marshall Electronics

Marshall introduced one of the world’s first LCD Broadcast monitors at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in 1999. Since then, Marshall's product offerings have grown to meet the demands of broadcast, multimedia, video, film, and news professionals worldwide. The company remains dedicated to providing the highest quality products and service to customers. For more information on Marshall Electronics and its various divisions, please visit www.marshallelectronics.net.

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For more information, contact:

Mark Fisher
Marshall Electronics
(310) 333-0606 x 179
mark@marshallelectronics.net
www.lcdracks.com

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