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Publisher: CREACT Spain, Senior Editor: Wolfgang Schoelermann

Thursday, 19th August 2004

 

Dear Newsletter Readers,

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in this edition of http://www.avp-newsletter.com/ we have the latest news about data- and video projection / presentation. Apart from new products you will find several manufacturers who are presenting their new chips resp. technologies for the AV market. We especially would like to draw your attention to the future topic HD TV. There will be two events that focus especially on this topic: 24th - 26th August HD TV-Forum, Insight Media, in California as well as 30th September - 1st October a scientific symposium on HD cinema and HD TV during photokina 2004 in Cologne, Germany.

 

1) High Definition TV - the future has begun

Insight Media Insight Media and DisplaySearch are going to host an HD TV forum from 24th to 26th August 2004 which is entitled "Accelerating the HD TV Transition". It will be taking place in the Westin Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles. The organizers expect representatives of the TV and cable networks, government bodies, satellite and cable providers, retailers, distributors, TV brands, TV OEMs, panel/tube/engine manufacturers as well as IC manufacturers to be participating in the event. They all will have the possibility to exchange information concerning the emerging HD TV era.

 

Another opportunity to discuss the HD TV topic is offered at the photokina 2004 (28th September until 3rd October). A two day scientific symposium on HD cinema and DH TV will be taking place for the first time on 30th September and 1st October during photokina in the Koelnmesse Kristallsaal. On the symposium which is entitled "The World Championships 2006 in HD - High Definition Cinema and TV" all aspects from recording and editing up to playback and memory are going to be discussed. On the first day HD recording technology, editing, post-production, studio technology and transmission will be in the focus of discussion. On the second day participants will be dealing with themes regarding playback and memory. Among the symposium´s organizers are for example Institut fuer Rundfunktechnik IRT.

 

The HD TV issue has achieved a high priority in Europe over the past months. It was decided that the football world championships 2006 are going to be entirely produced in HD, and that they are going to be broadcast almost entirely in HD TV. Thus, the entire HD TV issue is about to turn into a major field of interest for producers, users, dealers and service providers within the film, TV and AV branch.

 

 

Enjoy reading!

 

Yours

Wolfgang Schoelermann

 

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01) High Definition TV - the future has begun

02) Panasonic: PT-L785E, LAN, XGA, 3.200 lumens

03) vision tools: new high-end Mitsubishi projector

04) Optoma: new home theatre projector H77 HD2+

05) BenQ: PB2240 - the portable projector!

06) MEDIUM presents: PLUS U4-232

07) Toshiba presents business projector T80

08) Dukane introduces Imagepro 8942 LCD projector

09) EPSON EMP-74L projector is now available

10) Christie: InfoComm news

11) InFocus: LP600 - first projector with USB-interface

12) NEC Summer Special: extra warranty for plasma displays

13) Samsung: Q-series to revolutionize plasma market

14) New LCD-TVs from Toshiba

15) Viteq: new plasmas from DreamVision

16) CinemaLite and LiteScreen from Projecta

17) Hagor: LCD mounts - innovation in functionality and design

18) Projektorreinigung.de - on-location projector cleaning

19) WS-Spalluto: Sonavis One - the media entertainment centre

20) SMART Board wins 2004 Worlddidac Award

21) SysComTec: Twisted Pair (CAT5) Transmitter as PC card

22) Alluvial: light mirror-projection - alternative solutions

23) AV Stumpfl: Monoblox Syst. 32/62 awarded at Infocomm

24) The Screen Works: EZ-Fold Equipment Tower

25) Adeo: new screen surface for hi-end home theatre

26) CT: Barco I-Lite 6 XP at Netherlands live shows

27) ict-system at the Tegel airport in Berlin

28) Citybeam/Lumin: displays in the Munich underground

29) Mauell large screen projection technology is running reliable

30) Toshiba L&T video walls at Foxtons offices

31) Luxion has become NEC-Mitsubishi PDT-centre

32) Samsung/Sony: TFT LCD Manufacturing Building Completed

33) Philips PolyLED TV prototype

34) LANG AG: general distributor for Digital Projection Ltd.

35) CL is Samsung dealer

36) AVE and Pioneer further intensify cooperation

37) Adtec Digital licensed RPSystems´ Fathom Software

38) New at Polycom: VSX 8000 and software version 7.0

39) Tandberg Maestro - visual communication in XXL

40) Sony PCS-G70 videoconferencing system

41) DVS: IBC focus 2K real time processing

42) JVC new HDV products on IBC 2004

43) NEC-Mitsubishi road show

44) Prolight+Sound (6.-9.4.2005) offers early bird fee

45) Legamaster on tour - presentation seminars across Germany

46) KoelnMesse: Imaging Expo China 2005 in Shanghai

47) Names are News

48) LastMinute, company-, cooperation- and short news

 

alphabetical index of companies:

Adeo (25), Adtec (37), Alluvial (22), Artcoustic (48), ASWO (48), AV Stumpfl (23), AVE (48), AVE (36), Barco (26), BenQ (5), Christie (10), Citybeam (28), CL (35), CT (26), DEKOM (43), Digital Projection (34), DreamVision (15), Ducane (8), DVS (41), edding (45), Epson (48), Epson (9), Extron (47), G+B (48), Hagor (17), HTS (48), Hyundai (48), ict (27), ict (43), InFocus (11), JVC (42), JVR (26), KoelnMesse (46), LANG AG (34), Legamaster (45), Livingston (47), Lumin (28), Luxion (31), Luxion (43), Matec (43), Mauell (29), Medium (6), Mitsubishi (3), MR (43), NEC-Mitsubishi (31), NEC-Mitsubishi (43), NEC-Mitsubishi (47), NEC (12), Optoma (4), Panasonic (2), Pcvisit (48), Philips (33), Pioneer (36), Plus (6), Polycom (38), Polycom (47), Projecta (16), projectorreinigung.de (18), ProLight+Sound (44), RGB (48), Samsung (13), Samsung (32), Samsung (35), Sanyo (48), SIEC (46), Smart (20), Sony (32), Sony (40), SysComTec (21), Tandberg (39), TDS (48), The Screen Works (24), Toshiba CP (14), Toshiba L&T (30), Toshiba PDT (7), vision tools (3), VITEC (48), Viteq (15), WS-Spalluto (19),

 

2)     Panasonic: PT-L785E, LAN, XGA, 3.200 lumens

Powerful and flexible are the attributes that characterize the new Panasonic XGA-projector PT-L785E. Thanks to such features as 3,200 ANSI-lumens, wireless-LAN and an attractive price-performance ratio this projector can be recommended both for mobile applications and fixed installations. The recently developed technologies in the PT-L785E allow for brilliant picture presentation. A Digital Cinema Reality circuit ideally represents film-based video signals. The projector uses a 3 D-filter for undistorted image display with clean outlines (even with moving images) and a dynamic sharpness control for continuously sharp images. Thanks to a lamp security function the PT-L785E the power cord can be unplugged immediately after switch-off. The digital keystone-correction automatically provides an undistorted picture. Finally, the projector comes with several extras consisting of interchangeable objectives and ceiling mounts. The projector is now available at a suggested retail price of 4,899 Euros.
More: http://www.panasonic.com

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3)     vision tools: new high-end Mitsubishi projector

The new Mitsubishi high-end home cinema projector for ambitious home cinema users sets a course. Having started from end of June 2004, the HDTV-able HC2000 is available at the following characteristics: attractive price-performance ratio, latest DLP-technology, a maximum contrast ratio of 3,600:1 and various colour- and picture settings. The German trade magazine "Audio Vision" awarded the HC2000 already with a "very good" in advance. The projector is recommended according to its price in the issue "7+8/2004, page 30/31". Special feature is its extremely silent noise level (23 dB in eco mode) and his innovative technology, such as 8 segment colour wheel, a high contrast of 3,600:1 and a resolution of 1,280x720, (aspect ratio 16:9)! The suggested retail price is 6,900,- EUR incl. 16% VAT (in Germany). For distribution enquiries please contact vision tools at the following phone no.: +49-40-209864-0 or via website.
More: http://www.visiontools.de/

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4)     Optoma: new home theatre projector H77 HD2+

Optoma announced the launch of a new world-class projector for the home - the ThemeScene H77 Home Cinema Projector. With an amazing contrast ratio of 3500:1, the near silent H77 (23dB) makes standard definition television look like DVD. Featuring the HD2+ DLP chip from Texas Instruments, the H77 achieves both higher brightness and deeper black levels. The H77 also ushers in a host of other advancements, including a 100%-offset vertical lens shift. The ThemeScene H77 has an easy-to-use Universal Touch Screen Remote that can manage up to 8 electronic entertainment devices. Other features include: Proprietary DVE colour wheel technology, revolutionary Shield Design casing for whisper quiet, 23dB performance, Power Zoom and Power Focus, and DVI-HDCP connector.
More: http://www.optomaeurope.com/

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5)     BenQ: PB2240 - the portable projector!

BenQ has introduced the new PB2240 data video projector on the market at the beginning of August. The PB2240 is very portable! It only weighs 1,9 kg at a size of 238 x 60 x 180 mm. The micro-portable projector achieves a brightness of 2,000 ANSI-lumens - the best brightness in this weight class. BenQ PB 2240 has a XGA-resolution (1´024 x 768) supporting signals from VGA up to SXGA. A contrast ratio of 2,000:1 guarantees brilliant projections with bright colours and deep blacks. The brightness can be reduced to 1´600 ANSI-lumens in eco-mode, the noise level can be reduced to just 32 dB. The life span of the lamp is 3,000 hours. The user can choose between the formats 4:3 and 16:9. Movies are thus projected in the right size. Automatic keystone-correction saves manual adjustment. The BenQ PB2240 is offered at a suggested retail price of 2,249 Euro (incl. VAT).
More: http://www.benq.com/

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6)     MEDIUM presents: PLUS U4-232

A lightweight of 1,5 kg and an intensity of 1,800 ANSI-lumens - these are the features that make the new PLUS XGA projector the brightest in its category. The device serves as successor of the successful U4-136, which will be expiring in September. The U4-232 has various convincing features such as an excellent consistent brightness and sharpness. Thanks to a high contrast ratio of 2,000:1 the projector suits all video applications. Just 34 dB in Eco Mode allow for a comfortably silent noise-level during presentations. In addition, the U4-232 is equipped with a DVI-I input generating perfect PC images and a component input for DVD players.
More: http://www.medium.de/scripts/index.cfm

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7)     Toshiba presents business projector T80

Toshiba Projection & Display Technology (PDT) has extended their business projector portfolio by the T80. This projector is equipped with DLP-technology reaching a high contrast ratio of 2,000:1 and a brightness of 1´600 ANSI-lumens. These features guarantee brilliant picture quality with pin-sharp presentation and outstanding projection quality even under bad light conditions. Thanks to an XGA-resolution (1´024 x 768 pixel) data representation is excellent. The projector also easily processes both compressed SXGA and UXGA resolution. Three possible image modes offer the choice between standard, high-brightness, or true-colour mode. Thanks to a light weight of 2.8 kg the T80 is also perfect for mobile use. All connections are located on the projector´s rear side which is very handy. The T80 is available since the end of July at distributors and trade dealers. The suggested price is 2,290 Euros plus VAT.
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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8)     Dukane introduces Imagepro 8942 LCD projector

Dukane Corporation´s Audio Visual Products Division is proud to announce the ImagePro 8942 LCD projector. The 8942 boasts XGA resolution (1024 x 768), 4500 ANSI lumens, and an 800:1 contrast ratio. The 8942 has several optional bayonet style lenses making installations fast and easy. The 8942 also features network capability for remote monitoring, maintenance, and control. It consists of features like horizontal and vertical keystone correction, lens shift, progressive scan video, and convenient top-access lamp replacement. Connectivity includes RGB, composite, component, M1, and S-Video. The 8942 also includes RGB output and RS-232 for wireless mouse control. Dukane offers a five year limited warranty. It is available to ship immediately.
More: http://www.dukcorp.com/av

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9)     EPSON EMP-74L projector is now available

The new EPSON EMP-74L is dedicated to companies that are in need of an easy, yet powerful projection solution for on-location presentations. Latest EPSON technologies (EPSON focuses on well proven 3LCD-technology) include connection possibilities and high reliability which turn the XGA-projector into cost-effective device. The EMP-74L boasts up to 2´000 ANSI-lumens (depending on operation mode) and a fan noise level of only 33 dB. Thanks to quick start and shut down as well as automatic trapezoid correction the EMP-74L serves as the perfect partner on the road or in the education sector. The suggested price is 2,300 EURO incl. VAT.
More: http://www.epson-europe.com

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10)     Christie: InfoComm news

On InfoComm, Atlanta, Christie Digital Systems exhibited various new products. The Roadie 25K represents the new flagship product. The projector is equipped with a 2K resolution (2´048 x 1´080), latest 3-chip DLP technology, a contrast ratio of 1500:1 and a brightness of 25,000 ANSI-lumens. It offers the highest brightness for xenon-arc based projection technology. Christie Roadster S+16K, S+12K and S+8K are characterized by a native resolution of SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) and a brightness of 16,000, 12,000 resp. 8,000 ANSI-lumens by 90 % brightness uniformity. Based on a 3-chip DLP-technology, 0,95" DMD chips, this new Roadster offer a 1500:1 contrast ratio (full-field). Further new Christie projectors are the DS+6K and DS+4K. The new Christie DS+60 is the world´s brightest 1-chip 0,95" DLP projection system covering the entire rental staging and fixed installation markets. Further new projectors are the DS+25, the LX66 and the LX+58. In addition, there is to name the new Christie Nova Rear Screen Display Structure system, a solution that complements all Christie projection possibilities.
More: http://www.christiedigital.com/

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11)     InFocus: LP600 - first projector with USB-interface

The new InFocus LP600 projector offers an entirely new feature: the integrated USB-interface "LitePort" saves the presenter from carrying his notebook along and install it on-location. A small memory stick is all it needs when giving a presentation with the InFocus LP600. The LP600 is lightweight, however powerful and ideal for conferences and meetings presented by several speakers. Every speaker or presenter just needs to load his or her USB-stick, and presentations and pictures are displayed on the screen. The included InFocus "LitePort Utility Software" transforms documents into jpeg-data at a mouse click - in result, all data can be loaded via common USB-interfaces. The projector also functions wireless: thanks to "LiteShow" module the connection cable between notebook and projector can be abandoned. The LP600s technical features are convincing: a DDP2000 DLP-chip, 2000 ANSI-lumens and a contrast of 1000:1 deliver pin-sharp images.
More: http://www.infocus.com/

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12)     NEC Summer Special: extra warranty for plasma displays

The NEC-summer special with the purchase of plasma displays is running until 30th September: NEC is extending warranty of XGA-plasma displays from 2 to 3 years at no charge. This extension of warranty applies to the new high-resolution plasma displays 42XM2, 50XM3 and 61XM2. Among the most important features are the three-stage energy saving mode which allows for brightness reduction. Energy consumption can thus be reduced up to 40 %. In addition, colour settings and contrast can be adjusted individually. The three plasma displays, which are available in the sizes 42", 50" and 61", have a resolution of 1,024 x 768 with the 42XM2 and up to 1,365 x 768 pixels with the 50XM3 and the 61XM2. Entirely digital signal processing that has been newly developed by NEC delivers extra brilliant images as well as a contrast ratio increased by 170% in comparison to the previous model.
More: http://www.necd.de/productoverview.php/id/927

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13)     Samsung: Q-series to revolutionize plasma market

A new Samsung plasma monitor generation is revolutionizing the display market. The Q-series offers image diagonals between 42" and 63". The new plasmas by Samsung can run up to revolutionary 50,000 hours without showing any loss of image quality. All models are characterized by a contrast ratio of 3,000:1 and a brightness of 1,000 candela per square meter at a noticeably lower power consumption. In addition, Samsung has taken measures in order to diminish burn-in effects. The DNIe-technology developed by Samsung creates a sharper and clearer picture. To receive a larger video wall several Samsung/plasmas can be installed together as "matrix display". Thanks to the advanced technology plasmas have developed into direct competitors to large format TFTs and are available at a more attractive price [63" screen PPM-63 H3Q (13,599 Euros), 50" PPM-50 H3Q (6,099 Euros) and 42" monitor PPM-42 S3Q (2,799 Euros)].
More: http://www.samsung.com/

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14)     New LCD-TVs from Toshiba

Toshiba Europe, Consumer Products, has expanded their product portfolio by two high-end LCD-TVs. The 32WL46P model (82 cm picture diagonal) is characterized by extraordinary image quality - very sharp and detailed. The image improvement technology Pixel PROcessing II and the Crystalline technology enable this stunning quality. Pixel PROcessing II is an optimised Toshiba Technology Pixel PROcessing option for LCD-TV and includes the "real speed progressive" system, which generates full pictures out of half pictures. The Crystalline technology controls the panel at reaction times of 10 msec and thus avoids ghosting effects. A contrast ratio of 800:1 and a brightness of 500 cd/qm enable extraordinary picture quality. Videotext-pages are recallable without waiting period due to high memory capacity of 2,100 pages. The 32WL46P is HDTV-able and offers various extra playing device connections. It is now available at a suggested retail price of  4,499 Euros.
More: http://www.toshiba.de/consumer

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15)     Viteq: new plasmas from DreamVision

French manufacturer of DreamWeaver-projectors, DreamVision, has named their new flatscreen model series "Odyssie". Four high-end flat screens in the formats 30", 42", 50" and 60" consist of latest equipment using LCD- or plasma-technology. Odyssie 30 offers an LCD screen with 75 cm picture diagonal and 1700 angle (h & v), a HDTV-able panel resolution of 1,280 x 768; it also includes cable-TV-tuner and stereo-audio-speakers. Odyssie 42 is the "larger brother" with similar features, however it consists of a 106 cm picture diagonal, a VWGA panel resolution with 300:1 contrast ratio at an angle of 1600. Odyssie 50 and 60 plasmas offer 127 cm resp. 152 cm picture diagonal, a HDTV-able panel resolution of 1,366 x 768 (Wide-XGA) and a convincing contrast ratio of 1000:1 at a 1600-angle (h & v). All models are now available exclusively at the distributor viteq-media. The suggested retail prices are (incl. VAT): 3,999 Euros (30"), 4,999 Euros (42"), 9,990 Euros (50") and 19,990 Euros (60").
More: http://www.viteq-media.de/

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16)     CinemaLite and LiteScreen from Projecta

Projecta presents two new portable projection screens: CinemaLite and LiteScreen. Both screens are ultra-light and designed for both professional and home cinema use. They can be set up everywhere, whether in the office or at home. CinemaLite is an extremely light and height adjustable projection screen with a 16:9-format, which is perfect for applications at home. This screen will be available in retail stores at a price between 395 and 495 Euros depending on the model and extra equipment. LiteScreen is the portable solution for professional presentations anywhere and anytime in 4:3-format. However, this screen is also suitable for home users (16:9). A gas-operated, scissor-shaped folding mechanism guarantees flexible height adjustability and a flat, firm projection screen. It comes with a black aluminium case. LiteScreen is available in the sizes 60", 80" and 100". It will cost between 550 and 750 Euros.
More: http://www.projecta.nl/

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17)     Hagor: LCD mounts - innovation in functionality and design

The new Hagor LCD mounts are available as shapely wall mounts with one (Monofix), two (Duofix) or three joints (Trifix), as pillar or as ceiling mount. These LCD monitor mounts are special due to their masked cable routing (with Duofix and Trifix). A cable extension module is also available. The LCD mounts are suited for screen sizes between 10" and 30". Displays are swivel-mounted up to 190 degrees and can be tilted by +/- 20 degrees. The mounts can bear a weight of up to 20 kg. A universal VESA-fixing system allows for easy assembling. More information on the universally applicable flat screen mounts and further offers can be found on the recently revised manufacturer´s website.
More: http://www.hagor.de/

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18)     Projektorreinigung.de - on-location projector cleaning

Projector cleaning - in order to make dust visible on LCD-projectors, the outer parts of the glass slides need to be focused. Dust accumulating on the optical parts of an LCD-projector can´t be avoided, not even with the help of an integrated dust filter. Apart from the derogation of picture quality dust can also damage mechanical projector components. This is why users should at least pay attention to cleaning the dust filter regularly. Damage of mechanical components caused by dust is generally not included in the warranty and thus has to paid by the customer himself. AVP, a Duesseldorf company, is offering on-location cleaning of all data- and video projectors. The advantages are clear: up to 80% less damage and projector life span is extended considerably.
More: http://www.projektorreinigung.de/

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19)     WS-Spalluto: Sonavis One - the media entertainment centre

"Sonavis One" is a media entertainment centre which offers high-quality home cinema functions. All functions that are a must with regards to digital multimedia home cinema are included in the system. "Sonavis One" scales any projector´s TV or DVD resolution up to high definition (1´080i resp. 1´920x1´080). By plugging the system to a digital connection of e.g. a video projector or a multi-channel digital amplifier the system becomes a set top box for any DVD-player, music-/photo-server, jukebox or game console. And "Sonavis One" has to offer even more - thanks to a wireless keyboard numerous high-end PC possibilities are available: internet, email, electronic encyclopaedia, photo- and video editing etc. Thanks to the combination of many innovative features "Sonavis One" is unique; features include for example progressive DVD, HD-video, video compression (up to 85%), full text programme guide, etc.
More: http://www.wsspalluto.de/

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20)     SMART Board wins 2004 Worlddidac Award

SMART Technologies announces it has won a Worlddidac Award for the SMART Board interactive whiteboard from the Worlddidac Foundation, an independent, international trade association for the education market. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard, which is used in more than 100,000 classrooms in 65 countries, won in the category for hardware-based systems. Judging criteria included pedagogic value, innovation, ease of use, design, quality, safety and many more. The award presentation will take place on October 26, 2004 in Basel, Switzerland in conjunction with WORLDDIDAC 2004.
More: http://www.smarttech.com

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21)     SysComTec: Twisted Pair (CAT5) Transmitter as PC card

The MultiView PCI plug-in card only needs 1 PC slot for power supply, hence, there is no need to install an extra software. The card is compatible with all other MultiView products. The PCI-system can transmit stereo-audio signals or RS232-commands with the computer screen signal at a resolution of up to 1´600x1´200 over a distance of 450m as well as up to 1´920x1´440 pixels over 305m. Thanks to a serial remote function displays or projectors can be controlled. Due to direct cabling of remote displays via CAT5e and a separate monitor output no further cables or power supply units are necessary. The suggested retail price is 490,- EUR plus VAT.
More: http://www.syscomtec.com/

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