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Thanks to
unlimited connectivity, the new Geha data-video projector can cope with high
projection demands and offers great flexibility. This projector is ideal for
presentations in conference rooms or classrooms. It’s a professional device
featuring DVI input, VGA input, a monitor output, an RS-232 interface and a
USB interface enabling remote mouse control. In addition, this LCD projector
fascinates by its S video-, component video- and composite video interfaces
allowing connection of all common video sources. Thanks to a brightness of
2600 ANSI lumens in true XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) and a contrast
ratio of 500:1, the Geha compact 237 plus is putting every presentation into
perspective. If brightness is reduced to 2100 ANSI lumens the lamp life span
can be exceeded up to 3000 hours. Thanks to a fan noise of only 27 dB in
eco-mode the device remains whisper quit. The standard remote control comes
in check card format and is included in delivery.
More:
http://www.geha.de
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CASIO is
introducing the new bright data projectors in a noble design: the three
compact devices XJ-360, XJ-460 and XJ-560. These projectors are equipped with
a unique zoom lens that has been developed by CASIO. It is featuring a
twofold zoom factor– apparently, the highest zoom factor that is currently
available. In combination with an aspherical lens, which is used in data
projectors for the first time, the projectors achieve an extremely stunning
picture quality in any kind of room. Even at a projection distance as short
as 0.8 meters these projectors will present a sharp picture. The projectors
are working with a condensing lens that has been built especially by CASIO
and a specially shaped lamp reflector together resulting in remarkable
brightness enabling applications even in daylight environments. The XJ-560 is
the new series’ flagship product featuring 3000 ANSI lumens. Both new models,
XJ-460 and XJ-560, are standard equipped with a phase difference sensor
system which, at the touch of a button, can determine potential horizontal
and vertical image distortions and correct them automatically. The system
also has an included auto focus function. The projection of an undistorted
picture can thus be enabled automatically from an angle of up to ±30 degrees
to the projection axis – all without any time consuming manual adjustments.
All three new projector models are available in March 2005.
More:
http://www.casio-projectors.com/euro/
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From
InFocus, a brand name in consumer-projection, comes a new projector that
delivers amazing technical advances for home theatre owners who value and
appreciate the best the industry has to offer. InFocus Corporation, a
worldwide leader in digital projection technology, released the InFocus
ScreenPlay 7210 home theatre projector. It brings high-definition excellence
to the custom installation market and discerning videophiles. The InFocus
ScreenPlay 7210 provides increased, crisp 2800:1 contrast and improved black
levels for enriched color saturation and excellent native 720p
high-definition video performance. Built from the best-selling 720p
ScreenPlay legacy, the ScreenPlay 7210 combines the new DarkChip3 DLP
technology from Texas Instruments and the Faroudja DCDi 2310 deinterlacer
with InFocus engineering to create and display amazing image clarity. To
ensure deep, saturated colors and rich blacks, the InFocus ScreenPlay 7210
comes with an all-glass, Carl Zeiss 1.3x zoom lens with a 35 mm filter thread
to customize the light output without sacrificing color richness or sharp
contrast. For even more flexibility, a 72 mm filter thread and optional
neutral density filter ensure a perfect image with smaller screen sizes and
maintain black levels optimized in any room lighting. The InFocus ScreenPlay
7210 boasts 1400 video-optimized lumens and dramatic SMPTE brightness on up
to 11-foot wide screens. The ScreenPlay 7210 is available in February 2005.
ISE,
booth 1021
More:
http://www.infocushome.com
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Firmware
updates for the projectiondesign models "model-zero-five mk-II" and
"action-model-one-mk-II" are now available. Apart from enhanced
color management, image representation has been optimized. The firmware
updates are free. In addition, the models "action-model-one-mk-I"
and "action-model-one-mk-II" can also be updated to the new
"action-model-one-mk-III". The new
"action-model-one-mk-III" has excellent color management and pin
sharp pictures as well as a remarkable contrast ratio of up to 4000:1. At the
heart of this projector lies the new HD2+DC3 chip from Texas-Instruments
featuring a resolution of 1280x720 and prism free optical lens structure.
Thanks to brightness adjustment (500 - 1000 ANSI lumens), acceptance of 48-62
Hz and 10bit image processing this projector is a true home cinema highlight.
The "action-model-one-mk-III" is showcased on the ISE (Integrated System Europe) in Amsterdam,
"projectiondesign" booth 4105.
More:
http://www.wsspalluto.de
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 Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased
to announce the latest addition to its portable home theater line, the
Theater-Lite. The Theater-Lite is feather light and sets up in a snap. Simply
release and raise the extension arm, unroll your screen to the desired height
and you are ready to watch the game or your favorite movie on the big screen.
When you are finished, the Theater-Lite stores easily in just about any
closet or storage space. The Theater-Lite is available in HDTV format sizes
in 60" and 80" diagonal with Da-Lite's exclusive Wide Power viewing
surface.
ISE,
booth 1908
More: http://www.da-lite.com
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Luxion
GmbH, the distributor of projection- and media-technology, have extended
their screen portfolio by some high-quality aluminum framed screens (with 45°
angle profile, optionally coated with black velvet). In order to allow for an
increased demand of low priced Luxion screens, information about available
screens has been restructured and extended on the website. On www.luxion.de
detailed information about business and home cinema screens is available.
More:
http://www.luxion.de
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 Projecta is now introducing the
new MovieBoard projection screen to the market which as especially developed
for home cinemas. The matted white projection screen is fixed to a rugged
plate so as to secure a crystal clear image and a natural color
representation from every viewing angle. Thanks to a black aluminum frame
disturbing reflections can be avoided and the image sharpness is even more
enhanced. The modern, attractive MovieBoard design fits into any living room.
The MovieBoard is fully assembled and can be put up on the wall immediately
and easily. The MovieBoard is offered in the following image formats: video
(4:3) and broad picture (16:9). The 4:3 models are available in sizes 98x128
cm and 128x168 cm. The 16:9 models are available in sizes 74x128 cm and
98x168 cm. This lightweight and portable projection screen is ideal for
professional presentations as well as in classrooms and lecture halls. The
now available MovieBoard is delivered with mounting materials.
ISE,
booth 1408
More: http://www.projecta.nl
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The full
range of award-winning ClearPix acoustically transparent video projection
screens will be presented at the booth, as its new line of motorized screens
with masking. A full range of ClearPix motorized screens is now available
with a masking system to manage different image formats. Depending on the
model, they have either a single mask (top or sides) or multiple sets of
masks (top or sides), allowing them to meet particular needs. All ClearPix
Motorized screens, with or without masking, are completely acoustically
transparent and certified by THX and ISF. The ClearPix screens can be
equipped with a black backing layer, which is acoustically transparent and
certified by THX and ISF, to suppress reflections from behind the screen and
improve the perceived contrast ratio. Another highlight at their booth: the
whole range of masking systems for fixed screens, named XMask, is aimed at
providing your picture with the black border it deserves, in all image
ratios, for a dramatic improvement in picture quality. "Le Wing" is
the first retractable system to combine an acoustically transparent
projection screen and the three front speakers in a Home Cinema system. Aimed
at Home Cinema enthusiasts willing to preserve the aesthetic of the room and
demanding high level performances, "Le Wing" is decorator-friendly
and has exceptional integration, audio and video qualities, in a really
reduced space.
ISE,
booth 3323
More:
http://www.screenresearch.com
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The
AIRSCREEN Company from Münster, Germany, reports a very special event. The
new Joseph Vilsmayer movie "Bergkristall" premiered in the Austrian
Silvretta mountains on a gigantic 300 qm sized Airscreen. In 1400 meters
height, movie director Vilsmayer and his cast attended the gigantic premiere
together with more than 2500 spectators including celebrities from German and
Austrian politics, show business and industry. The spectators enjoyed a
stunning open air movie premiere even at winter temperatures. A specially
designed screen built for extreme icy and snowy weather conditions allowed
for a perfect picture even at minus degrees.
More:
http://www.airscreen.com
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 The latest born within the Adeo
group is called Plano, a frame exclusively designed for the home-cinema
sector. Distinctive features are: renewed outline, new design of the profile,
with a particular angle shot of the inner profile allowing a optimal light
reflection. In the Home Theatre sector problems arise when the frame is
illuminated by the light of the video-projector: if the area of the frame
illuminated by the projected image (overscan) is not perfectly black, there
is a false contrast perception. For this reason the Adeo Group has realized a
frame with inner angle sides, so that light can be reflected towards the
sides behind the screen, and not toward the audience or the screen itself.
The visible surface of the frame and the inner side of the angles are in
black velvet, a material which completely absorbs light. Not only does Plano improve
the contrast perception but it represents top-level technology and beauty as
well as sheer functionality, for example the brackets for wall fitting are
not visible and they have been designed as is the installation system of the
curtain to obtain a perfect adherence to the wall. Plano is a very
interesting product having already obtained great success among experts.
ISE,
booth 4418
More: http://www.adeogroup.it
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15) CT Germany: New fascinating LED specials in
rental stock
Creative Technology Germany – international service
provider for audio visual technology – presents another two fascinating LED
specials: the new VersaTUBE
and the LED Deko Panel for
exhibitions, events and versatile installations. With VersaTUBE Creative Technology offers a new, creative product
within its rental stock. Recently, CT equipped the TV Show “The X Factor“
with more than 200 meters of VersaTUBE.
The LED tubes deliver numerous effects with any video source or graphic
program and can easily be integrated with every stage setting. Besides VersaTUBE and several Barco LED
screens, the setting of “The X Factor“ show was combined with MiPIX, the
intelligent LED pixel blocks - again supplied by Creative Technology. The LED Deko Panel fascinates with an
extraordinary laminar colorful LED effect. The transparent plexiglass window
with screenprinting and circulating RGB LED input can be implemented in
various architectural designs e.g. exhibition stand and show stages. The LED
technology offers endless, colorful effects and combinations with other LED
technologies – easily controlled via DMX. The size of the LED Deko Panel is 1.03 x 3.03 meter
and is available in CT Germanys’ rental stock.
More:
http://www.ctgermany.com
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At this
year´s ISE, dnp Denmark presents a new version of the world's largest optical
rear projection screen, which the company especially designed to meet the
requirements in brightly lit TV studios. The use of Giant Screen allows to
display a 4 x 3 m image without seams. Moreover, with the new version dnp has
made some modifications that make the screen even more suited for this type
of applications. While the classic version of the dnp Giant Wide Angel Screen
has a shiny look, the new version has a matt surface to avoid reflection of
light. The TV studio version of the dnp Giant Wide Angle Screen is available
from 140" to 200". Also for release at ISE is the new screen technology
from dnp, that reduces the built-in depth of a 65" rear projection
system to as little as 30 cm. The new screen solves the problem of projecting
high quality images in conference rooms and home theaters with limited
installation space. The new rear projection display bases on dnp's TIR
technology – a unique lens design. It makes it possible to bend the light
projected from a very steep angle, and directs it forward at right angles
towards the viewers. The screen is a special version of dnp's Rigid Ultra
Contrast Screen that they customized for the WT600 off-axis NEC-projector.
Installed with a vertical mirror, the 65" screen has a built-in depth of
only 300 mm.
ISE,
booth 3518
More
information: http://www.dnp.dk
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At the
upcoming ISE, Clarity Visual Systems will demonstrate its newest digital
displays that the company introduced at the InfoComm 2004 show in
Atlanta/USA. These displays, which set new design and performance standards,
provide businesses in many industries. Among the products clarity is
featuring, Bengal is a 154.9-cm ultra thin rear-projection DLP display, only
16 cm deep, based on a technology collaboration announced with InFocus
earlier last year. Other new products include Margay, a zero-mullion,
widescreen 127-cm ultra thin rear-projection DLP Display, designed for
multi-display signage and video applications; and Bay Cat, a high resolution
116.8-cm, direct view liquid crystal display (LCD). Visitors to the Clarity
booth at ISE will learn the company views Europe as a significant growth
market, particularly for digital signage displays. Clarity added sales and
marketing staff in Europe, and expects to announce new European distribution
partners during 2005.
ISE,
booth 3110
More:
http://www.clarityvisual.com
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The
MediaWall 2000 is a fully real time videowall for arrays of up to four
projectors, cubes or flat panel displays. It is based on a proprietary
architecture and offers faster update rates, more display flexibility,
robustness and security. The MediaWall processor can display up to six
graphics and six video signals simultaneously anywhere, any size, on the
array, within or straddling displays, in correct aspect ratio or streched to
fit, in whole or zoomed to emphasize details. The MediaWall processor has
essentially no limits on display alternatives, the multi-screen array forms a
truly virtual screen in which any display of windows is possible. And the
system is fully real time, without any speed degradation up to the maximum
number of inputs. The system offers “plug and play” capability with a wide
range of inputs. Graphics inputs are selectable up to 1600 x 1200 pixels, in
RGB or DVI format. HDTV inputs are also supported, up to 1080i and 1080p.
Video inputs may be composite and S-Video. Control is via RS-232 serial or
Ethernet port. An easy, intuitive, web based graphic user interface provides
both local and remote operation. The user interface provides a graphical
representation of the wall with “drag and drop” window positioning and
scaling, plus periodic update of the source inputs over Ethernet. This offers
the operator periodic updates as to the actual date displayed on the wall.
ISE,
booth 1713
More:
http://www.rgbspectrum.com
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19) SMART: expanding product offering with
Actalyst
SMART Technologies Inc. announces it is entering the
fast-growing digital signage market with Actalyst interactive digital
signage, a new product line that brings interactivity to large-area
flat-panel displays. Actalyst interactive overlays, the first SMART products
aimed at the digital signage market, are mounted on plasma displays or LCDs,
making them touch sensitive. Using SMART's DViT (Digital Vision Touch)
technology, Actalyst interactive overlays provide the high-performance touch
accuracy and image clarity ideal for large digital signage applications and
self-service kiosks in retail stores, hotels, trade shows, airports, museums
and lobbies. Actalyst interactive overlays are compatible with 17 popular
brands of flat-panel displays, in sizes ranging from 37" to 63"
(94-160 cm). The overlay fastens easily and securely to the display and
preserves its crisp, bright image. Simply by touching the overlay, users can
access and control any customized multimedia content, computer application,
website and CD-ROMs or DVDs, all via an attached computer. The durable,
touch-friendly, anti-glare, scratch- and chemical-resistant surface protects
displays without compromising image quality. Actalyst can be used with
portrait or landscape installation. The driver, which provides touch control
of the interactive overlay, is available for most Microsoft Windows operating
systems and is compatible with content-development software.
More:
http://www.smarttech.com/actalyst
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Micronas
presents FRC 9429A, the latest generation of frame rate converter with
vector-based motion estimation and compensation. With this technology, the
chip calculates the shift in position of every object on the screen between
each frame. It then uses this information to precisely interpolate the
object's location in intermediate frames. The result is smooth real motion,
instead of the edgy movements and blurring common to conventional DTV
displays. Getting the best DTV picture begins by de-interlacing the TV signal
to match the 'progressive scan' mode for flat panel displays. This is
accepted practice, but truD goes beyond this to fill in the missing frames
between the 24 fps of the film source material and the 60 frames per second
of flat panels TVs. Accurate vector-based motion estimation makes these
fill-in frames as sharp as the originals. truD further improves the image quality
by enhancing image contrast and sharpness with advanced video algorithms.
These include peaking, sub-pixel luminance sharpness enhancement (LSE),
chrominance sharpness enhancement (CSE), and dynamic histogram-based contrast
adjustment. The FRC 9429A integrates all the functions of a high-end frame
rate converter for DTV, including video memory, in one monolithic IC.
More:
http://www.micronas.com
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In spring
2005, Sun-Tech Group, will unveil the new PRO-ONE MINI, which integrates all
AV/VGA equipment controls onto a single control panel. It perfectly
compliments the conference room and lecture hall. Without help of IT
technicians, lecturers, and presenters can now select the AV/VGA media and broadcasting
destination, control projector power/screen on one user-friendly control
panel. That means: Professional and trouble-free presentations, and great
savings on maintenance costs by preventing AV equipment misuse. The PRO-ONE
MINI key features are projector power/screen control, projecting AV signals
(DVD, VCR videos etc.) or teacher's computer screen (PC/Laptop) at choice,
macros function keys, user-friendly VFD status display, auto switching of
power supply, control of AV equipments, master sound/volume control, and
infrared signals' learning and control. Users can apply the PRO-ONE MINI in
lecture halls, conference rooms training centers, information display
centers, computer labs, and language labs.
More:
http://www.suntechgroup.com
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The
latest version of the Bitlogix NetControl media control software offers
driver support for the XG-MB70X DLP projector from Sharp Electronics.
NetControl uses the integrated LAN port of the Sharp projector to access and
control the projector over a computer Network. All main projector control
functions are easily accessible through the NetControl user interface. Users,
who work with this software and projector combination do not need any
additional Ethernet control interfaces, TCP/IP interfaces or media control
systems. NetControl is a software based media control system for central
control and maintenance of AV equipment over the LAN/WAN. The integrated
Anti-Theft control and the Event Scheduler help audiovisual departments in
universities, colleges, and medium sized corporations to keep full control
over their equipment. Reading projector lamp life, power control, input
selection, temperature control, and signal detection are just view examples
of NetControl's feature-rich status reporting tools.
More:
http://www.bitlogix.com
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Behind
the term openWARP, there are a large number of soft- and hardware-solutions
for a general application in the projection- and simulation-sector. For
one-channel- as well as for multiple-channel-applications, the openWARP
product range offers fully new alternatives, which allow flexible and at the
same time compact solutions. To have an easy and flexible solution for the
combination of pictures, at the Max-Planck-Institution of biological
cybernetic in Tuebingen the basis for an almost for all purposes applicable
hardware was created. Together with the transtec AG in Tuebingen, on this
basis a product was designed, which is ready for the market and which has
with the company eyevis from Reutlingen found a competent partner for
commercialization. With openWARP basic a very flexible solution is available,
to correct geometrically video- or computer-signals for the projection onto
any kind and shape of screens. The device comes with a procedure, to realize
almost any screen-distortion because of the usage of fifth element
polynomials. Beside the normal distortion also color- and
brightness-calibrations can be made. For example, a remove of border areas
for overlapping in multiple-channel-projections can be realized as easy as a
‘Hot-Spot’-correction for reprojection. openWARP basic comes with different
inputs (video, RGB, DVI-D) as well as a DVI-I output and is prepared for
resolutions up to SXGA+. Both devices come with a realtime-mode in which the
input-signals can be worked up with a very little delay.
ISE, booth 2821
More:
http://www.eyevis.de
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Extron
Electronics announces the release of a complete library of serial control
drivers for Hitachi video display products that support serial communication.
These new drivers are designed for use with Extron MediaLink™ controllers and
IP Link™ Ethernet Control Interfaces. "The results of our collaboration
with Extron have made it even easier for our dealers to integrate high
quality Hitachi display products into today's most advanced A/V
applications," says Bill Whalen, senior product manager, Hitachi
America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division. "Users can now experience
exceptional image quality and state of the art remote monitoring and control
capabilities." "Our extensive library of pre-engineered device
drivers enable dealers to create sophisticated MediaLink and IP Link systems
with minimal time and effort," says Lee Dodson, vice president of
marketing for Extron. "The addition of drivers for Hitachi's product
line is a natural complement to our library. We are continuously expanding
our driver base and are pleased to enable dealers to take advantage of
Hitachi's respected line-up of displays." Extron maintains over 2,000
serial and IR drivers for devices from dozens of manufacturers. Each driver
was written and reviewed by Extron engineers and most have been tested with
one of the supported products. Extron's corporate Web site features an
easy-to-use online driver filter that enables installers and system
integrators to select and download the appropriate driver files for their A/V
system.
ISE,
booth 3102
More:
http://www.extron.com
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25) HAGOR PRODUCTS:
new professional range products
HAGOR
PRODUCTS has been developed into one of the leading producers when it comes
to the professional product range. The manufacturer’s development division
for audio, video and multimedia mounting systems has been able to offer an
enhanced program catering to business conference and multimedia presentation
areas. The program’s focus is characterized by electro motor, height
adjustable media furniture for plasma, TFT and LCD monitors as well as
ceiling lifts for beamers and projectors which are continuously adjustable
and infrared controllable. This professional range of products has been
designed to especially cater to the new generation of presentation technology
and also has more noble design to it. All information is available on the
newly designed website. HAGOR PRODUCTS has the right products for everyone -
whether standard solutions or individually customized systems.
ISE,
booth 3508
More:
http://www.hagor.de
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Chief
Manufacturing, the company users depend on for quality design and service,
has launched the new Universal Plasma and LCD Flat Panel mounting solutions
with stylish and innovative designs for easy installations. The company will
exhibit them and many other exciting products at the ISE. Chief introduces
the GSU – Fixed Universal Flat Panel TV Mount, the GTU – Tilt Universal Flat
Panel TV Mount, the GSM – LCD TV Fixed Wall Mount, and the GPM – LCD TV Tilt
Wall Mount, all of which are easy to install. The new Large Flat Panel
products by Chief include the GSU – Fixed Universal and the GTU – Tilt
Universal Flat Panel TV Mount. These mounts feature Chief's own glide lock
technology and a low-profile design that secures the flat panel tightly
against the wall. Both models are equipped with universal components that fit
virtually all these flat panel screens up to 1 inches or 80 kilograms. Chief
also introduces four new models for small flat panel mounts. The GSM-110 –
LCD TV Fixed Wall Mount and GPM-110 – LCD TV Tilt Wall Mount hold up to 18
kg. Additionally, the slightly larger versions, GSM-210 und GPM-210 hold up
to 20.4 kg. All four models feature exceptionally slim appearances and
easy-to-install designs. The mounts have sturdy steel construction and users
can mount it to a single stud or drywall.
ISE,
booth 3113
More:
http://www.chiefmfg.com
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 At the ISE in Amsterdam
beyerdynamic will present the range of the conference products. A new
generation of the MCW-D wireless conference system will be presented. As well
as the SIS simultaneous interpreting system, the MPC 70 USB microphone and
the steno-s conference and recording software. To complete the range also the
wired MCS 50 conference system and the translation and tour guide system TTS
300 will be shown. The functionality of the new MCW-D 200 Digital Wireless
Conference System (version 4) has been extended and improved. Now almost all
features can be set and controlled also via TCP/IP protocol with the
re-designed MCW-D 200 Software (Editor, Controller, and Voting). With SIS beyerdynamic presents an
innovative Simultaneous Interpreting System. The system consists of the
control unit with touch panel for a maximum of 12 foreign languages and the
SIS 1202 interpreter station. This interpreter station for two interpreters
has been developed according to the latest standards. Individual bass and
treble controls and the patent pending, intelligent “EarSafe” ear protection
make SIS a state-of-the-art interpreting system especially when it is used in
conjunction with the MCW-D 200 conference system
ISE,
booth 4813
More: http://www.beyerdynamic.com
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For the
first time, 3Touch will show their entire, award winning Liberty 3.0
Intelligent Lectern that can be used to do presentations at congresses and
trainings. Several new configurations will be presented all of them easy to
install and flexible in application. Now, presentations can also be started
via PDA, tabletPC and touch displays in every room and can then be controlled
via 3Touch Campuswide.
ISE,
booth 1005.
More:
http://www.3touch.com
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29) Polycom: Tests Show
Polycom MGC Bridge Outperforms Competition
Polycom,
leading provider of unified collaborative communications (UCC) solutions,
announced the first results of performance testing for multipoint
conferencing units (MCUs), the network bridges that integrate voice, data,
and video conferencing into an organization’s core communications network.
Comparative performance of the Polycom MGC-100™, the RADVISION ViaIP 400 MCU,
and two TANDBERG systems, the MCU 16+16 and Media Processing System (MPS) was
tested. The 72 test scenarios focused on security for both conferencing and
systems, versatility in transcoding, resource management and conference
types, call routing and system management. The test provider VeriTest
concluded the Polycom MGC outperformed its competitors with “the most
complete set of security, administration operation and control features, and
flexible set of options to complete the use cases successfully.” To reflect
real-world tests, VeriTest engineers, architects and project managers created
72 “use case scenarios” to measure conference and system security;
transcoding for different media protocols/formats/algorithms; the ability to
conduct both ad-hoc and scheduled conferences; resource management including
multi-system views, single management interface, scalability, gateway
integration, and multi-language capability, among others. Of the four bridges
tested, the Polycom MGC-100 was the only one able to pass the tests. In
addition, VeriTest confirmed the Polycom MGC is the only bridge capable of
handling both on-demand or ad-hoc conferencing, as well as scheduled calls
simultaneously on the same MCU.
More:
http://www.polycom.com
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LANG AG,
together with Panasonic, will be exhibiting on the ISE in Amsterdam from
January 26th until January 28th. The Lindlar provider
of audio-visual equipment in Europe has decided to participate in this
leading event for electronic systems professionals. The novelties that are
expected to be presented to a European audience for the first time on this
show add up to the positive spirit of the entire industry. If you are
interested in visiting the LANG AG on the ISE you are very welcome to make an
appointment with the company in advance.
ISE,
Stand 402
More:
http://www.lang-ag.com
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With the state of the art DLP projectors PT-D5500
Panasonic realized a presentation end user concept for a new O2 flagship shop
in Munich. In the flagship store of this mobile communications provider
customers can get information about products via an interactive media
installation. All information is presented in brilliant colors and images on
the ground, tables and walls. The solution was developed in cooperation with
ART+COM, a Panasonic partner. O2 has used twelve Panasonic PT-D5500
projectors and installed them in tables and on the ground. The PT-D5500 has a
brightness of 5000 ANSI lumens and a high contrast ratio. Also important for
O2 was the color and brightness uniformity, the long lifetime of the units
and their low cost of maintenance. The interactive media installation is
located in the shop as a central element over a length of 18 meters. The units
operate similar to a touch screen. Up to 30 clients can get information at
the same time.
ISE, Stand 402
More: http:// www.panasonic-europe.com
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Philips Electronics, a world leader in optical storage
and a founding member of the Blu-ray Disc Association, revealed its prototype
all-in-one PC writer that reads and writes CD, DVD and Blu-ray Discs. The PC drive utilizes Philips'
latest compact OPU81 triple-laser optical pick-up unit in which separate
infra-red, red and blue lasers share the same optical pathway to provide
Blu-ray Disc read/write capabilities as well as read/write compatibility with
DVD and CD. This compact optical pick-up unit is based on a flexible
architecture, allowing future speed improvements to be easily and
cost-effectively implemented. Blu-ray Disc is the only format with the
capacity of 25 Gbytes on a single-layer disc and 50 Gbytes on a dual layer
disc, to offer full-length feature movie playback using high-definition MPEG2
encoding - the native compression technique for HDTV broadcasts - or even
more with advanced codecs, like AVC. For PC users archiving photographs or
video and other data on the hard disk, Blu-ray Disc is the only
recordable/re-writable format that provides such a quantum leap in optical
storage capacity and gives a seamless experience between PC and CE
environments.
More:
http://www.Philips.com
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NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics
Display-Europe GmbH announces the availability of the NEC AccuSyncM
LCD92VM. As a member of the improved NEC AccuSyncTM product
family, the new 19-inch LCD display replaces the NEC AccuSyncTM
LCD91VM and, in particular, addresses the consumer and retail market. Thanks
to its brightness of 250 cd/qm, a contrast ratio of 450:1, intergrated
speakers and especially a quick reaction time of 16 ms, the LCD92VM is an
absolute multimedia and game device. Apart from the easy to operate
on-screen-menu the NaViSet software allows for monitor setting adjustment via
mouse and keyboard. The resolution lies at 1280 x 1024 Pixel at 60 Hz. Thanks
to a viewing angle of 130° horizontal and vertical the monitor guarantees an
excellent picture even from different directions. An analogue VGA-interface
allows for PC connection. The LCD92VM is now available in the shops.
NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display Europe provides a three-year warranty on
the monitor including background lighting.
More:
http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com
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Under the
motto "modern conferencing" the Hamburg DEKOM group will present
innovative conference- and presentation solutions from February 16th to 17th.
Within just two years this trade show for media- and surveillance technology
has been established as a major industry gathering in Northern Germany.
Leading manufacturers are expected to be participating in this event.
Featured topics will be professional video surveillance as well as video- and
broadcast technologies. The full show program is available on the website
www.dekom-solutions.de
More:
http://www.dekom-solutions.de
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Cleverdis is creating a unique meeting point for
buyers, solution providers and manufacturers at CeBIT trade show in Hanover
from March 10th to 16th. Through industry-specific
workshops and conferences in the display hall (hall 21), SMARTevent improves
the level of information and education of professional buyers of digital
technology, e.g. STV, DTV, HDTV, Desktop Monitors, Thin Client, Large size
displays (Plasma & LCD, VideoWalls), Projection Systems, Mobile Computing
(Tablet PC, PDA & SmartPhone), Digital Cameras. For each decision maker, SMARTevent represents a unique
occasion to meet the management of the market's leading brands. The
manufacturers not only present their products, but their solutions adapted to
the requirements of the different projects of the buyers present.
SMARTevent is aimed at providing
comprehensive solutions to the issues of corporate decision makers on:
products and their applications
in the context of each vertical market, market state and future development, evolution of technologies and prices
(ASP: Average Selling Prices on 3 years), methodologies of calculating, return on Investment (ROI)
and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Truly solution-oriented, SMARTevent proposes industry-specific workshops in order to talk in
detail about the different types of applications. Participation at the
SMARTevent is free for interested parties, buyers or potential purchasers.
More:
http://www.smartevent.com
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In 2005, CREATIVE LIGHTING media technology GmbH
& Co. KG will extend its foreign business. In the last financial year the
company expanded several times. Even one month before the EU enlargement the
CREATIVE LIGHTING Polska Sp. z o. o. was opened in Wroclaw, Poland. Since
April 2004 this independent working branch in former Breslau has mainly been
supplying the market in the largest accession country. Since October 2004 the
company has been renting out high-end video equipment in the Middle East. The
CREATIVE LIGHTING Arabia FZ-LLC has its residence in Dubai, the booming
capital of the United Arab Emirates. "We intend to focus the main part
of our activities abroad on entering this market", says the General
Manager Jörg Heinze. This includes the company’s presence at the event fair
PALME in Dubai from April 24th to 26th. In December 2004 Jörg Heinze visited
Cameroun. Meanwhile, an agency of CREATIVE LINGHTING has been set up there.
China is also interesting for the provider of AV equipment. Here the company
will focus on being present at the CALM Expo, China’s largest and most
comprehensive fair for light and sound equipment.
More:
http://www.cl-group.de
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On the
occasion of an extraordinary general meeting with over 5000 participants in
the Grugahalle in Essen in November, the Cologne AV- and media technology
service provider mediaMotion AG used four new digital projectors
"Highlite 12000Dsx+". In two stacked projections featuring 22,000
ANSI lumens each live images in a size of seven meters each as well as
graphic charts were visualized. In order to be able to transport a high
resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels without loss over the long distances in the
hall mediaMotion used a signal distribution via DVI using fiber optic cable.
The high resolution together with a contrast ratio of 1800:1 created a
brilliant picture and thus entirely satisfied visitors.
More:
http://www.mediaMotion-AG.de
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From
February 28th until March 4th 2005, MEDIUM will be exhibiting on the Didacta
(education trade show) in Stuttgart in hall 14.0, booth 207. Didacta is one
of the biggest trade shows for teachers, educators and trainers in Europe. On
the booth, Medium is going to present novelties by Casio and Hitachi among many
others. In addition, MEDIUM will have two new projectors, V-332 and U4-237,
from its exclusive brand PLUS on exhibition.
More:
http://www.medium.de
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LCD
Monitors from the NEC MultiSync 70s range of NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics
Display (MED) are awarded the iF product design award 2005 by iF
International Forum Design. It is the prize for one of the most important
design competitions in the world. The judging panel for the iF design awards
consists of top international designers and judges based on innovation,
functionality and ergonomy as well as finish and design. With its annual
award, iF International Forum Design wants to raise awareness of exceptional
design and to honor innovative design ideas. The 70s range is characterized
by a completely new design. The color combinations of black and silver or
white and silver have a classic effect; clear and impressive with functional
and simple elegance. Every detail of the casing, with its elegant flowing
lines and rounded shapes, NEC-Mitsubishi designed it with care right up to
the ventilation slots on the rear. The forward angled, fully adjustable stand
gives the monitor a dynamic appearance. Together with its slender frame as
well as its shallow depth, the design means that customers can use the
monitors in many different environments.
More:
http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com
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40) NEC: consolidation of market position in the third
quarter
In the third quarter 2004, NEC is market leader in
the area of multimedia projectors. According to figures of the independent
market research company DTC the company is holding a market share of more
than 12% in the third quarter of 2004 in Germany. These figures are confirmed
by GFK, another market research institute. According to GFK NEC in Germany is
market leader both in number of units (11%) and in sales volume (12%).
According to GFK, NEC is leading in the most important AV market in number of
units with 18 % and achieves 14% market share in the business channel. Sales
of LCD projectors are highest: NEC is leading with 14 % in the sales in
computer shops and system houses. In the area of multimedia projectors in
Germany, NEC has been ahead for more than four successive years. In the European
sales region, which encompasses central Europe with the countries of Germany,
Austria, Switzerland as well as Benelux and Eastern and Southeastern Europe,
NEC has acquired a market share of more than 11% at the same time.
More:
http://www.de.nec.de
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., best known
for its Panasonic brand products, announced that Matsushita Plasma Display
Panel Company Ltd. (MPDP) has completed expansion of PDP production lines at
its Second Plant in Ibaraki City, Osaka, and increased the capacity to
100,000 units a month in December. While the factory's initial plan projected
a monthly production of 80,000 units by April 2005, the production step-up
has now allowed to raise it by 20,000 units and implement the manufacturing
schedule four months ahead. Combining the production at the First Plant,
Second Plant and Shanghai Plant, the company has a total monthly PDP
production capacity of 150,000 units. Panasonic is responding to the rapidly
expanding large-screen flat display panel market worldwide with these
manufacturing operations. In light of such brisk market backgrounds, Panasonic estimates global
PDP demand will reach 2.7 million units for the current fiscal year ending
March 2005 and exceed 5 million in the year ending March 2006 and 12 million
in the year ending March 2009. The Second Plant started production of 37, 42
and 50-inch panels in April 2004 with an initial capacity of 40,000 units a
month. In October 2004, it began manufacturing 65-inch panels, the largest in
the world's consumer market as of December 2004. For the fiscal year ending
March 2005, the company planned to achieve a total production capacity of one
million a year, combining the three PDP plants now in operation.
More:
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/top.html
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Toshiba Projection & Display Technology (PDT) is
looking back onto a successful third quarter 2004. According to market
research institute (GfK) Toshiba PDT could secure the market leadership with
the sales to end-users with more than 4700 sold projectors in Germany. This
is a market share of 12 % in the third quarter 2004. The company has thus
confirmed their strategy which is not to participate in a price dumping for
data- and video projectors. Toshiba also increased their sell-in to
distributors in the third quarter. In comparison to the second quarter a
sales increase of 900 units was made – and that is 5675 sold projectors in
total. Hence, the PDT business unit is on rank 3 in Germany out of 40
suppliers. In EMEA another positive development can be seen: 22,762 Toshiba
projectors have been sold and that is 0.5 % more than the year before.
More: http://www.toshiba.de
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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Samsung and LG publicly demonstrated for the first time DLP TVs with highly
anticipated 1080p resolution. Presence of DLP TVs at CES this year has increased
substantially with new products from more than 20 customers, and with Sharp
demonstrating a DLP TV publicly for the first time. More than 75 DLP TV
models are now carried at more than 11,000 retail outlets worldwide. Industry
insiders have been highly anticipating the move to 1080p resolution to meet
the industry move to 1080p HD digital capture and broadcast. A 1080p
prototype by Texas Instruments was demonstrated last year at CES 2004 and was
identified as one of the 10 coolest finds at CES by The Los Angeles Times.
Manufacturers are choosing DLP TVs because they offer the best picture for
their products, and consumers are choosing DLP TVs because they provide a
truly immersive experience. Worldwide momentum includes: In the U.S., DLP
technology has doubled its large-screen TV marketshare in the last year,
growing from 8% to 16%; and DLP TVs are outselling plasma TVs in the
large-screen category, according to NPD. In China, 12 different brands of DLP
TVs are now available on the market from leading Chinese, Korean, and
Japanese brands. In Europe, DLP TVs are now available from most major brands
in the market. The inherent advantages of DLP technology, including no
burn-in or fade, unmatched picture reliability, deep rich colors, and
incredible, industry-leading contrast ratios, have led more and more
manufacturers to choose DLP technology.
More:
http://www.dlp.com
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