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5) Sharp VX-Z90E: home game for cinema fans
The popcorn is
ready, the DVD “Vanilla Sky” with Tom Cruise is inserted, friends are sitting
comfortably on the sofa: the beginning of an exciting film evening. The
leading actor is the home cinema projector XV-Z90E by Sharp. It proves star
qualities especially because of the Digital Light Processing technique, DLP
for short. This makes an extremely sharp picture possible and guarantees an
impressive contrast ratio of 1,200:1. The new 2D Keystone-technology is also
an “Oscar candidate” because it makes sure that the projector can be put to
the side of the projecting screen – up to an angle of up to 29° horizontally.
Nevertheless the picture stays absolutely symmetrical and does not show any
distortions. The XV-Z90E also convinces because it is extremely quiet.
Because of its optimised, two-sided ventilating system it is able to keep
down the noise level to only 29 dB. The XV-Z90E becomes the favourite
projector for all home cinema fans because of its outer appearance and the
extraordinary price-performance ratio. It will be available for 2,999€
(suggested retail price) in all specialized shops from December onwards.
More:
http://www.sharp-eu.com/
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 6) PLUS announces the launch of V-1100
Digital Projector
PLUS Vision
Corp. is happy to announce the sale of a flagship model for the world’s
smallest and lightest V series: the V-1100, featuring greatly improved
brightness and contrast. Weighing in at about 1.0 kg, the compact and
lightweight V-1100 nevertheless offers greatly enhanced overall visibility,
with brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens and contrast ratio of 2,000:1. The new
projector delivers enough brightness to be used in a wide range of settings,
as well as features to support mobile presentations. It has a short-focus
lens for big-screen presentations in cramped quarters, allowing projection of
60" images at 2 meters. The new projector also offers improved
compensation for keystone distortion. The V-1100 not only offers vertical but
horizontal keystone compensation allowing you to set up the projector to the
side of the screen. It has built-in DVI terminal interface and supports for
Hi-definition (720p, 1081i) broadcasts. The progressive conversion of the
video signal delivers smooth, flicker-free video. The new projector will be
available for purchase starting early December.
More: http://www.plus-vision.com/
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7) IC: Plasma Monitor Panel +12,3% in Q3
The market for
plasma monitors extends rapidly as it is shown in the most recent study of
the European marketing research institute InterConnection. The market for
plasma monitors shows a 12,3% increase compared to the second quarter in
Europe, the Near East and Africa. 46,987 devices were sold between July and
September 2002 and only 41,818 during the second quarter. Great Britain and
Germany suffer from heavier losses in the professional area at the moment.
The big customers like airports or banks delay their investments until later.
Many things depend on the crisis in the Near East. In case of a war against
the Iraq the rising prices for oil would keep on holding down the whole
economic demand. Compared to this, the home cinema area was able to
compensate for what had been lost for in the professional area (+12,4%
compared to the second quarter). The main reason for this is the constant
drop in prices of plasma monitors. Christmas sales have just started, so that
one could get home cinema devices for less than 4,000 € in the big chain
stores. The study “Plasma Monitors in Europe 2002-3”, which contains 450
pages, is available for 4500€.
More:
http://www.interconnectionconsulting.com/
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8) CommTec: projection screens now in HDTV format
 The overwhelming demand of
COMM-TEC screens from the Master Series caused an expansion in the product
range. Especially in the home entertainment sector, the manual WallMaster as
well as the electromotoric ElectricMaster were included in the production
range. Both have HDTV formats with 92" and 106" diagonal. The
ElectricMaster Series was additionally extended by two square formats: 178
cm˛ and 213 cm˛. These formats are intended for both business as well as
private usage. A perfect projection depends on many factors. The projection
screen is the most important factor, testifying to the performance of the
projector. The projection screens are made of high-quality materials,
therefore they are ideal for day-to-day usage be that at home or in the
office. The white matted projection surfaces have a superb reflection ratio
as well as an even light dispersion and therefore guarantee bright projection
results.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de/
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9) Clarity: Introduces first 40-inch Direct View Liquid Crystal Display
Clarity Visual
Systems introduced the industry's first 40-inch direct view Advanced
Performance Liquid Crystal Display (AP/LCDT) product aimed squarely at
replacing plasma screens often plagued with issues of phosphor wear and burn
in. The innovative 40-inch Bobcat is the industry's first available direct
view LCD display of its size. It utilizes an LCD panel manufactured by Sanyo
Electric Co. As the only display company to launch a 40-inch, wide-screen
direct view AP/LCD product, Clarity is positioned to take significant
advantage of the pent-up demand for units of this size. The new Bobcat
display also offers the highest resolution available, including the ability
to accept inputs from VGA (640x480) up to WXGA (1280x768) resolution.
More:
http://www.clarityvisual.com/
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10) infoComm Europe: AV-communication in focus
 With an extended concept the
infoComm Europe starts from 19. -21. November 2003 in Cologne. The European business
platform for AV-communication solutions and system-integration is going to
show the market potential of this growing sector of modern communication even
better. Four main areas – market (the classical company exhibition),
solutions (communication solutions in three AV solution centres), content
(the international seminar programme) and event (“Visions-Night” shows award
winning event projects) – are the basis of the new event structure. The
infoComm Europe also extends its visitor target group: Not only the
AV-specialized trade and AV-providers but also professional users from event
management and event technology, video production, rental companies and
cinema, services, architecture and trade fair design are present. The
extended offers of the infoComm Europe contain products and services from the
areas of video conference technology, IT-operations (network and streaming),
sound and light design, presentation equipment as well as trade fair and shop
design. Hall 11 of the trade fair grounds and the nearby congress centre are
going to be used for the infoComm.
More: http://www.infocomm-europe.de/
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11) SX21 – new projector by JVC
JVC
Professional, leading in the area of electronic projection technology is
presenting its new D-ILA multi-media projector. The SX21 can project various
image formats with a high resolution and excellent natural color
reproduction. Everyone can present the best images with the projector
irregardless of his/her experience. This versatile projector lives up to its
expectations, be they professional or in the area of home entertainment. With
an amazing brightness of 1500 ANSI lumens, the projector can be used for
either front or back-projections. An easy to switch lamp system speaks for
itself as well as its weight of only 5.9 kilos. The exclusive 0.7” D-ILA unit
with a SXGA resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels enables easy-to-handle
presentations. The high contrast rate of 800:1 guarantees a sharp and exact
image, which was traditionally only possible with a film-projector.
More:
http://www.jvcpro.co.uk/
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12) ATRIUM: New back projection panes with RP Media
With the
PROFI-GLASS panel and Best-Beam-Two, RP Media Consulting in Viersen is
enlarging their product spectrum in conference- and media technology. High
resolution, bright colors and incredible sharpness of details sets the new
product PROFI-GLASS from the ATRIUM house apart. A special manufacturing
process sets new standards for the area of back projection panes. With the
Best-Beam-Two, RP Media offers a back projection pane in a lower price
category. This pane is ideal for POS or POI systems and is an ideal product
for advertisements. Both products have their own fields of applications and
therefore ideally complete the portfolio.
More:
http://www.projektor-info.de/
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13) EPSON: Computer BILD test winner EMP-TS10
The magazine
Computer Bild tested 8 projectors up to 3.000 € in issue 24/2002. The winner
of this test was the EPSON EMP-TS 10. Not only has the projector an excellent
picture quality but the EPSON
EMP-TS10 also is the only projector (of the tested ones), which is equipped
with a lit remote control. As it was confirmed by Computer Bild, all the
other remote controls had to be operated “blindly” in the dark. Furthermore
it is emphasized that the EPSON projector is able to make a vertical and
horizontal “trapezoid correction”. This means, that not only can it
illuminate the screen from a position above or below the screen, but also
from the sides, without any distortions. The extraordinary contrast and the
detailed image representation should be especially mentioned, too. Computer
Bild is also of the opinion that the buttons on the projector can be easily
operated and are clearly arranged.
More:
http://www.epson-europe.com/
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14) Kick-Off for the SHOWTECH (7.-9.5.2003)
A challenging economic climate
always demands creative solutions. At SHOWTECH this applies both to the
exhibitors and their customers who, despite reduced budgets, are still
expecting to see impressive technical productions. And the organiser, Messe
Berlin Reed GmbH, also has to come up with new ideas. For the 11th
International Trade Show and Conference for Event and Media Engineering the
international trade show and conference for event and media engineering, this
means using extensive information forums to showcase future technical
solutions to the industry. For example, two of the four forums at the
conference, which is free of charge for visitors, will now for the first time
be held in the middle of the exhibition itself. Alongside the latest developments in the industry the spotlight
will also be on management topics designed to shape up the show and event
sector for the future. Both exhibitors and associations have expressed a
desire for the event to become more international in nature. To this end
there will be an international forum where all presentations will be
interpreted simultaneously into English. Project Manager Britta Wirtz is
pleased with the sales and exhibitor figures: "We are roughly 30 percent
up in comparison to the figures for stand space sold in the same period two
years ago..."
More:
http://www.showtech-messe.de/
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15) High-End visualisation – New installation by eyevis
 The company eyevis from Reutlingen
has specialized in the development and sales of high-quality large image
system solutions. Next to back projection units on the basis of DLP
technology by Texas Instruments and the control units for multi projection
screens, eyevis is now presenting its own software solutions in order to
achieve a unique and perfect large image system. A special field of eyevis
are the control rooms, in which it is crucial to have a reliable
visualisation system. Therefore in recent months new installations were
realized, as for example by the Fulda Police where a control center with 2 x
67” HyperCubes in XGA and a 2 x 2 wall HyperCube 50” XGA was installed. In
the large-scale power station in Mannheim the newest generation of HyperCubes
in SXGA resolution and 65” was put into use. At the airport in Munich the
operations control center was equipped with a 2 x 4 wall consisting of 50“
HyperCubes in XGA, the netpix controller and eyecon software.
More: http://www.eyevis.de/
eMail: info@eyevis.de
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16) Toshiba 50WP27 – new high-end display
Toshiba
Professional Visual Products is introducing its 16:9 Wide Plasma
Display50WP27 onto the market. Compared to its successor the new model brings
technical improvements. The Plasma Display is equipped with high-tech
equipment, lower power consumption as well as an elegant design. The 50WP27
has a wide-angle lens of 160°, an extremely high contrast ratio of 3,000:1
and a high resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The diagonal of the image is 127
centimetres. The only 9.8 cm flat device is equipped with an increased
brightness of 545 cd/m˛ and therefore enables an improved image reproduction.
The power consumption of the 50WP27 is simultaneously decreased to 495 Watts.
The Plasma Display 59WP27 is immediately available at distributors and
specialized dealers for a suggested retail price of 13,560.40 €.
More:
http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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17) SCREEN-NT: newly- developed control room system
SCREEN-NT is
presenting with the SNT-LW 72 its new control room system. The mobile 72-inch
control room module consists of 40mm four-sided pipe ST37, the front material
consists of MDF plates with punched plate reinforcement for airing and
frontal service flaps. The high-quality projection mirrors (1268 mm x 1070mm)
are embedded in aluminium and can be fixed at any angle. The 72” Black Bead
high contrast back projection pane from dnp has a 1250mm focal length, 10mm
frame as well as a 5:4 format. The frame is black. The Sharp XG-V10WE with
SXGA resolution and 4,700 ANSI lumens is employed as a projection system.
More:
http://www.screen-nt.de
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18) Toshiba L&T close it's CRT based PM4130V cube
After it's
launch in the early 90's, this unit quickly become the benchmark product for
video-wall rental companies across Europe. With over 10,000 units sold in
Europe, Toshiba Lighting & Technology are sorry to finally have to
discontinue production of this excellent model. Spares and replacement parts
will continue to be available from Toshiba Lighting & Technology
Corporations, European Marketing office.
More:
http://www.tlt-uk.com
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19) LARIVIČRE: RealScan Linedoubler for highest video quality
The RealScan
Video-Linedoubler drastically improves the video presentation of LCD/DLP and
CRT projectors as well as plasma displays. A HDTV similar, flimmer-free image
quality for standard video signals is achieved through the Linedoubler
function. The device converts a S-Video or Composite-Videosignal into a VGA
signal with XGA resolution. Therefore many additionally needed cables for
fixed installations are not needed for video signals. The device is
compatible with projectors and plasma or LCD screens and works with 576p
(PAL-SECAM) and 480p (NTSC) Resolution. By doubling the image lines from
15.625kHz (PAL/SECAM) to 31.25kHz and from 15.75kHz (NTSC) to 31.5kHz and
converting the vertical Refresh Rate from 50Hz to 60Hz the image brightness
is high ended and is almost completely flimmer-free. A 2:2 (PAL/SECAM) and
3:2 (NTSC) Pulldown Removal ensure a calm, undistorted image even for
film-material (24fps) derived video signal. The suggested retail price is
339,00 €, a 2-year guarantee.
More:
http://www.datenprojektoren.de
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20) Projecta: PortaBag offers protection and comfort
In future the
PortaLite can be carried in the new PortaBag. This incredibly practical bag
was originally designed for the protection of the PortaLite, so that
transportation and storage will be even more comfortable in the future. The
PortaBag is made out of robust nylon and can be carried three different ways:
on wheels, as a shoulder bag or just by hand. Customers, who order a
PortaLite projection screen, will receive a PortaLite plus the PortaBag FOR
NO COST (worth 80€). Further information can be obtained via the Projecta
partners or the Projecta homepage.
More:
http://www.projecta.nl
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21) SMART Board Software for Mac OS X – Now
available
 SMART Technologies (Germany) GmbH
announces the presentation of SMART Board Software for Mac OS X. This is an
important upgrade for Mac users, because the new version which works with the
complete family of interactive Whiteboards, SMART Board and the interactive
speaker desk Sympodium offers the possibility via films or frozen images in
QuickTime Player to include handwritten comments. Starting now the software
will be included with all SMART Board and Sympodium products. For users with
older software versions a free-of-charge upgrade can be found on the
internet. The software package includes the SMART Board driver 6.0 and the
SMART Notebook Software 1.3.
Download: www.smarttech.com/support/software
More: http://www.smarttech.com
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22) Panasonic Broadcast: new 42"/50" Plasma Displays
The
TH-42PHD5EX is a newly developed high-resolution plasma display by Panasonic
Broadcast with 1,024 x 768 pixels (XGA). Therefore the XGA computer signals
can be transmitted without a loss of quality. Together with the TH-50PHD5EX,
which has a resolution of 1.366 x 768 (W-XGA) pixels, the product range of
high-resolution plasma displays is rounded off. The Panasonic plasma display
guarantees incredible image quality with its brightness of 500 cd/m˛ as well
as a contrast ratio of 3000:1. Through modular inserts the TH-42PHD5EX as
well as the TH-50PHD5EX can be equipped individually according to your own
needs and are able to connect analog video signals as well as digital
computer signals (DVI). A RS-232C interface serves as an external control
unit for displays and broadens the installation possibilities of the
TH-42PHD5EX and the TH-50PHD5EX with its large selection of appliance parts.
More:
http://www.panasonic-broadcast.com/
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23) NEC: Four Point Theft protection for MT1060/65
Especially
professional projectors installed at trade fairs, conferences and in schools
receive a lot of attention- sometimes too much. Technicians always have to
take into account that pickpockets and jokers might change the settings. NEC
has therefore designed a four-point security system that allows stressed
administrators in future to sleep better: the up to 3,200 ANSI lumens bright
projectors MT1060 and MT1065 offer four layered backup fuses. To protect them
against unauthorised usage and theft, up to five PC cards can be registered
as hardware-keys per projector. A projector will only react to the keyboard
and menu-functions when a PC-card is in the shaft and a password has been
given. Not only via password security and PC-card identification, but also
via a start-up-logo can the NEC projectors be protected. The projector then
signals whom it belongs to. The fourth protection measure is the keyboard
lock, which hinders children or unauthorised persons to change the projector
settings.
More:
http://nec-europe.com/
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24) InFocus X1: One for all
The InFocus
Corporation, a specialist for presentation technology is offering the InFocus
X1 a new projector for a new important market segment, the so-called
multiple-user. Many professional users of projectors, especially from the
areas of KMU, SOHO as well as for educational reasons would like to use their
projectors for private reasons too. The projector is the first device, which
InFocus developed together with the Japanese company FunaiElectric. The
InFocus X1 combines DCDi technology with Faroudja with the 0,55DMD chip from
Texas Instruments. This equipment along with the 1000 ANSI lumens lamp, the
SVGA resolution and the contrast ratio of 2000:1 ensure a high-quality image
reproduction. Thanks to the low price and the long lamp life of up to 3,000
hours the running costs are low. The X1 with its extraordinary image quality
and its compactness is an ideal device for the multiple-user. After work the
3.1kg lightweight X1 projector can be easily carried home. The suggested
retail price is around 2,086.84€, with a 2-year guarantee.
More:
http://www.infocus.com + dealer: http://www.epartnerprogrammes.com
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25) VITEC: individual Videoconference -Meetings with Maja
 The VITEC Distribution GmbH,
distributor of audio and videoconference products, introduces the efficient
and low cost videophone Maja by Aethra onto the market. The video phoning
device is even in a reasonable price range for home-users as well as small
companies who then can take part in videoconferences. The device, which is
easy to be installed as well as used, is available in 2 models: Maja NX and
Maja IP. Maja NX supports H.320-/H.323-Standards with data transmission rates
of 128 Kbit/s via ISDN or 384 Kbit/s via IP. Maja IP corresponds to the H.323-Standard
with a transmission performance of up to 384 Kbit/s. In use of hands-free
stations the echo suppression ensures a good sound whether in videoconference
or simply by telephone. Furthermore, a clear image is given thanks to a
high-quality color display with a large viewing angle. If necessary the Maja
can easily be extended: if the built-in 6” monitor is not large enough for
the user, a larger monitor, a projector or a TV with a video input can be
connected. There is even an extra port for an additional camera. The
videophone Maja is available for the suggested retail price of 1624,- € as
authorized dealers.
More: http://www.vitec-distribution.com
eMail: info@vitec-distribution.com
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26) ict in all IAA utility vehicles
237,000
visitors from 84 countries were counted in this year’s IAA utility vehicles
in Hannover in September 2002. At the international trade fair for
transportation three automotive suppliers relied on the media technology and
services of ict AG: Bosch, ZF Friedrichshafen AG as well as Stuttgart Behr
GmbH. Bosch presented themselves multimedial: on a 9-cube-wall, the company
showed a “quiz show” for fair visitors. The video wall was controlled by a
ict ControlMachine in connection with a SplitMachine HD 3000. A 4-cube-wall
for individual presentations for customers as well as six interactive
stations with 37” plasma displays including touch pad and ict programming
completed the AV installations. With the help of LED technology, ZF presented
its new fair novelties. 35 modules on a 6mm LED wall iLite 6 by Barco were
assembled on a 2m high steel construction. The Behr’s fair stand was equipped
with ict on the IAA utility vehicles with successful plasma technology.
More:
http://ict.de
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27) Hitachi Software: new Whiteboard at BETT 2003
Showcasing at
BETT (8 - 11 January 2003 at National Hall, Olympia in LONDON) for the first
time this year, Hitachi Software Engineering Europe is impressing the
education community with the latest developments in interactive whiteboard
technology and launching the Cambridge board, featuring a tantalising taster
of software developed exclusively for the Cambridge board, in partnership
with Cambridge University Press. The Cambridge board will be available in
three sizes, 75", 60" and 50", giving schools a wide choice to
suit all requirements. Schools purchasing a board will be eligible for free
software from a selection of resources available from Cambridge e-learning –
part of Cambridge University Press – providing a state-of-the-art learning
tool where technology and teaching connect. In addition, the Cambridge board
will come with a Bluetooth option, providing schools with a wireless
connection between the computer and the advanced interactive whiteboard,
providing a new freedom in the classroom by eliminating the physical
restraints of current wired technologies, vastly improving learning
environments.
BETT:
National Hall, Olympia; Stand Z60
More:
http://www.hitachisoft-eu.com
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28) TLS MatrixSwitcher – the matrix switch for the
professional
TLS has extended its product range in the area of
RGBHV matrix switches. The MatrixSwitcher allows different audio and VGA
image sources to be switched onto various output devices. The matrix switch
can be used in media rooms e.g. for the simultaneous presentation of
different VGA signals on different receiver devices such as a plasma screen,
a monitor or a data/video projector. The analogue active matrix switch has a
high video bandwidth of 300 MHz (-3 dB) and is available in 5 versions,
differing from one another only in the number of inputs and outputs. The
control of the matrix points is carried out via a decimal keyboard with a
status LED display on the front plate or additionally via an RS232 interface
with connection to a media control. The 19“ rack device has a BNC, an audio
terminal panel and a SUB-D9 built-in plug for the control inputs. A 1.5 m
power cable is included in delivery.
More:
http://www.tls-gmbh.com
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29) beyerdynamic: New components for MCW Digital
 The mobile, cable-free conference
arrangement MCW Digital by beyerdynamic persuades users with its low
interruption and high monitoring security and therefore is already installed
in banks, companies, parliaments, chambers of commerce etc. The German
federal office for security in information technology (BSI) confirmed the
highest degree of safety from interception for MCW Digital. Now the system is
being complemented with a wire-free system interface units. The delegate
version is being offered as either for installations (MCW-D 1641) or as a
tabletop device (MCW-D 1041). The MCW-D 1641 with its lowered assembly of the
microphone and inconspicuous control buttons has unnoticeable speaker units
or is at least capable of such installation. Both speaking units work in 2.4
GHz frequencies with the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DISS). Apart from
the speaker-functions the system adaptor unit can also be used for
translation purposes with up to 8 channels.
More: http://www.beyerdynamic.de
eMail info@beyerdynamic.de
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30) HK: Always new information’s with PADS
The Public
Area Display System (PADS) makes the construction, planning, distribution and
display of multimedia presentations on a multitude of different VGA-based
displays in a network possible. Because of the completely integrated
easy-to-handle database connection (MS Access or ODBC) presentations can
contain up-to-date information. PADS supports many displays and solutions
like television monitors, VGA-, TFT-, or plasma monitors, LEDs, LCDs, split
screens and VGA based video walls. The software consists of PADS
Manager/Designer, PADS server (layout server, data server, PADS agent), the
PADS viewer (a display device with an integrated PC) and PADS SDK (Software
Development Kit). The uses of PADS Software are manifold. Generally it can be
said that PADS Software can be used anywhere where the latest information is
made accessible for a large audience.
More:
http://www.hkc.de/ + Data sheet:
http://www.hkc.de/display-system/pads255.pdf
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31) Liesegang: Multimedia-Projector soho 21
Bright 1600
ANSI lumens light power in a 1,5 kg housing convince the mobile user “made in
Germany”. At the photokina in Cologne Liesegang for the first time presented
the microportable projector prototype for data and videoprojection.
Liesegang, one of the leading German manufacturers for multi-media
projectors, presented with the soho 21 a 1500 gram light-weight with 1600
ANSI lumens brightness. The projector is ideally suited for mobile
installations. In the living room the soho 21 feels at home. Thanks to modern
technology, Digital Light Processing (DLP) by Texas Instruments, video and
data images are presented rich in contrast and realistic. The low fan noise
of only 34 decibels ensures a no-interference presentation. The Liesegang
soho 21 is also constructed for ceilings, thereby enlarging its field of
activity. With the high quality Carl-Zeiss lens and the XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) even complex graphics
can be projected sharp and clear. In 16:9 format the video evening at home
turns into an absolute home cinema event!
More: http://www.liesegang.de/
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32) Samsung/Syscomtec: Document camera SDP950 DX
SAMSUNG is
introducing their new document camera SDP- 950 DX based on the familiar
design of the successful model SDP950P. It has a high-resolution PS CCD
camera chip with 850,000 pixels (XGA resolution) and a high-quality lens with
optical motorical zoom up to 12 times and guarantees bright images with great
color reproduction. The area of image reproduction extends from small slide
format ( 32 x 24 mm) up to DIN A4 format ( 297 x 210mm). A rotation function
enables a full format vision with DIN A4 upright format. A quick-reacting
autofocus even by zooming, as well as a depth sharpness of up to 250mm and
the quick recall of 4 presets enable the flexible usage. The digital functions
are versatile: memory of up to 9 pictures, comparison of live with a saved
image, graphic interface via mouse as well as scanning function with a pc via
USB. The suggested retail price is 4,628.40€.
More:
http://www.syscomtec.com
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33) G+B: Mondial de l'automobile Paris 2002
This year’s carsalon in Paris presented many
novelties in the area of automobiles. For the different concepts of the
booths` impressive presentations were realized with the help of technical
media equipment by Gahrens + Battermann. For example, an iLite6 indoor LED/SMD-wall
ensured a great light intensity and brilliant contents at Mercedes Benz. The
wall had been placed in three movable single parts at the booth. Every single
element could be extended to the sides- independent of the other parts.
Because of the extraordinary installation the screen contents got even more
attention. Amongst other technologies, splitwalls for the presentations of
the novelties were used on the Audi exhibition grounds. Gahrens + Battermann
were not only responsible for the Audi and Mercedes booths but also for the
OPEL presentation and the conference technology at the press conference of
Maybach.
More:
http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de
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34) Adtec Releases MPEG Encoder
Adtec Digital recently released
its first real time MPEG encoder. Capable of converting baseband or
uncompressed digital video and audio into an MPEG2 transport or program
stream. The edje-2000™ will serve as a contribution quality encoder that will
be introduced at a price far below that of similar products. For more than
six years, Adtec has focused on MPEG decoding and switching technologies.
With a complete family of decoders in place, Adtec has embarked on a path to
deliver contribution quality encoding to the distribution market. The encoder
has a physical stature of 4 inches by 10 inches and consumes less than 12
watts of power while delivering high-quality pictures at very low bit rates.
Supporting both DVB-ASI and IP platforms concurrently, the edje-2000™
satisfies the encoding needs for contribution and distribution, as well as
the IT space where IP based distribution is critical.
More:
http://www.adtecinc.com/
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35) CHRISTIE: Entry-Level passive stereo projection solution
Christie, first in stereo DLP projection, announced today the
introduction of its newest compact passive stereo 3D projection solution –
the Montage LX33 – the first configuration in Christie's newest family of
passive stereo solutions for the 3D visualization market. The Montage LX33 is
a fully integrated passive stereo solution that enables a large viewing
audience to see 3D stereo images in high ambient light conditions using
entry-level Christie projectors with passive stereo polarization glasses. The
Montage LX33 comes with two Christie 3300 ANSI lumens (total 6600 ANSI lumens
without polarization filters) LCD projectors at XGA resolution, a 6-axis
adjustable stacker, Christie's Active to Passive 3D Converter, a polarization
stand with two linear polarizes, a dedicated power bar, all necessary cables
and a set of 10 passive stereo glasses. The convenience of this package makes
it an excellent shared resource easily transportable from room to room.
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36) MEDIA! AG: Quarterly Report Q1 in 2002/2003
The economic
situation still burdens the business development of the MEDIA! AG in the
first three months of the business year 2002/2003 (1.July to 30.September
2002). Especially in the event service area the lasting retention from trade
fair exhibitors and the reduction of the trade fair budget bear negatively
upon the sales. The area of the production services has, against the common
trend, stayed stable, which is a result of the longer lasting cooperation
contracts with TV channels and production companies. In the area of fixed
installations & distribution services the request for electronic
advertisement and presentation surfaces also endures. But manufacturers still
have problems configurating marketable products. The department for equipment
for conference rooms and rooms used for educational purposes shows an
intensive competition. In this area many specialised small companies profit
from advantages due to less fixed costs and a geographically good company
location. Nevertheless a first positive sign could be seen during the course
of the reconstruction process. The results before taxes, interests and
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