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Legamaster,
the top brand for professional visual communication, has a new cooperation
partner: 3M Visual Systems - one of the former providers of innovative
presentation solutions. Legamaster has been distributing digital 3M
projectors and the 3M Digital Wall Display in Germany and the Benelux since
April 1st 2004. This means that the full-range provider from the edding
concern can meet the needs of customers who need to equip their meeting rooms
with interactive technology even more comprehensively. The new digital 3M
projectors (see AVP Newsletter article 3M)
and the innovative 3M Digital Wall Display meet all Legamaster´s standards.
"Both the brands and the ranges from Legamaster and 3M compliment each
other excellently", says Benno Lohausen, a board member of edding about
the background to this cooperation. "This collaboration will strengthen
the position of both partners in particular in the fast-growing market for
interactive whiteboards."
More: http://www.legamaster.de
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 Toshiba Projection & Display
Technology (PDT) presents the S20, a new projector with SVGA resolution which
is perfect for ´mega´ home cinema. The S20 is based on DLP technology which
allows excellent colour reproduction and a high 200:1 contrast ratio. The
compact S20 achieves a brightness of 1200 ANSI lumens and gives a clear
picture even in only partially darkened rooms. The quiet fan noise can be
reduced to 32dB in the eco mode. The S20 is equipped with a manual zoom and provides
a picture in home cinema format even at a distance of 1.2 m. It can be
switched from a 4:3 to 16:9 format. Along with video inputs the 2.5 kilo
light S20 has two computer inputs and as a result is also suitable for mobile
use. All the settings on the projector can be easily and conveniently
operated using the icon-based on-screen display OSD. The S20 is now available
for 1,290 euros (plus VAT).
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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Royal Philips
Electronics has decided to withdraw from the front projector - so-called
video data projector - market and to concentrate its resources on display
technology in which they have a leading position on the world market. The
market for front projectors is growing and the branch is consolidating very
quickly. To achieve a world market position Philips would have to invest
heavily. As Philips is not a provider of display technology for this market
segment it has decided to stop production of front projectors.
More: http://www.philips.com
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The new EPSON
projector EMP-TW10H from the dreamio series is available as a Sport Edition
Live with lots of free extras. The EMP-TW10H has new optic technology and
provides fantastic pictures in brilliant colours. There is a choice of four
colour modes - cinema, dark cinema, living room and dynamic and it´s easy to
operate. The projector is connected to the TV, DVD, video recorder, PC or
game console and the sound is controlled with the remote control. The wide
screen projector has a 2m diagonal picture size from a distance of 2 m, a
brightness of 1200 ANSI lumens and an 800:1 contrast. In May and June EPSON
is offering this home cinema projector in the EPSON EMP-TW10H Sport Edition
Live with free extras: Microsoft XBox, NBA Inside, Inside Drive 2004 Game,
Links 2004 Golf Game, XBOX Live Communicator Set. During both months the
projector is only available as the Sport Edition Live and not without the
free extras. It costs 1,399 euros incl. VAT.
More: http://www.epson-europe.com
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With the
VPL-CX85 Sony Deutschland combines the flexibility and simple operation of
the ultra portable VPL-C series with the high performance of the larger VPL-P
models. The result is a 3.8 kg light XGA projector with a 3000 ANSI lumens
light performance, which thanks to its wireless technology is ideal for
POI/POS presentations in shops or at exhibitions. It is also perfectly suited
to being used in a classic role in meetings or conferences. With its
comprehensive wireless features and air-shot function the VPL-CX85 is a
particularly innovative solution. It can be integrated into a conventional
wireless LAN environment without difficulty. A special USB wireless LAN
module is simply inserted into the PC or laptop. The one-time installation
software lets the data transfer start straight away. And thanks to Sony´s Air
Shot, up to five projectors can be controlled simultaneously from one
computer while data is being fed. The recommended retail price is 3,960 euros
plus VAT.
More: http://www.sonybiz.net
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 The PE7800 is the latest addition
to BenQ´s series of home cinema projectors. The DLP projector boasts the new
16:9 Matterhorn chip. Its 1024 x 576 pixel resolution mean it complies especially
with the European PAL norm and so guarantees an optimal picture. The
projector has just become available and offers a whole series of highlights.
With a contrast of 2000:1 clear, sharp pictures without crossovers are
possible in a 16:9 format. The colours red, green, blue and white can be
adjusted individually. With its 6 segment colour wheel the BenQ PE7800
provides a razor sharp picture with excellent black values and brilliant
colour reproduction. It has a brightness of 800 ANSI lumens, the fan is a
very quiet 32dB. The projector´s many inputs and outputs provide the highest
flexibility. The progressive component input supports the Pan Scan process.
The BenQ PE7800 is available at a recommended retail price of 3,499 euros
including VAT.
More: http://www.BenQ-eu.com
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The brand new
LCD projector PLV-WF10 from SANYO has been specially developed for digital
cinema advertising and digital film performances in smaller cinemas: the real
16:9 panel with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels makes it possible to play
advertising blocks in a broadscreen format. The PLV-WF10 has a brightness of
4000 ANSI lumens. The projector is even more light-intensive with the
Microlens technology, which bunches the rays of light and controls the
individual pixel exactly. A 900:1 contrast ratio guarantees high detail
pictures with depth of sharpness and finely drawn crossovers from bright to
dark colours. The two-lamp system also ensures that the film still runs even
if one projector lamp fails. The PLV-WF10 has nine interchangeable lenses to
cope with anything which can happen in a film performance and also has eight
optional input boards. The projector is already on the market and costs
13,000 euros (plus VAT).
More: http://www.sanyo.com
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Christie
presents its latest solution in the dual lamp technology field. The
back-projection module GraphXMaster CS50-D100U is a stackable 50" SXGA
Cube with a 180° viewing angle, powerful brightness high contrast and
excellent video playing quality. The module incorporates Single Chip Dark Metal
DLP technology, provides a real SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution and a pixel
density of 32.8, an excellent performance for applications demanding exact
detail and razor sharp pictures. The long-life 100/120" UHP dual lamp
system, which made its debut at the InterComm, offers optimal flexibility
with its various operating modes. The user can determine the lamp wattage and
whether to use the single or dual lamp mode and as a result can select
optimal performance requirements for any application. The GraphXMaster
CS50-D100U dual lamp mode delivers double the brightness when changing from
single to dual lamp mode. This can even be done during operation.
More: http://www.christiedigital.com
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The new high
performance 42" H3 plasma screen (42PMA500E) represents the third
generation of these screens from Hitachi. The Hitachi Advanced Intelligent
Image Digital Processor in connection with the new H3 panel guarantees more
brightness (1100 cd/m2), better contrast (1000:1) and a more natural sharper
colour reproduction - especially with moving objects or scenes with fine
colour crossovers. The 42PMA500E provides the trade with the perfect solution
to presenting captivating colour-rich pictures on POS. It is also optimal for
public video applications in shops and supermarkets or in public areas such
as airports, stations and restaurants. With the Brightview System, based on
ALIS technology, the H3 plasma screen provides a higher resolution from 1024
x 1024 and a product-life of more than 60,000 hours (in mode 2). It is
available from audio/video dealers at a price of 4,499 euros including VAT.
More: http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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The 40-inch
TFT Samsung SyncMaster 403T is brilliance in XXL format. The dual input
system (analogue and digital) makes the screen highly versatile. In the 16:9
format WXGA (Wide XGA) it can be used both on its side or standing up thanks
to the pivot function. It can also completely replace a video data projector
as presentations can be watched on it comfortably even from a distance. It is
also a quick display. Thanks to a reaction time of a mere 23 ms videos and
animations can be played without any disturbing streaks. The SyncMaster 403T
delivers an extreme 170° viewing angle. That makes it highly suitable for use
in public places. Using the integrated picture-in-picture function it is
possible to watch two different picture sources on the monitor at the same
time. The applications for the XXL screen are practically unlimited. The Samsung
SyncMaster 403T costs 6,599 euros (rrp incl. VAT). It comes with a remote
control analogue signal cable, DVI cable, legs and external electrical
connector. Samsung provides a 3 year guarantee including on the spot exchange
service.
More: http://www.samsung.com
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The new
Anders+Kern catalogue is now out and the Norderstedt-based presentation
technology firm is now offering multimedia products from Panasonic. This
means that Panasonic takes over from Epson as Anders+Kern´s supplier for
video data projectors and will be distributed as a projector brand alongside
Hitachi, Sanyo, Sony and the house brand A+K AstroBeam. Among others
Panasonic offers video data projectors in the Business Desktop and high end
installation fields, with for example 3 Chip DLP devices providing up to
12,000 ANSI lumens. Anders+Kern will also be offering plasma displays from
their new supplier.
More: http://www.anders-kern.de
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 This month CommTec presents the
new Samsung Visual Presenter UF-80. It is a combination of appealing modern
design, simple operation and the latest technology. The technical data are impressive
and in many points meet the SDP-900DX specifications. The UF-80 has a
powerful lens (F1.5 ~ 2.4), a 14 power optical zoom (3-power digital), a DVI
output and lots more. Features like simple operation with an operating field,
infrared remote control, mouse or RS-232 are standard, just as real XGA resolution,
internal storage for 8 pictures, 20 picture per second transmission rate in
real-time by USB 2.0, multi display, picture separation and picture rotation.
The Samsung Visual Presenter UF-80 is noiseless as it manages without a fan.
It is available straight away, the list price (GEA) is 3,490 euros without
VAT.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de
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Luxion GmbH,
distributor for projection and media technology presented on 13th May a
specialist trade fair in Heusenstamm near Frankfurt. One main feature was the
presentation of the new projector series PT-LB10 from Panasonic (see also AVP Newsletter,
week 16/04). Dealers saw among other things a demonstration of the
PT-LB10NTE (XGA, 2,000 ANSI lumens, 2.2 kg) in the wireless and network
environment. All visitors to the fair also got a unique demo offer for the
PT-LB10NTE from Luxion. Further information about the new products can be
found on the organiser´s website.
More: http://www.luxion.de
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With XGA
resolution, 3000 ANSI lumens in high mode, a weight of just 3.8 kg and a very
low operating noise of only 37 dB the new SONY Projector VPL-CX85 is a
perfect universal presentation medium - for mobile use or as a fixed installation.
In its standard mode the operating noise goes down to just 28 dB at a
brightness of 2,200 ANSI lumens. As an introductory offer KNT has put
together an interesting bundle for its customers with the PCS-1P video
conference system. For a special price of only EUR 7,990 the CX85 is
available with a PCS-1P for a limited period! For the video conference system
PCS-1P from SONY the new software version 2.21 is available as an update.
More: http://www.videonetworking.de
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GTCO CalComp
is taking over the American private company EduCue which developed the
"Audience Response" system. These are systems for knowledge level
determination and performance evaluation for schoolchildren and students with
the Personal Response System (PRS), and it has been successful since 1995.
InterWrite PRS allows teachers to call on simpler and more exact knowledge
for use in schoolchild evaluation. A typical PRS installation consists of 40
to 400 wireless infrared transmitters and one or more receivers which can be
connected to a PC or Mac. Schoolchildren and students can answer questions by
remote control. The results are recorded and can be shown immediately and
used for further evaluation. PRS is the ideal extension for GTCO CalComp´s
interactive InterWrite Family for schools and universities - the interactive
Whiteboard InterWrite SchoolBoard, SchloolPad and iPanel. There is more
information on InterWrite PRS at: http://www.gtcocalcomp.at/interwriteprs.htm
.
More: http://www.gtcocalcomp.com
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The ACTIVboard
from TDS Promethean is getting more and more user-friendly. The wireless
infrared controlled graphic tablet ACTIVslate and the radio-controlled
polling system ACTIVote have long been decisive unique selling features of
the ACTIVboard system. TDS Promethean is now putting its stake on RF
technology. ACTIVslate will soon be on the market as a radio tablet. The
board itself can also be connected to the computer over a wireless Bluetooth
interface. This makes this system more flexible than ever before.
More: http://www.tds-promethean.de
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 Projecta has gone on the market
with a new kind of material. The new diffuse reflecting High Contrast
projection screen has been specially developed for the home cinema market. It
is made of glass fibre material. The light grey surface provides better
contrast, more living colours and much greater detail. At the moment there
are two kinds of screen available: the smooth High Contrast D projection
screen and the High Contrast S-projection screen. ´High Contrast D´ is
available in various tensions and is used in the following projection wall
screens: ´PermScreen´, ´PermScreen Deluxe´ and ´TabScreen electrol´. The
screen has a reflection value of 0.8 and a 40° viewing angle. It weighs 490
grammes per square metre and is only 0.26 mm thick. High Contrast S, which is
used among others for the high-quality electrically operated home cinema
projection wall screen "VariVision", is robust and solid and coated
on both sides of the grey vinyl foil. The screen has a reflection value of
1.0, a viewing angle of 45° and weighs 540 grammes per square metre. It is
0.36mm thick. The introduction of this new screen means Projecta will be able
to extend its leading role in the home cinema applications market even
further.
More: http://www.projecta.nl
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Wacom presents
the writing pad PenPartner, an ideal pad for navigation and notes which,
thanks to the accompanying software "JustWrite Office 4.0" lets the
user put handwritten notes, signatures and sketches directly into Office
applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The PenPartner consists of a
small compact tablet (8.12 x 5.80 cm) including a battery-free pen. The
ergonomically designed Wacom pen has a simple side switch which can be set to
carry out the functions used most like for example "right mouse
click". Working with Wacom´s "penabled technology", the pen
needs neither cable nor battery. The tablet itself is connected to the
computer with a USB cable. This makes the PenPartner perfect for all users
who have to give frequent presentations with video data projectors e.g.
trainers, teachers, anyone working on-the-road and is an optimal extension for
the projector.
More: http://www.wacom.com
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Optoma Europe
presents the interactive panel Pi-500, equipped with the latest LCD
technology and sensor techniques. It allows you to give flexible and
professional presentations for only 1,399 euros (incl. VAT). The Pi-500 comes
with powerful, high-performance software, compatible with all the latest
multimedia programmes. In the programme packet you get Office Ink, Power
Presenter RE, Free Notes, Pen Soft handwriting recognition and Art Dabbler.
Power Presenter makes it possible to write comments in Powerpoints before or
during the presentation; They can be stored for later discussion and then
played back. The radio controlled pen performs the functions of a normal
mouse. Some technical details about the Pi-500: latest generation 15"
XGA TFT colour LCD, weight just 3.7 kg, VESA connection, can be integrated on
the wall or table, flexible stand, Kensington Lock, Plug and Play. The Pi-500
comes with a 3 year bring-in guarantee.
More: http://www.optomaeurope.com
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Behind the
name ..."beam me up" there is an intelligent universal projector
mounting system. The four independently adjustable arms allow the ceiling
mounting to be screwed on under any video projector fitted with screw holes
for ceiling mounting. It comes with the appropriate mounting materials. The
universal ceiling mounting comes in various lengths from 10 cm. Also new are
the mountings for suspended ceilings, angled mountings and screens.
Individual offers and solutions at reasonable prices can be made at short
notice.
More: http://www.beamer-deckenhalterung.de
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Creative
Technology Group Germany (CT) - international service provider for renting
and installation of audiovisual media technology - has successfully realized
projects with the new iLite 6 XP modules from Barco - amongst them several LED
large display projects on the international Automobilsalon in Geneva, on
CeBIT and on BAMUA in Munich. The new Barco iLite 6 PX technology with
brilliant image quality and fascinating colours could be experienced on the
Opel booths, Automobilsalon Geneva, featuring a 17,5 m2 wall iLite 6 XP, on
the Volkswagen booths, also Automobilsalon Geneva, with 27 m2 iLite 6 XP in a
special portable construction, at IBM on CeBIT in Hannover covering 2
LED-walls with 25 m2 in total, at Vodafone also on CeBIT featuring 2
LED-walls with 25 m2 in total and finally at Screen Visions (Komatsu) on
BAUMA in Munich - a 36 m2 LED-wall. Further units of the CT Group are located
in Birmingham, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
More: http://www.ctgermany.com
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HoloPresenter
40" is the latest innovation by Pronova. It is a standing glass panel
which is equipped with a holographic projection area, 40" diagonale
(800mm x 600mm), in the upper part. The lower part is designed to be
advertising space. HoloPresenter can be used as a free-standing complete
solution because the projection is realized via an integrated video beamer
and a mirror. With HoloPresenter, Pronova offers a clearly structured
advertising space, which focuses on the content. The combination of metal and
glass fulfils the demands of a modern design.
More: http://www.holopro.de
eMail: kontakt@holopro.de
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It is the
first fully integrated personal desktop-video conferencing system with double
usable 17"-flat screen display: Polycom VSX 3000. This device is
characerized by extra good video- and audio quality. The system is equipped
with a high-performance video conference-codec, integrated camera, microphone
and speakers. The 17"-LCD-display can also be used as a PC-monitor.
Polycom VSX 3000 brings high-performance and functionality of group systems
to the workplace. Important features of the VSX-product line: easy handling
and simple system management, TV-similar video- and almost CD-audio quality
as well as efficient utility of bandwidths thanks to H.264-video compression.
Polycom VSX 3000 can be complemented by a web conferencing solution at any
times. Via People+Content, with the system extra data can be visualized
during a video conversation. Sending of People+Content-data via VSX 3000 is
an option that is planned for the 4th quarter 2004.
More: http://www.polycom.com
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CREATIVE
LIGHTING media technology from Dresden, Germany, offers a spring-cleaning for
projectors and plasma displays until the end of May. Apart from cleaning the
devices the service includes colour matching with LCD- and tube-projectors,
checking all functions and analysing life span of the lamps. Cleaning prices
are dependant on the weight: displays and projectors up to 7 kg are charged
180 Euros, larger devices 230 Euros. Customers outside Dresden can make use
of the national pick up and delivery service from GEL Logistik. Transporting
equipment of up to 7 kg costs 25 Euros net, up to 20 kg 50 Euros net and up
to 60 kg 80 Euros net. The change of spare parts and lamps resp. a repair of
defect pieces is not included in the price. However, CREATIVE LIGHTING is
glad to offer such a service.
More: http://www.cl-group.de
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On Prolight +
Sound 2004 Publitec exhibited on a booth that was twice as large as usual.
The motto was "perfect partners for perfect presentations". The
show included latest products and solutions from the entire image technology
sector - starting from new projector models such as SANYO PLC-HD10 for real
HDTV-large display up to distortion free projections on bended surfaces.
Twelve beamovers, a new Publitec product, presented the possibilities of this
head-moving video projection system. Apart from panorama projections in
3:1-extra format, a 90° bend projection and the beamovers, a plasma column
featuring eight vertically installed 43" Pioneer PDP-433-MXE plasma
screens was part of the design concept of the booth. These display arrangements
were realized with WINGS PLATINUM software by the Austrian Stumpfl GmbH.
More: http://www.publitec.tv
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From now on
Livingston Electronic Services GmbH, Darmstadt, offers second hand devices
for sale. The especially designed web shop can be found at
http://www.livingston.com/?Sales. All available systems are listed with a
detailed product description and price. They can be put into the electronic
shopping cart and ordered online. Among the range of products are used computers,
presentation technology, networking technology and printers as well as audio-
and video devices. The entire equipment is taken from short term rental
agreements and is generally not older than six months. In the internal refurbishment
centre the hardware is being inspected according to ISO 9001 and sold in the
original package. In result, Livingston can offer a quality that can not be
guaranteed by other suppliers.
More: http://www.livingston.com
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 Visitors and travellers at the
Berlin airport Tegel are now informed by a large format LED wall on the
outside of the airport. ict AG, Kohlberg, in cooperation with DAN WITT has
recently installed this huge information- and advertising system that measures
6,20 x 6,60 meters. In the upper two thirds of the display flight times, free
parking space, the time and other information is displayed. In the lower
third advertising clips marketed by DAN WITT are shown. Both the flight times
and the parking information are processed with ict TouchVision software on
the FIDS airport computer. Furthermore, TouchVision also controls advertising
with play list functions and manages the operation of the LED wall e.g.
brightness adjustment etc.
More: http://www.ict.de
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The ZDF TV
production "50 Years of Rock" hosted by Thomas Gottschalk was
supported by equipment from Panel5 GmbH, Hannover. In order to visually
support the host and the artists Panel5 installed a 10qm 6mm LED-indoor-wall,
2 tandem-projections with 2 times 10.000 ANSI-lumens each as well as various
plasma monitors. Thanks to the abundance of stars and the perfectly
functioning technique the show in the Hannover Preussag-Arena was a major
success for everyone.
More: http://www.panel5.de
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The second
International Marketing Conference directed by IC InterConnection Consulting
Group headed "Large Displays Worldwide" was successfully held on
May 4th in Düsseldorf with over 30 participants ranging from Finland to
Isreal. In the focus was, apart from a market analysis on basis of Market
Tracking by InterConnection, new success strategies in the professional
AV-markets and home cinema segment. Dr. Frederik Lehner pointed out necessary
changes from technical to emotional sales. Since more and more competitors
are penetrating the booming home cinema market, innovative and efficient
communications strategies are in demand. Special importance should lie on
product design and clearly segmented product solutions. Helge Dittmann
presented a Power Pricing solution out of the current prevailing price
competition. Paul Martin from TFC.NET presented a comparison of the display
market focusing on varying brand awareness.
More: http://www.interconnectionconsulting.com + http://www.tfcinfo.com
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Insight Media,
the leader in micro display-based market research, and DisplaySearch, the
worldwide leader in flat panel display (FPD) market research and consulting,
are excited to officially announce the details of the upcoming HDTV Forum
2004 which is entitled Accelerating the HDTV Transition. Because of the
positive response to last year´s event, the conference has been expanded from
two days to three days and will take place at the luxurious Westin Century
Plaza in Los Angeles on August 24 - 26, 2004. The event will bring together
representatives from TV and cable networks, government agencies, satellite
and cable providers, retailers, distributors, TV brands, TV OEMs,
panel/tube/engine manufacturers and IC manufacturers for information exchange
on the key topics facing the emergence of the HDTV era.
More: http://www.insightmedia.info
+ http://www.displaysearch.com/hdtvforum
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Highlights
from the recent TFCinfo Projector Market Analysis Report show that in the
fourth quarter of 2004 the market-share of value priced 1000-1500 lumen SVGA
projectors continued to climb, reaching a recent high of 38.6%. This growth
was largely driven by sales in the retail and direct to end user segments and
by substantial inventory buildup in the IT and retail segments. The majority of
the gain came from retailers that introduced projectors in 2003. The growth
in retail sales was largely produced by SVGA 1000-1500 lumen models, such as
Epson´s S1, InFocus´ X1, and Toshiba´s TLP-S10. This rise in SVGA 1000-1500
lumen sales has created a split in the US projector market because at the
same time projector sales in the traditional ProAV business channel are now
trending towards premium higher brightness 1600-3000 lumen models. Other
Manufacturer´s sales, inventory and market share highlights include: The
sales weighted average best price for an XGA projector in the IT/Retail
channel dropped 4.7% in 4Q03.
More: http://www.tfcinfo.com
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Prolight+Sound
has ended with a visitor plus of around 30 %. The international trade show
for event- and communication technology, AV-production and entertainment
counted 26.735 trade visitors -9027 out of 82 countries - over four days. The
overall spirits were high on this year´s Prolight+Sound - the industry is
about to move forward. 647 exhibitors from 33 nations were in Frankfurt on
around 55.000 m2 space. 250 companies came from Germany, 397 exhibitors had
arrived from abroad (61 %), among them Great Britain (65), China (62), Italy
(43) and the USA (41). Especially hall 8 with a focus on studio technology
and fixed installations, light-, stage and media technology received a
positive response. Among the products visitors could find high-resolution
data- and video projections for conference settings, info screen-technology
and high-resolution LED solutions for public spaces. Likewise successful: the
CAVIS convention (convention for audio-visual installation systems). 710
participants had the opportunity to listen to 35 lectures.
More: http://www.prolight-sound.com
+ http://www.cavis.com +
http://www.messefrankfurt.com
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 For the first time a scientific
symposium on HD cinema and HDTV will be hold on photokina 2004, September
28th until October 3rd. Headed "World Championships 2006 in HD - High
Definition Cinema and TV" all aspects will be discussed starting from
recording via editing up to playback and storage. This two day symposium on
September 30th and October 1st will be organised by the Institut für
Rundfunktechnik IRT. It is a hot topic especially with regards to the
TV-broadcasting of the football world championship 2006 which will be
produced and broadcast mainly in HD. This leads to a need of information for
producers, users, dealers and service providers within film, TV and AV
industries. On the first day topics will cover recording technology in HD,
post production and studio technology. On the second day playback and storage
is going to be discussed.
More: http://www.photokina.de +
http://www.irt.de
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The detailed
agenda for the Projection Summit is now available for review on line, and it
features a broad range on industry leaders and experts. The conference
program has both a market and technology track, each with 6 sessions plus
keynote speakers and the analyst forecast debate. The agenda for Projection
Summit 04 can be reviewed at the below mentioned website. Projection Summit
2004 will be held at the Atlanta World Congress Center. Insight Media and
McLaughlin Consulting Group have partnered with ICIA to organize the
Projection Summit, which runs Monday and Tuesday, June 7-8, prior to Infocomm.
The Summit is organized into two tracks of sessions: Technology/Supply Chain
and Market/Channel. Specific sessions at the summit will focus on
opportunities in education, networked advertising, and AV/IT convergence in
enterprises. Among the highlights of the market sessions are: "IT and AV
Convergence: Is convergence an opportunity or threat for AV dealers?"
and "Marketing View of Big Screen Technologies. We have all heard the
technologists debate whose big screen is better; Plasma, LCD, projection?"
Discounted registration ($1,095) is open through ICIA at:
http://ww4.expocard.com/inf041/summit/registrant.asp
More: insightmedia.info/PS04/ps04agenda.htm + http://www.mcgweb.com
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 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE),
the electronic systems integration show, has selected the Amsterdam RAI
Centre as the location for next year´s event. ISE will be held 26-28 January.
ISE offers the latest electronic systems technologies, up to date market
information, and the most comprehensive education program in Europe. The
exhibition caters to systems integrators, consultants, installers, dealers,
distributors as well as the buyers of professional audiovisual, residential
systems, and electronic systems. ISE ´05, now in preparation, will build on
the success of this year´s inaugural event at the PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland.
This year´s show attracted 3,489 attendees from over 60 countries, as well as
120 exhibitors from 22 nations. ISE ´05 will continue with its emphasis on a
trade show that has exhibitors which reflect the full array of products that
make up integrated communications systems.
More: http://www.iseurope.org/
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The 9th UK
CEDIA Expo will take place at the International Convention Centre,
Birmingham, UK. Education and seminars will last from June 1 to June 4, the
Expo will be on June 4. CEDIA Expo is the platform to get hands on with the
latest smart-home technologies and build both technical knowledge and
business skills. CEDIA UK Expo 2004 offers over 70 seminars as well
specialised manufacturer product training. Over 100 companies in the home
entertainment, lighting, security and integration industries will present
product innovations on the Expo floor.
More: http://www.cedia2004.com
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- viteq: Udo Ratai is Product Manager
On April 13,
Udo Ratai has assumed his role as Product Development Manager in the department
of product development with viteq technologies GmbH and the cinemateq brand.
Ratai is graduate engineer, and in his new position he is responsible for the
further development of cinemateq products. 42 year old Ratai will also take
care of product training and technical support. Before, Udo Ratai was working
as responsible trade editor for 16 years focusing on measurement technique
and hardware tests.
More: http://www.cinemateq.de/
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- MSS
Medien System Service GmbH Insolvent
MSS Medien
System Service GmbH, located in Notzingen since 1981, has filed for
insolvency on April 1, 2004. MSS Communications Design, founded in 2001, has
taken over the business unit of MSS Medien.
More: http://www.mss-comm.de
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- EYE-Q: TFTs with
Vizioflex-Technology
EYE-Q Display
Technology is offering a new panel for some of their products. The panel
automatically responds to changing light conditions - passive and without
extra backlight or control element. The special medium (Vizio technology
layer) that is integrated in the TFT panel between background lighting and
liquid-crystals is reflecting the light that shines onto the display. These
devices offer many undreamed-of-possibilities thanks to very good readability
at extremely bright light and rapid adjustment to changing light conditions
without any delay, as for example when a train is entering a tunnel. The device
is at first available as 19" MVA Vizioflex TFT-display with 48 cm image
diagonal and it will cost 2,562 Euros (UVP incl. VAT).
More: http://www.EYE-Q.de
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- New Toshiba-Division Projection
& Display Technology
Toshiba has
founded the new division Projection & Display Technology (PDT) ensuring
projector and flat panel sales in the business sector. The new division
includes a complete data- and video projector line up as well as LCD- and
plasma panels for professional applications. Now, Toshiba PDT also offers
complete solutions for professional applications and can further strengthen
its growth on the market. The new division is located in Neuss, Germany. From
there Toshiba PDT coordinates sales and marketing activities for projectors
in the entire EMEA sales region covering over 50 countries. LCD-flat panels
and plasma panels are also included in the portfolio. They are especially
geared to conference applications, entrance halls and POS solutions. The new
division is very well equipped with innovative products and solutions. In
this connection, Toshiba especially uses existing know-how and aims at
synergies as for example with Wireless LAN.
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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- Analog Way: New Seamless Switcher
CentriX
Analog Way, a
leading designer and manufacturer of innovative image converters, will
exhibit CentriX, its brand new Computer & Video Hi-Res. Mixer Seamless
Switcher with multiple effects and logo insertion, dedicated to the
Installation and Large Event markets, on at Integrated Systems China 2004.
CentriX is Analog Way´s latest Seamless Switcher. It offers a new high
quality scaling process. The device features 8 universal inputs, accepting
any types of incoming signals - computer up to UXGA, Video and HDTV - and can
be used in two different operation modes: either as a Mixer Seamless Switcher
or as a Scaled Native Matrix. It offers various functions such as PiP and
Fade effect. In both Matrix and Mixer mode CentriX features Logo Insertion. CentriX
is specially designed with a blank front panel for Hi-res. It offers a
user-friendly interface and can be easily remote controlled via its RS232 or
TCP/IP ports. The result is dynamic, glitchfree and astonishing
presentations. In Germany the CentriX will be distributed by Comm-Tec and is
available for delivery from June 2004 at a price of 9.950,- euros (plus VAT).
More: http://www.analogway.com
+ http://www.comm-tec.de
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- MindWare AG: Wortmann Trade Dealer
Since April
1st, the MindWare AG is trade dealer and notebook partner of the German
PC-manufacturer Wortmann AG. The MindWare service is thus being expanded.
New: The mobile training room. Here, MindWare together with Wortmann AG has
provided a new concept that has been introduced to the education market.
More: http://www.mindware-ag.de
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- KNT Golf Tournament on June 5
KNT kindly
invites customers and interested parties to the first KNT-Golf Cup on June 5.
The tournament will be held at the Golf Club Hechingen-Hohenzollern e.V.
Active golfers compete in a tournament on the 18-hole site, non-golfers and
beginners are offered the possibility to participate in a training given by a
professional coach. After the tournament KNT invites the participants into
the club house in order to celebrate the winners and enjoy a dinner.
Participation for KNT customers and interested parties is free of charge.
More: http://www.videonetworking.de
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- Panasonic Mediaplayer/-server: Signal
Allocation for Plasma-Displays
On NAB 2004 in
Las Vegas Panasonic presented a network-based system for plasma-display
control. The software works with all Panasonic displays from the 6-series. It
consists of the Mediaplayer BB-S700PD and the Mediaserver BB-SMG700. The
all-in-one package manages the network, allocates signals, and individually
supplies single or group plasma-displays. Once installed, the
Mediaplayer-software can manage up to 100 plasma-displays with Windows XP
Professional. The Mediaplayer works according to RSA-method and encodes all
data against unauthorized access. The Mediaplayer BB-S700PD is usually
located in a plasma-display slot. It supports Linux OS processors, consists
of a 10baseT/100baseTX LAN Ethernet interface, an internet browser and a
MPEG-decoder.
More: http://www.panasonic-broadcast.de
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- beyerdynamic: Prolight+Sound
Review
All new
products of the Conference & Presentation area were presented in
Frankfurt. Two new microphone units complement the MCW-D 200 wireless
conference system: the MCW-D 2421 with integrated acoustical boundary
microphone and the MCW-D 2111 without any buttons. With steno-s beyerdynamic
presents software to record meetings and discussions. In addition to the
software, the MPC 70 USB microphone to connect to PCs will be available. With
SIS beyerdynamic presents a Simultaneous Interpreting System. This system
consists of a modular control unit with touch screen and the SIS 1202
interpreting station. This station for two interpreters can be easily
operated and features functions such as treble/bass control, a mute button or
an intelligent ear protection called "EarSafe". The components of
the TTS 300 Translation and Tour Guide System in the UHF range have been
reengineered thoroughly. In addition to a bigger charging unit for 20
receivers there are now single earphones or headphones available.
More: http://www.beyerdynamic.com
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- Minicom Smart Cat5 Switch
Minicom
Advanced Systems has released its new line of Smart CAT5 Switches. The 8 port
and 16 port single user Smart CAT5 Switches are powerful, compact,
cutting-edge and cost-effective rackmountable KVM switches. The sleek, 1U
sized Smart CAT5 line features CAT5 cable to eliminate cable clutter, and
powerful On Screen Display control and management via serial or push button.
The Smart CAT5 Switches support 8 or 16 computers, letting administrators
control and operate their servers with just one keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Furthermore, the 16 port, multi-platform Smart 16 IP gives convenient access
and management of up to 16 servers at a time; with analog access at the rack
and digital access over LAN, WAN or Internet.
More: http://www.minicom.com
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- Lumin BigScreen at Siemens
At Siemens in
Munich, Lumin Visual Technologies is operating a large projection
installation featuring four Lumin BigSreens in the size of 7 x 2,75 meters
each. It is the largest Lumin projection displays that have been installed as
yet in such a project. The projection displays are used in a showroom in
order to present Siemens products to major customers and key account customers.
The project was implemented according to Siemens plans by the Lumin partner
NTS. The result is the largest fixed installation with projection technology
in Europe. The BigScreens were perfectly integrated as parts of the walls
into the room. Films and animations, produced especially for this project,
give the impression as if the viewer is experiencing various situations live.
Four projectors per each panel realize the projection with two devices
generating a large image via EdgeBlending and two beamers displaying smaller
HD-images within the large projection.
More: http://www.lumin.de
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- eBeam Exclusive-Distribution by Legamaster
Legamaster is expanding its activities in the
area of interactive communication technology. The German company has closed
an exclusive deal with the eBeam systems manufacturer. Systems are produced
by Luidia, Foster City/USA. Legamaster now distributes digital eBeam
whiteboard-systems in Germany, Benelux and other European markets.
More:
http://www.legamaster.de
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- Micronas Presents
Synchronizing-Solution
The Micronas
Audio Delay IC MAD4868A acts as a delay line for TV audio and consumer audio
applications. The IC is designed for synchronizing audio and video signals
ensuring "Lip Sync" by delaying the audio signal with the same
amount of time as the video signal is delayed in a TV´s video processing. For
TV designs, independent signals for loudspeakers, headphones and line-out or
S/PDIF out must be provided, resulting in the need to delay six independent
audio channels. Especially modern flat panel TVs (LCD- or plasma-TVs) require
"Lip Sync" because of their video deinterlacing, processing,
scaling and pixel-oriented display. The MAD4868A is equipped with all
interfaces, as well as embedded RAM. This makes the IC easy to use and avoids
RAM availability and pricing problems. In its PMQFP44-1 package with 0.8 mm
pitch, the MAD4868A requires only little PCB space but is suitable for wave
soldering and reflow soldering.
More: http://www.micronas.com/products/documentation/consumer/mad4868a
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- G+B: Movie-Projection for
Microsoft
Gahrens +
Battermann created the perfect cinema atmosphere on the Microsoft booth on
CeBIT using a high performance projector offering a brightness of 12.000
ANSI-lumens. Brilliant images in large format despite of a minimum projection
depth - an especially built mirror construction realized the projection. In
the movie theatres, light was realized by media control in cooperation with
Stereolize. Gahrens + Battermann were also responsible for the audio
technology and realized the complete installation of video- and audio
technology in the workshop rooms.
More:
http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de
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- PRO Video realized
LANshare-Networking
PRO Video GmbH
Berlin has carried out an order of the Berlin Production House CONCEPT AV.
The company installed a LANshare-networking including two AVID Media
Composers Adreanline, a AVID Xpress 3D and a 2,5 TB LANshare-server over
Gigabit-Ethernet network. Since 1991 PRO Video, internationally operating
system integrator, offers professional system solutions in the areas of
digital systems, broadcast and communication. The company is located in
Berlin, Leipzig, Kiew and Moskau.
More: http://www.provideo-berlin.de
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- InFocus: Quarterly Report I/2004
InFocus has
announced the financial results for the first quarters 2004. The sales volume
from January to April 2004 is 145,4 millions US-$. Compared to the quarter
before, this is a sales increase of 17,2 percent. In the quarter I/2003 the
company had experienced a net loss of 12,5 millions US-$. Within the past 12
months InFocus was able to reduce the net loss to 4,4 millions US-$.
More: http://www.infocus.com
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- 28 % Sales Increase at Polycom
Polycom, Inc.,
leading supplier of video- and audio conferencing systems, was able to
increase its sales volume by 28 percent in the first quarter 2004 to 119,1
millions US-$. It had been 92,9 millions in the comparison period in 2003.
The net profit according to US-GAAP for the first quarter 2004 is thus 3,3
millions US-$ or three cents per share, compared to the net loss of 2,4
millions US-$ according to US-GAAP in I/2003 or two cents net loss per share.
More: http://www.polycom.com
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- KPS: Sales Activities Started
KPS Klein
Service & Vertriebs GmbH in Hannover has started its sales activities on
April 1. KPS means Kommunikation (communication), Presentation and Service.
The company offers media technology with presentation- and audio technology
as well as video conferencing systems, video surveillance technology,
LED-illuminants and POS-payment systems.
More: http://www.KPS-Medientechnik.de
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- RGB: IPA Is Using View Technology
for Video Conferences
The
Independent Pilots Association is working with new multimedia display
technology to help communicate industry-specific news across the country.
They selected the QuadView(r) display processor for the Mobile Presentation
System, a videoconferencing/audioconferencing/presentation system. The
QuadView enables the simultaneous viewing of up to four sources in scaled
windows onto one 50" plasma display. In addition, it enabled the station
to share the same output with any local or AV Network with any far site as
well. The information viewed on the mobile presentation system includes interviews,
teleconferencing, presentations, teleprompter notes, and real time video.
There are four input channels, each of them offers a choice of NTSC or PAL
composite, component, S-Video, and high-resolution analog RGB up to 1600 x
1200 pixel resolution with unlimited display options. Inputs may be from
virtually any source, including cameras, tape recorders, teleconferencing
systems, desktop computers, videodiscs, etc. A DVI output is available for display
devices that accept a digital signal.
More: http://www.rgb.com
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- Texas Instruments: 3 Millionth
Shipment
Texas
Instruments announced that is has shipped its 3 millionth DLP subsystem,
reflecting the increased demand and growth of DLP products across a broad
range of projection applications. More than 50 manufacturer customers
worldwide offer imaging products based on DLP technology. DLP technology is
utilized across a variety of projection applications, bringing clear, sharp,
vibrant images to business, home entertainment, and professional venue
projectors, large-screen high-definition TVs and digital cinema. In addition
to the growing projector business, TI has seen increasing momentum around DLP
TVs, with more than 18 customers worldwide having announced large-screen
high-definition TVs enabled by DLP technology. In 2004, Mitsubishi, Toshiba
and Skyworth have announced plans to add DLP TVs to their product lines. In
addition InFocus, LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Thomson have announced TVs that
bring sleek new styles and flat panel form factors to the DLP TV category.
More: http://www.dlp.com
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- JVC CU-VH1: Smallest HD Field
Recorder at NAB
JVC
Professional Europe will introduce the new CU-VH1EX at NAB 2004. It is the
world´s most portable high definition player/recorder and is an ideal
complement to the JVC JY-HD10 hand held camcorder. The new CU-VH1EX brings unprecedented
affordability to HD video production. Like its sister product the JY-HD10
camcorder, the CV-VH1EX records 720p/30 and will output 1080i/60. This
recorder allows video producers to spool HD content from their tape to their
non-linear editing (NLE) system of choice without tying up the camcorder.
Once edited producers can then record their HD material back to tape for
archiving or playback. Adhering to the widely supported HDV format, the
CU-VH1EX records and plays back HD media adhering to the ATSC broadcast
standard HD using Mini DV cassettes. It features a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, a
digital iLink interface for non-linear editing and dubbing, component outputs
for multiformat playback, and an SD memory card slot for capturing stills
from tape.
More: http://www.jvcproeurope.com
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