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Table of Contents Corporate A/V Top Story Highest HD spec--1080p--highlights complexity of display choice Installation News Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's AV routing needs met with Network Electronics' VikinX range Lucent Technologies wires army base for videoconferencing Product News VCON enhances HD workgroup videoconferencing products Belden CDT Electronics introduces plenum-rated analog cables Kramer introduces advanced presentation switcher/scaler products Corporate A/V Top Story Highest HD spec--1080p--highlights complexity of display choice For many corporate AV users, and the content creators who support them, the choice among today's unprecedented array of display tools goes hand in hand with a commitment to a specific level of image resolution. Increasingly, 1080p video resolution (a progressive-scanned image of
1080 vertical lines) is seen as the final destination in the years-long
evolution of digital video and television. "1080p is the highest spec
of
HD, and eventually people are going to want it," says Steve Sechrist of
Insight
Media.
People already considering buying systems that support 720p display
will
often think, "Why not spend a few more dollars and be ready for 1080p
when it arrives?" Sechrist says. Click here for more... ADVERTISEMENT  Click here for an animated look into Canon's Realis SX50, a revolutionary new multimedia projector with super-high (SXGA+) resolution that displays vibrant color and incredible detail (even small type). Whether it's home-theatre enthusiasts watching HD-quality movies, architects and engineers viewing intricate technical details, professional photographers scrutinizing digital photos, or teachers and business professionals presenting visual materials in vibrant color, the Realis SX50 projector's 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ performance exceeds expectations. Realis SX50 utilizes Canon's patented proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology to deliver high brightness (2500 ANSI Lumens), high contrast (1000:1), outstanding image quality, and compact size (8.6lbs.), all at a surprisingly affordable price. Installation News Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's AV routing needs met with Network Electronics' VikinX range Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has installed Network Electronics' VikinX compact and flexible routers to meet the needs of the facility's complex and demanding AV system. The routers, an analog 16x2 configuration and a 16x16 multimedia configuration, were recently integrated into the medical center's new high-end dual conference room and Sherman Auditorium respectively. "The dual conference rooms are in use around the clock for teaching purposes and receive various signals, individually and combined, from numerous internal and external sources," said Peter Macaulay, director of IS/media services for the facility. "The VikinX routers integrate all video signals seamlessly into our AV system to give us the flexibility we require to adapt to the configuration of the material and space." Click here for more... Lucent Technologies wires army base for videoconferencing 
Lucent
Technologies announced a contract with the United States Department
of the Army to integrate and maintain a sophisticated videoconferencing
system at the Fort Drum facility in upstate New York.The project for Fort Drum, a base that serves as a staging ground for the planning, mobilization, and training support for more than 80,000 troops annually, includes a videoconferencing solution that increases reliability, security, and operational efficiency for its multiple locations. Click here for more... Product News VCON enhances HD workgroup videoconferencing products Videoconferencing solutions provider VCON has announced new versions of its HD5000 and HD4000 workgroup videoconferencing systems. Version 3.5 provides greater interoperability and a wider range of audio and video capabilities, including higher resolution for live video, full-motion video and data sharing, and support for dual-streaming video and data. The HD5000 and HD4000 are VCON's high-performance workgroup conferencing systems for demanding corporate videoconferencing requirements. Unlike simple standalone videoconferencing systems, the HD5000 and HD4000 can be used to display presentations, access the Internet during meetings, and display files from the corporate network. Click here for more... Belden CDT Electronics introduces plenum-rated analog cables 
Belden CDT Electronics
Division announced the introduction of plenum-rated Brilliance
analog audio cables. These new cables are plenum versions of Belden's
popular 9451 and 9451D analog audio cables designed for line-level
audio
connections, audio distribution equipment, and studio wiring with
room-to-room plenum. The new cables include Brilliance product numbers
9451P, a single-pair construction and 9451DP, a Siamese construction.
Click here for more...Kramer introduces advanced presentation switcher/scaler products  Kramer
Electronics, a worldwide supplier of audio, video, and computer
graphics signal distribution, switching, and processing equipment for
the broadcast, production, security, education, home theater, and proAV
presentation markets, is pleased to announce the newest additions to
its
product line--the VP-725DS (video-only) and VP-725DSA (video and audio)
ProScale digital scaler/switchers. With 18 video inputs in five
different formats and Kramer's highly advanced K-Storm scaling
technology, these models are perfect for routing multiple sources
within
multimedia systems in applications such as conference rooms,
boardrooms,
auditoriums, hotels, and houses of worship. Click here for more... |
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