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Dear
newsletter readers! This issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents
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1)
IFA:
upsurge in international interest
IFA in Berlin will be opening its doors from 2nd
to 7th September. For the organizers, gfu and Messe Berlin, the
IFA-PreViews in Hamburg and Munich were a complete success. Some 500
journalists from all over Germany came in search of information about new
products and trends at IFA 2005. Jens Heithecker, director of the Competence
Centre at Messe Berlin and IFA Project Manager, was convinced that “the IFA
PreViews 2005 reflects the curiosity in IFA and about the consumer
electronics (CE) sector in general, and proves that this tradeshow is on the
fast track to more success. Expansion of the rented display area has reached
double figures, and increased interest around the world indicates that this
year’s IFA will be bigger than ever.” The dynamic growth of the CE sector
also takes the form of technological developments. “Visitors to the IFA 2005
– whether members of the public or from the trade – will be delighted with an
enormous range of new items”, says Roland M. Stehle, gfu press spokesman.
“From new mobile applications to attractive LCD and plasma screen technology,
and high definition television HDTV, all the latest developments can be
examined in detail in Berlin starting on 2nd September.” First
innovations were presented at the IFA PreViews, including the world’s
smallest PC at the heart of in-car entertainment system, LCD-TVs that can be
individually configured regarding technology and styling, and the smallest
projector in the world - not larger than a cigarette packet. HDTV is a major
topic at the IFA Trend Talk entitled: “When will Germany finally get improved
television?” Dr. Georg Kofler, Chairman of the Board of Premiere AG,
emphasized at the forum: “HDTV will be the most important development for the
next few years and will have a corresponding influence on the worldwide TV
industrie. The IFA will be launching this new television age this September.”
Intel also attracted a great deal of attention with its statement that IFA,
for them, at this point is the most important tradeshows worldwide. Intel,
accordingly, will showcase its largest presentation ever. Other companies
participating at the IFA Previews were Blaupunkt, Casio Europe, Daewoo,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Grundig, Hitachi, Intel, LG Electronics, Loewe,
NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Phocus Electronics, Pioneer, Sharp, Toshiba and
Yakumo. More: http://www.ifa-berlin.de Enjoy reading
! Yours Kai
Kröger |
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1) IFA: upsurge in international interest 2) Mitsubishi Electric: two new entry-level models 3) BenQ: new PB6240 business projector 4) Optoma: MovieTime – Instant Home Cinema 5) Panasonic: PT-LB30NTE – powerful WLAN projector 6) NEC: high-definition devices from NEC 7) Projectiondesign presented projector study 8) Christie: high resolution projection solutions for
control rooms 9) sax3d.com GmbH: software for automatic projector
controlling 10) Kindermann: anti-theft protection system for
ceiling projectors 11) WolfVision: firmware updates for widescreen support 13) NEC Display Solutions: SpectraView Reference 21 14) friendlyway: surveillance service for displays 15) Comm-Tec: ProPLAY Audio – professional digital
video player 16) cinemateq: The brand-new HDTV Switcher Kit 17) VITY: MINOMONO comes in September 18) Kramer: The new VS-30FW FireWire 19) Russound revealed their iPod friendly solutions 20) TANDBERG acquires Ivigo, a 3G
innovator 21) Polycom: integrated conference room solutions 22) DVS: Sony and DVS impress the film world with 4K
digital cinema 23) NEC: complete solutions for future digital cinema 24) DA-LITE secures product and installation Awards 25) WolfVision: Visualizer awarded at InfoComm USA 26) Wacom: Intuos3 receives „red dot design award“ 27) Cabletime: New MediaStar installation at Open
University Alphabetical index of companies: Benq
(3), Cabletime (27), Christie (8), cinemateq (16), Comm-Tec (15), Da-Lite (24), DVS (22), friendlyway (14), IFA (1), Kindermann (10), Kramer (18), Mitsubishi electric (2),
NEC (6) (23), NEC Display Solutions (13),
Optoma (4), Panansonic (5), Polycom (21), Projectiondesign (7),
Russound (19), Samsung (12), sax3d.com (9), Tandberg (20), VITY (17), Wacom (26), WolfVision (11) (25) |
2) Mitsubishi Electric: two new
entry-level models
Mitsubishi Electric has
enhanced its product portfolio by two DLP projectors which are suitable for
any application and everyone’s budget. The new entry-level models, XD110U and
SD110U, offer a good combination of technically handy functions at a little
investment for the cost-conscious customer. Featuring 1700 ANSI lumens, users
need not worry about fade-outs when it comes to both the XD110U projector and
the SD110U projector. Pin sharp images are projected with a contrast ratio of
2000:1. Regarding reliability, neither of the two models makes any
compromises. More: http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/en/home.asp 3) BenQ: new PB6240 business
projector
BenQ has recently introduced a new business projector to the market,
the BenQ PB6240. For the first time, BenQ offers an entry-level projector
with a brightness of 2700 ANSI lumens. Furthermore, the projector is
characterized by an extraordinary silent operational noise level of only 31
dB (in ECO mode) in its class. In addition to high brightness, the use of the
well proven DLP technology at a contrast ratio of 2000:1 guarantees pin sharp
images and vivid colours. Additional functions like trapezoid correction,
automatic signal input search, sound- and image screen, tilting and mirroring
etc. make handling easy and functional. A range of connection possibilities
extend the application area of this projector. Visual data can be transmitted
to a monitor via RGB output. More: http://www.BenQ-eu.com |
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4)
Optoma:
MovieTime – Instant Home
Cinema
Optoma Europe has announced MovieTime – a High Definition Compatible,
ultra portable projector with integral DVD player and sound system. It
transforms any wall into the ultimate entertainment experience with huge
widescreen images dwarfing the largest “Big Screen” TVs. With no setup or
cabling required MovieTime is always ready to immerse the audience in
stunningly realistic movie action, life size gaming and sporting events –
bigger than ever before. MovieTime creates huge pictures even in small spaces
– a 100” picture from as little as 3m away. Maximum picture size is a
staggering 356” (9 m). MovieTime fits a huge 356” (9m) picture into an
extremely compact device weighing only 3.5 kg. You can use it with DVD,
Digital TV, or Satellite set-top boxes, game consoles, computers, camcorders,
VCRs, or High Definition sources. It will also play MP3 files from CD. The
integral stereo speakers supply audio. Users can add the optional Dolcen
& Kreiling subwoofer for even greater impact. The MovieTime SCART RGB
feature makes it easy to get very high quality pictures from digital
satellite, digital TV boxes, or game consoles. MovieTime incorporates the
unique O2air 3 stages air purifier that de-odorizes and reduces bacteria and
harmful hydrocarbons in the air in your room. MovieTime will be available
from the beginning of August. The Optoma Europe headquarters in Watford, UK,
has offices in Düsseldorf/Germany, Paris/France, and Drammen/Norway. More: http://www.optomaeurope.com |
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5)
Panasonic:
PT-LB30NTE – powerful WLAN projector
Panasonic
has enhanced its projector range by another impressive model. The PT-LB30NTE
featuring 3000 ANSI lumens is an extraordinary powerful WLAN projector. All
models in Panasonic’s PT-LB20/30 series are equipped with the newly developed
daylight view technology. It also includes auto operation with ambient light
sensor (ALS). Furthermore, it is now possible to connect up to 16 PCs
effortlessly with a single projector. Panasonic has presented a solution for
wireless networking: Both the PT-LB20NTE and the PT-LB30NTE consist of an
integrated IEEE 802 b/g compatible WLAN function. Thanks to Panasonic quick
start function, images appear on the projection screen within just two
seconds after pushing the power button. Direct power off allows users to
disconnect the power cable immediately after finishing a presentation.
Automatic cooling fans keep operating until the lamp is cooled. One-touch
auto setup with digital keystone correction saves time – before, during and
after presentations. In addition, operating safety and life span of the lamp
are extended. More:
http://www.panasonic-europe.com 6)
NEC:
high-definition devices from NEC
NEC
is showcasing the latest entertainment electronics technologies at IFA 2005
in Berlin. The focus is on the home cinema sector. The company is also
presenting the new DVD burner, which can now support DVD-RAM for the first
time. NEC is displaying application possibilities for perfect home cinema
enjoyment in a “digital living room” and other living and working spaces
equipped with the latest in multimedia technology. Controlled by a HD DVD PC
driver or a HD DVD player, plasma TVs and home cinema projectors from NEC
open the door to a totally new dimension of viewing pleasure. Award-winning
home cinema projectors – creating that “cinema feeling” in even the smallest
of rooms. The home cinema projectors HT1100 and HT510 which NEC is presenting
at IFA are likewise HDTV compatible. The HT1100 offers a sharp contrast (3500:1) and luminosity
(1,100 ANSI lumens). The HT510 surprises with its especially quiet operation
(26 dB), high contrast (1,200:1) and additional features such as wall colour
correction and numerous connections for video, digi-cams, PC, DVD and game
consoles. Those who had to do without spectacular home cinema in the past
because their living rooms were too small will be delighted by the WT610 and
WT615 projectors, recipients of the Plus X Award. At just 6.4 cm from the
wall, they create a projection surface with a diagonal of more than one metre
and are remarkable for their high contrast (3,500:1) paired with high
luminosity (2,000 ANSI lumens). The devices are W-LAN compatible. Add the
matching home cinema furniture to make this set even more attractive and save
additional space – for users who want a tasteful interior as well as
magnificent cinema. You
will find NEC at IFA 2005 at booth 317 in hall 26. More: http://www.de.nec.de/home.php/lang/ENG
7) Projectiondesign presented
projector study
Projectiondesign caused a
sensation when they presented the 10K concept model on InfoComm. The single
chip DLP projector with 10,000 Ansi lumens, SXGA+ resolution (1400x1050
pixels), patented DuArch lighting system and 2x450W lamps realized a super
bright and pin sharp image. There is only one study to date that shows what
can be made possible with Texas Instruments’ single chip DLP technology, and
the innovative manufacturer proved this using know-how in optics and
mechanics. The Projectiondesign F3 model was awarded the "best in
show" award on InfoComm. Available as XGA and SXGA+ model, the 5500 Ansi
lumens bright and rich-in-contrast single chip projector is equipped with a
two lamp system, two colour wheels and two light channels. The 12 kg device
works very reliable (24/7 suitable) and very silent (30dB). After being in
business for four years, Projectiondesign can offer a broad product range:
the EVO model in the business series, F platform devices, F1+ and F3, in the
professional range, as well as the ACTION! models in the home cinema series
and the CINEO model in the e-Cinema range. More: http://www.projectiondesign.com 8) Christie: high resolution
projection solutions for control rooms
Christie Digital, provider of
visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, has recently
presented the new GraphXMASTER RPMSP-D100U SXGA+ projection solution for rear
screen and control room applications and the GraphXMASTER CSP70-D100U 70“
SXGA+ rear projection cube. Both devices are the latest developments in this
innovative series featuring independent projection systems for command and
control rooms, large screen tiled wall displays, network operations centres
and all other 24/7 mission critical environments. In addition to SXGA+
resolution, both products offer 1100 ANSI lumens and a unique dual UHP lamp
system. 1-chip DLP technology together with modular architecture allow for
considerable advantages in a very efficient performance. The rear projection
module can support a large number of various image sizes from 50“ up to 120“.
Two different lenses are available: a 0.7:1 wide angle lens and a 1.16:1
version. The Christie cube is a one-in-all, independent 70“ display system
with an integrated RPMSP-D100U operating system. The GraphXMASTER RPMSP
Series provide the ideal industrial grade solution designed specifically for
rear screen and control room applications. More: http://www.christiedigital.co.uk 9) sax3d.com GmbH: software for
automatic projector controlling
The
german sax3d.com gmbh, the manufacturer of the Holographic-Optical Projection
Screen HOPS.®, has developed a software to switch on and off projectors
automatically. The problem of using projectors in the area of advertising
(POS / POI) is the limitation of the running time of the projectors (hours
per day / days per week), to fulfil the guarantee conditions. By using the
sax3d.com software a time-controlled switch on and switch off of one to four
projectors is possible. By combination of the several projectors you can
control if two projectors should run two times a day or one projector should
run four times a day. This makes possible to let the projectors run all day
without manual action and without breaking the guarantee conditions of the
projector manufacturer. More: http://www.sax3d.com 10) Kindermann: anti-theft protection
system for ceiling projectors
Kindermann
presented its new protection case for ceiling projectors. This protection
system is suitable for projectors which are mounted with Kindermann ceiling
mounts K-Vario Pro, K-Vario eco or Toshiba’s ceiling mount. The anti-theft
device is a powder-coated (RAL 9006) metal case in the size of 470 x 450 x
300 mm (L x W x H) featuring a glazed projection opening (250 x 150 mm).
There is a revision cap on top of the case which is fixed by lever pivot so
that only authorized personnel can get direct access. The protection case is
suitable for projectors up to a size of 370 x 370 x 150 mm (L x W x H). The
anti-theft protection system with a weight of 8.2 kg can be effortlessly
fixed to the ceiling mount. A special grid material secures the projector’s
ventilation. Projectors can still be controlled by remote control. Combination
possibilities with other ceiling mounts are available upon request. More:
http://www.kindermann.de 11) WolfVision: firmware updates for
widescreen support
More: http://www.wolfvision.com 12) Samsung: IFA trends
From HDTV and cell phone
television up to mobile entertainment: at IFA in Berlin, Samsung Electronics
once again will show that digital revolution is not happening in the future
but today. From 2nd to 9th September Samsung, one of the largest exhibitors
at IFA, will present an extensive product portfolio covering high resolution
television, mobile business and entertainment as well as the super cell phone
in their own hall. Samsung will demonstrate its innovative force presenting
technological pioneer work. The most televisions will be labelled HD ready.
And, thanks to an extensive product range in the consumer electronics sector
Samsung can offer various all-in-one solutions that are necessary to turn a
living room into a home cinema. Today, Samsung develops and produces
networking technologies, device components and end products independently.
According to Samsung the mobile phone is going to become a mobile control
centre. Visitors can see for themselves how much of this digital convergence
is already true today at the Samsung booth at IFA in hall 20. More: http://www.samsung.com 13) NEC Display Solutions: SpectraView
Reference 21
With the NEC SpectraView Reference 21 (SpectraView
LCD2180 WideGamut LED), NEC Display Solutions Europe presents a
ready-to-launch 21.3-inch LCD monitor with LED backlight technology. This LCD
display is equipped with a colour calibration system for accurate colour
matching. The basis for the SpectraView Reference 21 is the Super Advanced
Super Fine Technology (SA-SFT) Dual-IPS panel and LED backlight technology.
The technical challenge has been to develop display technology that covers
more than 100% of the Adobe® RGB colour space and ensures absolute
colour accuracy in all areas of colour processing on the monitor. In recent years, LCD technology has become the dominant force in the
display market due to the excellent performance in picture quality and
ergonomics, reduced energy needs, space-saving and low cost of ownership
benefits. The innovative RGB LED backlight, consisting of red, green and blue
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), generates white light allowing a wider range of
spectral colours to be displayed. The new mercury-free LED backlight system
and the optimized colour filters of the LCD generate an enhanced colour space
allowing a wider range of spectral colours to be displayed. With the new NEC
SpectraView Reference 21, NEC Display Solutions provides a solution for
demanding users in the colour management sector with a very wide colour
space, a screen diagonal of 21.3 inches, and a high resolution of 1600 x 1200
pixels, a brightness of 200 cd/qm and a contrast ratio of 430:1. More: http://www.nec-display-solutions.com 14) friendlyway: surveillance service
for displays
The
friendlyway inspection service guarantees faultless operation of media
displays at any time. Customers just need to register their display system at
www.friendlyway.de for the friendlyway inspection service. Registered media
displays will then send so-called heartbeats to the friendlyway monitoring
server at regular intervals. If a heartbeat is missing, the server can restore
the display system remotely in a three-step reactivation process. This
service has the following advantages: permanent surveillance of functions,
reactivating failed media displays, high operating reliability, reboot
function and remote desktop function with full remote PC functionality. More:
http://www.friendlyway.de 15) Comm-Tec: ProPLAY Audio –
professional digital video player
More: http://www.comm-tec.de 16) cinemateq: The brand-new HDTV
Switcher Kit
With the “HDTV Switcher
Kit”, cinemateq comes up with a future-proof function extension for the
picture optimizer plus II (SDI). The “HDTV Switcher Kit” is predestined for
usage in home cinemas, to run e.g. a HDTV-Receiver and a picture optimizer
plus II (SDI) with only one cable connection to a high-resolution display.
With this solution, the display is automatically, after a singular and easy
programming, always provided with the best possible signal via DVI or HDMI,
no matter if it comes from a HDTV- or an optimized PAL-picture by the picture
optimizer plus II (SDI). Since common projectors and plasmas offer only one
digital input, you can drastically reduce the installation work and increase
the ease of use, with the HDTV Switcher Kit. It supports resolutions up to
HDTV 1080p or UXGA, is fully HDCP compliant and consists of cinemateq HDMI
2:1 Switcher, cinemateq remote cable “ppll”, HDMI/DVI cable (1m), and two
adapters DVI/HDMI. More: http://www.cinemateq.com
17) VITY: MINOMONO comes in September
VITY Technology, the French
manufacturer of AV and automation products, opened a new office in Germany:
the VITY GERMANY. It completes the two existing subsidiaries in USA and
China. It exclusively takes care of the AV in the German market and is placed
in Cologne. VITY launches in September the MINIMONO, a new controller for
automation systems in corporate or home environment. Linked to VITY touch
panels, it can control many AV and automation devices. It is the ideal
controller for small home theaters and boardrooms. It provides 6IR outputs, 2
RS232 ports, 4 relays, 4 GPI inputs, 2 IR inputs and “X” port. It connects to
VITY touch panels via RS 485 bus (Minimono/485) or via TCP/IP network and
includes a built-in web server for easy address changing when connecting to
existing LAN networks (Minimono/IP). For example you can couple a 3.5"
LCD color touch panel TAC VIMATY35 and a MINIMONO/485 and you have complete
automation solution. Another panel is the 7 inches color LCD touch panel that
is available in two models: Desktop or inwall. It uses infrared communication
modes, RS232, and RS485 bi-directional. Users can control directly devices
operating in IR such as DVD players, VHS, LCD screens, and Xantech
interfaces. More: http://www.vity.com
18) Kramer: The new VS-30FW FireWire
Kramer Electronics has
announced the newest addition to its extremely popular line of Kramer TOOLS,
the VS-30FW FireWire repeater/hub. It is compatible with high-speed IEEE1394b
800 Mbps (S800) signals. It also supports IEEE1394a legacy FireWire speeds of
400Mbps, 200Mbps, and 100Mbps (S400, S200, S100). In fact, you can connect
several devices with different speeds, and the VS-30FW will bridge the gaps.
The Kramer VS-30FW is a great tool for professionals needing to extend or
expand IEEE1394 FireWire signals in their system, the company declared, and
continued, the VS-30FW is unique in that it supports the IEEE1394b 800Mbps
signals and can even connect devices communicating at different speeds.
Several Kramer VS-30FW hubs may be cascaded to create up to a 63 port
FireWire system. The repeater/hub also allows for “hot plugging” or “hot
swapping” and supports Plug-and-Play standards. The machine effectively
extends the standard 15 ft (4.5 m) operation range of DV/FireWire signals,
even doubling the range when using appropriate cabling. The VS-30FW has three
Bilingual IEEE1394b connectors. The Kramer VS-30FW utilizes IEEE1394 bus
power, or you can use it with an included external 12V DC power supply. It is
housed in a Kramer TOOLS enclosure. The VS-30FW is now in stock and available
from Kramer Electronics sales companies around the world. More: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
19) Russound revealed their iPod
friendly solutions
Homeowners can listen to
their favorite songs and play lists throughout the house by connecting their
Apple iPods to their Russound multiroom audio system. Russound has revealed
their iPod friendly solutions for listening to music outside the pod. iPod
friendly tech tips and applications guides are available for download on the
company’s online document center to assist dealers, integrators, and
installers in designing a Russound iPod friendly system. For homes with
existing Russound components, an iPod can be connected in a myriad of ways.
Whether the system contains Russound’s award-winning RNET products, such as
the CAV6.6, CAM6.6, SMS3 Smart Media Server, ST2 family of Smart Tuners and
UNO Keypads, or an A-BUS amplified volume control system; now an iPod can be
an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Russound is developing
innovative and unique new products that will debut at CEDIA Expo, booth 518,
held in Indianapolis from 7. to 11. September. More: http://www.russound.com
20) TANDBERG acquires Ivigo, a 3G innovator
TANDBERG®, a global leader
in visual communication, announced the acquisition of Ivigo, a leading
provider of interactive multimedia video applications and a developer of
video services for 3G mobile phones. The technology innovator is a
division of TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific
Research. Ivigo, a pioneer in the development of circuit-switched video
technology and standards, provides scalable solutions for 3G mobile
operators, video service providers and enterprises for visual communication
between 3G mobile users. The Ivigo team has also developed a video gateway
that, combined with TANDBERG’s Expressway™ technology for traversing network
firewalls, allows 3G mobile phone users to reach any group or personal video
system from anywhere – in the office, on the road, in a hotel room or at the
airport. For example, a 3G mobile phone user can fully participate in a video
meeting between a supplier and a co-worker that are connected using the
Internet. The 3G video gateway will be the first product resulting from the
acquisition, and be sold to 3G mobile operators, video service providers and
enterprises. More:
http://www.tandberg.net 21) Polycom: integrated conference
room solutions
Polycom, Inc., worldwide leading provider of unified collaborative
communications solutions, introduced new conference room solutions. From
Entry level to Performance, Polycom Conference Room Solutions encompass a
range of offerings to meet the needs of any meeting room, from small offices
to large boardrooms and auditoriums. Polycom Conference Room Solutions
are designed for optimal face-to-face communications and enhance the
experience of meeting over video conferencing such that each meeting is
seamless and integrated. All VSX video conferencing systems boast excellent
audio with Polycom's StereoSurroundTM and industry leading video
with Polycom's Pro-MotionTM. Any furniture solution within
the Polycom Conference Room Solutions line can accommodate any VSX
product. Users just need to choose the VSX system that best fits their
conferencing needs, then, they choose the furniture that best fits the needs
and demands of their conferencing environment for a meeting experience that
is natural and productive. VSX systems are based on common standards and all
are compliant with H.320, H.323 and SIP video conference systems. Just a few
examples for conference room solution: „Polycom Executive Collection“,
„Polycom Media Center“, „Polycom Media Cart“ or „Polycom Wall Mount
Solution“. More: http://www.polycom.com 22) DVS: Sony and DVS impress the film
world with 4K digital cinema
At
a party, theme-titled “4 the love of movies”, the film fraternity was
captivated by the superb image quality of Sony’s new SRX-R110 digital cinema
projector. The real-time uncompressed 4K film data was supplied by a DVS
CLIPSTER®. Using the
beautiful Chateau de La Napoule as a venue, Ascent Media’, Screen
International’ and Sony’s 300 invited guests were given a preview of 4K
digital cinema. In an auditorium especially built for the event, excerpts
from “Spiderman” and “The Music Man” were screened in 4K resolution (4096 x
2160). The presentations continued into the early hours and were a huge
success; the 11 minute breathtaking sequences were followed by rapturous
applause. Supplying such massive quantities of data to a 4K projector is
technically very demanding. CLIPSTER®, DVS’ digital intermediate system,
raises to this challenge by supplying 4K RGB 10 bit data through 8 HD-SDI
links. More: http://www.dvs.de 23) NEC: complete solutions for future
digital cinema
At
this year’s Cinema Expo International in Amsterdam, NEC presented a complete
solution for future digital cinema for the first time. Further highlights at
the NEC booth were the iS8-2K, the world’s smallest and lightest DLP cinema
projectors, as well as the iS25-2K projector that is able to project onto
screens of up to 25 meters width. At Cinema Expo International European
cinema industry professionals inform themselves about latest products and
technologies around cinema. More important than the new blockbuster
screenings is the technology for future cinemas. NEC Europe presented digital
cinema solutions for content administration and playback of movies,
commercials and digital posters in movie theatres. Among the showcased
products were plasma displays, home cinema projectors and digital cinema
projectors. NEC, in cooperation with its partners, offers custom-made
complete solutions. The iS8-2K digital cinema projector offers a resolution
of 2048 x 1080 pixels and is dedicated to post production. It is suitable for
screens of up to 8 meters width.
Thanks to its compact design (67 cm x 75.2 cm x 42.3 cm), little
weight and high reliability this projector is especially suitable for
multiplex movie theatres that only have limited space. However, NEC also has
a digital solution for the large movie palaces: the new NEC iS25-2K, a
digital cinema projector that can project onto up to 25 meter wide screens. More: http://www.nec.com 24) DA-LITE secures product and
installation Awards
More: http://www.da-lite.com 25) WolfVision: Visualizer awarded at
InfoComm USA
WolfVision proved again at
this year's InfoComm in Las Vegas to be one of the most creative company in
the communication and presentation market. Their VZ-C30 Ceiling product
featuring a 3-CCD Camera, Progressive Scan and 30 frames per second was
awarded the "2005 SCN Installation Products Award" for being the
"Most Innovative Product in a Commercial Installation". The award
was presented by the ICIA (International Communication Industries
Association) and the SCN (System Contractor News). The award to WolfVision
was made at the official ceremony ahead of this year's show and was attended
by over 1000 guests. With this award, WolfVision has managed for the second
time to receive recognition for the most innovative product and for a new
product idea. To top it all up, WolfVision also received the "Grand
Award" for their Portable Model VZ-9 and the "Silver Award"
for their Professional Model VZ-27plus from the "Presentations"
magazine. More:
http://www.wolfvision.com 26) Wacom: Intuos3 receives „red dot
design award“
The Wacom Intuos3 pen tablet
received the international „red dot design award” for high quality product
design. The award was given by the Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia in
Germany. The independent jury decided upon clear and linear tablet design in
combination with an emotional quality using high class material and special
design effects. The Intuos3 Grip Pen gives users the power of
pressure-sensitive control. Pressure sensitivity lets users control their
software tools by changing how hard they press the pen tip to the tablet
surface. Using pressure sensitivity they can dynamically control things like
brush size, opacity, and more. With over more than 4000 contributions from
over 40 countries the „red dot design award“ belongs to the most important
design awards worldwide. More: http://www.wacom-europe.com 27) Cabletime: New MediaStar
installation at Open University
The new Library at The Open
University’s main campus headquarters in Milton Keynes had an eye on the
demands of future technology when it recently deployed a MediaStar TV
distribution and video conferencing system from Cabletime. With CAT 6e
cabling already installed in the Walton Hall HQ, The Open University was
looking for a solution that could deliver TV, video, presentations, video
conferencing, and radio across its network, and which could also offer the OU
some degree of future-proofing as its requirements changed. The Open
University Library specified the MediaStar Pro from Cabletime, which the
company has designed to work on Cat5/6 structured cabling with the facility
to run video, audio and IR code on a single cable. CTL AV has installed the
system. As well as the TV distribution facility, the OU can also use
MediaStar’s multipoint video conferencing facility, which enables up to six
people to meet at any one time, and allows students and lecturers to make
face-to-face contact with other Open University sites. The next stage for The
Open University will be to add MediaStar Evolution, Cabletime’s latest
addition to the MediaStar family. The company has designed the Evolution to
take advantage of the developments in technology that allow efficient digital
video delivery over IP based networks, and will broaden further the range of
channels that the OU will be able to access. Cabletime, based in Newbury,
Berkshire, is the designer and manufacturer of MediaStar, a unique and highly
cost effective solution for every organization, which requires video media.
MediaStar is a family of solutions, which delivers a smart way to distribute
and manage video services throughout your building using existing cat5/cat6
data cabling and on/off-lan infrastructures. More: http://www.cabletime.com Yours
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