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Dear
newsletter readers! This
issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from the data-
and video projection / presentation. 1)
InfoComm 2006: June 03-09 in
InfoComm
‘06 will be held at the More: http://www.infocomm.org
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Enjoy reading ! Yours Kai
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1) InfoComm 2006: June 03-09 in Orlando, Florida 2) Christie: New Roadster S+20K
Projector 3) BenQ: CP 220 – A Projector to
Go 4) Sony:
VPL-EX3 – Versatile XGA-Projector 5) Optoma announced upgrades for
projectors 6) SHARP: XV-Z3000 DLP-Projector 7) Da-Lite: Wide range of new
products at InfoComm 8) dnp presents the Supernova
Flex Screen 9) G+B pronova: Transparent
Perspectives on Light & Building 10) sax3d.com: Second Generation
of MCS Presentation Software 11) Pioneer and Netvico are
cooperating 12) UNICOL: Multi Flat Screen
Stands Now Available 13) Exact planwerk: Plasma Table stands
up to 50“ 14) RGB: The new MediaWall 2500
at InfoComm 15) Zandar at InfoComm in Orlando 16) Gefen: New DVI/Component/HDMI
Adapters from Gefen 17) Bitlogix: New LS100 Serial to
Ethernet Device Server 18) Kramer announced all-in-one-
Video Processor 19) ict Visualizing “The Great
Natural Wonder Show” 20) Polycom: PC Mini-Speakerphone 21) Listen: Listen Technologies
GmbH for EMEA-I 22) Philips: 10-millionth UHP
lamp system on market 23) photokina: Around 160.000
visitors are expected 24) ACF Budapest – the
Audiovisual Creative Fair 25) ISE 2007: 90 percent already
booked 26) Russound appoints two key
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2)
Christie: New Roadster S+20K Projector
Christie
introduces the Christie Roadster S+20K DLP® projector, the latest generation
of its popular Roadster Series of compact, purpose-built projectors for the
rental/staging, live entertainment, trade show and exhibition markets. Driven
by a powerful 3-chip DLP SXGA+ engine and delivering 20,000 ANSI lumens, the
projector offers superior image quality and increased brightness levels with
greater power, performance and lower cost-of-ownership to meet the challenges
of the most demanding environments. The Christie
Roadster S+20K features a contrast ratio of 1800:1, high quality
optics and 10-bit image processing to provide crisp, clean images and perfect
colour saturation. The projector’s high bandwidth signal processing supports
additional functions such as Picture-in-Picture, HD 4:4:4 and seamless
switching between sources. Motorized lens functions provide power focus,
zoom, horizontal and vertical offset at the touch of a button, while the
Intelligent Lens System (ILS™) provides auto recall for zoom and focus.
User-replaceable pre-aligned Xenon lamp modules and bulbs with adjustable
lamp power minimize downtime and cost-of-ownership. More: http://www.christiedigital.co.uk |
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Alphabetical index
of companies: ACF Budapest (24),
BenQ (3), Bitlogix (17), Christie (2), Da-Lite (7), dnp denmark
(8), exact planwerk
(13), G+B pronova
(9), Gefen (16), ict (19), InfoComm (1), ISE 2007 (25), Koelnmesse/photokina (23), Kramer (18), Listen (21), Netvico (11), Optoma (5), Philips (22), Pioneer (11), Polycom (20), RGB (14), Russound (26), sax3d.com (10), Sharp (6), Sony (4), Unicol (12), Zandar (15) |
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3)
BenQ: CP 220 – A Projector to Go
BenQ
recently launched the CP220, a lightweight and powerful projector. Featuring
a size of only 248 x 78.5 x 199 mm and a weight of just 1.8 kg this projector
is easy to transport and hence the ideal presentation companion for people on
the move. The small yet stylish DLP projector offers a brightness of 2,200
ANSI lumens. Thanks to a native XGA resolution, 5-segment colour wheel and a
contrast of 2000:1, the BenQ CP220 shows sharp
images. With a noise level at 31 dB in ECO mode, this device is whisper quit
and does not interfere with presentations. The projector is equipped with a
lens by Carl Zeiss. The new “off&go“ function allows for cooling off even after the projector
has been disconnected from power. The projector that comes in a rugged silver
housing is transported in a carrier bag that is included in delivery. More: http://www.benq-eu.com 4)
Sony: VPL-EX3 – Versatile XGA-Projector
The
VPL-ES3 which has been launched by Professional Solutions Europe of Sony Deutschland
is a versatile projector designed for use in small to medium sized
classrooms, training and meeting rooms or at home. High brightness and XGA
resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) enhance the display and ensure clarity of fine
details within graphs, drawings and spreadsheets. Six preset picture modes
ensure users can quickly achieve an optimized image. Brightness can easily be
switched between high and standard mode (2000 or 1500 ANSI lumens) to suit
room conditions and screen type. The front exhaust directs heat away from the
audience and the aspect ratio can be changed from 4:3 for data projection to
16:9 for watching movies. More: http://www.sonybiz.net |
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5)
Optoma announced upgrades for projectors
Optoma
has upgraded its XGA EP719 DLP and SVGA EP716 digital projectors. Originally
launched in August last year, both models feature dramatically increased
brightness and the addition of RS232. The brightness is significantly higher
at 2200 ANSI-Lumen. In the Eco-mode, it is 1500 ANSI-Lumen. The excellent
video and enhanced color quality make both models
suitable for both business and home-entertainment use. The excellent
connectivity you find on both models. The models are extremely quiet at 28 dB
with power saving eco-mode; both models are also fitted with password
function for added security. Excellent connectivity on both models, including
2 x VGA, SCART RGB and S-Video, allows easy connection to a PC, TV Set Top
box, DVD player and games console. More: http://www.optomaeurope.com 6)
SHARP: XV-Z3000 DLP-Projector
SHARP has
launched the XV-Z3000, a new High Definition DLP projector that has been
designed to entertain everybody. Its extraordinary performance qualities as
well as the handling and design were developed to fully capture the
audience’s attention, no matter what presentation: a shared evening watching
your favourite series with friends, an exciting sports event or a romantic
movie for two. The resolution is 1280x768 and the
contrast is 6500:1, the brightness is 1200 ANSI lumens. The XV-Z3000 consists
of an additional HDMI (and HDCP) input. More: http://www.sharp.de 7)
Da-Lite: Wide range of new products at InfoComm
More: http://www.da-lite.com 8)
dnp presents the Supernova Flex
Screen
As a
world premiere at InfoComm 06 in booth 1817, dnp More: http://www.dnp.dk 9)
G+B pronova: Transparent Perspectives on
Light & Building
G+B pronova GmbH had a
thoroughly successful presentation at the Light and Building Fair in More: http://www.holopro.com 10) sax3d.com: Second Generation of MCS
Presentation Software
The
German sax3d.com gmbh – manufacturer of
holographic-optical HOPS.® projection screens – now
offers the MCS 2.0 presentation software as an addition to its holographic
picture systems. This will immensely facilitate targeted multimedia
presentation of goods at the PoS. Users can now
make use of enhanced features such as time control and networking capability.
The MCS 2.0 also allows integrating Microsoft PowerPoint documents, slide
shows, video clips, live streams, Flash and HTML. Single elements can be
optionally placed on the screen. In the future, the company plans on
developing solutions for interactive communications. More: http://www.sax3d.com 11) Pioneer and Netvico
are cooperating
More: http://www.netvico.com 12) UNICOL: Multi Flat Screen Stands
Now Available
UNICOL
has launched a new series of free stands and wall mounts that can hold up to
nine 42“ or 50” flat screens. These mounts that have
been designed for professional use are special in that they consist of
UNIVERSAL flat screen holdings that enable the use of a large selection of
monitors. Each free stand can be optionally equipped with hidden cable
lining, multiple sockets, rack platforms and various housings. In order to
achieve high flexibility and functionality for demanding installations, the
UNICOL team has especially focused on mobility and easy montage. UNICOL also
offers anti-theft protection systems and security housings for all flat
screens and video projectors. More: http://www.unicol.de 13) Exact planwerk:
Plasma Table stands up to 50“
The exact
planwerk GmbH now offers a high-quality plasma
table stand of up to 50“. The device complements the medyst
floor stand. Using an additional stainless steel floor platform, the standard
medyst attachment can be converted into a table stand for screens of up to 50“
in one go – no need to use extra tools. Cables are hidden behind the portable
rear cover. The plasma table stand can be protected against theft. More: http://www.litmagic.de 14) RGB: The new MediaWall
2500 at InfoComm
RGB
Spectrum is expanding its MediaWall™ line of
multi-screen video/data wall controllers with the introduction of new MediaWall™ 2500 at the InfoComm.
Like the original model 2000, the new MediaWall is
unique among display wall processors, based upon a custom,
high performance architecture rather than a PC, with faster updates, true
real-time performance, more display flexibility, robustness, and security. Real
time display of all inputs is guaranteed under all conditions, at up to 80
frames per second without any dropped frames. The new MediaWall
2500 displays up to sixteen video and computer signals simultaneously on up
to six screens. Multiple processors can be combined to support larger arrays.
Images can be displayed any size, anywhere, within or across screens, in
correct aspect ratio or stretched to fit, in whole or zoomed to emphasize
details. The system offers plug-and-play compatibility with the widest range
of inputs at up to 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, including non-interlaced and
interlaced, RGB/DVI, HD 720p/1080i/1080p, radar, sonar, X-Ray, YUV component,
S-Video, and composite NTSC/PAL. Background images, up to the aggregate
resolution of the display wall, can be loaded from compact flash cards or via
network connection. InfoComm: booth 1759 More: http://www.rgb.com 15) Zandar at InfoComm
in
Zandar
Technologies will debuting their high-quality image
processing products at InfoComm. From the varied
display requirement of audio visual, video conferencing and digital signage
applications to the complex configurations required for high end command and
control rooms, video surveillance and security monitoring centers,
Zandar MultiViewers
provide a specific multi-video display solution. The company will be
exhibiting its advanced range of MultiViewer
solutions, which provide one flexible, integrated interface for the display
of multiple video and data sources. Enhanced video display and monitoring
will be showcased with the all-new FusionPro+ MultiViewer. The FusionPro+ is
a highly advanced, modular, multi-source display processor that delivers
pristine image quality of extremely high resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p.
This next-generation system features, as standard,
Z-Configurator, a powerful layout configuration
software and, with the optional Zandar Dual Head (ZdH), has the ability to drive two displays as one
virtual monitor wall. InfoComm:
booth 3635 More: http://www.zandar.com 16) Gefen: New DVI/Component/HDMI Adapters
from Gefen
The
various audio/video interfaces on most of today’s HDTV sources and displays
do not always connect easily to each another. DVI, for example, doesn’t
transmit audio with its high definition resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (1080p)
tough HDMI does. The DVI Audio to HDMI Adapter from Gefen
allows sending HD video to the display with digital audio in TOSlink and S/PDIF formats. The adapter comes equipped with
one DVI, one TOSlink and one S/PDIF input. The HDMI
display and audio receiver connect to the unit’s digital outputs.
Installation is a plug and play with the unit running on its own 5v power
supply. The component audio to HDMI Adapter is a device that connects
component sources or VGA
computers to an HDMI display, patching HD video together with
two channels of audio (left and right) to the HDMI display. This offers the
most convenient method of linking an analog device
to a digital display while maintaining the highest HD video resolutions up to
1080p. InfoComm: booth 3607 More: http://www.gefen.com 17) Bitlogix: New LS100 Serial to Ethernet
Device Server
The new
LS100 serial device server is an economical Serial to Ethernet converter for
easy network integration of projectors, flat panel monitors, and other RS232
controlled A/V products. Bitlogix Software LLC has
announced the LS100 serial device server for LAN/WAN classroom control
applications, remote monitoring and maintenance of audiovisual equipment such
as projectors, plasma and LCD monitors, switchers, document cameras, and
other equipment controlled through RS232 ports. The LS100 is equipped with a
RJ45 Ethernet port and one 9-pin D-Sub serial port for easy network
integration into new or existing room control installations. The Ethernet
converter has a reliable TCP/IP protocol stack, and can be configured via
telnet or the serial console port with full user ID/password protection. In
combination with the optional NetControl room
control software, the LS100 can be used for event scheduling, projector theft
warning, e-mail notification, and others more. NetControl
is designed for Windows 2000, XP, and Windows server 2003 system. The newest
version of NetControl software supports over 540
different projector models. More: http://www.bitlogix.com 18) Kramer announced all-in-one- Video
Processor
Kramer Electronics has announced
the newest addition to its product line – the SP-10D multi-standard,
multi-format video processor. The SP-10D is a broadcast quality solution,
providing Proc Amp controls, standards conversion, signal format conversion,
and time base correction, all in one box. The SP-10D will accept an input
signal in various formats including composite, Y/C, YUV, RGB or RGBS, and
outputs all these formats simultaneously. It will convert signals to any
video standard, and the output can be genlocked to
an external video reference. Alternatively, the SP-10D can synthesize its own
timing to provide a full time-base corrected output. The unit also has a genlock input, a genlock
output, and a split-screen output. The SP-10D provides the most important
Proc Amp controls, including video gain, brightness, contrast, color, hue, and both horizontal and vertical sharpness
control. The unit also offers a full range of color
control features and includes a four-field processing memory to ensure the
highest possible picture quality. InfoComm: booth 3721 More: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 19) ict Visualizing “The Great Natural Wonder Show”
More: http://www.ict.de 20) Polycom: PC Mini-Speakerphone
Polycom
and Skype™ bring a PC mini-speakerphone featuring HiFi quality to the market. The Polycom
Communicator™ was
introduced at the occasion of Polycom’s Tenth
Anniversary Celebrating as Publicly Traded Company and Two Millionth
Conference Phone Shipment. The Polycom Communicator™, a Skype Certified, co-branded USB speakerphone that
leverages Polycom’s renowned Acoustic Clarity
Technology™ delivers hands-free, natural, two-way voice communication for Skype voice and video conversations, without echoes or
feedback. The Polycom Communicator complements the
new Skype for Business offering, providing an
affordable and portable personal speakerphone solution that delivers
business-quality, high-fidelity wideband voice communications for individuals
or small groups. It delivers a best-in-class user experience with outstanding
voice quality, integration with Skype software, and
portability. More: http://www.polycom.com 21) Listen:
Listen Technologies GmbH for EMEA-I
Listen Technologies
Corporation located in More: http://www.listentech.de 22) Philips: 10-millionth UHP lamp
system on market
Royal
Philips Electronics recently announced that it has shipped 10-millionth UHP
lamp system to the Digital Projection market. Philips invented break-through
UHP lighting technology in mid of 1990’s. It is one of key technologies
within Digital Projection industry with two main applications:
High-Definition Projection Televisions and Front Projectors, for both
Professional and Consumer use. With UHP lighting technology, Philips made
significant contribution enabling Digital Projection market to flourish over
the past 10 years. It offers an integrated system solution for both lamp and
lighting electronics. This approach provides the benefits of coordinated lamp
and electronics development and faster time to market, which ultimately
result in creative und reliable system solutions with high performance and
proven long lifetime. As one of the best-known innovative players worldwide,
Philips constantly introduces innovations into the market place. More: http://www.uhp.philips.com 23) photokina: Around 160.000 visitors are expected
More: http://www.photokina.de 24) ACF
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