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May 17, 2005 3:26 PM

              

Vista Systems
Montage II

Vista Systems Corp. will unveil Montage II at InfoComm 2005. The Montage II control platform, which supports Vista’s Spyder family of processors, consists of a brand new control panel and v.2 Vista Advanced Windowing Control software. Montage II, which will be shipping by show time, is an entirely new platform and is much more powerful than Montage and is easier to use. With analog and digital I/Os and a more modular design, Montage II can handle a wider variety of shows from single-screen applications to the most complex events. The increased power, innovative features, and attractive price tag of Montage II make it accessible to many new markets. Among Montage II’s many offerings are: digital I/O (DVI, SDI, HD-SDI); composite S-Video I/O; more powerful outputs which can be native or scaled TwinDVI (10-bit) hardware; I/O expansion (32x32 max per pixelspace); mixing of background stills at full display resolution; image capture from incoming video channel; better, more natural-looking shadows and borders; much smaller footprint than Montage--every 8 channels fits in 3 rack units; and color keying in addition to standard luminance keying. The Montage II console and v.2 Advanced Windowing Control software are totally integrated so anything done in the software is immediately available in the console and vice versa. Vista Systems will also be showcasing the diversity of Spyder and its widespread adoption across a variety of applications and industries including sanctuary, laboratory, shopping mall, corporate lobby, ballroom, war room, boardroom, operating room, classroom, and living room.

Vista Systems
Phoenix, AZ
www.vistasystems.net

Barco
MiSphere

First unveiled on the current U2 Vertigo tour, designed by Willie Williams, Barco’s MiSphere is a tiny, plastic-encased LED spherical module designed and developed by Barco at its R&D headquarters in Belgium especially for the current tour. With 360° viewing angles, opaque, light-diffusing casing and ability to play both full video and data, the MiSphere bridges the gap between existing video and lighting products, enabling it to be used for both application purposes. Individual MiSpheres are daisy-chained into a string, with several strings in turn forming a 3D visualization curtain. Each MiSphere acts as a pixel within the curtain, making it possible to display images and simulate lighting effects across the entire curtain, while also achieving a “Look-Trough” effect and “Multiple Angle” viewing effect for the audience all around the scene. For the U2 tour, the MiSphere strings hang high above centerstage, each containing 64 spheres and totalling approximately 30’ long.

Barco
Kortrijk, Belgium
www.barcoevents.com

Grass Valley
Turbo iDDR

Making the recording, playout, and management of professional audio/video content easy, affordable, and integrated, Thomson announced the Grass Valley™ brand Turbo™ iDDR (intelligent digital disk recorder). Designed specifically for event, corporate, institutional, and worship production, the Turbo iDDR leverages the digital storage, networking, and clip-creation capabilities of the Emmy® award-winning Grass Valley Profile® line of video servers. The Turbo iDDR can hold 10 to 40 hours of storage, performs the work of up to three VTRs, and can capture and deliver complex content in multiple formats including compressed high-definition (HD) video. Users can control all its features via a touch-screen interface or with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. They can also operate and monitor the iDDR using popular control systems such as those from AMX and Crestron. With import and export capabilities, the Turbo iDDR supports Macintosh and PC-based content, including QuickTime files; Windows Media Video files, including WMV HD; and MPEG-2 and many still graphic formats. It also supports HD video via file transfers-including HDV via FireWire (IEEE 1394)-as well as SD video, and the ability to play SD and HD material seamlessly on the same channel. It provides output channel visual consistency via selectable aspect-ratio conversion and scaling technology.

Grass Valley
Paris/Nevada City, CA
www.thomsongrassvalley.com

Hitachi America
CP-SX1350 Projector

The Digital Media Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., announced the introduction of the new CP-SX1350 model projector. With its high brightness and SXGA resolution, the CP-SX1350 is ideal for command and control, engineering, and CAD/CAM applications where acute resolution of small details is important. The CP-SX1350 measures 6.3” x 16.5” x 12.6” and weighs 17 lbs. Its 3500 ANSI lumens and 650:1 contrast ratio are enough to meet the standards of even the most rigorous presentation applications. At a resolution of 1400 x 1050 and a 4:3 aspect ratio, the user also has unmatched clarity at his/her disposal. The lamp life is 2,000 hours, and the projector is offered with a 3-year warranty. Additionally, noise level is only 38dB in whisper mode.

Hitachi America
Brisbane, CA
www.hitachi.us

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
FireWire Products

Kramer Electronics, Ltd. has introduced of a family of FireWire products at InfoComm that includes the TP-400FW FireWire range extender (pictured), VS-30FW high-speed hub, FC-20 bi-directional SDI/FireWire converter, and VS-66FW switcher/matrix. FireWire signals have a 14.75’ (4.5m) distance limitation. Kramer’s new TP-400FW solves this distance limitation for 100Mbps Video (DV) FireWire signals by converting a FireWire signal to be sent over inexpensive and unshielded CAT 5 cable up to 300’ (100m) to a second TP-400FW that will convert the signal back. The Kramer VS-30 FW is a three port DV/FireWire repeater/hub that supports the latest 800Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) signal standard. Kramer’s new FC-20 is a broadcast quality bi-directional SDI/FireWire converter with embedded AES/EBU audio conforming to SMPTE-272M-A. The Kramer VS-66FW is a 6 port FireWire Switcher/Matrix.

Kramer Electronics
Jerusalem, Israel
www.kramerelectronics.com

Toshiba
P672DL Screen

The P672DL — Toshiba’s newest, highest-resolution 67” display — has an advanced optical system that ensures unparalleled brightness, and its internal scaler function easily supports magnifications up to 6x6. Multiple image projections are possible with its quad screen capability, and its proprietary color wheel technology projects deeper, truer color and superior image quality. The unit is ideal for 24/7, mission critical applications that require both a large screen high-resolution (1400 x 1050) presence and the seamless manipulation and integration of data, graphics, and video. Its state-of-the-art auto-switch dual lamp system provides the redundant back up necessary for non-stop operation. The P672DL delivers a crisp image quality at any distance, high contrast picture regardless of lighting conditions, and a wide viewing radius that ensures visibility from even the most challenging angles.

TOSHIBA LIGHTING USA
Valencia, CA
www.toshibadisplays.com

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