Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its new Panasonic BT-LH1710 E LCD HD/SD production monitor. Building on its predecessor, the Panasonic BT-LH1710 E, the next-generation LH1710E offers enhanced image performance, excellent motion response and adds a wider range of production tools for advanced HD monitoring at an affordable cost. With a new 1280 x 768 In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel, the LH1710E incorporates the latest panel and image processing technology to deliver higher contrast, improved black level performance and more functionality. The monitor utilizes a newly-designed 10-bit image processing circuit that reproduces color with increased accuracy and detail and has a 3D look-up table (LUT) that calibrates the panel to reproduce accurate images according to the specific color standard selected. In addition to its superior image processing performance, the LH1710E offers a host of invaluable monitoring tools, including built-in waveform monitor and vectorscope that display all lines.