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Publisher: CREACT Spain, Senior Editor: Wolfgang Schoelermann

Wednesday, 22nd September 2004

 

Dear Newsletter Readers,

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in this issue of http://www.avp-newsletter.com/ we have latest news about data- and video projection/-presentation. This time we would like to direct your attention to the photokina. The trade show is held from September 29 until October 3, 2004 and is opened daily from 10am until 6pm. Products on audio-visual presentation can be found in hall 10.2.

 

1) photokina Köln 2004 - largest European AV business platform

Dealers and professionals within AV communication will be again presented with the largest European business platform, the photokina, which will be held from September 28 until October 3 in Cologne. Within the centre Professional Imaging the focus lies on AV communication covering approx. 11,000 m2 exhibition spaces in hall 10.2 for the first time. There, more than 150 leading professionals from over 20 countries will present an extensive product- and application range including displays, projectors, stage technology, software and components as well as system solutions and services. AV-communication professionals will be presented with two high-profile events during photokina.

photokina-special

 

"Candela - Dreams of Screens - colours + monitor technologies" is the title of a symposium which is held under the patronage of Dr. Dotzler Medien-Instituts, Frankfurt, in cooperation with ITVA Germany - International Television Association - and various exhibitors. During the entire show background information on new technologies and solutions on monitor technology will be presented on an open stage in hall 10.2, booth N008. The range of subjects is covering the entire area of colour- and monitor technologies for event and fair presentations as well as home cinema and office. On Friday, October 1, the ITVA Awards will be given to extraordinary AV productions.

 

Another highlight will be the scientific High Definition (HD) symposium MediaVision Cologne at photokina, which is held by Koelnmesse in cooperation with the Institut für Rundfunktechnik IRT and the Fernseh- und Kinotechnische Gesellschaft FKTG on September 30 and October 1 in the Kristallsaal (Congress-Centrum B, Entrance 10/11). High Definition is the magic word. The branch is expecting a good turnover through HD in the near future. Presentations will encompass a broad range of topics including HD recording technology, production and post production, studio technology and broadcasting as well as device technology and the presentation of new TV- and video cameras as well as new end devices from the leading manufacturers.

 

Enjoy reading!

Yours Wolfgang Schoelermann

 

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01) photokina 2004 - largest European AV business platform

02) 3M: DLP-projector PX3, WallDisplay series 9000...

03) Liesegang - top class home cinema projectors

04) Optoma: EP739 - the new business projector

05) Luxion: twice as much discount for ASK/Proxima

06) Toshiba: 16:9 home cinema projector MT200

07) WS-Spalluto: Projectiondesign MKII + SONAVISone

08) Canon has 4 new multimedia projectors

09) Geha compact 237

10) HP brings movie entertainment into the living room

11) CASIO at photokina

12) EPSON: EMP-740/745 - mobile at maximum performance

13) Medium: 2 AVIO-models at photokina

14) 1.9 kilos - BenQ PB2240 - the new micro portable

15) InFocus ScreenPlay 777 has been awarded

16) EIKI: high-performance projector LC-X6

17) Mitsubishi: new projectors at photokina

18) NEC: the new VT series

19) PT-D5500 by Panasonic

20) PLX-XF60/EF60 - SANYO´s high-end performer

21) Christie: CP 2000 for the CinemaExpo, Amsterdam

22) 3Touch: touch screen lectern with document camera

23) ACCO´s Nobo S15E for beginners

24) Comm-Tec: UF-80-Samsung Visual Presenter in a new look

25) Philips wins EISA award with 37" Flat TV

26) Samsung: SyncMaster TFT 241MP - 24" TFT/TV in one!

27) more3D: spatial 3D without screen

28) i-PrOS by Charamel at G+B Pronova

29) Hitachi Software: new StarBoard Suite … at photokina

30) ProVisionTeam at photokina

31) GTCO CalComp: new InterWrite PRS software

32) Adeo: new projection screens at photokina

33) MediaVision: thinnest/ lightest 50" "flat screen"

34) HKS: screens + media furniture at photokina

35) Hagor: electronic beamer mounts,...

36) AV Stumpfl: Wings Platinum 2.0 now with 3D rendering

37) Kindermann at the photokina 2004

38) eyevis: projection on any background thanks to openWARP

39) VisionTools: Drapper UFS - the event screen

40) Synelec: SynLink enables 16 Gbit/s for large video walls

41) beyerdynamic: SIS, EarSafe and more at the photokina

42) Sony: one-to one communication with PCS-TL50

43) TANDBERG 3000 MXP replaces 2500

44) CL: Barco ELM R18 for rent

45) CT: 10 Years PartyLite

46) LANG AG to deliver 12 Lightning 35HD-2K

47) HIGH-resolution projector at VELTEN´s

48) Fujitsu General PLASMAVISION road show 2004

49) IC: 3rd Conference "Large Displays in Europe"

50) DisplaySearch/Insight Media: HDTV forum sold out!

51) ISEurope expands potential (Amsterdam, 26.-28.1.2005)

52) Company- and co-operation news

53) Names are News

54) LastMinute and short news

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2)     3M: DLP-projector PX3, WallDisplay series 9000...

...In line with this year´s photokina 3M Deutschland GmbH will be presenting new products for the autumn 2004. Highlights of the show will be the 3M DLP-projector PX3, a new generation (series 9000) of digital WallDisplays as well as 3M touch monitors. In the class of "pico-portable projectors under 1 kilograms" characterized by a height of only 35 mm the new miniscule device PX3 stands out as the slimmest projectors in this category. The new WallDisplays in the series 9000 have been overhauled entirely in order to offer customers latest technology and highest quality. Also 3M touch screen makes input even easier and more comfortable. All these and more will be awaiting 3M visitors at the photokina.
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand Q035
More: http://www.3m.com/uk/

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3)     Liesegang - top class home cinema projectors

Liesegang, a company with a 150 year long tradition, will exhibit several new high-performance data-video-projectors on this year´s photokina: Multi 800, ddv 2500, Piccadilly plus, dv 410, dv 445, dv 465, Luxor and Luxor plus. An upper level projector for home cinema starters: Thanks to DLP superscript:-technology (1x 0.8" DLP (superscript:)) and latest HD2+ chip the Luxor plus brings a picture in true 16:9 format at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels onto the screen. 850 ANSI-lumens brightness, an optimal black level and breathtaking contrasts of up to 2500:1 will deliver absolute live-atmosphere into the living room.
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand T009
More: http://www.liesegang.de/

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4)     Optoma: EP739 - the new business projector

The Optoma EP739 is a versatile highly specified multi-media projector equally at home in the boardroom, classroom, on the road or showing movies. Equipped with the new DDR Digital Light Processing chip by Texas Instruments the Optoma EP739 is extremely bright reaching up to 2300 ANSI lumens. It offers an astounding 2000:1 contrast ratio as well as true XGA resolution. The new projector is especially quiet (32 dBA) and has a lamp life span of 5000 hours which makes it extremely service friendly. The EP739 weighs only 2.4 kilos. The Optima EP739 is available for 1,595 EUR (plus VAT).
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand Q034
More: http://www.optomaeurope.com  

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3M (2), 3M (30), 3Touch (22), ACCO (23), Adeo (32), Adtec (54), AMD (54), ASK/Proxima (5), AV Stumpfl (36), AVIO (13), Barco (44), BenQ (54), BenQ (14), beyerdynamic (41), BIAMP (41), Bose (16), bvv (54), Canon (8), CASIO (11), CEDIA (51), Christie (21), CL (44), Clarity (52), CommTec (54), CommTec (24), CT (45), DisplaySearch (50), dnp (16), dot (54), Drapper (39), DVS (54), EIKI (16), Epson (12), Epson (53), eyevis (38), FKTG (1), Fujitsu General (48), G+B (54), G-LEC (54), Gefen (54), Geha (9), Grieme (54), GTCO-Calcomp (31), Hagor (30), Hagor (35), HDTV-Forum (50), Hitachi Software (29), HKS (34), HP (54), HP (10), i-PrOS (28), IC (49), ICIA (51), InFocus (15), InFocus (52), InFocus (53), InSight Media (50), IRT (1), ISEurope (51), ITVA (1), JVC (53), Kindermann (37), KoelnMesse (1), Lang-AG (46), Liesegang (3), Lightning (46), Luxion (5), MediaVision (33), MediaVision (52), Media Vision Cologne (1), Medium (13), mekom (52), Micronas (54), Micronomics (54), Mitsub (17), more3d (27), NEC/Mitsubishi (54), NEC (18), NSC (51), Optoma (4), Optoma (53), Panasonic-B (54), Panasonic (19), Philips (25), Philips (52), photokina (1), Pioneer (54), Polycom (52), PROCOLOR (30), ProCon (52), Prolight+Sound (54), pronova (54), ProVisionTeam (30), QuickL (54), Sahara (52), Samsung-Semi (54), Samsung (54), Samsung (24), SANYO (20), Sax3d (54), SCREEN.NT (54), Sharp (53), Sony (42), SunScreen (52), synelec (54), synelec (40), Tandberg (43), TDS-Promethean (54), TLS (54), Toshiba (6), Transcend (54), V7 (54), VELTEN (47), VICOM (52), Viewsonic (54), Viewsonic (54), VisionTools (39), Vitec: (54), WS-Spalluto (54), WS-Spalluto (7),

5)     Luxion: twice as much discount for ASK/Proxima

Luxion GmbH offers its trade dealers a discount on ASK Proxima projectors when ordered for target groups like schools, public authorities and non-profit institutions. As from now, this discount will even be doubled for the following portable projectors until the end of this year: ASK Proxima C110 (SVGA, 1600 A-L), C160 (XGA, 1700 A-L.) and C180 (XGA 2200 A-L). Details and price information are available at the Luxion GmbH.
More: http://www.luxion.de 

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6)     Toshiba: 16:9 home cinema projector MT200

Toshiba Projection & Display Technology (PDT) offers a new Digital-Light-Processing (DLP) projector, the MT200, which enables an easy start into home cinema. Its Real Wide Panel offers true 16:9 format. Equipped with Truevision De-Interlacing and a contrast ratio of 2500:1 the MT 200 is realizing excellent presentations. Three picture modes allow for best colour results in any situation. The brightness of 750 ANSI lumens is optimally adjusted to a movie experience in the darkened living room. Thanks to latest technology video signals are displayed flicker-free. A low fan noise level supports real home cinema experience. The MT200 will be available at the end of September in retail stores and at trade dealers at a suggested retail price of 1,699 Euro (incl. VAT).
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand Y019 (Kindermann)
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
eMail:
projektoreninfo@toshiba-teg.com

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7)     WS-Spalluto: Projectiondesign MKII + SONAVISone

At the photokina, WS-Spalluto will present the Projectiondesign model one MKII among other things. Following projectiondesign´s guiding idea of constantly improving their products, the German distributor WS-Spalluto will exhibit latest projector developments at the photokina. An especially set up home cinema will serve as presentation space. The latest version of the "action modell mkII" as well as the new "action modell zero five mkII" will be shown there. In contrast to the model one mkII with HD2+ chip, the model action zero five mkII is using the Mattehornchip (1024x576) and a seven-segment colour wheel. In addition, SONAVISone will be shown. It can be used as a player for i.e. HD-material. SONAVISone is a true multimedia device: whether photos, TV, HDTV DVD or High Definition material - presentation on plasma displays is brilliant.
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand U039
More: http://www.wsspalluto.de

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8)     Canon has 4 new multimedia projectors

Canon presents four new multimedia projectors that are designed for various tasks: LV-X4, LV-5220, LV-7220 and LV 7225. Externally, the compact projectors are almost identical. They mainly differ in resolution and brightness. The X4 offers 1500 ANSI lumens at an XGA resolution, the LV-5220 offers 2000 ANSI lumens at a SVGA resolution, the LV-7220 has 2000 ANSI lumens and XGA, the LV-7225 has 2500 ANSI lumens and also XGA. New are the automatic vertical keystone correction, a blackboard mode ensuring optimised presentation on school boards and a more silent fan. All projectors possess a 1.6-times wide angle zoom objective which is adapted for flexible positioning and large projections even in small rooms. The projectors only weigh 2.9 kilos and need A4+ footprint only. Thanks to a Key-Lock-Function both the projector and the remote control are protected from unauthorized usage.
photokina, Halle 02.2, Stand E020
More: http://www.canon-europe.com/

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9)     Geha compact 237

The new data-video projector Geha compact 237 offers more flexibility thanks to better connectivity. It presents extraordinary colours and images using LCD-technology in true XGA resolution (1024 x 768), a brightness of up to 2200 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 500:1. When running in Eco mode the brightness can be reduced to 1800 ANSI lumens, and in result a longer lamp life span of up to 3000 hours can be achieved. Image representation is adjustable using vertical and horizontal trapezoid correction. The compact 237 has an extremely low fan noise level of only 27 dB. The compact 237 is offered for 1,990 Euro (+ VAT).
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand V041
More: http://www.geha.de

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10)     HP brings movie entertainment into the living room

With the new digital projectors EP7112, EP7122 and EP9012, HP brings high quality movie entertainment into the living room. The devices offer a lot of technology. Thanks to brightness of 840 and 1020 ANSI lumens all projectors allow for good visibility even under difficult light conditions. According to requirements the projection screen can be adjusted to movie (16:9) or TV (4:3) format. The SVGA introduction model EP7112 represents an especially lifelike picture. Such a precise projection can be realized thanks to a contrast ratio of 1600:1. Thanks to a 6-segment-colour wheel the rainbow effect is reduced and thus, dynamic, sharp and brilliant colours are displayed. A video processor that is integrated in the DLP chip allows for flicker-free images. The home cinema projector is equipped with a 15W speaker system and a 30W subwoofer. The EP7112 will be available as of October 1 at a price of 1,499 Euro (suggested retail price) at the trade dealer.
photokina, Halle 3.1, Stand L020
More: http://www.hp.com

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11)     CASIO at photokina

At the photokina CASIO will be exhibit the business projectors XJ-350 and XJ-450 as well as the multi-functional camera system YC-400. Compact design, latest technology and especially easy handling characterize the devices. Perfect cooperation of all three high-performance devices allow for entirely new application solutions and highest flexibility in modern business presentation. Whether in small or large, dark or bright rooms - these extremely bright data projectors represent ideal devices for mobile applications in any environment.
photokina, Halle 3.1, Stand J048
More: http://www.casio-projectors.com/

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12)     EPSON: EMP-740/745 - mobile at maximum performance

The new EPSON ultra-portable XGA-projectors EMP-745 and EMP-740 are extremely lightweight and bright. Thanks to a weight of only 1.8 kilos both devices are extremely mobile and offer up to 2500 ANSI lumens. They can be fit into existing networks easily. The EMP-745 can be integrated into wireless LANs according to IEEE 802.11g-standard and can be also used without computer (via USB-Stick/PCMCIA-interface). Epson´s LCD-Advanced-Imaging-technology allows for a large colour range realizing lifelike pictures, bright colours and a very high resolution. The "rainbow effect" will not appear in this system. Maximum performance of both projectors is also achieved by a long life span of the lamp and easy handling. The EMP-745 costs 3,584.40 Euro, the EMP 740 costs 3,468.40 Euro (suggested retail price incl. VAT).
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand Y019 (Kindermann)

More: http://www.epson-europe.com

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13)     Medium: 2 AVIO-models at photokina

At the photokina Medium GmbH will present two AVIO business projectors: MP-20E and MP-50E. The projectors are distributed exclusively by the Düsseldorf Medium GmbH. Thanks to an integrated, high resolution camera both devices project i.e. real objects, flyers, photos or hand-written notes as well as data and video signals. The integrated camera has an extremely large depth of field enabling even sharp representation of three-dimensional objects. Both AVIO models offer high brightness: 2000 ANSI lumens with the MP-20E and 3000 ANSI lumens with the MP-50E.
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand P008
More: http://www.medium.de/scripts/index.cfm

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14)     1.9 kilos - BenQ PB2240 - the new micro portable

BenQ has introduced PB2240, a micro portable data video projector, to the market. It weighs only 1.9 kilos and has a size of 283 x 60 x 180 mm. This XGA projector works at a brightness of 2000 ANSI lumens. Thanks to a contrast ratio of 2000:1 brilliant projections in bright colours and a deep black level are guaranteed. The brightness can be reduced to 1600 ANSI lumens in eco-mode resulting in a lower noise level of only 32 dB. In addition, the life span of the lamp is lengthened to approx. 3000 hours. The BenQ PB2240 can show movies in the right size: 4:3 or 16:9 optionally. Thanks to automatic keystone correction a perfect image is always guaranteed. The suggested retail price for this projector is 2,249 Euro incl. VAT.
photokina, Halle 10.2, Stand P008<