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Dear
newsletter readers! This issue of
the www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from data- and video
projection/ -presentation. In this issue we especially focus on both new and
established products that are going to be presented on upcoming trade shows. |
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1) didacta: the Stuttgart trade show
for education and training 2) Projectiondesign:
ISE and F3 a full success 3) MEDIUM:
with Canon Xeed SX50 on didacta 4) Toshiba:
projector news for business and home cinema 5) Casio:
new projectors on didacta 6) Christie:
Roadie 25K projector and many more exciting products 8) ViewSonic:
the PJ400 entry level projector 9) EIKI’s
new projector: LC-XB22 10) Mitsubishi
HC100 and EX100U projectors 11) Sony:
new projectors: VPL-PX41 and CX80 12) BenQ:
new products on the CeBIT 13) Epson:
leading projector manufacturers launched the 3LCD Group 14) NEC:
micro portable projector LT20 16) Mitsubishi:
67XP SXGA+ Wall Cube 17) HYUNDAI:
new product highlights on CeBIT 2005 18) Fujitsu
General: enhancing visual product business 19) CONRAC:
professional products ensuring professional solutions 20) NEC-Mitsubishi:
46” NEC LCD4610 public display 21) Toshibas
successful product: 20VL44G 22) Samsung:
32“ TFT display for presentation and business applications 23) Da-Lite:
The new larger Cosmopolitan Electrol 24) Screen-Tech:
new rigid front projection panel 25) Projecta:
made-to-measure: new large projection screens 26) MediaVision:
world novelty MagicFoil on EuroShop 27) Publitec:
successful ISE participation in Amsterdam 28) COMM-TEC: ProPlay – 2 channel MPEG player 29) AV
Stumpfl is now offering Display Warp 30) WolfVision:
Visualizer VZ-27plus and ceiling Visualizer VZ-C11 31) Cleverdis
will host SMARTevent at CeBIT 32) Extron:
New Twisted Pair Receiver 33) Polycom
solutions: IP 4000 and VSX 6000 34) Sony
systems: PCS-TL50P and PCS-G70NP 35) HTS:
FBI control system for projector- and conferencing technology 36) EBS:
customer orientation 2005 37) GTCO
CalComp on didacta in Stuttgart 38) Hitachi
Software: cooperating with the Klett publishing house 39) SMART:
New version of SMART Board software 40) Kindermann:
presentation technology for applications in schools 41) friendlyway:
Microsoft is using friendlyway security software 42) Gahrens
+ Battermann: 2005 catalogue featuring HD technology 43) ict
AG: now offering projectiondesign projectors 44) CT
is now renting Panasonic projector PT-D7700 45) Creative
Lighting has expanded rental park 46) Prolight
+ Sound: audio, lighting and media technology 47) ISE:
Success exceeds expectations 48) ICIA/InfoComm:
InfoComm 05 News 49) eyevis:
new staff member in the area of AV and security 50) Polycom:
successful results 51) InFocus:
executive changes in Europe alphabetical index of companies: AV
Stumpfl (29), BenQ
(12), Casio (5), Christie (6), CL-Group (45), Cleverdis (31), COMM-TEC (28), CONRAC (19), CT (44), Da-Lite
(23), didacta (1), EBS (36), Eiki (9), Epson (13), Extron (32), eyevis (49), friendlyway (41), Fujitsu General (18), G+B (42), Geha (7), GTCO
Calcomp (37), Hitachi
Software (38), HTS
(35), HYUNDAI (17), ict (43), InfoComm (48), InFocus (51), ISE (47), Kindermann (40), MediaVision (26), Medium (3), Mitsubishi Display Engineering (16),
Mitsubishi EVS (10), NEC (14) + (15), NEC-Mitsubishi (20), Panasonic (44), Polycom (33) + (50), Projecta (25), projectiondesign (2), Prolight + Sound (46), Publitec (27), Samsung (22), Screen-Tech (24), SMART (39), Sony (11) + (34), Toshiba (4) + (21), ViewSonic (8), WolfVision (30) |
2)
Projectiondesign:
ISE and F3 a full success
Projectiondesign’s participation at the
Integrated Systems Europe turned out to be a full success. More than 300
interested trade visitors visited the two-day mini-conference with lectures
entitled “knowledge is power” hosted by Projectiondesign on the first two
trade show days in the conference room U. Visitors were informed about latest
news from the Texas Instruments DLP lab or about customized 3D applications.
Jörn Eriksen, founder of Projectiondesign, impressed visitors with his
unusual product philosophy. Eriksen is focusing on high-quality rather than
quantity. According to the motto "seeing is believing" all new
models were showcased. The F3 was the highlight in the professional segment.
A single chip DLP projector the F3 features 5500 Ansi lumens, 7500:1 contrast
ratio, a 2 lamp system, SXGA+ resolution, 6 different lenses and many more
top features. More: http://www.projectiondesign.com 3)
MEDIUM:
with Canon Xeed SX50 on didacta
MEDIUM will present various interesting and
innovative products on over 70 qm exhibition space. didacta, the Stuttgart trade
show for education and training, is the biggest trade show for teachers,
instructors and educators in Europe. On average, more than 70,000 visitors
can be found on didacta, out of who are more than 80% trade visitors. MEDIUM
will exhibit in Stuttgart featuring an interesting portfolio from the
presentation technology field. On the Medium booth, the following new
products will be on display among others: Hitachi CP-X345 / CP-X445, Casio
XJ360, PLUS U4-237 and Canon Xeed SX50. didacta, hall 14.0, booth 207 More: http://www.medium.de |
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4)
Toshiba:
projector news for business and home cinema
CeBIT,
hall 1, booth 6 H 2 More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors 5)
Casio: new projectors on didacta
These are the
highlights for perfect presentation: on didacta, Casio will showcase their
three new business projectors XJ-360, XJ-460 and XJ-560 (comp.
AVP-Newsletter.com 03/05)which are not only compact but extremely bright.
On the booth, the compact power beamers featuring 2200, 2500 and 3000 ANSI
lumens are true eye catchers. didacta,
hall 5.0, booth 422 More:
http://www.casio-projectors.com/euro/ 6)
Christie:
Roadie 25K projector and many more exciting products
At the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam Christie presented an overview of
their projection concepts. Several models like the Roadie 25K, the Roadster
S+12K, the Roadster S+16K as well as the DS+4K and last but not least the
DS+8K were presented. The 3-chip DLP(TM) projector Roadie 25K has an
incredible light output of 25.000 ANSI lumens, a resolution of true 2K (2048
x 1080) and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The projector is designed
specifically for the rental staging market such as exhibitions, road shows
and is even applicable for high brightness fixed installations in theme
parks, churches etc. The Roadster S+12K offers a light output of 10.000 ANSI
lumens and a true SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution. Apart from that, the
contrast ratio of 1500-1800:1 can realize an in-depth image. The Roadster
S+16K on the other hand offers 14.000 ANSI lumens, even SXGA+ resolution and
a contrast ratio of 1500-1800:1. The DS+4K will impress viewers due to its
4000 ANSI lumens at SXGA+. At their booth in Amsterdam, Christie also
presented a huge display wall featuring different projector types covering
their whole portfolio. Furthermore, two examples of control room cubes were
shown: the GraphxMASTER CX 50 and the CS 70. More:
http://www.christiedigital.co.uk 7)
Geha:
new Geha compact 109
The new Geha
compact 109 projector presents outstanding images and colours featuring
proven DLP technology in SVGA solution (800 x 600 pixels) with a brightness
of up to 1500 ANSI lumens and an extremely high contrast ratio of 1500:1. It
is adapted for both classrooms and lecture rooms and home cinema. Thanks to
eco mode the brightness level can be reduced to 1200 ANSI lumens resulting in
a longer lamp life span of up to 3,000 hours. With a silent operation noise
of only 32 dB in eco mode the compact 109 is especially recommendable for
movie projections at home. The projector has a DVI-D/A data input, a monitor
output (analogue VGA 15 pin.) as well as a RS-232 and USB interface. All
common video sources can be connected thanks to an S-video and
composite-video interface (Component-video YPbPr via DVI-I RGB input). The
compact 109 enables user friendly presentations thanks to its infrared remote
control with mouse control and laser pointer. More:
http://www.geha.de 8)
ViewSonic:
the PJ400 entry level projector
The ViewSonic
PJ400 model represents an entry level LCD projector which is especially
appropriate for home cinema and training applications due to its power of
performance, equipment and easy handling. The high brightness of 1,600 ANSI
lumens allows for bright and high-contrast images. The 2.2 kilo model
featuring an optimum resolution of 800 x 600 and a contrast ratio of 300:1
convinces with pin sharp images in natural colours. Despite of its high
performance the PJ400, at a noise level of only 38 dB, is running pleasantly
silent – and even only 33 dB in whisper mode. Thanks to progressive scan technology,
3:2 pull down and a special noise reduction the device projects even and
flicker free presentations. There are PC and notebook connections as well as
video-, component- and composite inputs. Thanks to auto adjust function no
insider knowledge is needed in order to find the best projector adjustments.
ViewSonic offers a three year warranty with a free on location replacement
service. More:
http://www.viewsoniceurope.com 9)
EIKI’s
new projector: LC-XB22
The LC-XB22
LCD projector complements the EIKI Office Line by functions that make this
device indispensable for mobile presentations in the business/POS field as
well as in the school and education sector. This projector, however, is just
as appropriate for fixed installations in small and medium conference rooms.
This EIKI Office Line projector features an XGA resolution, 2000 ANSI lumens
and a contrast ratio of 450:1 at a weight of only 2.8 kilos. The LC-XB22 has
four different image modes – dynamic, standard, real/cinema and blackboard
(dark green). The blackboard mode has been especially developed for
applications in the school and education sector. Most of the times,
classrooms are not yet equipped with a professional screen, however, this
projector allows for projections on a standard blackboard. The EIKI NPC-1
network interface allows for remote control via TCP/IP network. Apart from
the usual lamp mode with 2,000 ANSI lumens the projector also features an eco
mode with approx. 73% brightness and an auto mode function adjusting the
brightness in accordance with brightness levels of the incoming video signal. More:
http://www.eiki.de 10) Mitsubishi HC100 and EX100U
projectors
The new HC100
home cinema projector from Mitsubishi Electric is a true DLP entry level
model. Focusing on latest technology, the projector features 1,300 ANSI
lumens and a contrast ratio of 2,000:1 guaranteeing pin sharp pictures and
excellent picture quality even in daylight applications. Running at a noise
level of only 29 dB the HC100 is extremely silent. Thanks to an image
diagonal of up to 7 meters not only watching Hollywood classics is going to
be a real home cinema highlight. Audio- and video inputs on the rear provide
easy access to any multimedia application – whether it’s notebook or DVD
player. The HC100 is available for purchase in mid-February. In addition,
Mitsubishi Electric has another entry level model that premieres in February:
the portable XGA EX100U DLP projector. This 2.9 kilo projector also comes with
various features and offers bright 2,000 ANSI lumens at a contrast ratio of
2,000:1. A true XGA resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels guarantees a pin-sharp
picture representation. Thus, applications are easily possible even in bright
daylight. Connection possibilities are similar to those of the HC100. More:
http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/en/home.asp 11) Sony: new projectors: VPL-PX41 and
CX80
The portable
and high brightness (3500 ANSI lumens) LCD Sony VPL-PX41 projector is packed
with features designed to meet the requirements of users in corporate,
educational and rental environments. It has a contrast ratio of 700:1. As the
successor to the VPL-PX40, this new Sony LCD projector guarantees the same
high performance levels. The network functionality of the VPL-PX41 allows the
projector to be controlled and monitored from a remote location. When the
VPL-PX41 is connected to a LAN, users or administrators can check its status,
control the projector and change settings via a web browser at any time, from
any location. E-mail reports are easy to set up, which will alert the user or
equipment manager of any problems or errors immediately and prevent
maintenance and lamp replacement being forgotten. In addition, the
new VPL-PX41 supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This standard protocol allows for
easy control over the TCT/IP network. The new Sony VPL-CX80 is just as easy
to use. The CX80 is very flexible offering various connection possibilities -
several RGB inputs and outputs, S-video-, composite- and network interfaces.
It has a brightness of 3,000 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 350:1. In
connection with three 0.79“ p-Si LCD panels and thanks to XGA resolution, the
image is excellent even in bright daylight. CeBIT,
hall 2, booth C02 More:
http://www.sonybiz.net 12) BenQ: new products on the CeBIT
BenQ is going
to showcase new products on this year’s CeBIT. The company will present a
product portfolio that is covering IT, entertainment industry and
telecommunication combining reliable technology with a trendy design.
Featuring a contrast ratio of 5500:1 and a brightness of 1000 ANSI lumens the
BenQ PE8720 guarantees a perfect home cinema experience. This projector has a
6 segment colour wheel resulting in brilliant pictures with excellent black
levels. The BenQ PB8260 is BenQ’s first projector that supports the WLAN
standard IEEE 802.11b. This function allows for wireless data transmission
from notebook to projector. It offers 3000 ANSI lumens and has a contrast
ratio of 2000:1. With the 17“ TFT FP72V BenQ will introduce a new display in
an elegant design. Thanks to a brightness of 280 cd/qm and a contrast ratio
of 1000:1 pictures are pin sharp even in daylight environments. Thanks to a sensor,
levels are being adjusted automatically. The new BenQ LCD TV sets a new
standard: The DP6470 featuring a 46“ diagonal is a design highlight.
Furthermore, its technical specifications are convincing: a contrast ratio of
800:1 and a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The DP6470 has a brightness of 600
cd/qm. CeBIT,
hall 21, booth B 20 More:
http://www.BenQ-eu.com 13) Epson: leading projector
manufacturers launched the 3LCD Group
On this year’s
international Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas six of the world’s
leading projector manufacturers have joined forces to educate consumers and
video display professionals about the significant benefits of 3LCD (3-panel
liquid crystal display) technology. As this technology continues to advance and
the overall number of 3LCD product offerings continues to expand over the
next several years, the 3LCD Group’s mission will be to educate consumers and
professionals about its benefits through promotional activities, product
demonstrations and industry news updates. Furthermore, it will communicate
the features of 3LCD technology that make it unique to other display systems
on the market. In addition to the 3LCD Group’s official unveiling, several
other promotional elements and activities will be introduced that will be
shared among participating companies, which include a 3LCD logo that will
appear prominently on new products featuring this technology, and in
industry-wide marketing materials, as well as the launch of an educational
Web site, www.3lcd.com. The Web site will not only highlight the benefits of
the technology in general, but also communicate how 3LCD projection actually
works through detailed text and illustrations, showcasing the ever-growing
array of 3LCD products on the market and providing 3LCD-related news and
product announcements across the industry. More:http://www.3lcd.com 14) NEC: micro portable projector LT20
The new LT20
mini projector is the ideal partner for on-location presentations: The DLP
projector weighs only 1 kilo and fits into any brief case thanks to its
super-compact A5 sized body. Offering high brightness and a high contrast
ratio, this XGA projector is impressive. The LT20 enhances the LT family by
an especially light model. With a footprint of only 20 by 15 cm, the LT20 is
not much bigger than a paperback novel. It offers a resolution of 1024 x 768
pixels (XGA) at 1500 ANSI lumens and a high contrast ratio of 2100:1
delivering impressive presentations. More:
http://www.de.nec.de/home.php/lang/ENG 15) NEC technology news
Right in time
for the CeBIT, the NEC Corporation announced that it has completed the
development of technology capable of playing back HD DVDs, DVDs, and CDs with
a single optical head, enabling creation of the world’s first half height
size drive suitable for desktop computer installation. The new DVD standard
enables a highly increased memory capacity of up to 60 GB and an outstanding
play back quality. NEC’s new development realizes a small, slim HD DVD
drive, which can read and write 3-generations of optical discs, HD DVDs, DVDs
and CDs, with a single optical head. In addition, NEC will introduce several
new products in the projector portfolio: among them the LT20, NEC’s smallest
projector with improved brightness and the LT180, a new projector dedicated
to the IT trade, reaching the worldwide shortest projection distance. The
plasma TV product portfolio is enhanced by a new plasma display with DVB-T
receiver. Another highlight is the largest floating plasma display video wall
so far featuring a diagonal of more than 5 meters. Furthermore, NEC will
present the SX-8
Supercomputer which is the latest member in the successful NEC SX
Supercomputer family. Being the most powerful vector computer at present, the
SX Supercomputer is used by leading organizations worldwide for climate
research and weather forecasts. CeBIT,
hall 2, booth B 10 More:
http://www.de.nec.de/home.php/lang/ENG 16) Mitsubishi: 67XP SXGA+ Wall CubeAt the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam, Mitsubishi Display Engineering showed the new 67XP Display Wall Cube with SXGA+ native resolution. SXGA+ is a new format with a 4:3 aspect ration of 1400 x 1050 pixels. Unlike the obsolete SXGA with its odd 5:4 ratio, SXGA+ is the same 4:3 shape as SVGA and XGA. The high resolution SXGA+ cube is good for close-up viewing, such as the system on show at ISE – two wide display for a Miranda Kaleido processor for previewing many small windows on one or two large screens. For control room applications, a wall of 50” XGA cubes gives the same angular resolution due to the greater viewing distance. For large control rooms it is better to use 67” XGA cubes because the wall is even further away, so the angular resolution is maintained. The SXGA+ brings this angular resolution to close-up screens, positioned just in front of the operators. The 67XP uses a new engine and new ultra short-throw, low distortion optics specially designed for the SXGA+ DPL chip. It has a Speed Swap lamp change as standard and incorporates all of the features of the XL series cubes such as auto brightness balancing, Smart Lamp color correction, and CSC set-up software for fast installation. The 67XP is available from Q2. More: http://www.mitsubishidisplaywall.com 17) HYUNDAI: new product highlights on
CeBIT 2005
South Korean
monitor and display manufacturer HYUNDAI ImageQuest Europe GmbH will present
several new products on this year’s CeBIT. In the LCD segment, HYUNDAI ImageQuest
will showcase eight new models in the Q- and L- product families as well as
in the new entry level B series. The new B series offers a 17” and a 19“ TFT
each and is aimed at first time users. In the Q- and L-series, all devices
featuring digital inputs are now also available with ImageTune control
software. This useful software offers handy adjustment of resolution,
brightness, contrast, focus, position, RGB etc. from the PC. This handy
WIZARD function helps to set up specific user profiles. In the LCD TV area,
HYUNDAI will introduce four new devices (26”, 32”, 37”, and 40”) in exclusive
design coming with integrated DVB-T tuner. In addition, two new plasma TVs in
42“ and 50“ featuring an integrated DVB-T tuner will be presented. And
finally, as a special highlight, a plasma model with a picture diagonal of
over 2 meters will be showcased. CeBIT,
hall 21, booth B17 More: http://www.hyundaiq.de 18) Fujitsu General: enhancing visual product business
Fujitsu
Limited announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Hitachi Ltd.
Regarding changes in share ratio in their joint venture company "Fujitsu
Hitachi Plasma Display Limited" (FHP). FHP mainly produces plasma
panels, the main component of plasma displays. Fujitsu GENERAL is partly
using panels by third party panel manufacturers in their plasma production,
including those of FHP. The products that the Fujitsu GENERAL sells worldwide
are complete plasma monitors – and not their components. This situation will
not change in the future. The company will continue to expand their
activities in the visual products field, especially with plasma displays. For
example, on 25 January 2005, Fujitsu General Limited has established the new
sales company "Fujitsu GENERAL Visual Systems (EUROPE) SAS" in
France which will handle visual system products for the European market. As
mentioned above, Fujitsu General Limited has committed to expand their
worldwide business with plasma displays and full high definition LCD
projectors, core of which are large screen and high quality picture
technology. More:
http://www.plasmavision.de 19) CONRAC: professional products
ensuring professional solutions
CONRAC
presented their current large format LCD/TFT- and plasma displays on this
year’s ISE which are designed for applications in public places. The
different devices offer high flexibility being available with or without
integrated controller. The monitor-only version can be used with standard
PCs, the devices with integrated controller offer connection possibility to
network systems enabling control and surveillance of display functions via a
centralized network server. The highly reliable LCD/TFT- and plasma displays
from CONRAC’s PD (Public Display) product family have been developed
especially for applications both in landscape and in portrait format and thus
offer perfect adjustment possibilities with regards to application demands.
Direct Digital Interface and Gamma Correction Function guarantee outstanding,
absolutely flicker free presentations. The modern concept assures highest
system availability and service friendliness. Another important aspect is the
long product availability due to company own development. More:
http://www.conrac.de 20) NEC-Mitsubishi: NEC LCD4610 public
display
NEC-Mitsubishi
Electronics Display presents their 46“ NEC LCD4610, biggest LC display in the
portfolio, as well as the new 32” NEC
LCD3210, both in 16:9 format. The public displays have been designed for presentation
and information in public places such as airports, train stations, shopping
centres and POS. Thanks to LCD technology brilliant and high contrast
pictures are delivered even in daylight environments. Apart from a high
brightness, the large viewing angle allows for excellent presentations. CeBIT,
hall 21, booth B58 More:
http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com 21) Toshibas successful product:
20VL44G
Describing the
new Toshiba 20VL44G LCD TV goes as follows: „A simple beauty offering an
outstanding price performance ratio.“ The fine silver coloured product adds
to any living room. Like in all other Toshiba products, high picture quality,
easy handling and a stunning design were in the focus of development with the
20VL44G that also features a great picture diagonal of 51 cm. Toshiba’s
„Crystalline“ technology allows for a short 16 msec reaction time and thus
avoids motion picture artefacts. Thanks to a brightness of 500 cd/qm, a contrast ratio of 500:1 and a
resolution of 800 x 600 x RGB pixels a stunning picture quality is delivered.
The Toshiba 20VL44G is likely to continue the forerunner’s (20VL33G) success.
The new model also the following key features among many more: 4:3 and 16:9
formats, 170° viewing angle, digital filter, stereo sound, 2x10 watt music
performance, space surround sound, mega text (250 pages of memory) and On/Off
timer. Apart from 2x scart connections the device has a S-VHS input, a Cinch
AV- and a PC input. In addition, there is an audio output and a headphone output.
More:
http://www.toshiba.de 22) Samsung: 32 inch TFT display for
presentation and business applications
The SyncMaster 323T, a 32" TFT display
provides outstanding brightness and contrast ratios to ensure images are bright
and vibrant. Thanks to a high contrast ratio of 500:1 and a brightness of 450
cd/qm this device delivers crystal clear quality illustrations, photos,
movies and animations. A reaction time of 23 seconds makes for a stunning
motion picture representation. A viewing angle of 170° ensures images are
clear and sharp even at extremely flat viewing angles. With a resolution of 1280 x 768 the SM323T is perfect for applications
where picture definition is critical, such as point of sale and point of
information spaces. Thanks
to an additional DVI input the display can also be directly connected to
digital graphic cards. These kind of graphic cards are usually used in
special multimedia applications. In order to enable presentation technology
applications a RS 232 interface for easy control is included. CeBIT, hall 21, booth B44 More:
http://www.samsung.de 23)
Da-Lite:
The new larger Cosmopolitan Electrol
More: http://www.da-lite.com 24) Screen-Tech: new rigid front
projection panel
The new Screen Tech "ST HDV screen" offers perfect
projection results and sets new standards in projection quality with
permanently installed home cinema screens. The advantages: the first rigid
front projection screen without the usual problems of stretching, wrinkles,
yellowish etc. This ST-HDV screen is made from noble acrylic glass and offers
a perfect flat HDTV surface which flexible projection materials cannot offer.
The high-quality, black-matte and little rounded aluminium framework
supplements the quality and design of the screen perfectly and enables easy
assembly, which is as simple as hanging up a picture. The screen is good for
wet cleaning, it is weather resistant, does not yellow and is extremely
long-lived. The ST-HDV screen which can be used for DLP, LCD, video, HDTV,
graphics, DVD etc., is available in two versions: 16:9 in 67” and 4:3 in 65”. More:
http://www.screen-tech.de 25) Projecta: made-to-measure: new large projection screens
More: http://www.projectascreens.com 26)
MediaVision:
world novelty MagicFoil on EuroShop
Under the influence of electrical power MediaVision’s MagicFoil can
change the state of transparency. If MagicFoil is turned off, you can use it
like a rear-projection screen. MagicFoil is
flexible and being just 1 mm thin it can be easily mounted onto any shop
window. MagicFoil is ideal for effective presentations, even in conference
rooms or every other environment where discretion is needed. MagicFoil can be individually tailored as needed up to
a maximum size of 260 x 98 cm. Following the initial successful presentations
on the Gitex trade show and Dubai’s Global Village and EuroShop in Düsseldorf
MediaVision is now going to showcase MagicFoil
at the CeBIT. MediaVision is looking for distributors worldwide. CeBIT, hall 21, booth B 49 More: http://www.media-vision.de 27) Publitec: successful ISE participation in Amsterdam
InterspaceIndustries
and publitec, Interspace distributor in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and
Benelux, can look back on a successful inaugural joint trade show appearance.
Especially the two shown Interspace novelties received a good response: P2Cue
is an add-on module based on Microsoft’s PowerPoint software. Presentations
can thus be delivered absolute synchronously on any number of networked
computers. This synchronization is usually used in multi-language presentations,
with screen format combinations (i.e. 4:3 / 16:9), in multi-screen
presentations as well as when synchronizing back-up presentation PCs. A
master computer then controls various numbers of slaves synchronously.
CountDown2 is the latest version of a timing control system for lectures and
other events. Eight different setups can be programmed at the main station.
Remote displays are connected to the main station via common XLR microphone
cables. All settings can be adjusted during operation; if desired, a real
time function can be set up. More:
http://www.publitec.tv 28) COMM-TEC: ProPlay – 2 channel MPEG player
More: http://www.comm-tec.de 29) AV Stumpfl is now offering Display Warp
Austrian manufacturer AV Stumpfl has enhanced its multimedia software
Wings Platinum by a new feature. Display Warp allows for pictures and videos
to be distorted for projections on uneven and skew surfaces in a way that
they appear normal and undistorted in the end. The correction is done by a
graphic card only without using any extra hardware and also works with soft
edge projections in multi-display operation. AV Stumpfl’s Wings Platinum lets
you arrange and edit any type of media as objects in timeline tracks. This
way, high-resolution pictures, HD-quality videos and multi-channel sound can
be merged into unique AV shows of stunning image size. For this purpose,
several projectors or displays are combined and supplied with synchronized
image information from networked presentation computers. You are completely
free to arrange the display area in any way you like, so that even
overlapping soft edge projection is possible. The new warp function does not
need any extra special hardware. It just works with a common 3D graphic card.
In warping, Wings Platinum is working with digital high resolution original
data from the production phase. In fact, Wings Platinum even has two warp
levels – one for the screen and one for various displays resp. beamer. All in
all, the introduction of real time Display Warp in version 2.1 has perfectly
enhanced the Wings Platinum software. More:
http://www.AVstumpfl.com 30) WolfVision: Visualizer VZ-27plus
and ceiling Visualizer VZ-C11
didacta,
hall 7.0, booth 313 More: http://www.wolfvision.com 31) Cleverdis will host SMARTevent at
CeBIT
Cleverdis will host a unique
meeting point for buyers, solution providers and manufacturers at CeBIT trade show in Hanover. Through
industry-specific workshops and
conferences, SMARTevent improves the level of information and
education of professional buyers of digital technology. From March 10 through 16, workshops and
conferences will be held on the Cleverdis booth (hall 21, booth B37) covering a space of 180 qm
including a conference room. Each morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm a lecture
addressing a specific vertical market topic (hotels and congress centres,
digital signage, universities and training facilities, hospitals and
healthcare, insurance and finance as well as trading rooms, HDTV and digital
TV etc.) will be given. From 2pm to 4pm, workshops will be held. Workshop
participants can discuss project specific questions with manufacturers and
integrators. Participants can choose between workshops on display technology
and mobile solutions. Following the workshops, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm top
analysts and independent global research institutes will inform both
manufacturers and buyers about current developments in the mobility- and
display-market. Participation at the SMARTevent is free for
interested parties, buyers or potential purchasers. More:
http://www.smartevent.com 32)
Extron:
New Twisted Pair Receiver
Extron Electronics has introduced a new addition to their MTP 15HD RS series for sending computer-video and serial communication signals over a single unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. The new Extron MTP RL 15HD RS Mini Twisted Pair Receiver with Loop Through features a buffered twisted pair output that connects up to seven receivers in series. It is a new receiver for RGBHV and RS-232. The MTP 15HD RS series transmitter and receivers are compatible with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) and support bi-directional serial communication. They are ideal for use where long distance cable runs (up to 600 feet or 185 meters) are required, such as POS, digital signage, and kiosk applications. Integrators are increasingly using twisted pair technology in a wide variety of A/V applications, Extron says. The MTP RL 15HD RS receiver offers separate continuously variable level and peaking adjustments for precisely optimizing image quality for various UPT cable lengths. More: http://www.extron.com 33) Polycom solutions: IP 4000 and VSX
6000
Polycom will presents two new solutions on CeBIT enhancing the product
family of VoIP- and VSX group conferencing systems by SIP functions: With
improved audio quality over the original Polycom SoundStation IP 3000
conference phone, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP voice conferencing unit is the
answer for organizations that are ready for the benefits and versatility of a
SIP enabled business. VSX 6000 is an entry level product designed with a
small footprint, built-in IP network capabilities and a high-quality
pan-tilt-zoom camera that's well suited for small group applications.
Designed for offices or small to medium sized conference rooms, the
SoundStation IP 4000 SIP provides remarkable room coverage. The telephone is
equipped with a high resolution LCD display (248 x 68 pixels) with background
lighting. Plus, with gated microphone technology, echo and background noise
is almost entirely eliminated. Polycom VSX 6000 is a new video communications
system for the entry level. The integrated mid-range speaker delivers quality
Siren 14 audio, while H.264 video enables the best quality video at low
bandwidths. Options include the addition of a stereo speaker kit to enable
Polycom StereoSurround using a single microphone, addition of a SoundStation
VTX 1000 conference phone for voice-add capabilities, or People+Content
capabilities through the addition of either the Visual Concert VSX or
People+Content IP. CeBIT,
hall 13, booth D 72 More:
http://www.polycom.com 34) Sony systems: PCS-TL50P and
PCS-G70NP
Professional
Solutions Europe of Sony Deutschland GmbH is offering two new Sony video
conferencing systems, Sony PCS-TL50P and Sony PCS-G70NP, which represent two
entirely different innovative solutions. The PCS-TL50P is the perfect tool
for executive desks, modern home offices or small meeting places, designed
for a clutter-free desktop space. The all-in-one videoconference system not
only looks stunning but incorporates the latest technology for high-quality
videoconferencing. The PCS-TL50P can be used as a video monitor and a PC
screen; users can be working on their PC and be in a videoconference at the
same time. The
PCS-G70NP is the latest high-end videoconferencing solution from Sony, which
offers superb audio and video on multi-point calls, as well as new capture
and display features designed to compliment the high-end boardrooms, large
conferencing centres and auditoriums and applications in healthcare where
high quality is the key. High resolution presentation and presenter could be seen
simultaneously. Users can connect up to 2 PCs or notebook computers and share
data at the touch of a button in parallel with audio and video. CeBIT,
hall 13, booth D 75-1 More:
http://www.sonybiz.net/videoconferencing 35) HTS: FBI control system for
projector- and conferencing technology
On this year’s ISE, Nuremberg HIGH TECH SERVICE
showcased the latest generation of their FBI control system "made in
Germany". The system enables to easily and securely control important
projector and conferencing technology functions automatically. In addition,
the FBI control ensures a gentle turn-off of the projector at all times due to
the lamp being cooled regularly. Thanks to an integrated timer control a
night and weekend turn off of POS/POI applications for example is done
automatically. The control centre, operation elements and status display are
unified in one device. The FBI control system is pre-programmed and hence
does not need any complex or expensive programming. Several operation spots
with additional control centres can be realized via easy plug and play
(HTS-NET). In addition, the FBI control system can be enhanced easily by
modular room, audio and EIB add-ons via plug and play (HTS-NET). A key lock
function secures the device from unwanted third person operation. All system
relevant settings are password secured. More:
http://www.hts-fbi.de 36) EBS: customer orientation 2005
Satisfied customers through innovation and customer
service must be always the goal. In order to optimize trainings EBS is now
introducing the remote control for videodidact hardware video networks. In
order to ensure competent and individual consultation and planning of
complete training and conference rooms, the EBS Projektplanung GmbH located
in Heusenstamm und Langenfeld has taken up business on February 1, 2005. A
manufacturer of didactic video networks, the EBS Euchner Büro- und Schulsysteme
GmbH is going to exhibit on the didacta again this year. didacta,
hall 8.0, booth 101 More:
http://www.videodidact.com 37) GTCO CalComp on didacta in
Stuttgart
GTCO CalComp
will present innovative learning and presentation systems on didacta. The
InterWrite School Suite offers interactive and innovative teaching
possibilities to both teachers and pupils. The device consists of the
InterWrite SchoolBoard, a rugged and easy to use whiteboard, the InterWrite
SchoolPad that allows every participant to join the lesson, and finally the
InterWrite Software offering various tools for text and content editing. The
new InterWrite Software version also offers even more new comfortable
functions for professional presentations such as miniature images enabling
direct page finding, enhanced text and object editing options, screenshot
imports and hand writing conversion. The new version also allows for getting
software updates over the web. didacta,
hall 5.1, booth 011 More:
http://www.gtcocalcomp.de 38) Hitachi Software: cooperating with
the Klett publishing house
didacta,
hall 5.0, booth 201/203 (Klett) More: http://www.hitachisoft.de 39)
SMART:
New version of SMART Board software
SMART
Technologies Inc. announces SMART Board™ software 9.0 for the Microsoft
Windows® operating system. The new version offers numerous first-ever
features that simplify integrating digital content on a SMART Board
interactive whiteboard. With a more flexible and easy-to-use interface,
version 9.0 is all about creating a seamless experience for teachers and
students. This version integrates more content, new kinds of content and new
tools to manage content, including the option to open and save Flash® files
within Notebook™ software, SMART Board software's whiteboarding application.
This innovation eliminates the need to leave the whiteboarding application to
access an increasing variety of educational Flash content and makes it
possible to save Flash files for easy access within the application's library
of education-related materials. Another significant first-ever feature is
LinQ™ (pronounced "Link") software, which connects any networked
computer, such as a wireless laptop, to a SMART Board interactive whiteboard,
making it easy to share any student's desktop with the entire class. Other
features include new drawing, highlighting and text-formatting tools. More:
http://www.smartboard.de 40) Kindermann: presentation
technology for applications in schools
On didacta,
the company providing audio visual technology, will show solutions that are
dedicated to education and training. In this respect, the interactive
Whiteboards from the walk-and-talk series are shown on the booth: They are
equipped with a new operation concept enabling the user to operate the board
after just a few minutes. Furthermore, the new and easy to use Pixie media
control will be exhibited. Thanks to Pixie almost any fixed installed
projector can be controlled easily. With regards to beamers, Kindermann will
show the KSD 130 which is an ideal device for business and education
applications. This projector is characterized by a high brightness and a high
contrast ratio. In addition, the KXD 1000, renown for outstanding video- and
still picture quality, will be presented on the booth. This all-in-one DLP
projector designed for school, conference room and high quality home cinema
applications consists of an integrated DVD player, a multimedia card reader,
wireless speakers as well as an optional TV tuner. didacta,
hall 7, booth 317 More:
http://www.kindermann.com 41) friendlyway: Microsoft is using
friendlyway security software
The
friendlyway secure browser software allows for particularly secure execution
of internet applications. The Microsoft Executive Briefing Centre currently
uses friendlyway secure browser software for a customer survey application
that is run on tablet PCs. "The development of the friendlyway secure
browser has enabled the Microsoft Executive Briefing Centre Munich to
implement an application that allows us to track customer feedback online for
every executive briefing. This professional security solution makes it
possible for us to get feedback during any event via tablet PC and still meet
all of our relevant security requirements. In addition to the fact the
friendlyway secure browser saves us time and effort, it also enables us to
respond quickly to customer feedback", says Simone Ruppertz-Rausch from
Microsoft. The friendlyway software based on the Microsoft Internet Explorer
reduces the scope of mission critical internet security technology. Product
features include highly efficient popup blocking as well as restrictions on
the permissible surfing range. The friendlyway secure browser software
secures the internet system while the computer is booting up and before the
user obtains access to the Microsoft operating system. A test version of the
friendlyway secure browser software 6.1 can be downloaded free-of-charge from
the friendlyway website. CeBIT,
Sanyo booth in hall 1, booth 4 E 10 More:
http://www.friendlyway.de/com/index.html 42) Gahrens + Battermann: 2005
catalogue featuring HD technology
Gahrens +
Battermann have published the 16th issue of their media service
catalogue. On 134 pages, G+B present product news, enhanced line-ups and
information around full service media technology covering the areas of
video-, audio-, lighting- and IT technology. The impact of HD technology has
also influenced the Gahrens + Battermann catalogue. The new HD format stands
for maximum resolution and guarantees a sensational raise in picture quality.
Gahrens + Battermann have already enhanced their rental park offering HD-able
cameras, video mixers, players and projectors as well as displays and many
more HD-able devices. In addition, the rental park’s LED-/SMD area has
undergone a remarkable update: the i-Lite 6 XP represents the enhancement of
the renown i-Lite 6-technology. Furthermore, the i-Lite 3 featuring a pixel
distance of merely 3.5 mm is another high quality LED-/SMD product in the G+B
rental park. More:
http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de 43) ict AG: now offering
projectiondesign projectors
More: http://www.ict.de 44) CT is now renting Panasonic
projector PT-D7700
Panasonic and
Creative Technology (CT) are now cooperating with regards to PT-D7700
projectors. Creative Technology, one of the leading rental service providers
for rental and fixed installations of audio visual media technology, have
enhanced their rental park by 11 new 3-Chip DLP Panasonic installation
projectors. These PT-D7700s are now available for rent Europe-wide. Technical
highlights include a contrast ratio of 4000:1 in movie theatre quality and
new 0.95“ SXGA+ DMD chips (1400 x 1050) guaranteeing high resolution and
excellent contrast. A brightness of 7000 ANSI lumens, a soft edge blending
function as well as patented liquid cooling have made this DLP flagship
product one of the most asked for projectors in the Creative Technology
product portfolio. Panasonic offers a complete series of installation
projectors dedicated to applications in the areas of movie- and conference rooms,
training facilities, public authorities, advertising and public places. More:
http://www.ctlondon.com and http://www.panasonic-europe.com 45) Creative Lighting has expanded
rental park
Creative
Lighting media technology have recently expanded their rental park and now
have 30 DLP projectors for rent. The new devices are 6000 ANSI lumens Barco
RLM R6+ projectors which are equipped with complete Barco TLD-HB optical
kits. The Barco RLM R6+ is characterized by high technical standards offering
SXGA+ resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels. Since the projector is running at a
low noise level, it is the ideal solution for applications in noise sensitive
environments. The integrated frame allows for quick and precise stacking and
tandem installations of the 30 kilo device. The new equipment will premiere
at an in-house event of an international brewery in Rimini, Italy, and on the
INTERNORGA 2005 in Hamburg. In the near future, Creative Lighting is planning
on investing in further Barco devices, model XLM H25. This projector model
sets a completely new standard featuring 27,000 ANSI lumens and full HDTV
resolution of 2048 x 1050 pixels. More:
http://www.cl-group.de 46) Prolight + Sound: audio,
lighting and media technology
The exhibitors
of Prolight + Sound will be showing how audio, lighting and stage technology
and integrated modern communication technologies can be used to turn events
into worlds of experience and entertainment at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre
from 6 to 9 April 2005. With three months still to go before the doors open,
around 620 companies from 30 countries have already registered for the
International Trade Fair for Event and Communication Technology, Audiovisual
Production and Entertainment. With its broad range of mobile audio technology
and fixed studio equipment, as well as the link to the world of lighting,
stage and effect technology, Prolight + Sound has made a name for itself as
the sector's leading meeting place worldwide. A new subject that has emerged
from the range of topics covered at the Congress for Audiovisual Installation
Systems - CAVIS - Congress since 2004 is media technology and systems
integration. "The sector is rounding off its spectrum of products and
services with a fast-growing and innovative field that, this year, will be
represented by a good 60 companies in Hall 8.1", says Jürgen Kupczik,
Director Prolight + Sound. Here, visitors will find not only high-resolution
data and video projection systems for conferences but also display systems
for special and all-round projections in public areas, i.e., museums, company
headquarters. More:
http://www.prolight-sound.com 47)
ISE:
Success exceeds expectations
More: http://www.iseurope.org 48) ICIA/InfoComm: InfoComm 05 NewsThe International Communications Industries Association (ICIA), the trade association for the professional audiovisual and information communications industry, will roll out the red carpet for AV professionals to travel from around the world to InfoComm 05 in Las Vegas/USA. InfoComm offers new show highlights and benefits for international visitors to make it easier and more attractive for them to travel to the show. InfoComm, the world’s leading audiovisual (AV) and information communications systems tradeshow, attracted 23,000 attendees in 2004, with many attending from over 70 countries. The show is catering to its multinational audience with eight specialty pavilions, such as Audio Systems, Digital Signage, Lighting and Staging, Streaming Media, and the UK pavilion. The Large venue Display Gallery presents some of the latest and brightest high-resolution displays and projection solutions. International guests of InfoComm 05 can also take advantage of Behind-the-Scenes AV Technology Tours of Las Vegas’ hot spots; an exciting day of intensive instructional audiovisual training programs; InfoComm Academy’s Institute for Professional Development, world-renowned AV career-building courses; and more than 200 educational sessions led by industry experts. More: http://www.infocomm.org 49) eyevis: new staff member in the area of AV and security
Since the end
of December 2004, the eyevis staff has a new co-worker who is going to be
responsible for the areas of security, traffic and AV in the future. David
Mrnak is working from the Reutlingen headquarters and will be working together
with his colleague Thomas Kögel. David Mrnak is an expert in sales,
consulting and planning since he already has been working in this AV industry
field before. Together, both staff members possess a broad knowledge and
in-depth experience which will allow for excellent service in the field of
large display systems in surveillance and security centres. The focus will be
on the implementation of optimum display solutions which will take into
account a clever alarm management and much more. More: http://www.eyevis.de 50) Polycom: successful results
Polycom, a
leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, reported
its operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. Fourth
quarter 2004 consolidated net revenues were a record $146.5 million, which
are net revenues of $540.3 million in 2004. On a product line basis,
consolidated net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2004 were comprised of 53
percent video communications, or $78.0 million; 26 percent network systems,
or $37.8 million; and 21 percent voice communications, or $30.7 million. More:
http://www.polycom.com 51) InFocus: executive changes in Europe
InFocus
Corporation, specialist in digital projection technology and services,
announced that J.B. Daines has been appointed to Vice President and General
Manager of the EMEA Business Unit. In this role, Daines will be responsible
for leading the European sales and marketing team to expand the business
activities throughout InFocus’ European, Middle Eastern and African
operations. He replaces Amar Samra who has been promoted to Senior Vice
President and General Manager for the global Lines of Business and has
relocated to the corporate headquarters in the U.S. More:
http://www.infocus.com Good bye, see
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The
success of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has exceeded all expectations. The
attendance figure in Amsterdam was in excess of 7,400 people from 78
countries. They visit 220 exhibitors from 27 countries.