Crestron has introduced the latest addition to its DigitalMedia AV distribution family, the DM-RMC-SCALER-C. This new digital receiver and room controller features a built in HD scaler for achieving high-definition resolution on every connected display in the home or workplace. The DM-RMC-SCALER-C provides a single HDMI output that produces the finest high-definition resolution in any room on a DigitalMedia 8G+ network. Regardless of the display used, DM-RMC-SCALER-C will accept any video source, from standard 480i to HD 1080p60 with Deep Colour, as well as all computer sources, and will effortlessly scale them for the best possible HD viewing experience. “The…
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No-glasses 3D TV, Super Hi-Vision and Smart TV as the dominant them – just some of the highlights of IFA Berlin 2011.
With the launch of Toshiba’s large screen glasses-free 3D TV at IFA last week, suddenly everything else on show looked dated. The new 55’’ ZL2 uses a combination of Toshiba’s CEVO processing platform, a nine segment active lenticular lens array, face tracking, Resolution+, Auto Calibration, 2D to 3D conversion, and Smart TV capability. The ZL2 is the world’s first TV targeted at consumers to include a Quad Full HD display, offering up to 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. Yes, there were more impressive 3D demonstrations with glasses and specially created content, but the Toshiba ZL2 heralds a new generation of…
Epson finally showed its long-awaited, Full HD 3D projectors at IFA last week. Epson says that its luminance enhancement technology creates 3D content that is noticeably brighter than other Full HD 3D home cinema projectors. Also, by doubling the refresh rate from 240hz to 480hz, the blackout period between left and right eye images is said to be dramatically reduced. Of the five projectors announced, the EH-TW9000 and EH-TW9000W are top-of-the-range models that offer 2,400 lumens and high contrast ratios of up to 200,000:1. The EH-TW5900, EH-TW6000 and EH-TW6000W are among the most affordable 3D 1080p home cinema projectors on…
Sharp staged the European premiere of the world’s first Super Hi-Vision capable LCD display. The next-generation television format, with about 33 million pixels (7680 x 4320) will have 16 times higher resolution than today’s HDTV. The prototype, which is still named 8K4K after its resolution, is a further development of the Sharp 4K2K display, which is already available as a system component delivering 8.8 million pixels (4096 x 2160), or four times the resolution of the HDTV standard. The 8K4K is the world’s first monitor that is capable of displaying Super Hi-Vision, which Sharp says is the TV format of tomorrow, also…
Midwich has announced a distribution agreement with LG’s to sell the CF3D passive 3D projector
Panasonic has launched its 30 series plasma display range. Replacing the 20 series, the new range includes 42”, 50”, 60” and 65” models that are 3D capable.
Global Display Solutions (GDS) has finalised improvements to its global manufacturing resources and capabilities.
Camvine has announced the availability of CODAsoft, a software only version of its cloud-based digital signage system for major distributors, integrators and OEMs.
Armour Home, a division of Armour Group PLC, has acquired certain assets of Stand and Deliver Group Ltd. following that company’s recent cessation of business.