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Publisher: CREACT KG, Linau, Editor in chief: Kai Kröger

Tuesday, 12. December 2006

 

 

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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.

 

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1)      ISE 2007 almost sold out - just a few spaces left

The show organisers of Integrated Systems Europe 2007 announced that 95% of available space at the show in Amsterdam from January 30th - February 1st 2007 had been sold, leaving only a handful of booths available. Integrated Systems Europe surprised the market and the exhibition industry with this news, confirming that ISE is on pace to set a record-breaking event. With the fourth show just three months away, ISE 2007 has grown larger, with the newly booked Hall Four nearly full. During the last 6 months, the show organisers have reacted quickly to meet the insatiable demand from companies anxious to be part of Europe's largest show for professional AV and Electronic System Integrators. Over 11,000sqm of space has now been sold, making ISE 2007 the largest show ever held.

 

An intensive visitor marketing campaign is currently underway and Mike Blackman was equally pleased to report that the awareness and anticipation of ISE 2007 is also increasing. "Our focus now is on attracting the maximum number of trade visitors. Registration on the website is now functional and we are now accelerating the mailing and press activities over the next two months to raise awareness of how strategically important the ISE show is in this vibrant and growing market."

More: http://www.iseurope.org

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Yours Kai Kröger

 

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1)    ISE 2007 almost sold out - just a few spaces left

2)    Mitsubishi: Two new portable projectors

3)    Toshibas new x range also features overhead projector

4)    Sanyo: PLC-XU74 – Projector to go

5)    NEC: Three new models in the NP projector range

6)    Panasonic: New 3-chip 10,000 projector range

7)    projectiondesign: cineo 3+ 1080 projector for true 1080p images

8)    CASIO: Super slim and super chic

9)    Da-lite: Tab Tensioned Professional Electrol Screen

10)  Media Vision: Magic Daylight Screen now even brighter

11)  Planar's Xscreen Named International CES 2007 Innovation

12)  SCREEN RESEARCH introduced SolidPix

13)  ThemeScene® HD3000 Enhanced HD Video Processor

14)  RGB Spectrum: Expanded line of multiple image display processors

15)  Zandar: MultiViewers on Mitsubishi Stand at ISE

16)  Adtec: Innovative and Value-Oriented HD Solutions

17)  Kramer Electronics Introduces 1:2 HDMI Distribution Amplifier

18)  Listen Technologies deliver wireless Infrared Audio System

19)  Polycom announces new HDX 9000 series

20)  ict: Spectacular Shows for „Hot Rods“

21)  CL: On-site support

22)  Gahrens + Battermann: Media technology at the Intermot

23)  ISE Roadshow hailed an outstanding success

24)  SMART: SMART Board software 9.5 for Linux

25)  NEC Display Solutions: Successful first term

26)  A successful first ever ACF Central Europe

27)  T+W Marketing increases presence in largest markets

28)  BMB CUSTOM A/V partners with TRIBUTARIES CABLES

29)  Akamai: The first four seconds are critical

 

2)      Mitsubishi: Two new portable projectors

In November Mitsubishi Electric added 2 new models to its range of portable LCD projectors: the XL650U and XL550U. Developed especially for classrooms, meetings, conferences, showrooms and trade shows, the new projectors’ excellent picture quality is particularly impressive. Both feature XGA resolution, high brightness levels and high contrast – the XL550U emitting 3,100 ANSI lumens with a contrast rate of 400:1, and the XL650U with 4,200 ANSI lumens and a contrast rate of 600:1. This means they can deliver incredibly sharp images even in larger rooms with daylight or ambient light. Thanks to their light weight of 4.7 and 4.5 kilograms respectively and compact dimensions (333 x 113 x 272 mm), the projectors are ideal for mobile use, such as moving from one classroom to another. Whether permanently installed or placed on a table or lectern, digital keystone correction ensures perfectly positioned images. By using a technologically advanced ventilation unit, the operating noise of the XL550U has been reduced to an extremely low 22 dB.

More: http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/en/home.asp

 

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Alphabetical index of companies:

 

ACF (26), Adtec (16), Akamai (29), BMB Custom A/V (28), Casio (8), CL (21), Da-Lite (9), G+B (22), ict (20), ISE 2007 (1) (23), Kramer (17), Listen Technologies (18), Media Vision (10), Mitsubishi EVS (2), NEC (5), NEC Display Solutions (25), Optoma (13), Panasonic (6), Planar (11), Polycom (19), projectiondesign (7), RGB Spectrum (14), Sanyo (4), Screen Research (12), SMART (24), T+W Marketing (27), Toshiba (3), Zandar (15)

 

 

 

 

3)      Toshibas new x range also features overhead projector

Toshiba Projection & Display Technology (PDT) has added 2 additional business models to its recently launched x range. The newcomers, xc2500 and xc3000, are based on the x2500 and x3000 projectors, and complete these by an integrated projection camera. Hence, both new models can be transformed into overhead projectors in the twinkling of an eye. The CMOS camera can be swivelled through 270° offering a 3 mega pixel resolution and an 8x digital zoom. The feature enables handwritten notes or small objects to be shown to large audiences in conference or lecture halls. The projection camera in models xc2500 and xc3000 has a 3-megapixel CMOS sensor for crystal-clear picture reproduction even in very large rooms. Like the other models in Toshiba’s new x range, the xc2500 and xc3000 include the NCE 3 chip, developed by Toshiba and aligned specifically to the colour optimization needs of LCD technology to deliver vibrant, brilliant and natural colour.

More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors

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4)      Sanyo: PLC-XU74 – Projector to go

Mobility is now an absolute must in many areas. The new SANYO PLC-XU74 projector for Business & Education simplifies daily life in businesses, universities and schools and offers unrivalled flexibility, technology, and quality. At just 2.4 kg, it can easily be carried to meetings or the next lecture room. The Direct Power On/Off switch means that very little time is lost before you can begin your presentation. Even when you are finished, you can turn off and unplug the PLC-XU74 immediately as well. Thanks to the integrated, intelligent capacitor, the fan will continue to operate until the lamp is completely cooled. To facilitate installation, the projector is equipped with vertical keystone correction. This feature ensures that the PLC-XU74 projects a perfectly rectangular image from any setup position. The digital keystone correction eliminates vertical image distortions by up to +/-20°. And if you need to leave the projector unattended in a presentation room, you can block the unit’s setting buttons with the Key Lock function. SANYO's PLC-XU74 meets the most exacting demands during presentation as well. The brightness of 2,500 ANSI lumens guarantees brilliant image quality that will capture the undivided attention of everyone in the room. The 400:1 contrast ratio and XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) deliver vivid, detailed projections. In addition, the projector is HDTV compatible (1080i, 1035i and 720p processing).

More: http://www.sanyo.de

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5)      NEC: Three new models in the NP projector range

Each of NEC’s 3 new DLP projectors, the NP40, the NP50, and the NP60, features a so-called hybrid cooling system. This innovative system uses both a fan and an additional pump, which focuses a current of air on the lamp, to cool the lamp unit. This not only extends the lamp life to up to 3,000 hours in Eco Mode, it also significantly reduces the weight and size of the housing. The 1,024 x 768 XGA resolution and high contrast ratio of 1,500:1 in the NP40 (1,600:1 in the NP50 and NP60) guarantee brilliant image rendition. All three projectors have a long list of features. The only difference between the NP40 and NP50 and the top model is their slightly lower brightness levels of 2,200 and 2,600 ANSI lumens respectively. The ‘Quick Start’ and ‘Direct-Power-Off’ functions shorten waiting periods before and after presentations. The Auto Focus System ensures razor-sharp images in next to no time without manual adjustment. But the NP range is also a joy for users who prefer manual operation: manual fine-tuning has now been made even easier and more accurate. Automatic wall colour correction ensures colour fidelity when projecting onto coloured backgrounds and automatic digital keystone correction gives users more freedom when selecting a location for the projector.

More: http://www.de.nec.de/home.php/lang/ENG

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6)      Panasonic: New 3-chip 10,000 projector range

Among the new big cinema projectors, Panasonic now presents its PT-DW10.000E and PT-D10.000E projectors featuring 3-chip DLP technology and 10,000 ANSI lumens. The new wide screen PT-DW10.000E projector not only delivers an impressive 10.000 ANSI lumens using the new 3-chip DLP panels by Texas Instruments. It also ensures High Definition images at a full 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution. As for projectors featuring an SXGA+ resolution (1,400 x 1,050 pixels), Panasonic offers the otherwise similarly equipped PT-D10.000E. Both large screen projectors can therefore be counted among the lightest and most compact devices in its class. Thanks to the dynamic shutter, which is a Panasonic exclusive, the 10,000 range achieves an outstanding 5,000:1 contrast ratio thus rendering ultimate cinema quality. The new projectors also come with an improved, dust-proof optical segment. Further basic features include horizontal and vertical lens correction, a DVI input featuring HDCP as well as LAN control via the ‘PJLink’ standard protocol.

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

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7)      projectiondesign: cineo 3+ 1080 projector for true 1080p images

The cineo3+ 1080 projector from projectiondesign is a true 1080p HDTV resolution projector that uses 1920 x 1080 DLP technology. “Offering the best possible reliability and accurate picture detail, the cineo3+ 1080 projector meets the stringent demands of High Definition applications” states Anders Løkke, Marcom Manager at projectiondesign. “This single-chip projector is used in a vast range of applications around the globe including digital dailies, post production work and HD screenings, high quality graphics generation, 3D graphics and mapping, command, control and surveillance, broadcast control room and presentation areas, medical imaging, automotive design, and even digital signage. ”Key operational features include a failsafe DuArchTM architecture whereby lamps are replaced whilst the projector is operating with no down time. The compact unit has dust contamination proof sealed optics making it ideal for permanent installations that are tricky to access. A wider colour gamut enabling a rich palette of colours, and strongly saturated images is produced using Texas Instruments© BrilliantColour technology, and projectiondesign’s proprietary RealColor system simplifies colour management, calibration and set up for perfectly rendered natural images. The cineo3+ 1080 features a full HD compliant REC709 colour gamut, and can even be delivered with a full DCI compliant colour gamut. It can even achieve more than 20ft Lambert on a 5 metre wide screen for critical image viewing. A user adjustable iris enables the projector to achieve perfect brightness and contrast levels in every application.  The maximum contrast ratio is 7500:1 (this is a true optical figure) and a brightness output of up to 3,500 ANSI lumens is possible. As expected, the native aspect ratio of the projector is 16:9. It is also available in a 4:3, SXGA+ resolution format that can achieve an even higher brightness output (model F30 sx+).

More: http://www.projectiondesign.com

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8)      CASIO: Super slim and super chic

CASIO now offers additional fashionable accessory bags along with its new Super Slim projectors XJ-S30 and XJ-S35. The line features 3 different models which have been especially designed for the Super Slim projector range. The practical bags are made from high-quality black leather including handle and shoulder strap. The bags not only protect the projectors against dirt, dust and moisture but also ensure space for a Super Slim projector including all cables and a remote control. The design highlight out of all 3 bag models is a high-quality nylon bag featuring a clear form which has been designed with the young and trendy customer in mind. For those who already own a briefcase or who would like to put the super slim projector (270(W) × 199(D) × 43(H) mm) next to their notebook CASIO offers a leather case. This leather case protects the Super Slim projector from unnecessary scratches. Due to its compact dimensions, the case resembles a classic organizer.

More: http://www.casio-projectors.com

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9)      Da-lite: Tab Tensioned Professional Electrol Screen

The Tensioned Professional is now available in standard sizes from 180” to 240” diagonal Video, 188” and 220” diagonal HDTV and from 9’ x 12’ to 12’ x 16’ square formats. The Tensioned Professional Electrol is fully customizable to aspect ratios and sizes upon request and includes a three position Decora® style wall switch. The Tensioned Professional Electrol can be controlled with Da-Lite’s Video Projector Interface, Single Motor Low Voltage Controller, or Da-Lite’s line of Integrated Screen Control products for more sophisticated control and networking.

More: http://www.da-lite.com

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10)  Media Vision: Magic Daylight Screen now even brighter

German MediaVision GmbH is now offering their successful rear projection screen range Magic Daylight Screen with a gain factor 12 instead of previously 9. The consistent brightness of nearly 97%, even in corners, delivers a high-quality, homogenous image over the entire screen. According to MediaVision, improving price-performance ratio with regards to beamers facilitates an entirely new market for "TV Commercials at a Competetive Price" in various Marketing segments. For long term use of beamers in combination with the Magic Daylight Screen, MediaVision developed a timer featuring pause function (Timevision 7000). According to leading projector manufacturers, experience shows that the following assumption is true: In order to protect panels, a 20 minute break after a 6 hour operation period has a positive impact on the panel’s life span and the related colour purity. MediaVision is currently looking for sales distributors worldwide.

More: http://www.media-vision.de

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11)  Planar's Xscreen Named International CES 2007 Innovation

Planar Systems, Inc. announced that its first-ever home theater offering, the Planar Xscreen, was designated as an International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). This prestigious program honors outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products, as judged by an independent panel of industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press. The Planar Xscreen is a best-in-class front-projection screen system, featuring Daytime Film Technology™ that enables the Xscreen to overcome the most common problem associated with the at-home cinema experience – ambient lighting. Combating reflected light from windows, lamps or other light sources that can degrade picture quality, the Xscreen delivers bright colors, rich contrast and sharp images, regardless of lighting conditions, to deliver highest-quality picture in 60-inch, 70-inch, 80-inch and 100-inch diagonal viewing sizes. Planar's Xscreen will be displayed in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Booth #68747, as part of 2007 International CES January 8-11, 2007

More: http://www.PlanarHomeTheater.com