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Publisher: CREACT KG, Linau, Editor in chief: Kai Kröger

Thursday, 05. January 2005

 

 

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Dear newsletter readers!

 

This issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from the data- and video projection / presentation.

 

 

1)      ISE 2006: Over 270 exhibitors registered for ISE 2006

The third edition of Integrated Systems Europe will be held from February 1 – 3 in the Brussels Expo. Following a busy spell of exhibitor bookings during the last two months, the organisers of ISE 2006, Europe’s biggest trade show for AV Systems Integrators, report that the event next February in Brussels will be twice the size of the 2005 show and is almost sold out. Mike Blackman, Managing Director ISE 2006 is delighted, but not surprised by these figures. “The AV Systems Integration market continues to grow at an increasing rate, the outlook for new business is buoyant and we have more than justified our decision earlier this year to invest in a substantial increase in floor space at the Brussels Expo to accommodate the increase in bookings.” ISE 2006 will be more than just an exhibition. Visitors who attend will see a number of new displays, a comprehensive conference including a new manufacturer’s forum and a series of spectacular displays in the Brussels Expo. The Residential Solutions Area offers visitors a unique opportunity to see the stunning potential of the Home Theatre and systems integration industry. POPAI will be sponsoring the Digital Signage Pavilion, which will showcase a range of products offering systems integrators innovative ideas on both designing and installing the very latest technology in the industry. ISE also announce the completion of the Conference Program. It will deliver topical information in a non-commercial environment and will be presented by the leading figures in the AV Systems Integration industry. Supported by case studies, supporting workshops and educational sessions, places are starting to fill up quickly. Cleverdis will be running daily sessions at the show. Housed in the ISE Theatre is the new Manufacturers forum where exhibitors have the unique opportunity to give a 45 minute long presentation on new products and innovations. These open sessions are free to attend.

More: http://www.iseurope.org

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Yours Kai Kröger

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1)    ISE 2006: Over 270 exhibitors registered for ISE 2006

2)    ISCO: New 1,77x Anamorphic video attachment

3)    Toshiba: S8 for Business and Home Cinema

4)    Sony: Home Entertainment Projector with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio

5)    Mitsubishi Electric: XD490U/XD460U

6)    BenQ: Micro Portable BenQ CP120 WLAN Projector

7)    Geha: compact 283 with Integrated USB Interface

8)    Liesegang ddv•3200 – the quietly powerful projector

9)    Projectiondesign: Action! Model three 1080 at CES

10)  Da-Lite Expands Series 200 Frame to Include Curved Models

11)  Projecta: Manual SlimScreen range expanded

12)  G+B pronova: 100" HoloPro Disks as Transparent Video Wall

13)  sax3d.com: Interactivity Now Also Available on HOPS.® -Foil

14)  Mauell: Industrial Monsterclient serving all Display Systems

15)  Philips: Projection Lighting System with User & Environmental friendly Module

16)  NEC: New Plasma TV with a Built-In Television Receiver and DVI Interface

17)  TLS: Table Connection Module in Extraordinary Design

18)  ict: WOC - Digital Information- and Advertising System

19)  Gahrens + Battermann: G-LEC Rental Partner

20)  Polycom: Bridges for High Definition Video Conferencing

21)  Adeo Screen: Innovation in Structure, Products and Markets

22)  NEC Display Solutions: Results of the Second NEC Market Survey

23)  Swiss BARS&CLUBS CHANNEL Runs on Minicom Hardware

24)  Vaddio: Products Shipping from the Netherlands

25)  Campuswide presentation management at Dell Focal Point Centre

26)  Micronas Completes the Purchase of WISchip International

27)  ISCO anamorphic lenses demonstrated on Beamertreffen 2005

28)  HP: Life-Like Communication with HP’s Halo Collaboration Studios

 

 

 

2)      ISCO: New 1,77x Anamorphic video attachment

With the anamorphic factor 1,77x it is possible now to fill a 2.35:1 Cinemascope screen without light loss and loss in resolution with a 4:3 projector (SXGA+ or XGA). Based on the anamorphic lens technology ISCO offers a solution for the optical image conversion without light loss and loss in resolution for the various image formats commonly used in D-Cinema, E-cinema, Home Cinema and Business Applications. The universal attachments with the respective anamorphic factor (1,33x, 1,42x or 1,77x) allow the projection of a 16:9 format, a 1.85:1 Widescreen- or of a 2.35:1 Cinemascope - format with a 4:3 projector or a projection of a Cinemascope 1:2,35 format or a 4:3 format with a 16:9 projector. The anamorphic video attachments can be used with almost all projector types. It is placed on a stand in front of the prime lens of the projector. Instead of being electronically decompressed the projected image of a DVD is optically decompressed. This means that there is no light loss during projection as the complete panel size is used. With the advanced technology of the anamorphic lens, you have no more black bars across the top and bottom of the picture area, lowering the resolution, brightness and contrast of the image on the screen. With an optical image conversion the brilliance and magnificence of the original formats is sustained.

More. http://www.iscoprecisionoptics.com

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Alphabetical index of companies:

 

3touch (25), ADEO Screen (21), BenQ (6), Da-Lite (10), Gahrens+Battermann (19), G+B pronova (12), Geha (7), HP (28), ict (18), ISCO (2) (27), ISE 2006 (1), Liesegang (8), Mauell (14), Micronas (26), Minicom (23), Mitsubishi Electric (5), NEC (16), NEC Display Solutions (22), Philips (15), Polycom (20), Projecta (11), Projectiondesign (9), sax3d.com (13), Sony (4), TLS (17), Toshiba (3), Vaddio (24)

 

 

3)      Toshiba: S8 for Business and Home Cinema

Toshiba Projection & Display Technology (PDT) presents the S8 DLP Projector, follow-up model to the successful S25. This new-style, compact projector for show-stopping home cinema and business performances features attractive design and a dark grey finish. Brightness has been enhanced to 2,000 ANSI lumens and, with the high 2,000:1 contrast, ensures outstanding image quality even in poorly darkened rooms. The projector’s SVGA resolution of 800 x 600 combined with DLP technology guarantees flawless home cinema and conference room enjoyment. The optional ECO mode reduces fan noise while extending lamp life. Toshiba has primarily aimed the S8 at home and business users seeking a compact projector with high brightness specs. Thanks to its icon-based on-screen displays, operation is child’s play – the performance can start straight away. The S8 is strong on flexible connection options, with RGB and video inputs (S-Video, RCA) plus RGB and audio outputs to ensure problem-free connections to DVD players, video recorders and TV tuners, but also media servers, PCs/ notebooks or digi cams. Separate audio connections also enable external sound systems to be connected to give superb sound at any kind of screenings.

More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors

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4)      Sony: Home Entertainment Projector with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio

Sony Europe announced the introduction of the Sony VPL-HS60, an HD-ready home cinema projector with a stunning contrast ratio of 10,000:1. The 1,200 ANSI lumens VPL-HS60 is a welcome addition to the portfolio and complements the VPL-HS50. The compact and quiet VPL-HS60 offers a host of advanced features that will satisfy even the most ardent film-lovers. The projector’s contrast ratio is the result of 3LCD technology, which uses separate panels for red, green and blue, to produce brighter pictures, better detail and natural colours. The VPL-HS60 has a resolution of 2.8 million pixels (1280 x 720 x 3), an HDMI connector and 12 bit panel driver for optimum picture quality. Real Colour Processing (RCP) technology by Sony allows customers to make detailed adjustments to projected colours, in order to obtain a picture exactly suited to individual taste. The All Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens ensures picture uniformity across the entire screen. Sony has made improvements to the optical unit, which uses a ‘High Contrast Plate’ to achieve superb results. The VPL-HS60 also incorporates Sony’s Advanced Iris Control function, which controls the shutter aperture to produce whites that are brighter in the bright scenes and black which is deeper in the dark scenes.

More: http://www.sony-europe.com

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5)      Mitsubishi Electric: XD490U/XD460U

Mitsubishi Electric presents two new mobile DLP presentation beamers, XD490U and XD460U. Both models consist of a Dark Chip 3 as well as BrilliantColor technology. Thanks to BrilliantColor, complementary colours’ contrast ratio is increased and at the same, the colour intensity is further improved over the entire CIE colour diagram. 3000 ANSI lumens (XD490U) and 2600 ANSI lumens (XD460U) allow for excellent images even in bright rooms. The long lamp life span of up to 5000 hours in Low Mode minimizes operation costs. Users are optimally equipped for any kind of presentation with this mobile, 2.9 kg device. XD490U and XD460U come with DVI-D input, which can decode HDCP signals.

More: http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/en/home.asp

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6)      BenQ: Micro Portable BenQ CP120 WLAN Projector

The BenQ CP120 is designed for mobile use in professional environments. A lightweight of just 1.3 kg, this device is one of  the smallest wireless projectors on the market. Data are received on basis of the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The projector is based on Texas Instruments’ DLP technology. Thanks to XGA resolution, the BenQ CP120 delivers a brightness level of 1500 ANSI lumens and a contrast of 2000:1. Thanks to quick installation, automatic keystone correction and easy handling, this device is immediately ready to use. A fifth colour wheel (red, green, blue, transparent and yellow) is responsible for clear and full colour reproduction. Colour un-uniform is minimized through the sRGB colour spectrum. The support through the sRGB colour spectrum secures a realistic and natural representation of colours.

More: http://www.benq-eu.com

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7)      Geha: compact 283 with Integrated USB Interface

Geha presents the new Geha beamer compact 283, a projector with integrated USB interface. Users don’t need to bring a notebook anymore. A small USB memory stick containing prepared documents is sufficient to start a presentation. An integrated playback module recognizes the documents, and the projector represents the desired pictures. The included remote control controls the presentation, or images can be shown as automatic slide show. This allows for realizing cost-effective projections featuring recurrent visual information on trade shows, in hotels or for advertising applications. Preparing the USB stick for presentations is really easy: Included software converts all necessary documents in just one mouse click into jpeg files, which then are saved on the USB stick. Naturally, the Geha compact 283 consists of all common connections necessary for image transmission, including a M1-DA and an analogue PC connection, as well as video, S-video and audio connectivity. Thanks to the native XGA DLP technology and a 1000:1 contrast ratio, the Geha compact 283 delivers 2000 ANSI lumens at a mere weight 2.4 kg.

More: http://www.geha.de

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8)      Liesegang ddv•3200 – the quietly powerful projector

The Liesegang ddv•3200 is ideal for medium to larger conference rooms. This new DLP projector displays all its advantages for bright video solutions in public display environments. With a luminous intensity of 3,500 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 2,000:1, this XGA projector guarantees excellent performance even when installed. It features the common video interfaces and a DVI-I interface (HDCP compatible) for analogue and digital RGB signals, along with a monitor output. The projector can also be controlled via the RS-232 interface. The ddv•3200 has an integrated horizontal and vertical keystone correction function. It further includes presentation aids such as digital zoom, freeze frame, and an integrated loudspeaker. Providing exact pixel representation in REAL mode, its format options include 4:3 and 16:9 as well as different formats without loss of interpolation. Due to its sophisticated housing design, the ddv•3200 achieves a luminous intensity of 2,800 ANSI lumens at ultraquiet 27dB in whisper mode.

More: http://www.liesegang.de

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9)      Projectiondesign: Action! Model three 1080 at CES

projectiondesign launches the Action! model three 1080, a true HD, 1920x1080 resolution single chip DLP home cinema projector, at CES. The new Action! model three 1080 uses the 0.95” 1080p DC3™ DMD™ from Texas Instruments for an unprecedented, high quality image. Designed for reference-grade home cinemas, the Action! model three 1080 provides a new level of cinematic realism and depth, with full resolution life-like images. In combination with the patented projectiondesign DuArch™ Dual Architecture illumination system – featuring two lamps, two colour wheels and dual light formatters - the new projector delivers stunning resolution, colour fidelity and unprecedented quality in the home cinema environment. “The Action! model three 1080 is a no-compromise, world-class home cinema projector” said Jørn Eriksen, President and CEO of projectiondesign. CES, Las Vegas, booth 20336D.

More: http://www.projectiondesign.com

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10)  Da-Lite Expands Series 200 Frame to Include Curved Models

Da-Lite Screen Company Inc. is pleased to announce that the Series 200 Frame is now available in curved sizes. Constructed of 2” diameter aluminum tubing with reinforced corners, the Curved Series 200 frame includes lacing cord and positioned “S” hooks for attaching a Da-Lite Lace and Grommet projection screen surface. By nature a custom product, the Curved Series 200 frame may be specified to any degree of single axis curve with a maximum width of 30’. The Curved Series 200 frame is available with front and rear projection screen surfaces and is suitable for large venue, digital edge blending and simulation applications.

More: http://www.da-lite.com

 

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11)  Projecta: Manual SlimScreen range expanded

Projecta’s SlimScreens are high quality projection screens which rollout using a spring mechanism. These are incorporated in a compact case. The latest addition to this successful range is the SlimScreen XL, measuring 244 cm across. This accommodates the wide range of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 sources used in today’s professional presentations. The SlimScreen XL is easy to wall-mount, thanks to its integrated mounting brackets. Ideal for any location where presentations are held on a regular basis, but where a permanent screen is not required or desirable, such as boardrooms or classrooms. Thanks to its extremely durable rolling mechanism, the screen appears in seconds, whenever it’s needed. Just pull the attached cord and let go when the screen is at the required height. An extra thick metal roller prevents sagging screen fabric and a 5 cm black border all round increases perceived contrast of the projected image. The SlimScreen XL is available in flame retardant Matte White screen fabric.

More: http://www.projectascreens.com

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12)  G+B pronova: 100" HoloPro Disks as Transparent Video Wall

Music Group Inc., with over 900 locations one of the leading US dealers for music, film, games and books, uses HoloPro™ to re-equip its Sam Goody shops. Under the brand name Graze the Music Group enters the market of digital and wireless technologies. The young audience shall experience digital products and contents in an unusual ambience. According to Musicland’s CEO, Jack Chadsey, Graze represents a way of thinking inspired by young customers catching the spirit of a whole generation. Most striking part of the shop concept is a 6.5 sqm large HoloPro™ video wall. Guests can watch recent concerts on the HoloPro™ wall located in a lounge. Graze, therefore, is also a meeting point that creates a corporate feeling. By means of the transparent HoloPro™ video wall, interactive displays, individual audio, and room scents, all senses are being addressed. The implemented 100" HoloPro™ HX disks are very suitable for structuring rooms. Thanks to lightweight, transparent HoloPro™ disks, lounge-like rooms are created that invite customers to stay and chill out but at the same time, these rooms always remain visible. At Graze, HoloPro™ video walls show varying contents and thus provide ever-changing impressions. At the base of the video walls is the patented HoloPro™ technology. HoloPro™ consists of holographic optical elements, which are brought onto high-transparent film via laser. Due to the light-controlling HoloPro™ effect, images can be projected from the ceiling onto a glass surface via rear-projection. This results in sharp, contrast-rich images, even at daylight.

More: http://www.holopro.com

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13)  sax3d.com: Interactivity Now Also Available on HOPS -Foil

The German company sax3d.com gmbh presents another innovation: HOPS HAPTIC. The proven quality of the HOPS. ® -foil combined with an interactive segment in one product guarantees brilliant, uniform images in any lighting conditions – also in daylight. Hence, a variety of application possibilities are the result, as for example at the POI/POS. Especially applications in shop-windows profit from the fact that the HOPS.® HAPTIC can be controlled without the use of aids and appliances such as a pen. Through adhesion, this system is directly applied onto flat, transparent surfaces like glass or acrylic. The system consists of a holographic film embedded in several protection foils as well as a capacitive foil and a connector. Images are projected by a PC, or a beamer. The connection cable to the PC as well as special Windows® compatible software for adjustment of the interactive segment is included in delivery.

More: http://www.sax3d.com

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14)  Mauell: Industrial Monsterclient serving all Display Systems

With the help of the Monsterclient, RGB video wall controllers featuring up to 32 RGB/DVI graphic outputs can be realized. This also includes 4 RGB/DVI Capture inputs, plus 8 video inputs. In addition, integral SCADA client systems can be realized. No further wall management software is needed and thus operators can profit from the advantage of having to deal only with a „look & feel“ controlling of a graphic user interface. Industrial cube walls are based on standard SCADA client software in order to use and control a native 1:1 pixel desktop. At the same time, this system can not only be used as a giant control monitor but also as a user interface. Multi-channel high-performance graphic cards are used for these ME multiView Monsterclient systems which include a PCI-X and an internal high-performance bus system thus enabling necessary powerful data transfer. The Monsterclient also offers the possibility to be provided with additional RGB/DVI capture- and/or video input cards serving as media source. The main data input source is the already existing client intranet. The entire system performance is boosted by server units featuring up to 4 high-performance, state-of-the-art processors and sufficient memory space which is designed for 24/7 application. The server features allow the user to monitor the system and makes maintenance and support use-friendly (such as hot swap of cooling system, hard disk raid systems, power supplies etc.). Thanks to a combination of individual Scada client software solutions the IT administrator is able to monitor and control an entire system.

More: http://www.mauell.com

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