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Dear
newsletter readers! This issue of
the www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from data- and video
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1) InfoComm 05 projects records
The International communications Industries Association (ICIA) has announced that it expects to exceed several previous records for its annual InfoComm International exposition ICIA to be held this June 4 – 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada/USA. InfoComm, the largest conference and exhibition for the AV communications and systems integration industry, expects to attract more than 25,000 visitors in 2005. With 95 percent (Stand March 05) of the Show floor already sold, there are now more than 570 companies exhibiting, towards a projected total of 700+ exhibitors, and certain 100 of them are new to the Show. Last year’s total number of Exhibitors was 647 companies. The pavilions on the InfoComm Show floor ICIA dedicated to emerging technology interests, and the first-time appearance of the InfoComm Residential Pavilion has attracted attention in the industry. The pavilion will feature a working home theatre. The Streaming Media Pavilion offers a first-hand look at products, services and technologies. The Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion offers solutions in video-, audio-, data-, and web conferencing. The brand new Digital Signage Pavilion reflexes the growing interest in this area of technology. The Lighting and Staging Pavilion offers the latest trends in corporate event lighting, houses of worship, casinos, retail malls, video production, rental and staging and live-event production. More than 250 audio companies are participating in this year’s InfoComm with many generally concentrated in an audio section on the central exhibit floor occupying over 50,000 sq. feet of space. The new Presentations Pavilion features cutting-edge technologies for PowerPoint presentations. More:
http://www.infocomm.org Yours Kai Kröger |
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1) InfoComm 05 projects records 2) ISCO: Innovation Award from WRG 3) Hitachi: CP-SX1350 LCD projector 5) Toshiba: T98 – bright and light 7) Kindermann: KX 2800 – the ideal solution 8) LANG AG announcing 30sx+ digital projection 9) Barco: Intelligent centric projector 10) Lightspeed: Stereoscopic 3D projector 11) publitec: beaMover in the third generation 12) Legamaster: portable eBeam Interactive 13) Liesegang: dv 880 flex and SunScreen 14) CT Germany: Soft-LED now in the rental park 15) Da-Lite: The new Designer Contour Electrol 16) NEC-Display Solutions: 40” monitors with 3D 17) Hitachi: addition to Platara range 19) Vantage: New Touch Screens 20) Clarity: Bobcat X flat panel display 21) Samsung: TFT SyncMaster 460Pn 22) Mitsubishi: XL cubes and LED video technology 23) Barco: The iUtilities Concept 24) RGB: New generation of wall processors 25) Oray: AV splash in waterpark 26) AIRSCREEN used at the Hong Kong International Film
Festival 27) Comm-Tec: EventiX Seamless Switcher 28) Extron: PIP 422 and PIP 444 29) mekom: SZe CF Player® - made in Germany 32) beyerdynamic: new products for conferences 34) Micronas: Best Supplier Award 35) cinemateq: Firmware 4.0 available alphabetical index of companies: AIRSCREEN
(26), Barco
(9) (23), beyerdynamic (32), cinemateq (35), Clarity (20), Comm-Tec (27), CT Germany (14), Da-Lite (15), EIKI (6), Epson
(4), Extron (28), Gefen (30), Hitachi DMG (3) (17), InfoComm (1), ISCO (2), Kindermann (7), Kramer (31), Lang-AV (8), Legamaster (12), Liesegang (13), Lightspeed Design (10), mekom (29), Micronas (34), Mitsubishi EVS (22), NEC Display Solutions (16),
Oray (25), Polycom (33), publitec (11), RGB Spectrum (24), Samsung (18) (21), Toshiba (5), Vantage (19), |
2) ISCO: Innovation Award from WRG
With two proposals ISCO participated in the 2004 innovation award of
the Association for Business Development of the county administration of
Göttingen/Germany: The cinema projection lens series with outstanding imaging
performance is protected through a worldwide patent and has already been
awarded in Hollywood. The new lens design guarantees an essentially improved
brightness distribution and results in a brilliant and even projection with
up to 60% more light on the entire screen. The Anamorphic attachments enable
an optical image conversion for Digital Cinema from Widescreen to Cinemascope-Format
and for E- and Home Cinema Applications from 4:3 to 16:9 or from 16:9 to
Cinemascope (2.35.:1) without light loss and loss in resolution. With the
advanced technology of the anamorphic lenses, you have no more black bars
across the top and bottom of the picture area, reducing the resolution,
brightness and contrast of the image on the screen. For both proposals ISCO
was awarded and received prize. More:
http://www.iscoprecisionoptics.com 3)
Hitachi:
CP-SX1350 LCD projector
Hitachi
Digital Media Group showcased the new CP-SX1350 projector on CeBIT, an S-XGA
LCD projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens. This projector is a further development
based on the CP-X1200 and the CP-X1250. Like its two predecessors, the
CP-SX1350 is equipped with four changeable lenses, vertical lens shift,
multiple connections and a network interface. The CP-SX1350 offers various
application possibilities that are especially handy in business applications,
CAD/CAM visualizations, and control rooms as well as in the education sector.
Combined with vertical lens shift function, the featured four changeable
lenses (fixed lens, short, midrange and long focal length) guarantee almost
unlimited flexibility in any installation. Hence, the CP-SX1350 is a device
that is especially interesting for the rental staging market. An image
diagonal ranging from 40“ to 500“ the CP-SX1350 projects both pin sharp still
and video images. In order to achieve excellent image quality, Hitachi
projectors use Motion Adaptive Progressive Scan technology. More:
http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com |
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4)
Epson:
The new EMP-732
Seven
seconds is the time that the new Epson 3LCD feather weight - the Epson
EMP-732 – needs to warm up. This new 1.7 kg business projector with Epson
3LCD-Advanced-Imaging-projection technology represents an extremely handy
3LCD special device. It is the ideal partner for business people who are in
the field frequently and need to present while on the road. The EMP 732
measures just 19 x 27 x 7 cm, hence, a truly compact device. Thanks to its
2000 ANSI lumens, this projector is especially bright even at daylight.
Thanks to E-TORL technology (Twin Optimized Reflection Lamp) viewers can see
a pin sharp projection in a compact environment. This technology bundles
light avoiding scattered light with minimal diffraction and thus allows for
an extremely compact optical system. Thanks to automatic keystone correction,
presentations are projected without any distortion, no matter the room
position. Even from a two meter distance a 60” image can be projected
perfectly thanks to the short lens. LCD projectors realize outstanding, vivid
and natural colours that do not fray. This projection technology does not
affect the human eye by representing colours and shades through fast
flickering. The eye can see the entire image which is stabile and gentle to
the eye. More:
http://www.epson-europe.com |
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5) Toshiba: T98 – bright and light
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors 6) EIKI: The portable LC-XB30
The new
portable LC-XB30 projector from the EIKI Office Line is suitable for POS and
mobile presentations as well as for applications in the education sector.
Moreover, the projector is perfectly applicable for fixed installations in
small and medium sized conference rooms. This 2.8 kg feather weight is
characterized by the following outstanding basic data: XGA resolution, a
brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 450:1. An automatic
setup function allows for vertical adjustment of keystone-correction and PC.
A control monitor can be connected to an additional monitor output allowing
for presentations that are faced backward towards the projection screen. The
LC-XB30 consists of four different image adjustment modes – dynamic,
standard, real/cinema and blackboard (dark green). The blackboard mode has
been especially developed for applications in the education sector. Apart
from the usual lamp mode of 3000 ANSI lumens, the projector can also run
either in eco mode using approx. 73% of brightness or in auto mode which
regulates the brightness in accordance with the incoming video signal’s luminance.
The EIKI MCD-100 also enables transmission of image information via LAN
connection, radio-LAN connection or via memory card. Thanks to the EIKI NPC-1
network interface the projector’s operation, control and remote control are
easily possible via TCP/IP-network. More:
http://www.eiki.de 7)
Kindermann:
KX 2800 – the ideal solution
More:
http://www.kindermann.com 8)
LANG
AG announcing 30sx+ digital projection
More: http://www.lang-av.com 9) Barco: Intelligent centric projectorBarco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk/Belgium, has launched and highlighted its new iCon H600 network centric visualization solution, featuring a native 1920 x 1080 HDTV resolution and a 16:9 wide aspect ratio. The projector integrates a powerful display server and users can easily connect it to their network infrastructure, enabling real time interaction, file sharing, and remote control and diagnostics. The iCon H600 Barco has specifically designed for displaying HDTV video in native resolution. The 6000 ANSI-lumen LDC-projector generates a bright, true color, high-resolution video image on a 16:9 canvas, with a contrast ratio of 800:1, resulting in the projection of high quality video images. Advanced picture-in-picture functionality for displaying multiple sources, both video and data, on an eye-friendly 16:9 canvas, is a unique feature offered on this device. It gives the presenter more flexibility to show multiple windows next to one another to meet specific presentation needs. He is able to retrieve any remote user’s desktop or file via the projector and over the network, creating higher flexibility and efficiency in information access. The iCon H600 can also stream video material over the network. Support and maintenance of a fleet of projectors, operators can fully control over the network from the central IT Helpdesk. Barco offers dedicated software called “Remote Control & Diagnostics”. The projector is available now. More: http://www.barco.com 10) Lightspeed: Stereoscopic 3D projectorLightspeed Design Group, a worldwide leader in stereo 3D technology and services has released a new projector that delivers amazing stereo 3D at an equally amazing price. Lightspeed and InFocus Corporation have created a new class in 3D video projection – the InFocus DepthQ Stereoscopic Projector. This affordable portable 3D projector delivers rock-solid 120hz, DLP-quality stereo 3D. In the office, laboratory, boardroom, or game room, the new DepthQ projector puts 3D visualization into the hands of the many, instead of a privileged few. All brought to customers by InFocus. This projector is portable, it takes 10 minutes to set up, and it is flicker-free. Stereoscopic 3D is the most effective way of communicating visual ideas. The new InFocus DepthQ projector finally makes stereo 3D an affordable tool for the line engineer and product designer, allowing real-time projection of stereo 3D CAD designs for collaborative product review. DepthQ gives sales and marketing a unique 3D presentation option. Users can take new product designs right from the engineers and incorporated into 3D presentations. It also supports standard 2D applications for video and PowerPoint. Imagine playing PC games or watching movies in projected stereo 3D. With a growing list of games and movies available, the new InFocus DepthQ projector offers a variety of options for video entertainment at home. It also functions in standard 2D mode. The DepthQ is now available for purchase exclusively through Lightspeed Design. More http://www.DepthQ.com 11) publitec: beaMover in
the third generation
After a winning 4 year market performance, publitec is leading their successful beaMover into the series’ third generation. The pan and tilt moving video projector has been considerably improved in order to meet the industries’ high demands: higher brightness of 5200 ANSI lumens in the brightest model, improved positioning, new motor technology for the pan and tilt axis as well as zoom and focus control, improved jerking-free slow motion moving process and a new housing design. The beaMover is very frequently used on theatre and musical stages, in POS- and trade show applications and as digital Movinglight in the stage design of tour productions in combination with powerful media servers. The third generation beaMover will effectively support applications that especially require realistic representation of moving bodies and structures. More:
http://www.publitec.tv and www.beamover.com 12) Legamaster: portable eBeam
Interactive
Legamaster
eBeam products have been enhanced by the portable eBeam Interactive. This
April, the visual communication specialist is introducing a system that will
make especially the work with digital projectors even more successful. In
this respect, the special eBeam Interactive Pen is taking over both the
function of a pen and a computer mouse. In consequence, users can move freely
in a room while concentrating fully on their presentation and the listeners.
For eBeam applications in connection with digital projections, the new eBeam
Interactive has many additional functions ready. Apart from white wall
panels, other projection surfaces are used in digital work environments. The
eBeam Interactive Pen is part of an entire wireless system in pocket format.
On the one hand, it is a marker that is used for virtually making notes
directly on the projected charts. On the other hand, the eBeam Interactive
Pen is taking over the computer mouse’s function as a navigation instrument.
Applications can now be opened and worked on directly and independently on
the projection screen. The new eBeam Interactive is available in two versions
– with USB connection or with wireless Bluetooth connection. More:
http://www.legamaster.com 13) Liesegang: dv 880 flex and
SunScreen
More:
http://www.liesegang.com 14) CT Germany: Soft-LED now in the
rental park
CT Germany
presented their new rental park LED highlight, Soft-LED, on Prolight + Sound.
Moreover, various other LED specials such as VersaLIGHTGUIDE, VersaLIGHTGUIDE
CUSTOMIZED and MiPIX Roadmodul Masks were exhibited on that German trade
show. CT’s new product Soft-LED was already successfully used on this year's
“Ball des Sports” in Germany for the first time. On that particular event,
the dynamic LED curtain showed fascinating video and graphic contents, which
had been created specifically for the show, perfectly portrayed on the
sophisticated, high-quality black drapery – the culmination of
custom-designed LED grid presentation power and specialized processing
technology. The combination of awesome LED effects, easy handling and short
term installation make Soft-LED a real eye-catcher on any stage. Soft-LED offers
maximum flexibility and diversity, light weight of material, different
resolutions and variable custom-made drapery sizes. As service provider for
rental staging, CT Germany offers Soft-LED in its own rental stock and is
exclusive distributor of Soft-LED in Germany. More: http://www.ctgermany.com 15) Da-Lite: The new Designer Contour
Electrol
More:
http://www.da-lite.com 16) NEC-Display Solutions: 40”
monitors with 3D
Pictures become three-dimensional with the two NEC-Mitsubishi displays, the NEC LCD4000 and NEC MultiSync® LCD4010, and the 3D technology from German-based X3D Technologies. Together with the solution from X3D Technologies, a technology leader in the area of three-dimensional displays, both monitors produce perfect three-dimensional pictures without additional aids such as 3D glasses or helmet. Objects now float weightlessly in space up to one metre from the surface of the screen. This opens up completely new possibilities for presentation. Product demonstrations will become absolute eye-catchers, complex three-dimensional structures in science and technology can be represented true to reality, architects can present their building plans realistically to clients, and in the games area 3D will provide a completely new experience. The feeling of three dimensions is even further reinforced due to the outstanding picture quality of the 40-inch display. The very high viewing angles in combination with the 3D display ensure an extremely vivid image even when the viewer is not standing directly in front of the screen. Thanks to the CableComp function, which enables the display to be mounted up to 100 m from the signal source, the NEC LCD4000 and NEC MultiSync® LCD4010 are ideally suited for use as presentation platforms at the PoS (Point of Sale). Apart from the 3D software, to realize this 3D experience it needs just a 3D graphic card. More: http://www.nec-display-solutions.com 17) Hitachi: addition to Platara range
In response to growing consumer demand
for high definition viewing on ultra-slim, large format flat screen
televisions, Hitachi Digital Media Group has launched the new 55PD5200, a
fully integrated HDTV-ready 55-inch plasma television. Combining design
elegance with Hitachi's advanced panel and Intelligent Image (I2) chip
technology, the new 55PD5200 continues in the style that has won its Platara
range so many accolades. Delivering a high contrast of 900:1 and excellent
panel luminance (1000 cd/qm), the new 55-inch 55CP5200 gives consumers an
outstanding widescreen viewing experience. The high screen resolution of 1366
x 768 pixels allows for reproducing images with the finest of detail from a
high definition digital signal. This, combined with stylish design and their
advanced H3 panel technology, makes the new 55PD5200 a very attractive big
screen television with masses of lifestyle appeal. The 55PD5200 has a
built-in tuner and offers excellent connectivity via a DVI port with HDCP
(High Definition Content Protection) and a SCART socket (RGB) for connecting
peripheral devices such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, set-top boxes and
games consoles. The 55PD5200's two 12W pillar speakers are detachable and can
be configured to suit any living room. More: http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com 18) Samsung: 82-inch TFT-LCDSamsung Electronics has developed the world’s largest 82-inch TFT-LCD and has unveiled this novelty at CeBIT 2005 in Hanover. The company developed this full HD image quality TFT-LCD panel at Samsungs new production complex in Tangjeong, Korea. The soon-to-be operational 7th-generation production facility uses glass substrates that measure 1.87 x 2.20 m. Samsung’s latest large-screen TFT-LCD offers a variety of features. The company applied its patented Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment (S-PVA) technology to achieve extra-wide viewing angles. In addition, the 82-inch TFT-LCD boasts a low-dispersion color filter and ultra high aperture ration achieving a contrast ratio of at least 1200:1 and brightness of 600 cd/qm. Response times are at 8 ms or faster, providing clear moving picture images. A high-color-saturation backlight raises color saturation to 92 percent to produce a premium image quality. The S-PVA technology is an upgraded PVA liquid crystal cell technology (a proprietary Samsung technology for achieving a wide viewing-angle). The cell architecture accommodates eight, rather than the conventional four crystals, so that users the liquid crystal molecules can control in eight different directions and angles. This capability greatly enhances the side viewing-angel of the LCD screen. The new 82-inch (diagonal) TFT-LCD has a 16:9 aspect ratio, 6.22 million pixels, 24-bit color, and the viewing angle is 180° in all directions. More: http://www.samsung.com 19) Vantage: New Touch Screens
Vantage Controls, manufacturer of automated control and dimming systems for residential and commercial applications, will soon complete its range with two new touch screens and has recently launched a new designer Toolbox. A touch screen is extremely useful. In Comparison with a keypad, it is much more visual because it works with icons and images. An icon of a TV for example can denote that the light is dimmed if you start watching TV, using the same icon you can obtain a comfortable temperature – the surround system can be started and the film also, thus not only the light is controlled. The first one of the new Vantage products is the Color LCD320C5 touch screen tabletop-model. This model – expected shortly – is identical to the 64,000 Color LCD3220C5 touch screen with a diameter of 5.5” for a screen of a portable, but Vantage has designed the new one for installation in a tabletop model. It can be very useful in a TV-room. The second one is the Color LCD320C5V touch screen with video. This model will shortly enhance the Vantage range also. It is the same touch screen in terms of format and characteristics, but it has a video function as an extra. For example, on the touch screen users can view the images that security cameras record outside an inside their house. It is useful if you want to keep an eye on the children playing in the garden or in the swimming pool, while you are busy in the kitchen. The Designer Toolbox is a “plug in”-software that creates 2-way communication between the powerful Vantage system and the extremely flexible Macromedia Flash design software. More: http://www.vantage-emea.com 20) Clarity: Bobcat X flat panel
display
Clarity Visual Systems, based in Wilsonville, Oregon/USA, has launched the newest addition to its existing LCD product line, the enhanced Bobcat X flat panel display. The company has introduced it at NSCA 2005, the annual systems integration industry trade show, in Orlando, Florida/USA. New features of the 40-inch Bobcat X direct view liquid crystal display include improved video processing, faster panel response time, and a modular I/O architecture with optional connectivity modules designed to optimize functionality for specific applications. Bobcat X boasts 1366 x 768 resolution, native 16:9 aspect ration, increased brightness (500 nits) and contrast ration (800:1) in a new fanless design. The display offers a sub-4-inch-deep form factor, sensor-based intelligent backlight control, ultra wide viewing angles, anti-reflective/anti-glare protective screen faceplate technology and remote monitoring of display status and performance. More: http://www.clarityvisual.com 21) Samsung: TFT SyncMaster 460Pn
Samsung has presented its first TFT display
in 46“ format featuring network functions: the TFT SyncMaster 460Pn. This 46“
(116.84 cm) display with network function (MagicNet) is especially suitable
for professional applications in public places such as airports or train
stations as well as in meetings or hotel lobbies as a presentation- and
information display. Thanks to the network function, several displays can be
operated from just one PC. The display is characterized by optimum picture
quality. The brightness is 500 cd/qm, the contrast ratio is 800:1, and the
reaction time lays at 8 ms. The large viewing angle is as follows: 170°
horizontal and 170° vertical. Measuring 1102 x 715 x 293 mm, the 460Pn only
weighs 28 kg net. More: http://www.samsung.de 22) Mitsubishi: XL cubes and LED video
technology
This year again,
Mitsubishi Electric Europe EVS showcased an impressive range of display
solutions at the Interkama trade fair in Hanover, Germany. The main highlight: rear projection cubes
from the XL series, including a new cube with SXGA+ resolution. In
cooperation with q-bus Mediatektur GmbH, a specialist in integrated video
screens, Mitsubishi Electric presented highly sophisticated wide-screen
systems based on XL series DLP™ display cubes. Six different models are
available, featuring image diagonals of 50 and 67 inches in a range of
variants to meet every set of requirements. The 67-inch cube VS-67PH50U with SXGA+ resolution and 1,400 x 1,050
pixels for sharp images true to the puniest detail is a sensational
innovation. No less remarkable: the VS-50XLF20U with its front
maintenance design, permitting installation and operation from the front.
Specially designed conduits for cables and ventilation are integrated into
the cube’s interior so that virtually no space is needed between the unit and
the wall. All models come fully
equipped with versatile functions. As a further highlight, Mitsubishi
Electric was exhibiting its Diamond Vision series of LED display solutions at
the trade fair. The information display screens for indoor and outdoor
applications deliver high-resolution colour images in exceptional brightness
and contrast. They feature state-of-the-art technology from Mitsubishi
Electric for outstanding video and still images over the entire display
surface as well as good viewing quality from extreme angles. More:
http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/en/home.asp 23) Barco: The iUtilities Concept
Barco Control Rooms, a business segment
of the Belgium Barco Group, provides visualization and display solutions for
professional markets. On the Hannover Messe & Interkama 2005 Barco showcased “iUtilities”, large
screen visualization for Utilities and Process Control. Barco's iUtilities
display solutions consist of display walls with cutting edge projection
technologies, various screen sizes and resolutions up to UXGA for
accomplishing virtually all requirements in small and large control centres.
Barco's wall management software ensures intuitive and secure handling of the
display wall, fast reaction on events, and easy control of external hardware.
Barco's iUtilities display solutions contribute considerably by providing a
highly flexible display wall, enabling an overview of the entire facility at
a glance, as well as important details. Details such as topological
information, disrupted power lines, geographic maps, performance diagrams,
quality statistics, video sources are at hand whenever required. More: http://www.barcocontrolrooms.com 24) RGB: New generation of wall processorsRGB Spectrum,
a display technology leader, announces the MediaWall 2000 video/data wall
processor. The company has released it in April at the NAB show in Las Vegas.
The MediaWall 2000 is the first product in a new generation of multiscreen
display processors RGB Spectrum will deliver in 2005. The MediaWall 2000 is a
robust, state-of-the-art system designed for 24/7 mission critical operation.
The processor accepts up to six graphic and six video inputs and displays
them simultaneously across up to four screens with no loss of image quality
or update rate. Addressing the many weaknesses of PC based display wall
processing; the MediaWall 2000 is a custom processor with an embedded
operating system and no disk drives. It offers true plug and play
installation, similar to the simplicity of a matrix switcher with auto
synching inputs. An advanced, easy to use control interface is accessible
remotely using a standard web browser. This allows control from any computer
regardless of operating system. The MediaWall 2000 supports all inputs up to
1920 x 1200 and HDTV with full resolution and real time performance without
dropped frames. Output resolutions can be up to 1920 x 1200 for undistorted
display on a wide variety of screens. The processor offers reliability and
security beyond the capability of competitive processors. RGB Spectrum
designed it for mission critical, real time operations in challenging
environments. More: http://www.rgb.com 25) Oray: AV splash in waterpark
A large dnp
screen introduces visitors to a cascade of water sports and leisure
activities at the entrance to the new “Centre Nautique” waterpark in Paris.
Backstage has selected SOFT ADS’ creative and unconventional rear pro
solution as installation of the month. Centre Nautique is the name of the new
waterpark in Paris Neuilly sur Seine. The main pool in the 26,4 million Euro
project covers more than 1000 sqm. Other pools are dedicated to swim
training, diving, and outdoor swimming. The Centre also features a wide range
of recreational facilities including a solarium, Turkish hammam baths, saunas
plus aerobics, fitness, and dancing studios. However, the fun begins already at
the entrance hall, where the architects have placed a huge dnp New Wide Angle
Screen. The 130” screen display water movies – including clips from 10 video
cameras located round the pools – and promotes a great variety of
recreational offers. To create an impressive “large as life” feeling, they
needed a big, high-resolution image. The screen also had to perform well
under high ambient light conditions especially during summer. A rear
projection with an optical screen was the obvious choice. Oray in cooperation with SOFT ADS by
David Levy, as the installer, decided for a solution based on a 130” dnp New
Wide Angle with an NEC GT6000 projector installed with a single-mirror rig in
a projection room with climate control. The screen became a popular eye-catcher,
which is part of the new waterpark experience. More: http://www.oray.fr 26) AIRSCREEN used at the Hong Kong
International Film Festival
The AIRSCREEN Company located in Munster,
Germany, recently produced Asia’s largest inflatable screen which was used at
various outdoor screenings at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The
gigantic projection screen measures 28m in width and almost 16m in height.
Despite its gigantic measurements, the Airscreen can be set up within just
one hour. Inflating the screen frame merely takes as little as 10 minutes.
The spectators in Asia were excited about this easy technical principle
"made in Germany". The AIRSCREEN Company produces inflatable
screens like that in various sizes and its partners distribute AIRSCREENS
worldwide. Moreover, a rental staging partner network guarantees worldwide
AIRSCREEN leasing for concerts, events and open air movie premieres. More: http://www.airscreen.com 27) Comm-Tec: EventiX Seamless
Switcher
More: http://www.comm-tec.de 28) Extron: PIP 422 and PIP 444
Extron Electronics has introduced two new Video Picture-in-Picture Processors – the PIP 422 and the PIP 444. The former one displays two video windows within the same screen. The PIP 444 displays up to four video windows, and Extron has designed it as a replacement for the MVP 104GX. Both models accommodate composite video, S-video, or component video sources. These next-generation-products offer an attractive combination of high performance and affordability for applications requiring the simultaneous display of multiple video sources such as videoconferencing, distance learning, usability labs, and event/staging. Users can create fully customizable picture-in-picture presentations with the PIP 422 and PIP 444, using a series of independent, fine-tuning controls for each video window. These they can quickly save into and recall from memory preset locations. Window transition effects including a cut, dissolve, or wipe are available to enhance presentations. Full front panel controls provide easy access to all functions. The PIP 422 and PIP 444 feature a dedicated, configurable input for each video window, and also provide a buffered loop-through output for each input. Picture-in-picture video is output simultaneously as composite video, S-video, and component video. Both models are quad standard compatible for worldwide video compatibility. Both are now available. More: http://www.extron.com
29) mekom: SZe CF Player® - made in
Germany
The SZe CF Player represents a reliable „long
distance runner“ for videos and pictures – time controlled and interactive
via RS232 interface or contacts. Easy play list compilation is made possible
by the new CFPman software. The device is ideally applicable in exhibitions,
building centres, pharmacies and trade show presentations. An optionally
shown information insertion in the lower picture area allows for overlaying
images with individual text information. These texts can be even updated via
text message in connection with an optional receiving module. More: http://www.mekom.net 30) Gefen: New DVI Booster
High definition video transmitted through DVI cables can break down beyond 15 feet in distance and all DVI copper cables experience this problem when used at resolutions of 1080i or higher. Therefore, Gefen, based in Woodland Hills, California/USA, released its DVI Booster, a small unit that corrects video signal degradation that occurs over stretches of DVI copper cables used to extend a display away from its high definition source. “With advance cabling and enhancement techniques using higher gauge copper cables, an addition distance of 30 to 50 feet may be achieved, but not always with 100 percent success,” explained Hagai Gefen. “The DVI Booster guarantees a 100 percent accurate reproduction of the image at any resolution.” In operation, the DVI Booster sits between the DVI copper cable and the display, correcting faults in the digital video it receives from the cable before passing it through to the display. The DVI Booster has proven effective in not only correcting cable faults from the video it receives, but also propelling the fixed signal an additional distance. The DVI Booster works with HDCP compliant content and DVI displays and cables. More: http://www.gefen.com 31) Kramer: VS-5x5 videoKramer Electronics, based in Jerusalem/Israel, has announced the newest addition to its product line – the VS-5x5 composite video and balanced stereo audio matrix switcher. This model boasts a full range of professional features in a very compact package. The Kramer VS-5x5 is a true 5x5 matrix switcher for composite video and balanced stereo audio signals allowing the simultaneous routing of any or all of the five inputs to any or all of the five outputs. The unit features vertical interval switching those users can synchronize with any of the five composite video input signals or with an external sync signal. It also has audio-follow-video and breakaway switching capability, audio gain control for all the audio inputs and outputs and the ability to store and recall setups. The Kramer VS-5x5 matrix switcher features a video bandwidth of 70MHz to provide transparent composite video performance. Users can control the product via the front panel buttons, infrared remote control, or via RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands, transmitted by a touch screen system PC, or other serial controller. The VS-5x5 is housed in a 19” lU rack mountable enclosure, and is fed from a 100 240VAC, 50/60 Hz worldwide power supply. It is now in stock and available. More:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com 32) beyerdynamic: new products for
conferences
More: www.beyerdynamic.com 33) Polycom: SoundStation2W
On the CeBIT, Polycom, provider of unified collaborative
communications solutions, introduced the new SoundStation2W to the European
market. This device is the first wireless conferencing telephone from the
SoundStation product family. The SoundStation2W, Polycom's next generation
conference phone redefines the standard for business quality voice
conferencing. With industry-leading full duplex for natural, simultaneous
two-way conversation, the SoundStation2W will exceed expectations in medium
to small conference rooms. Delivering remarkable voice quality equal to the
SoundStation Premier and a 50% increase in microphone sensitivity over the
award-winning SoundStation, users can speak in a normal voice and be heard
clearly up to ten feet away – making every call a more productive call. There
are also new features, including a large backlit display that offers easily
visible call information and telephone functions. Smart technology, such as
Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR), provides maximum microphone sensitivity, while
reducing distracting room and background noise. And the SoundStation2W offers
360-degree microphone coverage with intelligent mixing – so only the
microphone closest to the speaker is on for crystal clear conferencing. Add
traditional telephone features like redial, mute, transfer, and hold and users
have a conference phone that's also familiar and easy to use. More: http://www.polycom.com 34) Micronas: Best Supplier Award
The corporate-level "Best Supplier Award" is the highest honour given to suppliers from Samsung. This year's award citation acknowledges that Micronas "provided outstanding support and contributed the most extended to Samsung Electronics". This is the first time Micronas wins that prestigious award from Samsung Electronics, the global leader in digital TV products. In total twenty suppliers were awarded in this year's ceremony. Micronas, Philips and Sanyo were the only semiconductor manufacturers to be granted this high recognition. The award was granted by Samsung Electronics' Vice Chairman & CEO Jong-Yong Yun and was presented to Wolfgang Kühn, VP Sales Consumer, Micronas during an official ceremony held in the Shilla Hotel, Seoul, Korea. More:
http://www.micronas.com 35) cinemateq: Firmware 4.0 availableNow the new firmware for the picture optimizer plus (II) is available officially. The operation of the device is more comfortable and the range of functions larger than ever before: Faster navigation times, extended options and improved control functionality. The upgrade of the control software, with a free download from Internet, offers some excellent options. The new function OVERSCAN H/V: Users can enter the Overscan value horizontal and vertical separately. With the Overscan, picture geometry errors can be corrected, which shows e.g. 15:9 displays with 1280 x 720 pixel or 5:4 displays with 1280 x 1024 pixel. With the separated Overscan function in addition, users can produce individual display formats (e.g. for anamorphe and nonanamorphe pictures) user-defined and stored for each entrance. The new extended function OVERSCAN DEFAULT: The pre-setting of the Overscan function can be changed for this input between Overscan “off”, “on V=H”, and “on H/V”. The new extended function NOISE REDUCTION: The parameters for the noise filter can be varied now between the stage 1 to 7. Different parameters are finely variable like dynamic (temporal) and spatial (surface-moderate) integration – so far only noise reduction “on” or “off”. The new conversion of the function key “menu”: The so-called EXPERT MENU is now integrated in the fourth place in the main menu and can be called by arrow key and “ok” key directly. The firmware 4.0 is available right now in the Internet. More: http://www.cinemateq.com Yours
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