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Dear
newsletter readers! This
issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from the data-
and video projection / presentation. 1)
photokina 2008 presents the future of worldwide image communication
More: http://www.photokina-cologne.com 2)
KioskCom SELF SERVICE EXPO Europe bigger
then ever
More: http://www.kioskcomeurope.co.uk Enjoy
reading ! Yours Kai Kröger |
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1) photokina 2008 presents the
future of worldwide image communication 2) KioskCom SELF SERVICE EXPO Europe bigger then ever 3) viscom frankfurt 2008 is the biggest 4) ISE: Detailed structure for DOOH Business
Conference 5) Christie: Wide, Bright and Light – the Christie
LW400 6) projectiondesign: cineo32 - production specific DLP
projector 7) Toshiba: New Series of portable Projectors 8) NEC Display Solutions: The new NEC NP41 and NEC
NP61 projectors 9) Chief: Power-Infused Mounts and Accessories 10) Da-Lite and Joe Kane Productions announce Strategic
Partnership 11) Beamax Projection Screen: Best Industrial Design Award 12) 3M: Large-format DST Touch Technology at viscom 2008 13) COMM-TEC: Compact, wear-free HD Video Player ProPLAY HD 14) TLS at WORLDDIDAC Basel 2008 15) Gefen: 1:5 Splitter for HDMI over CAT-5 16) Kramer: New Twisted Pair Transmitter/DA Combination 17) Analog Way at Siel&Satis in Paris 18) Electrosonic: Debut for ES7100 encoder/decoder at IBC 19) axxent: New axxent Power Mixer GPX2500 20) Audica Professional installed for Warsaw University of
Technology 21) RGB: Power Company enhances Control Room Monitoring
capability 22) Christie: 27 Christie Roadster S+20K in the city of
Quebec 23) Analog Way: Training-session focused on Soft Edge
Blending 24) Futuresource: Explosive groth for the Interactive
Whiteboard market 25) projectiondesign: Gerben van den Berg to drive sales in
Benelux region |
3)
viscom frankfurt 2008 is the
biggest
It will
be the biggest viscom ever held in Frankfurt: the International Trade Fair
for Visual Communication will open with more than 260 exhibitors at the end
of October. Enlarging the exhibition area by ten percent had already become
necessary back in June; now the space occupied by the companies is more than
60 percent larger than at the previous event held in 2006 (at that time still
under the name PRO SIGN). “With this excellent result, viscom emphasizes its
function as the leading trade fair for visual communication,“ explains viscom
Director Petra Lassahn. Meanwhile, the driving forces are not only the
‘classic’ fields of advertising technology, light advertising and large
format digital printing, but also new fields such as digital signage and
industrial inkjet printing. More:
http://www.viscom-germany.com |
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Alphabetical index
of companies: Analog Way (17) (23), Audica Professional (20), axxent (19), Beamax (11), Chief (9), Christie (5) (22), COMM-TEC (13), 3M (12), Da-Lite (10), Electrosonic (18), Futuresource (24), Gefen (15), ISE (4), Kramer (16), NEC Display Solutions (8), photokina (1), projectiondesign (6) (25), RGB (21), SELF SERVICE EXPO Europe (2), TLS GmbH (14), Toshiba (7), viscom frankfurt (3) |
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4)
ISE: Detailed structure for DOOH
Business Conference
More: http://www.iseurope.org and http://www.iseurope.org/kcms/home.php?site=dooh 5) Christie: Wide, Bright and Light –
the Christie LW400
Christie debuts the Christie LW400
WXGA projector, featuring inorganic LCD panels. Compact, portable and easily
installed in meeting rooms, classrooms, training rooms, executive briefing
centres and houses of worship – the projector shines brightly at 4,000 ANSI
lumens, allowing room lighting to be kept on during presentations. Keeping
pace with market trends, the Christie LW400 offers resolution for
pixel-to-pixel compatibility with the latest laptops and video sources. The
projector’s native WXGA resolution (1280x800) enables users to take advantage
of the latest video or widescreen PC resolutions, and enjoy true HD video
playback without having to compromise the original format. In addition, the
new inorganic 3LCD light-engine provides greater contrast and deep black
levels for richer detail in dark scenes. The Christie LW400 can be customised
to users’ specific applications; it comes configured with six standard
inputs, YPbPr and composite video to accept signals from a broad range of
sources (up to 1080p). It offers Pro AV connectivity in a small cabinet
design, accepting feeds from a variety of analog and digital sources. More:
http://www.christiedigital.com |
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6)
projectiondesign: cineo32 -
production specific DLP projector
projectiondesign
exclusively previewed the first prototype of their cineo32 production
specific projector to over 40 of London’s post production and production
community on Wednesday 20th August 2008. The event took place in London, Soho
in collaboration with audio and post production video specialists Kaurus,
exclusive projectiondesign distributor, RGB Communications and Quantel. “In an
effort to create a product that’s a perfect fit for the post production
environment, we’ve worked very closely with the technical managers of leading
post houses. Their valuable feedback has been incorporated into the cineo32
projector and we’re delighted with the interest that the new product received
from this launch event. We believe that the cineo32 will significantly
benefit the post community in high definition, digital cinematography, VFX,
colour correction and graphics work” says Anders Løkke, International
Marketing & Communications Manager at projectiondesign. The cineo32 is a
single-chip 1080p DLP projector offering high contrast and colour uniformity.
It features full 10-bit resolution, a guaranteed REC 709 colour space for
accuracy and incorporates the latest version of BrilliantColor developed by
Texas Instruments for improved performance. Importantly, this allows the user
to calibrate the projector to produce a perfectly accurate image, either
through external 1D and 3D LUT generation or through its unique
projectiondesign RealColor colour management suite. More:
http://www.projectiondesign.com 7)
Toshiba: New Series of portable
Projectors
More: http://www.toshiba-projectors.com 8)
NEC Display Solutions: The new NEC NP41 and NEC NP61 projectors
NEC Display Solutions is proud to
present its two new DLP projector models, the NEC NP41 and NEC NP61, which
combine high-end functionality and simple operation with portability and
flexibility and prolonged lamp life of 3,500 hours for economical and
ecological savings. With a contrast ratio of 1,600:1, and brightness of 2,300
ANSI lumens (NEC NP41) and 3,000 ANSI lumens (NEC NP61) the projectors offer
impressive performance. This makes the NEC NP61 one of the world’s brightest
and lightest projector on the market. Weighing only 1.6 kg, the compact
construction of both models allows complete flexibility of installation and
projection surface. The numerous automatic features such as keystone
correction, auto-focus, auto power-on or auto input selection make the
projectors particularly easy and intuitive to operate. These low-weight
models offer highly versatile deployment for all presentation applications,
such as for customer visits, meetings or training courses. More:
http://www.nec-displays.com 9)
Chief: Power-Infused Mounts and
Accessories
Chief
Manufacturing offers power-infused mounts and accessories. These new products
offer power, power conditioning, and surge protection to Chief’s popular
in-wall box. Improve the audio and video performance of projectors and flat
panel TVs by cleaning and purifying the AC while also providing surge and
spike protection. The PAC521P In-Wall Box for flat panel TV wall mount
applications replaces the need for an outlet while providing AC cleaning for
the best equipment performance. Chief offers the power conditioner as a
separate SKU, the PX2W Power Outlet Conditioner. The PX2W can be ordered
separately to be used with other mounting products accessories. Ceiling Kits
with power conditioning are available for commercial installations, the
CMS440P Suspended Ceiling Kit and the CMS445P Suspended Ceiling Tile
Replacement Kit. More:
http://www.chiefmfg.com 10) Da-Lite and Joe Kane Productions
announce Strategic Partnership
More: http://www.da-lite.com 11) Beamax Projection Screen: Best Industrial Design Award
Residential Systems
magazine awarded Beamax on September 3rd the award for best industrial design
at the Cedia Expo in Denver. This award honors the top industrial designs in
the consumer electronics channel. Beamax was awarded for the X-series
Dellegno projection screen. This 80" diagonal ascending projection
screen is housed in a stylish high-gloss cabinet. The plug-and-play
projection screen allows for a stylish home theatre in non-dedicated rooms.
By allowing customers to choose the color of the cabinet, the projection
screen becomes a highlight of the room. More:
http://www.beamax.com/x-series-dellegno 12) 3M: Large-format DST Touch
Technology at viscom 2008
3M, the
diversified technology company, will demonstrate its innovative DST touch
technology for large-format interactive displays at viscom 2008 in
Frankfurt/Germany. MicroTouch DST touch screens have been available since
January 1st 2008 in popular 32”, 40”, 42”and 46” screen sizes to integrators
across Europe. Based on 3M’s patented Dispersive Signal Technology (DST),
MicroTouch DST touch screens offer integrators an ideal solution for
large-format interactive displays in most digital signage applications
including point-of-information, retail point-of-sale, scoreboards, conference
rooms and education presentation systems. Dispersive Signal Technology
recognises touch by interpreting bending waves within the glass substrate
created by the contact of a finger or stylus on the glass. Since bending
waves are unaffected by on-screen contaminants and moderate surface damage,
DST touch screens are inherently robust making them a compelling solution for
customers in many of today’s high productivity, vertical applications. viscom Frankfurt 2008: Hall 3.0, stand E26 More:
http://www.DSTtouch.com 13) COMM-TEC: Compact, wear-free HD
Video Player ProPLAY HD
The ecoHD
is the perfect solution for product presentation and information at the
POI/POS where no interactivity is planned by the visitor/customer. The
compact digital HD video player with VGA and HDMI interface guarantees
wear-free operation using a Compact Flash Card. Depending on the size of the
CF card user can store up to 180 minutes of video information in HD quality.
The Network interface allows to transmit video clips to the player’s flash
card. The compact design is ideal for POI/POS applications, especially where
the ecoHD shall be placed without attracting attention or shall be affixed to
the display, e.g. in museums or in a hardware store. More:
http://www.comm-tec.de 14) TLS at WORLDDIDAC Basel 2008
TLS
Communication GMBH, a Hilden based company and an innovative system provider
for smart presentation solutions, will be present this year again at
WORLDDIDAC Basel, the meeting point of the international Education and
Training industry. The company specialised in multimedia, portable sound
systems and media solutions, will present, together with its Swiss partner,
AV Distribution, innovations as well as a broad range of products. A special
highlight: the new TLS QuickControl from the product range „Media Solutions“
is the perfect customised solution designed for every conference-, training-
and class room. By making remote controls, batteries and long instructions
dispensable, even untrained users can control the technology directly to
concentrate on their presentation. The most recent innovation TLS Pathfinder
Control will also be presented by TLS Communication at Basel. It combines
state-of-the-art technology with very easy handling and is thus the ideal
addition to Pathfinder System. It allows for the optimum use of the
presentation equipment in a conference or multimedia room: Connecting a
computer and a keystroke are sufficient to present participants the
contribution via projector or an interactive board. With TLS Pathfinder
Control managing e.g. projector, screen or ceiling lift becomes very easy –
and presenting at a push of a button reality. WORLDDIDAC
Basel (http://www.worlddidacbasel.com – 29.-31.10.2008) Hall 1, booth G03 More:
http://www.tls-gmbh.com 15) Gefen: 1:5 Splitter for HDMI over
CAT-5
The
rack-mountable unit performs two functions, allowing any HDMI source signal
to be split and delivered to five displays simultaneously. It can also extend
four displays up to 45 meters (150-feet) over CAT-5 cables. At this distance,
1080p full HD is delivered instantly using the standard cabling; resolutions
up to 1080i can be extended even further to 90 meters (300-feet). Users can
also connect five displays locally using standard HDMI cables, or extend just
one, two, three or four displays as needed. Both video and audio are
transmitted over the same two CAT-5 cables allowing for a simple method of
extension. More:
http://www.gefen.com 16) Kramer: New Twisted Pair
Transmitter/DA Combination
Kramer
Electronics, a worldwide supplier of innovative and reliable signal
management products, announced the introduction of the TP-205A computer
graphics video/Audio/RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA for presentation and
multimedia applications. The head-end combination unit is designed for
long-range computer graphics video distribution in schools, hospitals,
security and retail applications. The first of its kind for Kramer, the
advanced twisted pair unit is a high performance combination transmitter for
computer graphics video, analog or digital audio and RS-232 signals. It also
acts as a distribution amplifier. The desktop unit can transmit signals to up
to five separate receivers via CAT 5 type twisted pair cables. The twisted
pair technology allows a high resolution video transmission (up to UXGA)
range of over 300 feet. The TP-205A accepts a computer graphics input signal,
a selectable unbalanced stereo analog audio signal or a digital audio
(S/PDIF) signal, and a unidirectional (TxD) RS-232 control signal. These
signals can then be sent over CAT 5 type twisted pair cable to compatible
receivers or the signals can be looped to an additional TP-205A transmitter,
as well as to a sub-system featuring the Kramer TP-50 twisted pair
receiver/DA to create larger distribution systems. More:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com 17) Analog Way at Siel&Satis in
Paris
Amongst
other new products, Analog Way will exhibit the Tetra-VIO, a highly versatile
universal device with six functions in one: Scan Converter, Scaler, Standard
converter with TBC, Audio De/Embedder, Switcher and Interface. Its high
flexibility makes it essential in complex installations. It is extremely
useful in solving signal compatibility issues at the last minute. In addition
to a powerful multi-format Converter, Tetra-VIO is also a smooth and fast
Audio / Video Switcher offering many useful features such as a 500% Zoom, a
user programmable EDID for DVI input and more. It accepts a large range of
formats, from Computer to Video and HDTV, in Analog or Digital format, and
provides a large range of connectors: BNC, HD15, DVI, mini DIN4, Cinch, RCA.
The output provides the same diversity of formats, and the same type of
signals and connectors. Each of the 3 universal inputs features an active
loop through (monitoring) for easy control of the sources. Siel&Satis:
Hall 7.3, booth C06 (20.-23.10.2008 – Paris, Expo) More:
http://www.analogway.com 18) Electrosonic: Debut for ES7100
encoder/decoder at IBC
Electrosonic,
an established leader in display solution image processing for broadcast,
corporate, entertainment and defense applications, presented the ES7100 SDI
encoder/decoder at IBC Amsterdam 2008, alongside its range of new image
processors and HD players. Hotly anticipated by the broadcast and live event
sectors and amongst the first 3G SDI IP encoder/decoder products available,
the ES7100, for broadcast contribution over IP networks, is a versatile
encoder / decoder which streams 3G SDI, HD-SDI and SDI video over any LAN,
WAN or VPN at highly efficient bit rates – all the while, maintaining
excellent image quality and incredibly low latency. It provides exceptionally
robust protection against network errors making it ideal for quality critical
applications in studio contribution, outside broadcast, studio to studio
media exchange and post production. The secret behind the ES7100’s combination
of quality and reliable delivery is Electrosonic’s PURE3 codec, specifically
developed by Electrosonic to optimize performance on networks. Supporting
both Unicast and Multicast transport the ES7100 provides constant, real-time
temporal and spatial image compression, plus extensive bit rate management
for unsurpassed performance operating on IP networks. More:
http://www.electrosonic.com 19) axxent: New axxent Power Mixer
GPX2500
German
company axxent introduces a new power mixer in a 19” steel case, with a
height of 2 RU (88 mm) - that may also be used without rack ears as a table
top power mixer. The new power mixer features two microphone inputs with 48 V
phantom voltage, plus two phone jacks, whereas the left one is a stereo input
for easy connection to appliances such as MP3 players. The GPX2500 power
mixer delivers four times 100 watts r.m.s. into a four ohm load. Two of the
amplifiers are used for the stereo output and one each for the two monaural
zones. The power mixer performs without fans – absolutely quiet. A very
special feature is the built in high quality multi band limiter made by THAT
Corp., that allows reduction of all output levels up to 30 dB. More:
http://www.axxent.de 20) Audica Professional installed for
Warsaw University of Technology
Audica
Professional loudspeakers and amplifier/controllers have been installed in
one of the Warsaw University of Technology’s most historic and prestigious
rooms, primarily used for conferences and recognized as a flagship conference
facility in Warsaw. The system was designed and installed by Tommex, Audica
Professional’s exclusive distributor for Poland. In addition to requiring the
highest possible sound quality, the loudspeakers had to merge technology with
the elaborate historic architecture of the room and Tommex proposed Audica
MICROline and MICROpoint for their slim unobtrusive shape and neutral colour.
The University readily accepted this proposal aesthetically, but the system had
to be proved with the most accurate acoustic modelling before even a mark
could be made on the historic walls. The system in the eight metre high
Auditorium uses a distributed system, with ten MICROlines in pairs forming
the basis of the system. MICROlines ability to be directed as required by
their unique mounting bracket with no fixing or wires showing was an
important feature in meeting both aesthetic and acoustic requirements. The
MICROlines are controlled and driven by three MICROzone controller/amplifiers.
With the MICROlines providing even and consistent coverage, with good
intelligibility and level throughout the room, Tommex added a pair of larger
Dynacord D8 loudspeakers at the front to provide focus. Audica Professional
MICROpoint loudspeakers provide additional fill and Klark Tecknik electronics
were used for signal processing and room equalisation. More:
http://www.audicapro.co.uk 21) RGB: Power Company enhances
Control Room Monitoring capability
With
rising demand for alternative energy sources, geothermal power production is
a fast growing, environmentally prudent power solution. A leading regional
geothermal power plant company in the western U.S. is utilizing cutting-edge
audio-visual technology in its control rooms to monitor its expanding
geothermal facilities. Vision Control Associates, a systems integration firm
based in Las Vegas, was hired to design and install sophisticated A/V
equipment in the company's first control room upgrade. Randy Premetz, President
of Vision Control Associates, described the project, "The objective of
the control room upgrade is to provide personnel with a variety of real time
visual data in a centralized area for more efficient and productive visual
resource management. The key was to be able to present a number of live
computer-generated process control information and monitoring video on single
screens for correlated viewing. To achieve this, we chose RGB Spectrum's
QuadView XL multi-image display processor. This processor is the heart of the
control room's display system. The QuadView is ideal for this application
because it supports a wide range of signals and consolidates these images
into a multi-window display arrangement in real time. It also meets the
client's 24/7 mission critical display requirements." The power
facility's control room is equipped with two QuadView multi-image display
processors fed a combination of computer and video sources routed through a
matrix switcher. Each processor can be sent any of twelve signal sources,
including SCADA power generation and process information and human-machine
interface (HMI) imagery as well as CCTV cameras stationed around the complex. More:
http://www.rgb.com 22) Christie: 27 Christie Roadster
S+20K in the city of Quebec
Christie
projectors played a key role for the 400th anniversary of the city of Quebec,
the birthplace of French civilization in North America and a UNESCO World
Heritage site. From June 20 to August 24 Christie participated in The Image
Mill (Le Moulin à Images) – a sound and image spectacular created by Robert
Lepage and Ex Machina. Each evening at 10pm, E/T/C Paris, a specialist in the
creation and implementation of technical solutions for automated image
projection, transformed the Port of Quebec’s 81 monumental Bunge company
grain elevators on the banks of the Bassin Louise in the Old Port into an
immense projection screen – the ultimate in widescreen viewing. The Image
Mill was visible from many vantage points, including across the St. Lawrence
River. To accomplish the feat, E/T/C Paris has installed 27 Christie Roadster
S+20K DLP projectors to create a continuous image measuring 657m long by 33m
high. E/T/C’s Onlyview®, a multimedia control platform, operated the programming,
transmission and broadcasting of more than 400 images, animations and videos
in the 40-minute show, as well as the synchronization of the soundtrack which
was simulcast on local radio station. The project, which has been two years
in the making at E/T/C and Ex Machina, is Lepage’s four-part vision of Quebec
history. Each part was devoted to a century from the 17th century-themed
Water Highway to today’s telecommunications-fueled Air Highway. Lepage has
said his idea was to make the grain silos transparent, to make the immense
structures move with the fluidity of the projected images. More:
http://www.christiedigital.com 23) Analog Way: Training-session
focused on Soft Edge Blending
Analog
Way organized in July a new session of its training program Analog Days and
welcomed customers from different European and Middle Eastern countries to
offer them a training session focusing on Soft Edge Blending. To enhance the
service provided to its customers and the end users of its products, Analog
Way developed a training program called Analog Days. On July 23rd, Analog Way
was pleased to welcome customers from Poland, Russia and the United Arab
Emirates for a new session dedicated to Soft Edge Blending that took place in
its headquarters located in Paris. Soft Edge Blending consists of the set up
of a large screen image using multiple video projectors with overlapping
areas that make the seams between projectors invisible. The demand for this
type of installations and shows is rapidly growing due to the profound impact
of the presentations enabled by this technology. This application requires
specific techniques from the calculation of the screen size to the adjustment
of image parameters in order to obtain a perfect seamless image. During the
entire day, theoretical explanations of the SEB technology were presented as
well as practical cases with a SEB screen using Analog Way’s Di-VentiX, a
full digital computer and video up/down mixer scaler switcher, and the remote
controller Axion, with the opportunity for hands-on participation. More:
http://www.analogway.com 24) Futuresource: Explosive groth for
the Interactive Whiteboard market
A new
market report from Futuresource Consulting reveals explosive growth for the
interactive whiteboard market, with over 600,000 boards installed across the
globe during 2008, equating to a value in excess of US$1bn. Driven by
continued technological developments, and with one in six classrooms
worldwide forecast to be using the technology by 2012, interactive
whiteboards are taking the classroom by storm. These devices hook up to
computers and projectors to create large touch-sensitive displays which
integrate AV, graphics and text into the lesson structure, improving learning
by illustrating new concepts clearly and effectively, increasing pupil
motivation and aiding in lesson flow. “This technology is ideal for
classrooms as the teacher no longer has to arrange large groups around a
single computer screen,” says Colin Messenger, Senior Consultant,
Futuresource, “and governments are recognising this potential, with
record-breaking sales recorded last quarter – up more than 40% on last year
and the largest since we started tracking this market seven years ago.” In
the 66 countries covered within the report, Futuresource calculates there are
over 37 million classrooms: a huge market potential for companies operating
within this sector. More:
http://www.futuresource-consulting.com 25) projectiondesign: Gerben van den Berg to drive
sales in Benelux region
More: http://www.projectiondesign.com Good bye,
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