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5) ViewSonic:
3 Years Warranty + Exchange-Service
ViewSonic
provides warranty and service on its projectors in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
As from now, each customer receives a three-year warranty on a purchased
ViewSonic projector. Additionally, the company offers an on location
exchange-service over the period of three years. "The on location
exchange-service during the warranty period offers ViewSonic clients the
guarantee of getting a spare projector in case of repair. Repairs lasting for
weeks, otherwise often the case in this branch of business, are therewith a
thing of the past for ViewSonic customers", says Peter Hollmann, Sales Director
Central Europe with ViewSonic.
More: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/
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6) WS/projectiondesign:
Action! model one MKII
A successful
model has already made history. In some countries the "Action! model one
MKII" by projectiondesign is already a legend, among them France, Great
Britain and the USA. Now, this model will be carrying forward its triumphal
procession. "Action! model one MKII" has been presented with a
recent designed board, improved firmware and a new seven segment colour wheel
to the High-End audience in Munich. The audience was impressed. Not only
while playing HDTV-material via DVI, but also in usual DVD operation the
Action! model one successor presented itself in brilliant shape. Further specifications
of this superb, 3 kilo lightweight projector in magnesium housing in the
following: 1280x720 pixels, HD2+Mustang DLP technology, 1200 ANSI-lumens,
16:9 HDTV-format, contrast 3000:1, wide angle zoom objective, components
inputs, DVI, noise level 28dbA. The model will be available at the end of
June. Until then it is clear if this model will also be available in
Ferrari-red.
More: http://www.wsspalluto.de/
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7) Toshiba:
S 70 - Big Cinema in the Living Room
 The data- and video projector S70
from Toshiba Professional Visual Products (PVP) brings big cinema into the
living room. Thanks to MLA (Micro Lens Array)-Technology the projector
delivers pin sharp images even in slightly darkened rooms or in bright sunlight.
MLA-technology allows for a better light rate, hence, this projector offers a
brightness of 2000 ANSI-lumens. Even in adverse light conditions detailed
parts of digital images or film scenes are rendered pin sharp. A projection
distance of 1,26 metres is sufficient. The projector can play movies in 16:9
format as well as 4:3 paddle images. The projector supports automatic
keystone-correction. Thanks to a weight of only 2,2 kg S70 can be counted
among the perfect mobile devices. All S70 comfort functions can be controlled
via remote control. The suggested retail price is 1,799 Euro (incl. VAT).
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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8) 3M:
EM-Bundle Piccolo S10+Screen+DVD-System
Until June 30,
2004, 3M Visualproducts will be offering its customers and dealers a special
promotion right in time for the European Football Championships in Portugal.
The "EM-Promotion 2004" package includes the 3M-design projector Piccolo
S10, a 3M-tripod screen as well as the Mustek DVD surround-system. It is
available at a price of 1,333 Euros incl. VAT. Thanks to 1200 ANSI-lumens, a
contrast ratio of 600:1 and a noise level of only 27 dB this 2.9-kilo
projector Piccolo S10 is ideal for home cinema operation. The 3M-tripod
screen with matted white surface (1,75 x 1,75 cm, 45-degrees-viewing angle)
enables brilliant and large size projections. The Mustek DVD surround-system
with integrated Dolby Digital Decoder and 130W-5.1-channel-amplifier (5.1-channel-speaker
system with 20W satellite-speakers x 5 & 30W subwoofer) allows for
playing DVD, Kodak Picture CD, JPEG, CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3.
More: http://www.3m.com/uk/
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9) HP:
New Support Concept
Thanks to improved
access and audience-specific contact, HP customer consulting is going to be
even more efficient in the future. Whether a client will contact HP over the
phone or through e-mail, the relevant contact person will be available:
channel partner experts, sales consultant for consumer products or service
assistants in case of repair enquiries. All phone numbers for relevant
product categories are listed on the support website http://www.hp.com/de
("HP Contact"). The customer feedback e-mail is as follows: klartext@hp.com
More: http://www.hp.com
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10) viteq/TEC:
DreamWeaver Two - PAL-Professional
French
manufacturer TEC SA Dreamvision has developed a DLP-projector that not only
meets the special demands of the PAL market but also exceeds all expectations
regarding video-performance: it´s the DreamWeaver Two. Its extraordinary design
and a noise level of only 27 dB round off the projector´s profile. The
highlights of the DreamWeaver Two: Matterhorn chip with a 1024x576 resolution
in 16:9 format, Carl Zeiss precision optic, DCDi video processing (Faroudja
FLI2310), eight video inputs, 6 segment colouring (RGB RGB) and a state of
the art design. The contrast ratio is 1500:1, the brightness is 1100
ANSI-lumens. The DreamWeaver Two is available in the colours white, silver or
black. Suggested retailer price is 5,349 € incl. 16 % VAT. viteq-media, a
branch of viteq technologies GmbH & Co. KG, is handling distribution in
Germany and Austria.
More: http://www.viteq-media.de
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11) Kindermann:
Epson EMP 73x - Attractive Bundles
KINDERMANN is
now offering two bundle promotions as a response to the growing interest in
data/-video-projectors. The promotion features top projectors of the EPSON
K-EMP series. The K-EMP 73 bundle is targeted at sport enthusiasts and offers
an easy start into large projections of football matches or Olympic games.
The XGA-projector offers 1500 ANSI-lumens, automatic keystone-correction and
a three-year warranty. In ordering this projector customers will additionally
receive the Palm Organizer M 130. With the order of the K-EMP 730 or 735
(2000 ANSI-lumens and 1,9kg in weight) purchasers will get an Epson digital
camera Photo PC L-400 with 4 mega-pixels as a free extra. The K-EMP 735
allows for wireless presentation with W-LAN, or it can be run from a memory
card without PC.
More: http://www.kindermann.com/content/index_eng.html
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 12) LANG
AV: NEW - Digital Projection Lightning 35HD
2048 x 1080
Dark Metal DMDs with a contrast ratio of 1600:1 at a projector weight of only
110 kilos are remarkable specifications of the new top class HLO-projectors
now available in the LANG-AV rental park. Interested parties are kindly
invited to take a look at the device in the Lindlar Projection Hall: On a 16
x 9 m screen HDTV-material and data presentations are being taken to a higher
level with extra brilliance and brightness. Appointments can be arranged at
telephone +49(0)2266-4764-64.
More: http://www.lang-av.com/
eMail: info@lang-av.com
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13) InFocus
ScreenPlay 4805 - Home-Entertainer
The new
InFocus ScreenPlay 4805 is a projector that offers perfect
home-entertainment. ScreenPlay 4805 provides pin sharp images and an extra
large image size. The native 16:9 format perfectly fits the image to the
relevant width-to-height ratio. Thanks to a picture diagonal of up to three
metres, 750 ANSI-lumens and a contrast ratio of 2200:1 this projector realizes
brilliant and sharp images. The InFocus ScreenPlay 4805 can be easily
connected to almost any home-entertainment device. It consists of Component- to
S-Video- and Composite-Inputs and supports DVI for HDCP. Its weight of only
3,5 kilos allows for easy wall or ceiling mounting - just as quickly as it is
connected to a computer. The life span of the lamp is 3,000 hours. The
projectors will be available for 1,699 Euros (incl. VAT).
More: http://www.infocushome.com
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14) Hitachi:
55 Inch Plasma for TV- and Business
Hitachi
Digital Media Group is expecting its award-winning H3-Plasma product range:
55 and 37 inch Plasma TV as well as 55 inch Plasma Monitor. Plasma TVs, that
were formerly available in the formats 32 and 42 inch, are now also available
in 37 and 55 inch (55PD5100). A 55-inch device, the 55PMA550E, will expand
the H3 Plasma Monitor range. "We have taken over our reliable Plasma
technologies into the new Panels, such as e-ALIS for better colour rendering
and longer life span and the second generation I2-chip. Thereby, we can
guarantee our customers excellent picture and colour quality in a product
range that has gone fast over the past few months," says Carsten
Landshöft, Account Manager, Consumer Channel, Hitachi Digital Media Group.
Both, TV and Monitor reach a brightness of 1000cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of
1,000:1 at a resolution of 1,366 x 768.
More: http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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15) Epson:
EMP-S1H - for Professionals, in Education and Home
Just in time
for the European Football Championships and the Olympic Games EPSON is
presenting the multitainment projector EMP-S1H. This SVGA-projector has a
brightness of 1,400 ANSI-lumens and 2,000 hours lamp life span as well as a
contrast ratio of 500:1. And truly multi talented as it is, this projector
offers even more: Presentations, e.g. in companies and schools, can be easily
given by operating with familiar comfort. A separate monitor-output and a
user friendly remote control set makes for an innovative and portable (3,2
kilos weight) multitainment projector to be used professionally, in education
and at home.
More: http://www.epson-europe.com
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16) Hyundai:
XXL-Plasmas with 3000:1 Contrast
This spring
Korean Display-manufacturer Hyundai ImageQuest brought three new plasma
displays on the market. Two of the three devices, ImageQuest HQP421S and
ImageQuest HQP421H, have a diagonal of 107 cm. The third display, ImageQuest
HQP501H in XXL format, was presented with a diagonal of 127 cm. The
PIP-function offers the possibility to view video images as windows that are
faded in during operation. The PIP-size can be adjusted individually. The
integrated controller and the integrated tuner allow for integration in
existing information systems. The HQP421S has a resolution of 852 x 480
pixels, the HQP421H has 1024 x 768 pixels and the HQP501H 1366 x 768. All
three devices have the same contrast ratio, namely 3000:1. Both the
horizontal and vertical viewing angle lies at 160°. All three plasmas work
without fan, and are extremely silent.
More: http://www.hyundaiq.com
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17) Samsung:
63" Display - Quality in XXL-format
The biggest
plasma display by Samsung offers top technology. The advantages of the
Samsung 63" plasma display PPM-63 H3 are obvious: DNIe for best picture
quality, video wall operation, anti-burn-technology or varied connectivity -
all features make for best picture quality in XXL-format. An integrated
RS232C-interface allows for simultaneous control of several displays at
different locations using just one PC-source. The PPM-63 H3 can be mounted
both horizontally and vertically. In vertical position (pivot operation) the
plasma display offers the same functions as in horizontal position. Hence, it
is the ideal display panel for shops or other public facilities. The silent
fan is only operating in pivot operation. Thanks to
Picture-in-Picture-function (PIP) several applications can be presented in
parallel. The PPM-63 H3 prototype was presented on CeBIT and is now available
for € 13.899,00 (recommended retail price)!
More: http://www.samsung.com
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18) Markant:
Projector Lift - One System Fits All
The Markant
C-Lift heralds a new generation of ceiling lifts. The unique spindle
mechanism guarantees an extraordinarily high degree of repeat adjustment
precision. The low lift weights only 8 kg / 17,6 lbs and assures a fast and
comfortable installation. This ingenious system allows every projector to be
easily attached and adjusted to the projection surface. After installation,
this compact lift requires less than 28cm / 11" of ceiling space -
including a projector - and it fits in any suspended ceiling. The C-lift
comes as a complete pack with: mould for lift attachment to ceiling, infrared
remote control and an adjustable mounting kit for ceiling attachment. Retail
price: Euro 990 (plus VAT).
More: http://www.markantpresentations.com/
eMail: info@markantpresentations.com
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19) New
Hagor LCD-Display Mounts
HAGOR,
specialist for mounts with regards to media technology, has expanded its
range by an LCD/plasma-display wall- and ceiling mount series as well as a
matching pillar. The series consists of LCD wall mounts "Monofix"
(mount with one joint), "Duofix" (mount with two joints, cables in
the arm) and "Trifix" (mount with three joints, cables in the arm).
"Duofix" and "Trifix" can be expanded by extensions(140
mm). All LCD-/plasma mounts have the same applicability for display sizes
between 10"-30". Displays are pivoting of up to 190 degrees and can
be tilted by +/- 20 degrees. The mounts can carry a weight of up to 20 kilos.
A universal VESA-mounting system allows for easy assembling. Also available:
a pillar (990 mm height) as well as a ceiling mount that is adjustable in
height (500-850 mm).
More: http://www.hagor.de
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20) Kettenbach:
MagnetFLEX Ceiling Mount
A true novelty
is the beamer magnet mount MagnetFLEX from Kettenbach. This patented mount
allows for easy and quick mounting without any extra tools. MagnetFLEX is
continuously adjustable from 56 up to 90 cm. The extremely light aluminium
construction is also three-dimensionally adjustable, so that a beamer can be
positioned accurately. A magnet power of more than 30 kilos allows for
DEKRA-admission for projectors of up to 10 kilos weight. Hence, a beamer can
be used at several locations - on the road, in conference rooms, living rooms
or offices. MagnetFLEX comes with a universal assembling panel, compatible
with all current projectors, bolts and screws. Price: 295 Euros plus VAT.
More: http://www.magnetflex.de
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21) MediaVision:
Magic Virtual Aquamania
 Event presentation a generation
further... At the Marketing & Services Exhibition in Hamburg, MediaVision
used a fantasy virtual aquarium to present a special kind of visual
experience. Visitors to the exhibition were spellbound - all of a sudden you
were in the middle of the sea, fish disappearing and reappearing on the
virtual shore. Each step over the virtual water causes an acoustic and visual
splashing, waves come and go in a sound animated water facade. A PC animates
the particular movements using sensors. A projection system projects the
movement-controlled presentation show onto a light floor covering. And so the
exhibition stand turns into a beach party. The Magic Virtual Aquamania
Situation can be extended to the size of a football pitch. Instead of fish
you can integrate products, logos or other objects and instead of water,
glowing lava masses can be projected. Special solutions and hiring costs on
demand.
More: http://www.media-vision.de/
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22) sax3d.com:
HOPS-Screens with 20° projection angle
HOPS, the
Holographic-Optical Projection Screen by sax3d.com GmbH in Chemnitz, Germany,
can now be used for applications in rooms with a low ceiling. Thanks to a new
process it is now possible to expose the holographic face in a way that secures
a projection angle of 20°. Hence, applications in shop windows that are
usually characterized by low ceiling height can now be realized with HOPS.
Another advantage: Thanks to the flat projection even beamers with low
keystone-correction can be used. The projection screen is characterized by
transparency, independence from ambient light and a brilliant, high-contrast
image. The sax3d.com GmbH product range includes HOPS-projection screens with
projection angles of 20°, 38° and 55° (for NEC WT600).
More: http://www.sax3d.com
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23) dnp/SCREEN-NT:
New Rear Projection Screens
SCREEN-NT was
represented on InfoComm in Atlanta on the dnp denmark booth by Achim Hannemann.
Highlights were two new rear projection screens, which have been developed
especially for the Projection Design F1 projector and the NEC WT600
projector. Also new from SCREEN-NT: the 100" info screen tower, model
Shanghai (SNT-SH100LX). A clever construction allows for pushing the
100" info screen tower (image size ca.: 2,0 x 1,60 m) through an 80 cm
low door. Possibilities of applications at events are thus expanded
considerably. http://www.dnp.dk + http://www.screen-nt.com
More: http://www.dnp.dk
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24) Lumin:
Rear Projection System InterWall-Plug&Play!
The first
LUMIN rear projection system, Lumin InterWall, is now available. The complete
system, which comes with a SANYO projector ready to plug-and-play, works with
a 67" Lumin Contrast Screen and was developed in cooperation with
Wilhahn. It is especially targeted at applications in conference rooms, trade
shows or in the presentation sector. Thanks to a turn able mirror it can be
stowed away and put up in different rooms easily. In open status the system
has a depth of 1500 mm, in closed status a depth of just 850 mm. The image
quality is brilliant thanks to the Lumin Contrast Screen. Interested parties
can get further information at info@lumin.de.
More: http://www.lumin.de/index1eng
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25) RGB:
QuadView XLRT - Latest Generation
RGB Spectrum
announces a ruggedized version of its top-rated QuadView series of windowing
display systems, the QuadView XLRT. The new QuadView XLRT is designed to be
used in mobile and harsh environments. QuadView XLRT is augmented with a
stiffened enclosure, heavy-duty air filters replaceable from the front, fan
speed-warning indicator, and higher volume airflow. It offers the same
leading-edge feature set as the commercial QuadView XL. The QuadView processor
accepts up to sixteen sources, four of which can be displayed simultaneously.
The processor supports high resolution RGB, HDTV 1080i/720p, S-Video,
component, and composite video, and optional DVI inputs. The QuadView
provides real time, dynamic movement and resizing of display windows.
User-selectable output settings, up to 1600x1200 resolution in both RGB and
DVI format, in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, ensure a perfect match with any
display.
More: http://www.rgb.com
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26) Analog
Way: OCTO Quattro, newest Scaler/Switcher
Analog Way
announces the availability of OCTO QUATTRO, a compact computer & video
Seamless Switcher with 4 Universal A/V inputs. It completes the OCTO range
currently available: Octo-Plus, Octo-Logo, Octo Fade, and Octo FX. It was presented
at InfoComm 04 for the first time. OCTO QUATTRO ensures an ultra fast and
smooth transition between any computer and video sources. It can fit with the
native resolution of the projection display and provide high quality image
thanks to its integrated digital encoder, improved active motion compensation
and 3:2 and 2:2 pull down correction. It features auto image centering, auto
pixel clock and auto-scan. This ultra compact and user-friendly device is
especially dedicated to the installation market, for entry-level High
Resolution A/V seamless presentation displays, conference and boardrooms.
More: http://www.analogway.com
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27) AV
Stumpfl: Extension Building Complete
 After just seven months the
construction work on the extension of AV Stumpfl GmbH´s buildings in Wallern,
Austria is finished. The buildings were newly put up in 2000. But since AV
Stumpfl moved there the whole team has developed in the space of three years
into an active worldwide technology provider. The headquarters had become too
small. This extension has provided more than twice the space for further
innovation. The development department at Stumpfl has brought out several new
products for new markets over the last few years and has now higher requirements
for space and working place quality. As part of the extension not only brick,
glass and steel construction was taken into account but also climate, ventilation
and lighting technology were installed along with a central fresh air source.
A working environment including concrete core temperature conditioning has
been provided which has a higher quality than normal living space.
More: http://www.avstumpfl.com/
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28) Polycom:
Subtitles for Video Conferences
The new
software option "Polycom Real-time Closed Captioning" makes it
possible for Polycom iPower video systems to receive subtitles for
videoconferences direct from a subtitle service. The subtitles can then be
shown in real-time both in point-to-point video hook-ups and videoconferences
with several locations. Throughout the whole branch this is the first
real-time videoconference subtitle and translation function and it allows the
hearing-impaired or those who do not understand spoken English so well to
participate fully in videoconferences for the first time. Polycom Real-time
Closed Captioning supports the subtitle norm CEA-608-B. This function is
available for iPower systems with software version 6.0 and the Real-time
Closed Captioning option. The subtitles and translations can be shown on any
Polycom ViewStation and under certain circumstances also on other video
systems.
More: http://www.polycom.com
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29) pfadfinderei.com:
Collective for Video Design
The
Berlin-based video design collective pfadfinderei.com produces and installs
"visuals". On the video designer´s homepage there is a current art
project. Projecting produced material has been a main focus for this
collective´s visual work for 6 years now. Events such as a classical music
project with the German chamber orchestra, live projections at the
"echo" awards and various projects with music groups from all sorts
of musical directions have shown the designer collective´s qualities and have
made them experts in moving-picture backgrounds and information purveying.
The pfadfinderei.com collective is interested in contacts to other event
managers and technicians who are keen on projection.
More: http://www.pfadfinderei.com
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30) DSH
media: DS2012 LED Towers for the UEFA Final
The DSH media
OHG and their partner Dynascan Europe Group, known for their large-format
360° LED towers, extended their collaboration with a new project for the UEFA
Champions League final. The project involved fitting the TV arena in the
Champions village at the UEFA Champions League final in the Schalke stadium
with 360° LED towers DS2012. Guests and VIPs of the Champions League sponsors
were able to watch the events in the stadium. Dynascan product rental, sale
and projection is possible through DSH media OHG Europe-wide.
More: http://www.dsh-media.de
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31) CT
Media Technology for the Oscars
For the 76th
Annual Oscar Academy Awards 2004 in Los Angeles, Creative Technology Los
Angeles provided projection and media technology of the highest quality and
performance. With host Billy Crystal the ceremony was broadcast from the
Kodak Theatre to 43.5 million viewers in 150 countries around the world.
Supported by Creative Technology´s technical abilities and the most modern
projection and media technology, a series of screens and projectors were set
up - in all 17 digital Projection Lightning 28sx projectors - to give an even
better view of the events. For the first time in the history of the Academy
Awards ceremony pictures were presented on the main screen in high definition
(HD). The 4.8 x 4.8 m projection screen UltraMatte was illuminated by three
Lightning 28sx projectors with built-in HDSDI cards. This was the fourth time
that Creative Technology had been the service company at the Oscars.
More: http://www.ctgermany.com
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32) G+B:
New - i-Lite 6XP - in Rental Pack
The new Indoor
Daylight Display System i-Lite 6XP from Barco is the brilliant latest
development in i-Lite 6 technology. Gahrens + Battermann have converted all
the modules in the rental pack to this new quality standard. With only 6mm
pixel distance the indoor LED display is the high-end solution for quality
video and data presentations in daylight. Upgrading to i-Lite 6XP technology
provides a new colour quality. The enhanced colour depth allows smooth
crossovers with more colours and grey tones. The homogeneity of the modules
amongst themselves is also impressive. The improved calibration ensures that
colours are even more brilliant. The modular construction of the system
provides excellent flexibility of size and format; almost any screen size and
width-to-height ratio can be realised. Its extremely short viewing distance
and minimal width of 150 mm mean that the i-Lite 6XP is especially suited to
uses where space is at a premium at exhibitions, presentations etc. and above
all because all the video signals can be fed through.
More: http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de/e/language
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33) Creative
Lighting invests 400,000 Euro
Creative
Lighting media technology is extending its direction technology branch. The
Dresden-based technology rental company is investing 400,000 euro in new
equipment for use at sporting events, open air concerts and so on. Equipment
such as the Sony digital effect mixers DFS-700AP, broadcast video mixing boards
in the full-range versions, the hard disk recorders DSR-DR1000P and Waveform
Vectorscope have been acquired. Along with these there are TFT screens and
high-performance projectors. The Dresden firm has managed to get its new
acquisitions in place for the European Football Championships in Portugal and
the Olympics in Athens. The DFS-700AP is a handy and easy-to-use digital
broadcast video mixer, which offers hundreds of real-time special effects.
The DFS-700AP can process both analogue and digital signals. A configuration
of up to three keyers is possible. A further highlight amongst the new
acquisitions is NEC projector GT5000. 6000 ANSI lumens guarantee a perfect
picture.
More: http://www.cl-group.de
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34) Daktronics:
LED Wall with 3mm Pixel Distance
Daktronics
Inc. has introduced an extension to its ProStar VideoPlus product line. The
firm presented its new high-resolution ProStar colour LED display with a 3 mm
pixel-to-pixel distance in Lausanne and Milan. For this new pixel distance
SMD´s (Surface-Mount-Device) 3-in-1 diodes are used to produce colour video,
pictures and graphics. With the combination of red, blue and green light the
ProStar technology produces images with up to 4.3 billion colours. ProStar
can offer displays with pixel distances from 3mm to 49mm, which completely
covers the full range of applications. The Venus 7000 controller, based on
industrial norms, and the V-link video processor make it possible to show
high definition (HD) images on ProStar displays and provide a razor sharp,
clear picture.
More: http://www.daktronics.com
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35) ProVisionTeam
Is Online
The time has
come! Since 30th March the pages on the ProVisionTeam Beamerstore enterprise
group website have been available to the trade and end-user. Through the link
up in 3M Visual GmbH between six of the industry´s representatives which are
active throughout the country, a platform has been created which has set
itself the target of dealing with the subject of presentations as a whole for
the specialist trade professionally and individually. As a result the concept
contains standard solutions and all the facets of conference-room and
schoolroom technology. The programme covers subjects from wall-screens, video
data-projectors and plasma displays right up to individual concepts for media
walls with room control and videoconferences. The countrywide set-up ensures
smooth processes and an active service throughout the country. Along with the
many years of personal experience the group members have, the group can also
call on an established industrial enterprise, which guarantees the best
possible competence and effectiveness.
More: http://www.provisionteam.de
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36) Successful
P&E Expo in Beijing (+31% visitors)
For the
imaging branch, China is THE growth market. The results of the Imaging
Expo/China P&E in Beijing give further weight to this opinion. The Photo
and Imaging Exhibition had around 67,000 visitors, 95% of whom came from
China itself. The rest were mainly specialist traders from neighbouring
south-east Asian countries. That is about a ten per cent increase in visitors
over 2003. The proportion of specialist visitors - salesmen, dealers, and
importers - was around 46,000, some 31 percent higher than the year before.
The organiser of the Imaging Expo, Koelnmesse GmbH, hailed the results as a
clear proof of the success of their targeted visitor marketing. Over an area
of about 8000 m2 (27 percent more than 2003) around 250 exhibitors from 18
countries presented a broad spectrum of imaging products and services for the
Chinese market. There were also 11 exhibitors from Germany including Agfa and
for the first time on a common stand with six other firms, Leica Cameras,
Optische Werke Schneider, Rollei and Tetenal.
More: http://www.imaging-expo.com/
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37) ISE
2005: Call for Presenters
 The International Communications
Industries Association (ICIA)´s Professional Education and Training Committee
(PETC) announces its Call for Presenters for InfoComm Academy at Integrated
Systems Europe 26-28 January 2005 in Amsterdam. Dynamic speakers and
presenters interested in leading seminars are invited to submit their
proposal for participation. ICIA plans to offer seminars in a variety of AV
disciplines and technologies for industry professionals and technology users.
The PETC is particularly interested in sessions about emergent technologies
and their potential effect on the industry. Please note that ICIA requires
there be no product-specific sales pitches during your presentation so that
the seminar is not slanted toward any one manufacturer or service provider.
Please submit your proposal by July 1, 2004. It can be found through the
following link: ISE call for Presenters
More: http://www.iseurope.org/
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38) bvv:
Latest DVD Market Data 1/2004
An analysis by
GfK Panel Services Consumer Research GmbH in Nuremberg shows that the profit
from DVD and conventional video sales and rentals reached a new high for the
first three months of the year with a total of €361.5 million in the first
quarter of 2004. That represents a further increase of 8.1% over the record
profit of €334.3 million (2003). The profit growth has resulted above all
from continuing booming sales of DVDs. Sales of video-cassettes fell by 39.2
percent to €32.7 million compared with 1/2003 whereas DVD profits rose by
28.8 percent to €250.1 million. The DVD sales boom more than compensated for
the fall in video-cassette sales; altogether sales reached a total growth of
14.0 percent. In contrast to the sales market the figures for video rentals
are not so positive. After the dramatic fall of profits in 1/2003 of -17.6%,
a reduction of -8.8% in the same time period can be seen as a consolidation.
More: http://www.bvv-medien.de
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39) Luxion
to Become NEC-Mitsubishi Competence Centre
NEC-Mitsubishi
Electronics Display Europe GmbH has named Luxion GmbH as competence and
technology centre for public displays. The large format LCD displays (e.g. 30
inch and 40 inch) from NEC-Mitsubishi offer impressive picture quality and
longevity. As well as for use in conference rooms the LCD displays are also
especially suitable for public areas, e.g. in reception areas and foyers, at
exhibitions and in sales rooms, congress centres, in museums or airports.
Luminous intensity, large viewing angle, easy transport and installation,
plus remote controlling and problem diagnosis round off the functions of
these powerful public displays.
More: http://www.luxion.de
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40) MediaVision:
New Franchise Concept Seeks Partner
"MediaVision
... television a generation on" - that tells you what this is about.
This is the headline for Siegener MediaVision GmbH´s first franchise concept
starting in autumn, which deals with the home cinema and digital home
entertainment markets of the future. After a successful pilot phase at
Siegener, MediaVision is now looking for national franchise partners in two
cities with over 30,000 inhabitants. MediaVision will be happy to provide
contacts to potential franchise participants, investors, synergy partners and
manufacturers (e-Mail: k.kiesewetter@media-vision.de).
More: http://www.media-vision.de
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41) Names are News
- Andreas
Grimmeiß Appointed to the Board at KNT
On 1st January
2004 Andreas Grimmeiß was made director at Balinger KNT for the Visual
Communications division. The 40-year old, who had been sales&marketing
director at KNT since January 2002, has taken over responsibility for the further
extension of the strategic areas of video conferences, visual monitoring
solutions and ELMO distribution in Germany.
More: http://www.k-n-t.net
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- NEC-Mitsubishi:
Change of Management in Europe
NEC-Mitsubishi
Electric Visual Systems Corp., Japan, has appointed Nick Akagi (49) as
managing director of its European headquarters of the European subsidiary
NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display-Europe GmbH in Munich with effect from
16th May 2004. Katsuhiko Koike, a member of the board at NEC-Mitsubishi in Japan
and European managing director since May 2002, will take over a subsidiary of
Mitsubishi Electric in Japan as planned. The position of division general
manager of Europe goes to Nobutsugu Kurisaka, vice president, COO and member
of the board of NEC-Mitsubishi Electric Visual Systems Corp., Japan.
More: http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com/
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- New
Sales Manager at DVS
Peter Petersen
(48) has been responsible for direct sales in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland at DVS GmbH since April. Before that the qualified radio and
television technician had been key account manager for Scientific Atlanta
Germany GmbH and product manager at Sony Deutschland GmbH. With the appointment
of Peter Peterson DVS, one of the leading manufacturers of digital video systems
for film, television, post-production along with research and development,
has especially strengthened its customer service in the German speaking
countries. His duties include the development of new strategies and customer
service for the turnkey systems CLIPSTER, Pronto2K and DVS Cine-Control.
More: http://www.dvs.de/
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42) LastMinute, company-, cooperation- and short-news
- friendlyway: Media Counter for
VHS/DVD,TV+Internet
Despite of the
digital era, VHS-tapes still exist for example as documentation medium in
companies and public authorities. As yet analogue media unfortunately could
often only be operated on bold TVs. Thanks to the friendlyway "Mediencounter",
the problem has been solved. This multi talent allows for playing both
analogue media, like VHS, DVD and live TV, and digital content such as
internet, PowerPoint or PDF. Thanks to a user-friendly operation surface,
media to be displayed can be chosen at the push of a button. The
Mediencounter system weighs 18 kilo and fits into every car boot so that it
can even be used mobile on fairs or shows. However, a stationary application
in museums, schools, universities or art exhibitions is certainly possible.
More: http://www.friendlyway.de/com/
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- TC: TIVION is Changing TV
TC
Unterhaltungselektronik AG, manufacturer of the advertising blocking device
TIVION Media Center, presented a new software release this spring. The first
version of the advertising blocking device already enabled automatic
advertising blocking in a running programme. The new TIVION Media Center
release presents itself with a universal-user-surface for every PC/TV. In
order to make it affordable, the company left out the hardware, passed the
network into the internet and implemented all functions into PC-software.
TIVION has been chiefly developed with regards to Windows-XP. Other Windows
versions in certain functions show limitations. Another new feature is the
free integration of a video game and music archive of up to 120.000 entries.
The TIVION freeware has been copied more than 180.000 times in the first four
months, in Germany alone.
More: http://www.tivion.de/english
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- KNT Opened a New Office in the
North of Germany
Since 1st June
2004 KNT has a new office in the North of Germany in the Hamburg area.
"Thereby, the intended expansion has been realized. We are glad that we
could win Rainer Vietzke for his project since he has the necessary branch
experience" - says KNT manager Andreas Grimmeiß. The new office can be
reached at the following phone number: +49/(0)4768/922276, Fax
+49/(0)4768/922284 or e-mail: rvietzke@k-n-t.net
More: http://www.k-n-t.net
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- Electrosonic: Computer Images via
TCP/IP
On InfoComm
2004, the Electrosonic display highlighted processing and media networking
solutions for Command & Control and Corporate applications. As
enhancement of the new product range Visionnetwork, the VN-GLIMPSE RGB
Adapter represents a truly innovative way of connecting and presenting
computer images across TCP/IP networks. The VN-2400 Processor is a networked
controller for the management and presentation of legacy video and RGB analog
sources plus networked digital and streamed computer images. Also on display
were: the VECTOR product range, especially the ES5961 HD/UXGA Input Card,
continues to provide the highest quality image management for the most
intense command and control, simulation and presentation solutions for single
and multiple screen displays. HD FrEND is the world´s first HD Video Player
Appliance and the 9200 Series HD Player is an enhanced feature set including
high bit rate, synchronized playback, HDSDI output and soft edge blending
make this product an affordable solution for large format applications.
Electrosonic products were on display with Clarity, Mitsubishi and Hitachi.
More: http://www.electrosonic.com/
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- beyerdynamic: SIS Interpreter at
the InfoComm (9.-11.6.04)
At the
InfoComm04 USA (Stand 529)beyerdynamic presented all its latest devices in
the conference & presentation field. Along with the simultaneous
interpreter SIS and the protocolling software steno-s incl. accessories like
for example the USB microphone MPC 70, the newly developed software
generation for technical conference equipment MCW-D 200 was also introduced.
In the future the control centre will support TCP/IP protocol as well as IPX.
More: http://www.beyerdynamic.de/com
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- QuickLogix: Software Update for
NetControl Advanced
At this year´s
InfoComm 2004 from June 9 - 11 in Atlanta, Georgia, QuickLogix International
introduced a new software update for its NetControl Advanced Software
Package. The update includes support for the Extron IPL T S Series TCP/IP
interfaces. The new NetControl Advanced Package update can access Extron IP
Link interfaces to control data and video projectors, LCD monitors and other
audiovisual equipment. The new update will be a free update for registered
users of the NetControl Advanced Package. QuickLogix was exhibited at the
Sharp Electronics booth (#1041). The NetControl software was demonstrated
with the SHARP AN-LS1 interface, the latest SHARP projector models and the
SHARP 37" LCD monitor LC-M3700. The software update 1.2 of the
NetControl Starter Package additionally supports the latest EIKI projector
models including the EIKI LC-XB25, LC, XE10 and LC-X50.
More: http://www.quicklogix.com
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- asbyon.com: Time-Shift, Acuity and
Pixel Plus
... are no
Olympic disciplines but new TV technologies which make possible the
experience of this year´s sports top events. The information portal for
consumer electronics "www.asbyon.com" by CASISOFT MindWare GmbH
will explain the latest technologies in a sports-summer special and will test
TVs and DVD-recorders. That results in customer information and orientation
on a constantly changing market.
More: http://www.asbyon.com
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- Highest Resolution with Samsung
SOG-LCDs
On the SID in
Seattle/USA, Samsung Electronics will present a new 240 x 320-Pixel-SOG
(System on Glass) panel that consists of the new SOG-LCD with the highest
possible resolution (qVGA). Furthermore, Samsung has also announced the start
of the production of a recently introduced 46"-LCD-TV panel. The new
high resolution SOG-LCD panel integrates driver-, memory- and capacity-ICs in
glass. To realize the 2"-qVGA panel design, Samsung has developed a
digital switching mechanism that is faster than 5 MHz. At the same time,
analogue switches with an accuracy of 20 mV have been integrated into the
glass. Elimination of discrete components is saving time of development,
reducing costs and allows for building thinner displays. Samsung will present
30 innovative products on the SID-booth, including the new SOG-LCD and the
new 57" LCD-TV panel.
More: http://www.samsungsemi.de
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- Philips: Complete Solution for
DVB-T
The DTR1000
Receiver and the indoor aerial for Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial
(DVB-T) are part of the Philips complete solution for easy access to "TV
Everywhere". The Receiver DTR1000 renders excellent image quality and
considerable equipment. In order to be able to receive both digital and
analogue signals Philips has adapted its indoor aerial product range. Digital
TV can be received easily and in top quality thanks to the DTR1000 and a
Philips indoor aerial. The recommended retail price for the DTR1000 is 149,99
Euros. Philips indoor aerials vary from 19,99 up to 79,99 Euros.
More: http://www.philips.com
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- discreet: flint 8.5 Now for
Linux-Systems
The discreet
flint Visual Effects System will be available soon for Intel based IBM
IntelliStation Z Pro workstations with Linux operating system. The discreet
flint-system was developed in order to equip broadcast- and post-production
companies with a cost-effective, powerful system that supports manufacturing
and design of interactive, moving graphics and visual effects. flint 8.5 and
smoke 6 are both available for Linux based workstations. Discreet is leading
provider of digital high-end, high-performance- and real-time media
applications for Linux operating systems.
More: http://www.discreet.com
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- Micronas is taking over LINX
The Swiss
Micronas has signed a contract for take-over LINX Electronics. The
semiconductor firm developing innovative digital-TV solutions is located in
Chicago/USA. This transaction that will be finalised in June helps Micronas
to further expanding its TV system solutions portfolio. The company is
thereby entering the HDTV market. The purchase price of approx. 26 million
US-dollars will be paid cash and with Micronas stocks.
More: http://www.micronas.com
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- New Structure at TDS Promethean
TDS Promethean
has founded the TDS Promethean Ltd. holding in May, which is centralizing
global marketing and customer support. Subordinated to the holding are
several regional firms including the TDS Promethean Deutschland GmbH.
Customer enquiries will be further handled directly by regional offices. The
new corporate structure shall help ensuring continuous customer service as
well as improving sales channels and market positions.
More: http://www.tdspromethean.com
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- Primera: CD/DVD Mini Factory
The worldwide
first "CD/DVD Desktop Factory" - according to the company - was
introduced on Frankfurt Media-Tech Expo by Primera Technology Inc. in May.
The CD/DVD mini desk factory Disc Publisher 2 allows for fully automatic
burning and printing of up to 50 CDs/DVDs in just one step. The price for
this small Burn-Print-Factory in size of a common inkjet printer lies at 2000
Euros plus VAT.
More: http://www.primeraeurope.de
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- New Feeder by Panasonic
The new
DVCPRO50 Feeder AJ-SD93E has an integrated IEEE1394 interface in the standard
edition. The Feeder plays the formats DV (Standard/Mini) and DVCAM.
MiniDV-tapes can be played with the AJ-CS455 adapter. The AJ-SD93E consists
of a little Jog/Shuttle Joystick, a feature previously found in large studio
recorders only. The Feeder allows for native editing of video data streams in
4:2:2 quality at an attractive price. It will be available in July.
More: http://www.panasonic-broadcast.com
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- Metz TV - Watching and Recording
Right in time
for the European Football Championships Metz has introduced a new TV onto the
market. The clou: Thanks to an integrated hard drive memory (TV-HDR) the
viewer can watch and record anything at any time - each goal, each free kick
etc. The integrated TV recorder offers a recording capacity of up to 200
hours. Programms can be recorded delayed while watching other shows.
More: http://www.metz.de/en/
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- More3D: morpheus3 - 3D-stereo
projection
The morpheus3
turn key solution has been developed in order to enable users, dealers and
researchers to gain quick and easy access to a real 3D world. It contains
everything for reproducing your 3D application stereoscopically and with real
special depth. It is irrelevant if you want to present a 3D application, a 3D
video or 3D images. Morpheus3 renders any of these contents into real
3D-Stereo. Morpheus3 uses the patented more3D Stereo Software and its
extensions for the play back of 3D video and 3D images. The user only needs
to insert the 3D-DVD or -CD with his application or video material. Thanks to
extraordinary flexibility of the more3D Stereo Software the system operates
with nearly all 3D-applications - from simulations to visualisations,
architecture and games. Users can benefit from morpheus3 at trainings, work,
sales and marketing or entertainment.
More: http://www.more3d.com
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- Ulrich Mauel/Deltron: Pocket
Cinema Disk
Deltron Pocket
Cinema Disk is a portable hard disk player playing multimedia presentations,
music etc. At the same time the device works as backup medium for example
with CF cards with digital cameras. Thanks to its compact design it is easy
to carry. Included in delivery is next to all necessary cables a Lithium
battery pack. Cinema Disk is a revolutionary video storage product with a
2,5´ hard drive. All data are transmitted via USB 2.0 at a speed of up to 480
Mbps. Cinema Disk consists of component (YUV), S-Video or composite video
output. Films can be played in PAL or NTSC on projectors or TV. Digital images
can be watched as JPEG Slideshow. Interested parties can order Pocket Cinema
Disk at the commercial agency Ulrich Maul, email: info@ullrich-maul.de.
More: http://www.deltrontech.com
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