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CEDIA (the Custom Electronic De-sign & Installation Association) isleveraging the opportunities af-forded by ISE’s extensive visitor baseto further its drive for increasedmembership across Region 1.

The trade association has alreadyderived impressive results from its bidto attract further members across theRegion 1 territory of Europe, Russia,the Middle East, Africa, India andPakistan. It has confirmed the Region1 membership of Samsung andPanasonic during the show.

Italy, Spain and the Netherlandsare among the latest countries to haveascended to Level 2 status – meaningthat they each have in excess of 10members – while non-UK countriesaccounted for 60% of all new mem-bers last year.

Wendy Griffiths, executive di-rector of CEDIA Region 1, told TheISE Daily that the organisation isseeking to enhance its relevance tonon-English-speaking markets. Inaddition to making informationand resources available in otherlanguages, the process entails “taking on board the different elements of each market, and thefact that different markets have[contrasting expectations]”.

“There is no such thing as a standard CEDIA member,” echoedCEDIA chairman Robert Hallam.

The organisation is underliningits international focus by holding a

series of country-specific interna-tional receptions on its ISE stand(1M66). The Netherlands, SouthAfrica, Scandinavia, Italy and Franceare among the targets of CEDIA’smission to convey the ways inwhich it can support members withadditional business, education andmarketing benefits.

Griffiths and Hallam also re-ported details of no fewer than 13first-time exhibitors for the next edi-tion of CEDIA’s Home TechnologyEvent. For more details, see tomor-row’s edition of The ISE Daily.

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Biggest ever ISE may top 34,000visitor registrations by end

Speaking at an impressively staged conference minutesbefore the opening of the Integrated Systems Europe2011 show floors yesterday, Mike Blackman – managingdirector of Integrated Systems Events – announced thatpre-registrations had already passed the 30,000 mark.

By the close of business on Thursday, Blackman pre-dicted, total visitor registrations were likely to stand ataround 34,000. This would be 19% higher than last yearand an all-time high for the ISE event.

At the start of his address, Blackman quoted the American statesman Henry Kissinger’s dictum:“Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more

Interview with Heinz Lux, director of KNX Association International.

Describe your organisa-tion’s involvement at ISE.What do you hope toachieve?Our plan is to demonstrateconclusively that KNX is capable of controlling all the

application areas in a house, including the audio/videoelements. KNX is a worldwide standard for home andbuilding control, used by more than 220 manufacturersfrom 30 countries. We will also show how KNX hasadapted the technology to the new devices that havecome to the market, such as how an iPhone can beused to control home and building automation via KNX.This new app – which also runs on the iPad and iPod –can be seen exclusively on our booth at ISE.

ISE success setsthe bar for 2012

CEDIA

Drive for internationalmembers gets ISE boost

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Wendy Griffiths

Opening ISE 2011 (L-R): Terry Friesenborg, InfoComm;Hans Bakker, RAI; Greg Jeffreys, ISE Board of Directors;Wendy Griffiths, CEDIA; Thierry Ollivier, ISE Board ofDirectors; Utz Baldwin, CEDIA; Robert Hallam, CEDIA

Heinz Lux

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“It’s not just about the excellent pre-sentations,” said Adrian Cotterill, edi-tor of dailydooh.com, summarisingMonday’s Digital Signage Conference,“it’s about the coming together, thesharing and the networking.” DiSCOattracted a record number of registra-tions, up 20% on last year. In typicallyprovocative form, Cotterill told DiSCOattendees that “much of what you’llsee in digital signage is a waste of time”and pointed the finger at products apparently designed by engineers.

The day had concluded with twocontrasting presentations – one look-ing at digital signage in possibly theworld’s best known retailer, while thesecond looked at how the needs ofsmall/medium enterprises could bestbe addressed.

Andrew McCall’s company ROITeam had been asked by Harrods toanalyse whether the store’s investmentin high quality digital signage contentwas delivering a return in terms of changing shopper behaviour. McCall described how three types of

communication had been used – cog-nitive, using the written word; emo-tional, using only moving images; anda combination featuring the two – andshopper reaction analysed over thecourse of 437 interviews. The analysisrevealed conclusively that those shop-pers who had been exposed to com-munications with the strong emotionalcontent of which digital signage isuniquely capable expected to spendmore in the store because they felt better about the shopping experience.

The last presentation of the daywas delivered by Daniel Urruchua of :tmtfactory. In response to the significant role played by small andmedium businesses in driving theworld’s economy, and thus its poten-tial as a market, his company has cre-ated a simple, all-in-one package thatmakes it easy for them to take advan-tage of digital signage, at a cost fromonly 110 per month. “The impor-tant thing is to bundle technology,configuration and content all into asingle package,” he said.

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The demand for managed/hosted video-conferencing services is likely to increasesubstantially over the next few years, according to Edward Cook, CEO of AVM(Audio Visual Machines).

Cook was speaking during the first dayof the Wainhouse Research-organised Visual Communications Summit, which wasbrought to ISE for the first time this year.

Several factors are helping to boost theadoption of videoconferencing technology,not least increased user confidence. “It hasbecome easier for the end-user in thesame way that IT has,” he observed.

But as videoconferencing steers ever-more firmly in the direction of desktop-basedapplications, there will be a parallel increasein the demand for service management.

Disparate systems and interoperabilityissues are among the factors likely to encourage end-user companies to adoptmanaged/hosted services.

Stepping in for Polycom’s Stefan Karapektkov, Wainhouse Research co-founder Andrew Davis addressed the subjectof voice and visual collaboration services.

Many of the existing services are beingdeveloped primarily for data. Accordingly“there needs to be a lot of work done onboth sides: [from] cloud service[providers] and voice/video vendors,” concluded Davis.

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Brähler’s CMic delegate unit, whichis part of its DigiMic conferencing system, won a prestigious iF productdesign award for 2011 in the audioand video category. Given special attention by Brähler at ISE, the CMicis claimed to be the smallest suchproduct on the market.

“We believe that microphoneconsoles and delegates’ unitsshould be as inconspicuous andeasy to manage as possible,” ex-plained the product’s designer andBrähler head of marketing andproduct management, Axel Hep-pener. “Right from the start, ourfocus in developing the CMic wason achieving these two goals.

“It has a modern design in keep-ing with boardrooms where design

aesthetics are important,” he added.“We are very proud to have won theiF award.”

International experts award the iF prizes inorder to recognisereliability andproven designquality. The com-petition is respec -ted world wide for its pro fessionalquality ratings byan expert inter -national jury. Thisyear’s competitionattracted 2,756entries from 43countries.Stand: 3D120

Why is ISE important to KNX?ISE is one of the most importanttrade fairs on the KNX calendar, andthis year no fewer than 26 KNXmembers will be exhibiting at theshow. This is undoubtedly a goodsign for the market. We think that notonly integrators and installers butalso end users will find the new developments very attractive becauseKNX is now capable of fully integratingthe entire living environment includinghome automation, multimedia andIT. As such, our hope for ISE is that itwill help us increase the demand forKNX technology.

What do you believe is importantthat ISE visitors find out about KNX?ISE is well known for its focus onaudio and video – but there’s also animportant role being played by otherapplications such as lighting, shutters,alarm, security, ventilation, heating,cooling, air conditioning and watersystems. With KNX and the new applications, a user can both see thestatus of, and control, every applicationwhether he or she is inside or outsidethe building using portable deviceslike the iPhone. It will even enable theuser to monitor meters and manageenergy consumption. That’s all downto the multifunctional KNX interface. Stand: 9F129

difficult problem.” It was a prefaceto the observation that ISE’s visi-tors and the organisation itselfwere setting increasingly high ex-pectations from each successiveevent. People were coming from allover the world and “we need to sat-isfy them,” he said.

Key statistics from his address in-cluded: 715 exhibitors (12% in-crease on 2010); 330 press (+22%)and 26,650sqm of net floor space(that is, not including aisles), up17%. Blackman also highlighted theincreasing sophistication of thestands themselves, some of whichare double-deckers this year.

The ISE event is not just growing,it attracted 150 new exhibitors,many from China and elsewhere inAsia. The exhibitors are drawn from38 different countries.

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MediaWallRGB Spectrumhas chosen ISEto introduce itsdealers to a newentry levelMediaWallahead of launchin May. It is thefirst time any-where that theMediaWall 2900has beenshown. It features eightinputs and fouroutputs andoverlap for edgeblurring, run-ning on a hard-ware processorrather than aPC. Tony Spica,VP, sales forRGB said: “Thekey is that it iseasy to installand maintain24/7 for missioncritical applica-tions and retailenvironmentswhere robustcapability is so important.We are usingISE to exposethe 2900 to ourinternationaldealers beforewe launch it tothe world.”Stand: 3B100

One forMagentaDesigned forhigh-quality sin-gle-UTP HDMIvideo andembeddedaudio extension,MagentaResearch’s HD-One DX deliversfull 1080puncompressedvideo up to100m. Suitablefor use with asingle Cat5e/6/6e/7 cable, theproduct sup-ports HDMI 1.3. Stand: 1L114

EggAlexander Ael-berts, CEO,PresTop: “Wecan make touchscreens in anyshape you want”– including, pic-tured here, theshape of an egg.Stand: 9C133

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ExtronToday, Extron was showcasing two 10in 1024x600 high resolution TouchLinktouchpanels in Hall 2 – the TLP 1000MV and TLP 1000TV.

“These answer our customer requests for bigger, configurable touchpanelswith flexible mounting options,” explained Rainer Stiehl (pictured), Extron VPmarketing, EMEA. “Their larger size and higher resolutions accommodate theadvanced controls needed for sophisticated applications.”

The company has also launched a range of Xtra Series amplifiers (turn topage 50).Stand: 2C24

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SignageTour isevery dayRun by OVABEurope – thedigital out-of-home associa-tion – is the ISEDigital SignageTour. This is aneducationalframework,helping visitorsunderstand andexperience thefull range ofDOOH applica-tions on theshow floor.

The tour isorganised incollaborationwith MinicomDigital Signage,and embraces:content;screens; soft-ware; exten-sions; totemsand audiencemeasurement,along with othertechnologies.

The tour isfree and beginsat 11:00 eachmorning. Thestart point of thetour is the ISEDigital SignageShowcase.Stand: 10N116

From Sanyo at this year’s ISE is thenew PLC-HF15000L, equippedwith a four-lamp hot swap system,producing 15,000 ANSI lumens.

Colour reproduction uses afourth LCD panel to separately con-trol yellow light within the opticalengine, which expands the numberof projected colours by 20% and,says the company, results inincreased colour purity. Native 2Kresolution ensures accurate projec-tion of detailed images, while inor-ganic LCD panels produce intenseblacks of a high contrast ratio.

Constant Light Output Controland an integrated Edge-Blending-function ensure an eye-catching360 panoramic projection, with14,300 x 1,080 pixels currentlybeing thrown onto more than120m2 live on the Sanyo stand.

The new PDG-DWL2500extreme short throw projector,meanwhile, is principally designedto be wall mounted above an inter-active whiteboard, though is equallysuited to desktop or floor projection,providing large crisp images fromextreme short throw distances. Itprovides 2,500 ANSI, native WXGAresolution, although can beswitched to a 4:3 aspect.

Connectivity options includeHDMI, two VGA terminals (oneswitchable for monitor re-drive) aswell as composite and s-video. Anintegrated 10W speaker providessufficient audio for the classroomenvironment, while network moni-toring and control with e-mail alert,enables the projector to be managedremotely. It is also 3D compatible. Stand: 10I116

New interactivevoting systemIML/Fleetwood Group

Fleetwood Group and IML Ltd have allied to develop a new audience response system which isavailable now and viewable on theFleetwood stand.

The IML Click interactive key -pad works together with a Power-Point add-in, IML ViewPointExpress, to extend the functionalityof PowerPoint and enable a presen-ter to include interactive questions aspart of a presentation. Audiencemembers can then respond via theIML Click keypads.

Richard Taylor, CEO of IMLworldwide, said: “We’ve designedthis system with affordability andsimplicity of use in mind. The soft-ware is available in a number of lan-guages and entirely free to downloadacross the globe. Anyone who cancreate a few PowerPoint slidesshould be able to use our system.”

“One of the most challenging aspects of making any audience response system work reliably is that everything hinges on the speed

and responsive-ness of the wireless link,” ex-plained Pat Moody,VP of sales & marketingfor the Electronics Divi-sion of Fleetwood.

“This link has to main-tain its integrity even inhostile RF-dense operatingenvironments where the systemwill have to cohabit with other active2.4GHz sources of potential interfer-ence within a venue, such as Wi-Fiand Bluetooth.

“There is simply no room forerror in a professional voting sit -uation where every entry absolutelymust be counted,” continuedMoody. “That’s why we use our spe-cialty RF protocols to establish theprivate network between the key-pads and base station. These com-munications methods are robustand proven to work reliably timeafter time.”Stand: 10M148

KaleidescapeThe Cinema One ‘out-of-the-box’ DVD movie server is designed to bring theKaleidescape experience to a broader set of customers. Cinema One isbased on the Kaleidescape Mini System it replaces. Features includeautomatic switching to a simplified user interface when the Child Remote isused; parental control over children’s access; two independent musiczones; storage capacity for 225 DVDs or 2,500 CDs; and ease of expansionby connecting another Cinema One or a Kaleidescape player. MichaelMalcolm, founder, chairman and CEO of Kaleidescape, said: “Our dealers

and customers have been asking for a simple-to-install KaleidescapeSystem. The Cinema One makes it possible for many morecustomers to enjoy the richness ofthe Kaleidescape experience.” Thecompany is also shipping what is

believed to be the first Blu-raymovie server. Stand: 1K79

Duran Audio

Bass ina spaceWell known for its Beam Steeringtechnology, used to tame otherwiseunintelligible acoustic conditions,Duran Audio has launched what issaid to be the world’s first program-mable ‘differential’ loudspeaker, asan addition to its Axys range.

The B215DIFF is part of the Axysfamily of beam shaping subwoofers,and whereas other subwoofers inthe range are designed to be compo-nents within a larger array, the‘DIFF’ is an all-in-one solution, saidto be ideal for theatres and clubs.

The unit uses one 15in driver facing forward and one backwards.This is combined with on-board

DSP and Duran Audio’s BeamShaping Subwoofer technology.

The result is said to be ‘an amaz-ing level of control’, which allowsseveral radiation (dispersion) pat-terns to be selected from one com-pact subwoofer array. Stand: 11C84

Projecting successSanyo

MdinaMediaMdina Media, aScala platformpartner, islaunching whatthe companyclaims is thesmallest fanlessembedded digital signageplayer in theworld. The Mini-ITXembedded system meas-ures 17.5 x 18 x7.2cm, and features SSDdrives with SLCtechnologywhich elimi-nates movingparts and thussubstantiallyincreases relia-bility; it isdesigned for24/7 operation.Its fanlessdesign alsomeans that it issilent in use. Stand: 12.A85

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Visitors to the ISE 3D theatre, located in the corner of Hall 9, are being treatedto a programme of high-quality content, as well as a series of presentations,designed to help attendees to get the best results from 3D equipment.

3D videowallHyundai IT

Hyundai IT is demonstrating its fullline-up of display solutions at ISE,including what the company de-scribes as the world’s first 3D video -wall. With a diagonal of 138in, itcomprises nine (3x3) stereoscopic3D displays (Hyundai’s newS468FL) and features almost seam-less bezels giving an inter-screen gapof only 7.3mm. The 3D effect isachieved using po-larised filters onboth the displays aswell as on the pas-sive 3D glasses. Thecompany says thatthe integrated 3D-Formatter makes itpossible to displaycommon 3D videoformats without anyfurther accessories.

For operationsin outdoor areas,Hyundai is presenting for the first time an outdoor display with adiagonal of 70in. The companysays that its housing (that meets the requirement of IP55 to 65), its intelligent cooling and heatingsystem and its special LCD panels(which can operate in temperaturesup to 105°C, making it less sus -ceptible to the ‘blackouts’ that can occur through overheating)make it appropriate for any climate and weather conditions.

Optional features include panelswith LED backlight, auto-bright-ness sensors and touch-screenfunctionality as well as UV andanti-graffiti protection.

Also on show on the Hyundaistand are public displays which areequipped with integrated motion-and auto-brightness sensors. If no motion is detected, the display

automatically switches to standbymode. The auto-brightness sensorcontinuously measures the ambi-ent brightness and adjusts thepanel’s brightness accordingly.Transflective panels use the ambi-ent light in order to increase thepanel’s brightness. With almost40% less power consumption com-pared to ‘regular’ displays, thesenew panels are said by Hyundai tobe much more eco-friendly.Stand: 11I58

MMD

MMD, the marketer and reseller for Philips-branded LCD monitorsand public signage displays, hasannounced its new 3D digital signage display.

The BDL5231V-3D is said to fea-ture an out-of-screen performance,whereby objects virtually fly in frontof the screen, immediately grabbingthe attention of the viewer and with-out the need to wear special glasses.

Based on Philips WOWvx3Dtechnology, the 52in BDL5231V-3Dis designed to help marketing pro-

fessionals create a stunningviewing experience. MMD’s3D displays allow multipleusers to view 3D content atthe same time, providing asustainable 3D viewingexperience.

The BDL5231V-3D uses anew lens design fromDimenco, based on slantedmulti-view lenticular lenstechnology, which delivers aclear 3D image and creates aviewing cone of 150°. In com-

bination with the Dimenco renderingcore, the display offers 28 views withsmooth cone transitions and enablesthe user to adapt the optimal viewingdistance, depth value and offset value.

“The co-operation betweenDimenco and MMD has resulted inthe best available 3D display in themarket,” said Maarten Tobias, CEOof Dimenco. “3D will become one ofthe most important differentiatorsin the signage market, where qual-ity is key.” Stand: 12C80

A Magnetic relationshipAvnet Embedded

Avnet Embedded has agreed to apan-European vendor partnershipwith Magnetic 3D, the US-baseddeveloper of glasses-free 3D displaysolutions for the professional sig-nage market.

Under the agreement, AvnetEmbedded will bring European cus-tomers a complete range ofEnabl3DT products from Magnetic3D that include displays, softwareand creative services. The availableAllura Finished Product Series withEnabl3DT Technology comprises22in - 57in options, and consists ofdisplay solutions that have beendeveloped for general out-of-home

signage. The technology is currentlysupporting a variety of applications,such as point of sale and exhibitions.

“Glasses-free 3D opens up vastnew application areas and opportu-nities for digital signage,” said MatsSjöbrand, director of Avnet Embed-ded North Europe and marketingdirector of displays. “Magnetic 3D’stechnology presents excitingopportunities for our customers,who are solution developers andresellers, to deliver extra value andnovel products into sectors such ascommercial advertising, promo-tion and public signage.”Stand: 11L57

3D Theatre

“We have already seensome very interesting

developments in the world of 3D.This exciting technology won’t belimited just to the world of enter-tainment. 3D has much more tooffer than ‘just’ to entertain. I amthinking of the already existing 3Dprinter, which will definitely help tospeed up the R&D of various sectors.” Natividad García, chairwoman, Dinitel

“3D has really come to stay this time. It has been an inter-esting technology for the last two to three decades butthis time round it is backed up by a full infrastructureof acquiring media, editing and producing content,playback solutions and 3D-ready displays of all kinds.

“Still, one of the main issues is the lack of standardisation when it comes to sync methods, fileformats, etc. The first success is obviously in single-screen applications, as is already happening in cinemas, followed by home cinema, television andcomputer gaming.

“The requirements for large-event, multiscreenshows are somewhat more challenging. I believe 3Dstereoscopic will mainly be used as a ‘feature’ or ‘special effect’ in certain parts of the show – at least,until production and playback methods become morestreamlined. While 3D’s main breakthrough for thevast majority is in its entertainment value, the technol-ogy is already showing its enormous potential in othersectors, such as training and education, engineering,medical and military applications.” Fredrik Svahnberg, marketing director, Dataton

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GestureTek

New dimensions in theman-machine interface

9.30 Trailer & Showreels: S3D demo content from aroundthe world (playing as loop)

10.00 S3D hardware compo-nents & software tools for com-plete stereo-3D systems as keyto success overview & outlook – including cameras, camcorder,TVs, Blu-ray, projectors, displaysand notebooksSpeaker: Lutz Moehr, CEO, DNSConsult/3D-CC

10.45 Trailer & Showreels: S3D demo content from aroundthe world (playing as a loop)

11.00 3D glasses-free monitordisplaysPresented by: Alioscopy


12.00 Projectors for 3D


13.00 3D GlassesSpeaker: Jérôme Hamacher, CEO, Volfoni


14.00 Projection screens in harmony with audio and videoSpeaker: Michael Liesenfeld, CEO,IMAGE Vertriebs


15.00 3D SoundSpeaker: Alcons Audio


16.00 miniVR.Wall How to minimise the space con-sumption to just 60 cm depthSpeaker: Josef Schneider, CEO,Schneider Digital


17.00 Depth map-based technologies for Stereo-3D (alternative camera set-ups) andMultiview 3D (conversion fromStereo-3D)Speaker: Ralf Tanger, scientific project manager, Fraunhofer HHI


Demystifying 3DThe new ISE 3D Theatre is the centrepiece of the 3D Pavilion inHall 9. It is hosting a series of technical presentations showcasingthe best in stereo 3D technology and solutions

Today

Vox Pop We ask: Will 3D see the most success in the worldof entertainment, or in other areas?

With the growing prevalence ofvideo-on-demand services in thehome, there is considerable focuson how users will interact withmedia via screens in the future.Some combination of qwerty key-board with the traditional remotecontrol is one route, but the intro-

duction of interactive systems fromconsole games manufacturersMicrosoft and Nintendo point inanother direction.

GestureTek has been at the fore-

front of this movement. Its multi-patented 3D-vision image controlsystem is a gesture-based user inter-face for interacting with displayscreens. The company’s depthtracking software enables users tocontrol onscreen interaction withhand motions instead of a remote

control, keyboardor touch-screen.

At this ISE, Ges-tureTek is showingits 3D gesture recog-nition software,which allows peo-ple to watch theirvideo image or full-body 3D avatar

while interacting in real time withCG characters and objects. The sys-tem is designed to track full-bodymovement and subtle gestures in3D space. Stand: 3A92

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It was allegedly the Duchess ofWindsor, the wife of Eng-land’s King Edward VIII, whoremarked that a woman could

never be too rich or thin. A compa-rable maxim in the display indus-try might be that you can neverhave too may pixels. But, realisti-cally, do we now have as muchscreen resolution as we need? Theanswer, inevitably, is: ‘yes and no’.

“The vast majority of projectorsare still used in pretty basic ways,”says Mike Fisher of Futuresource.“If you bear in mind that 85% ofthe commercial EMEA market forprojectors is still SVGA or XGA, ithelps to put resolution in perspec-tive. While there is certainly anincreasing trend towards higherdefinition formats, 1080p andWUXGA resolutions only accountfor less than 1% of sales.”

The average PowerPoint presen-tation doesn’t benefit from HDresolution. As long as low resolu-tion projectors are significantly lessexpensive than their more capablecounterparts, it seems likely thatXGA and SVGA will continue to bethe mainstays of the industry.

But in PowerPoint presenta-tions, image detail is rarely anissue. For sophisticated applica-tions such as medical imaging orCAD, however, it certainly is. Here,as Bob Raikes of Meko points out,the resolution needed is a functionof viewing distance and screensize: that’s why many claimed that4K (4,096 x 2,160) resolution, not2K (2,048 x 1,080), was the onlyappropriate technology for digitalcinema. Conversely, at smallscreen sizes, it can be difficult totell the difference between 1080and 720 resolution.

“In the short term, higher reso-lution means getting rid of alltraces of pixellation,” notes

Richard Cobbold, chairman ofThe Screen. “In the medium term,as we see more larger format dis-plays all around us, the issue willkeep coming back. 1,920 x 1,080 isgreat for a 20in desktop monitor -but pretty low if you are workingclose up on an 80in display.”

Certainly, elimination ofthe‘screen door’ effect that plaguedfirst generations of VGA resolutionprojectors has been a driver inhome theatre projectors and dis-plays, where a ‘film-like’ appear-ance was the holy grail – and asvideo plays an increasingly impor-tant role in commercial AV applica-

tions, it is no less applicable there. Inevitably, 3D comes into this

story too. For some 3D implemen-tations, the requirement is that halfthe pixels address the right eye,the other half the left eye. With a1,920 x 1,080 screen, this meansthat the resulting image is, ineffect, only half a full HD image.For full HD in 3D, screen resolu-tions of 3,840 x 2,160 will berequired. Screens of that resolu-tion are already shipping.

“It is a paradox,” says Paul Gray,director of TV market research atDisplaySearch, “that desktop moni-tors are getting larger, yet resolu-

tions are not increasing. However,with notebooks increasinglyreplacing desktops, screen sizes also reaching a plateau forproductivity tasks.”

Inevitably, Apple’s retina displayis capturing many imaginations asan exemplar of what displays couldlook like in the future – althoughquestions about its scalabilityremain. For the time being, it seemswe have all the resolution weneed – but that’s not to say thatthe industry won’t provide us withmore: not necessarily becausewe need it, but because theindustry can.

Resolution or evolution?

If effective resolution is a function of viewing distance and screen size,what are the applications for higher resolution displays?

How much resolution you really need partly depends on your application, in addition to other factors

Ian McMurray asks leading industryobservers how much morescreen resolution we really need – and why

“1080p and WUXGA resolutions onlyaccount for less than 1% of sales”

Control roomdevelopmentsVtron

In line with developments in thecontrol room systems market,Vtron is exhibiting the full range ofVisionpro LED video wall products,which include XGA, SXGA+ andthe latest 1080P systems.

According to Vtron, the full LEDVideo Wall series integrates long-life and environmentally friendlyoperation along with optionalbuilt-in processor to serve demand-ing 24/7 control room applicationssuch as broadcasting, traffic con-trol, energy and utilities.

The other highlight at the Vtronstand is the multi-point conferenc-ing software VMeeting, which isdescribed as the ideal video-confer-encing tool for cost-effective long-distance teaching, meeting & training.

Integration with Vtron IDBadds features to the interactive con-ferencing environment. With a fin-gertip or a pen, a user can annotatea presentation in real time, andeven transfer a picture, video orslides to the other side of the meet-ing. In addition, all presentationscan be saved for future use.Stand: 1I122

New mountsNewStar specialises in AV mounts,with a range of solutions to mountflat-screen televisions and moni-tors, projectors, PCs and notebooks.A new line up of LED TV wallmounts is being introduced thatrecognise LED-based LCD TVs as inherently slimmer than their predecessors. Also new for theshow are heavy-duty LCD/plasmawall and floor mounts, newLCD/LED desk mounts and projec-tor ceiling brackets. The company isalso inviting visitors to help it celebrate its 15th birthday this year. Stand: 5Q84

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C-nariosignagefor SMBsIn addition toMessenger 3.4,C-nario isshowcasing itsdigital signagesolution forSMBs. The com-pany says thatthe C-sign solu-tion enablesusers to uploadall types of con-tent easily, thenschedule thecontent andmanage itthrough a webbrowser with auser-friendlyinterface, fromanywhere at anytime. C-Sign is aboxed solutioncomprisinghardware andsoftware. Stand: 12E91

A new range of Assist touch-screenaccessories for Mitsubishi Electric’sprofessional flat panel displays isbeing introduced at ISE 2011. Thenew interfaces add touch-screen func-tionality to the firm’s existing LCDs,allowing them to be used in interac-tive, high-usage applications such asdigital signage, retail displays, educa-tion and meeting room facilities.

The Assist Touch system consistsof a bezel frame supporting a hard-ened glass screen, which is designedto fit over the LCD front panel. Thesystem acts as an optical interface,while providing what the companydescribes as tough and durable pro-tection for the display. The system isavailable for Mitsubishi’s 42in, 52inand 65in displays and is said to becompatible with all major touch-

screen software packages. Thetouch-screen offers 32,767x32,767resolution with a 10-millisecondresponse time, and can be operatedequally well by finger or stylus.

Mitsubishi Electric’s MDT pro-fessional LCD range has been spe-cially designed for demandingenvironments such as retail, publicdisplay and education.

Presented in a slim-bezel for-mat, MDT displays incorporatetwin light sensors, front and rear, toensure screens are always operatingat the optimum brightness levels forthe environment. The 52in and65in models feature a built-in Cat5transmitter and receiver, allowingcable runs of up to 150m withoutloss of signal quality. Stand: 2A24

New software issimple to useSpinetiX

Fusion, the new digital signage soft-ware application from SpinetiX, isreceiving its first major public show-ing here at ISE. Designed to dramat-ically simplify the implementationof small-scale signage projects, it isinstalled on every SpinetiX HMPHyper Media Player.

Fusion allows content to bemanaged via a web browser inter-face and can therefore be accessedeither locally or remotely using a PC,Mac, Linux or iPad platform – orany combination of these. Onceconnection to the HMP has beenachieved, SpinetiX says that contentcan be uploaded, edited and pub-lished with minimal technical skilland in record time.

“While largerdigital signage oradvertising net-works are likely

to be run by network personnelwith a certain amount of specialistknowledge, small-scale and single-location rollouts are different,” saidSerge Konter, marketing manager,SpinetiX.

“Our objective with Fusion wasto embed a digital signage applica-tion that works instantly and allowssystem setup to be completed by theinstaller or the end user, regardlessof their technical expertise or skilllevel,” Konter added. “We estimatethat, in most situations, it will takeless than 30 minutes for an initialsetup to be completed under theFusion application.”

Because Fusion is installed onevery HMP and no additional soft-ware is required, there are no sub-

scription licence fees for usersto pay.

Stand: 12B88

Mitsubishi Electric

Touch-screen to LCD

New for ISE from Unitech Systemsis a range of flat panel wall mountoutdoor boxes. The four models ofthe FPWM OB V1 are designed tohouse flat panels ranging between42in to 60in screen diagonal, pro-viding safety, security and protec-tion for external digital signage.

In common with many ofUnitech’s products, the range ofaccessories and optional extras isextensive and, for the FPWM OBV1, include an air ventilation sys-

tem, temperature measuring capa-bility, a front opening door for easeof access, and rotating wall mountsfor rear access to allow service.

Unitech Systems was founded in2004, and specialises in audiovisualmechanical applications in thedomestic and professional markets.The company says that it can under-take any project from initial plan-ning through to final production. Itsrange includes many types ofmounts and lifts. Stand: 4O73

Unitech Systems

Outdoor flat panelscreen protection

StarkThere have beena huge amountof big projectorgigs for Italiancompany Starkin recentmonths, but thecelebrations ofVietnam’s1,000th anniver-sary back in theautumn wereundoubtedlysome of themost impres-sive.

Over inHanoi, visualdesigner PaoloBuroni and histeam – co-ordi-nated by SabineLinder – workedtogether on theartistic andchoreographicparts of theshow,whichnarratedthe his-tory of thecountry throughthe four ele-ments of nature,using a largescale technicaldeployment ofhundreds ofimage and lighting effectsprojectors. As aresult the entireplaying field andthe actual struc-tures of thestadium itselfwhere the eventtook place were frescoedwith imagesprojected by 60Stark Live andRevolution projectors.Stand: 9G142

Vestel: DSand moreVestel offers arange of displays from26in to 55in. Thedisplays are allpowered by IntelAtom D400-D500 seriesprocessors andIntel NM10expresschipsets, whilefor installationsrequiring highergraphics powerand HD videoplayback, a highperformancemodel based onthe Nvidia ION2is available.Content is man-aged via theweb.Stand: 9C141

Last November, Scala announced anew release of QuickStart to supportthe introduction of new Signage-Players from HP, and this isthe focus of the Scalastand. The new servicefeatures what Scaladescribes as a ‘zero-configuration’ scheme,allowing entry-level users to set upand manage aScala digital sig-nage network.

The HP Signage-Player/Scala QuickStartsolution features a locked-down Microsoft WindowsEmbedded operating system and apreconfigured Scala Player in orderto maximise performance and relia-bility. It will display video, pictures,

crawls, interactive Adobe Flash, andScalaScripts with dynamic text orgraphics in any combination up to

1080p. The HP Signage-Players can also be easilyconnected to any ScalaContent Manager any-where in the world. Alibrary of content andtemplates is included inthe monthly fee forScala QuickStart.

The HP Signage-Player mp8000s andmp8000r are designedfor independent retail-ers, and other small-to-midsize businesses thatwant to deploy full-fea-tured digital signage at

one location or across a small net-work. Stand: 12A85/86

Scala

QuickStart for HP

In December, Google unveiledits first branded netbook.Driven by Chrome OS, it isthe embodiment of Google’s

vision of a future in which every-thing exists in the Cloud. Expectedto be commercially launched inthe middle of this year, it has onceagain focused attention on whereapplications and data will residein the future.

Cloud-based computing is atthe heart of SaaS – Software as aService – which has found signifi-cant favour in the digital signagemarket. “Today, SaaS probably hasa market share of around 40% –but we expect that it will rapidlyreach 90%,” says Oliver Schwedeof Invidis Consulting, which isISE’s digital signage partner and isresponsible for the organisation ofDiSCO, the Digital Signage Con-ference at ISE.

That’s remarkable growth byany standards – but then, SaaS is acompelling proposition because itticks so many boxes. Increasingly,

businesses are focusing on theircore competencies – and, typically,running a digital signage networkis not one of those. With SaaS, initial outlay is minimal – andthat’s attractive to financial direc-tors looking to minimise capitalexpenditure.

“We expect the concept of theon-premises licence will disappearand will be replaced by monthlypayments that are based onusage,” continues Schwede, whoalso speaks for trade associationOVAB Europe, which is jointlybehind the DiSCO conference.

“What most customers want isminimal capital expenditure and aclear understanding of total cost ofownership. Even though SaaS willtypically mean a higher total costof ownership, that disadvantage ismore than offset for them by theadvantage of lower capital expen-diture,” Schwede adds.

SaaS also resonates with thegrowing desire to be able to accessanything from anywhere – whichmeans that web-based paradigmsare enormously attractive. Andwhile digital signage may appearto have become mainstream, thereare still potential users who areuncertain about the future.

“It will continue to be impor-tant for suppliers to dynamicallyadapt their infrastructure andgives their customers the ability toexpand or shrink networksdynamically,” notes Schwede.

Beyond that, there is the peaceof mind that comes to IT depart-

ments who do not have yetanother system that requires to bemaintained, patched, updated andsupported.

But if SaaS is such a com-pelling proposition for digital signage users, why is it not yet universally implemented? The keyreason given by industry commentators is concern aboutsecurity and loss of control: manymajor organisations feel uncom-fortable in principle with the ideaof third-party storage of data andmanagement of services.

Some also note that, as digitalsignage becomes more event-dri-ven by local triggers – consumerinteraction – it will be hard todeliver an appropriately engagingexperience from the Cloud.

Beyond this: as users becomemore confident, and digital sig-nage becomes not ‘me too’ but adifferentiator, potentially withmission critical characteristics, will they want to take more con-trol – implying that managementof the digital signage systemmoves in-house?

Given the momentum behindit, it is hard to disagree withSchwede in his forecast that SaaSwill become pervasive in digitalsignage.

However, it seems likely thatthe SaaS model will continue toevolve in line with users’ increasing sophistication andexpectations – not to mentionthe growing capability of the technology.

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Digital signage Padfrom NBMI-MedialineDutch company NBMI-Medialine islaunching its new mPad series ofTabletPCs running the latest Ninjadigital signage software on a client-server basis.

The mPad series is available inthree sizes: 7in (840x480), 8in(800x600) and 10.1in (1,024x600).Supported operating systemsinclude Android 2.2 with Adobe 10.1Flash support and Windows 7Home Premium. For connectivity,the Android-based devices alsosupport Microsoft Exchange andRemote Desktop.

Designed for installation in retail,leisure and other environments, thecompany says that the new mPADseries represents an attractive,interactive and cost-effective digitalsignage solution.Stand: 12A74

Premier Mounts

In October, Premier Mounts addedanother product to its line-up withthe MVW Series Videowall Frame,and it features prominently on thecompany’s ISE stand. Designed formounting flat-panel displays to Pre-mier Mounts’ dual-pole carts andstands, or suspending them fromthe ceiling, they are said to be idealfor digital signage, tradeshows, edu-cation, rental and staging applica-tions and more.

The MVW46 uses VESA mount-ing patterns to fit the 46in Samsung460UT and NEC 361UN flat-paneldisplays. Premier Mounts can alsocustom design it to fit other displays.The MVW46 can be installed ineither portrait or landscape orienta-tion. The company says that quick-release buttons make it easier thanever to install. Stand: 4N34

Ian McMurraylooks at the growing trendtowards ‘Software as a Service’

Silver liningsfor clouds indigital signageSaaS has proven apopular option inthe digital signagemarket, so why is itnot yet universallyimplemented?

“Most customerswant minimal capitalexpenditure and a clearunderstanding of totalcost of ownership”

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Stinova shows newdigital media serverDigital signage software developerStinova is showcasing the latestversion of its Digital Media Server,DMS-5.

According to the company, itoffers an intuitive user interface,high scalability, and extended sup-port for a variety of digital signageplay-out devices including Stinova’sDMP Player Software for PC-basedhardware running Windows orembedded Linux.

It also offers support for auto-stereoscopic 3D displays runningwithout glasses; Spinetix’s SVGbased Hyper Media Players; IAdea’sSMIL-based Open Standard MediaPlayers; HTML-controlled set-topboxes; and mass storage-controlledplayers such as CF Players, digitalframes, digital name tags andmore. Stand: 12C79

Vox PopWe ask: What do you identify as the most significant factors inthe growth of ISE as an event?

We ask: Which market sectors within the overall EMEA integrated systems market are the strongest performers at the moment – and why is that?

“The complex-ity of today’ssystems andthe speed atwhich they’reevolving isforcing industry professionals toinvest more time in self-education.Be it through product knowledgeshared informally on the exhibitfloor, or the certification programsformally offered, ISE is a premierevent for helping professionals tostay up to date.

“The rise of superior digitalvideo from the new H.264 standardand the introduction of the ISE’sDigital Signage Zone haveattracted record numbers of AVintegrators, who realize that therapid advancement of these tech-nologies can help them becomemore efficient, reduce costs, andmaximise revenue.”Joe Gaucher, CTO andexecutive vice president, Haivision Network Video

I’d say the twostrongest con-tenders aredigital signageand digitalscenographyfor multiple screens in publicand cultural installations. Theintroduction of low-cost softwaremedia servers, based on stan-dard PCs, IP networks and dis-play technologies, has helpedreduce the technical obstacles,and increased the productionopportunities for creative,unusual and eye-catching newdisplay set-ups - at an affordablebudget.

Adopting digital media trends,and utilising the rapid technologyadvances in standard computersand portable touch-tablets for pro-fessional applications, has com-pletely revolutionised thepossibilities for interactive andpreprogrammed multi-displayexperiences. There is muchgreater awareness among clientsabout the commercial and enter-tainment potential of digital sig-nage and scenography, and thatalso drives this sector forward. Fredrik Svahnberg, marketing director, Dataton

Aavara

HDMI over IP debutAny company planning to deployhigh definition video - such as isincreasingly typical of digital signageapplications - is almost certainly con-sidering HDMI. Exhibitor Aavara isshowcasing its PB5000, which allowsHDMI to be transmitted over IP.

“Our innovative

EasyVideo ChannelMatching’ technology, which onlyneeds a low cost unmanaged gigabitswitch to achieve multi-casting, alsoremoves the need to understandcomplex network settings and switch

management – which in itself is asubstantial benefit,” said Nick Hsu, adirector at Aavara. “Multi-casting canstill be achieved using a managedgigabit switch – with 802.1Q VLANfunction – which provides controlremotely, and also allows for morevideo source/senders to be shared.”

Using Gigabit Ethernet net-work switches, itcan also supportpoint - to-point(with IR pass func-

tion), point-to-manybroadcasting and

multi-casting, allowingmultiple video sources

with PB5000 Senders to stream tomultiple TVs and projectors, usingthe PB5000 Receiver. Stand: 12B86

Fusion DVIis dual-link Jupiter Systems

Display wall processor expert JupiterSystems has brought its new FusionCatalyst to ISE and simultaneouslyannounced availability of the rangein the Middle East and India.

The Fusion Catalyst processorsdeliver up to 192Gbps of internalbandwidth to carry a vast num-ber and variety of video sig-nals, and drive ultra-highresolution displays.

It can handle 376 analogue orstreaming SD video inputs, 94DVI/VGA or HD component videoinputs, and 96 graphic outputs, viadrag-and-drop user interface.

This is ‘unique in the industry,’claims Jupiter. It adds that FusionCatalyst is ‘the only processor tohandle dual-link DVI (up to2,560x1,600 resolution) on bothinput and output.’ Stand: 2C40

A company looking to ISE to help it broaden its worldwide customer base isGermany’s Monolith Systems. On its stand, it is showcasing a range oftotems capable of hosting displays from 22in to 57in in either landscape orportrait format. Designed for applications such as lobbies, reception areas,shopping malls, museums, galleries and points of sale, the modular designof Monolith’s solutions allows it, says the company, to react very quickly andefficiently to requests for custom versions of its totems, and a range ofmountable accessories - such as literature holders - is available. Stand: 12E71

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Lifebelt for wireless mics Sennheiser

Advance frequency planning forwireless systems can only go so far:at festivals and shows with manydifferent artists, and events attractingmajor media interest, it is very com-mon for another star to be includedat the last minute, or an OB team tostart broadcasting on a microphonefrequency that has not been regis-tered with the event organiser.

Broadcasters, sound engineersand RF engineers can now access anew version of Sennheiser’s Wire-less Systems Manager (WSM). Theupgraded version of the controlsoftware for Sennheiser radio micro-phone and monitoring systemsincludes a ‘professional set-up’function.

Among its most important fea-tures, the Manager automaticallycalculates the interference-free fre-quency set for the required numberof radio channels, while a lifebelticon is used to keep a number ofback-up frequencies in reserve in

case there are any RF problems onthe day. A spare microphone canthen easily be synchronised with thereprogrammed receiver.

“We hope that, in this way, wecan make events a bit less stressfulfor sound engineers,” explainedSven Boetcher, Sennheiser productmanager for professional wirelessmicrophones.

The new, upgraded version ofthe control software for Sennheiserradio microphone and monitoringsystems includes a professional set-up function.

“This makes the WSM an indis-pensable aid for sound engineersand RF engineers,” said Boetcher.The user simply enters the requirednumber of channels, includingback-up channels. Then the WSMscans the radio environment andmakes suggestions as to where themicrophone and monitoring chan-nels can best be placed. Stand: 2A58

Universal Champion Electroacoustic Technology

Mics for allapplicationsVisitors looking for microphonesare heading to the stand of Univer-sal Champion Electroacoustic Tech-nology, a company that appears tohave a microphone for every appli-cation and environment.

Focus of attention this year is theCU-13A USB condenser micro-phone, which features a largediaphragm capsule with anonboard 24-bit/96kHz A/D con-verter and USB 2.0 output. Thecompany says it is perfect for record-ing music or any acoustic audiosource on a digital audio worksta-tion, its cardioid pick-up patternmaking it ideal for recording vocalsand acoustic instruments.

The extended frequencyresponse and fast transient responseis said to ensure accurate reproduc-tion with linear characteristics from20Hz-20kHz.

Also onshow is thec o mp a ny ’ sHS-09 miniear-hangingmicrophone.Its small size it is said to bep ra c t i c a l l yinvisible inuse, while its low weight means thattypical applications require freedomof movement, such as video andsports/dance instruction.

The auriform microphone has asingle ear hanger: left ear is standard,but right ear is optionally available.It is said to be comfortable even forthose who wear glasses, and anexternal screen reduces wind noise.The standard finish is a skin tone,although black, white and othercolours are available. Stand: 5O128

PTNscales HD The SC91DM isa full HD scalerswitcher/presentationswitcher fromPTN Electronics.Designed forvideo confer-ence rooms,educationalfacilities, controlrooms, monitoring cen-tres, govern-mentinstitutions,demonstrationhalls and so on,it features a16W audioamplifier, andcan scale ninevideo inputsincluding twoHDMI, two VGA,two componentvideo, two com-posite video andone separatevideo, with up totwo outputs atHDMI and VGAsimultaneously.It is controllablevia IR remote,front panel andRS232.

The SC91DMis HDCP1.2compatible, andallows copy-protected dataon the HDMIinput to passonly to the HDMIoutput. The OSDis available in 11languages.

Other features includepicture-in-picture and pic-ture-by-picture,as well as theability to setvideo parame-ters: colour,hue, contrast,brightness,sharpness andvideo size.Bass, treble,balance andmode controlsare provided forthe audio, withseven channelsof audio input. Stand: 1E56/58

Vox PopWe ask: What are the drivers and inhibitors when itcomes to the adoption of IP as an integration tool?

“More andmore AV systems arenow connectedto the internet.One driver isthat so much content is now available online (music, movies,even live events and program-ming), making the internet an inte-gral source of media.

“The wide variety of sourcecomponent options and potentialcomplexity of integrating a strongIP-content experience into AV systems has brought a new revenue stream to professionalinstallers. Furthermore, IP provides a tremendous amountof benefits to a professionalinstaller in system maintenance,monitoring, and management.

“Many IP technologies allowintegrators to remotely troubleshoot and solve customer’sissues, saving time and money forboth parties. I suspect thatinstallers who are not yet utilisingIP technologies will be doing so inthe next two to three years.“John Benz, marketing manager, Furman(Panamax/Furman is exhibitingwith SpeakerCraft)

“There is noquestion thatthe industrywill have toadopt IP as anintegrationtool. The maindriver in an IP-based world is

that standards-based technologydramatically reduces the cost of ownership.

“Customer expectations arealready set in the corporate andresidential markets. End usersalready have high expectations, asthey can manage a plethora of IP-based devices in their own home.In the corporate market, IP provides advantages which havebeen available to the IT industry forsome time now, where serversand other devices are managedglobally, with significant cost savings being made.

The same can now be done bycompanies like AMX who manageAV devices, rooms and entirebuildings around the globe andcan report back on their status and functionality.

“The main inhibitor to the wideradoption of IP is that the skill-setrequired is not always available insome parts of the professional AVindustry. For more technically orientated integrators alreadyinvolved in VC and collaborativetechnologies, IP is already a way oflife, but for many others they needto train their people quickly. Wealready see customers requestingspecific skill-sets from integratorsand partners in tenders and project selection. In a world of AVand IT convergence, you need totrust that your people can talk inthe same language, no matterwhich discipline they come from. Kevin Morrison, managing director, AMX Europe

“The TCP/IP protocol is the globallanguage of information and communication technology. This is,for the first time, a common plat-form on which the integrationbusiness may integrate thedevices of different manufacturers.

“”The system integrators andtheir customers simultaneouslyalso gain access to a multitude ofcost-effective devices such as i-devices, smartphones, touchPCs, WebPads etc, that can beutilised for control tasks.

“But these new technologiesalso demand that the system integrators gain new knowledge inthe field of IT. If you intend to control devices worldwide, youshould also know how the webworks. In the residential business,this is not yet the case.

“Another impediment is thelimitations the existing IT networksare imposing on transmissionbandwidths. And many IT admin-istrators will baulk at making theirnetwork available for the transmission of voice and pictures.The collapse of many networkswould be inevitable.

“Forcing high quality signalsonto an IT network to then possiblyhave them compressed in transmission and their qualityreduced is also technically questionable.

“Therefore: TCP/IP as a communication means yes; transmission medium no.”Rainer Dubiel, product manager and authorised representative,TLS

EnlargedHDMIrangeCables andinterconnectsspecialist Peerless-AVhas expandedits range withthe introductionof longer lengthHDMI cables,together with anew 270° version of theSlimline HDMIcable.

The mid-range Deltaseries of HDMIcables is nowavailable inlengths up to20m length.These are highspeed HDMICables with Ethernet, sup-porting all thefeatures of thelatest HDMI 1.4standard, suchas 3D TV compatibility, 4kimage resolu-tion support anda 100Mbps Eth-ernet channel.

The new270° right-angled HDMIconnector isdescribed as‘ideally suited’to the growingnumber of flatpanel screenswith side-mounted HDMIsockets. As withthe existing 90°version, 270°right-angledSlimline connector protrudes14mm from theHDMI socket –compared to30mm for a typical ‘swivelhead’ HDMIconnector – witha flat, 3mmthick cable forlow-profileinstallation.Stand: 11H65

Tree-mendousmultiviewersAvitech International is showcasingthe Sequoia-Solo multiviewers hereat the RAI, which it describes as aseries of easily personalised multi-viewers integrated with a switchingfunction for keyboard/mouse, USBhub, speakers and microphone. Enclosed in a box approximately thesize of a Wii console, the Soloallows users to control multiplecomputers and oversee multiplevideo sources on a single monitor.All input windows are freelyadjustable and have full screencapability. Fanless and standalone,it accepts HDMI, DVI-I and HD/SD-SDI inputs and is billed as suitablefor technical directors, producersand video editors, as well as a vari-ety of other professionals. Stand: 11E62


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Vox PopWe ask: What are the drivers and inhibitors when it comes tothe adoption of IP as an integration tool?

“With moreand moredevices incorporatingInternet connectivity tomeet the demand for streamingcontent, using IP for control andintegration simply makes sensefor manufacturers.

“The only inhibitor we see isthe lack of a standardised, specificeducation regimen that coverswhat integrators need to know in aquick, concise manner, without theconfusing techno-babble associ-ated with most traditional trainingcourses.”Steven Cheung, president, VidaBox

“With manyproducts offer-ing an IP link,the carrot ofeasy installa-tion and themisconceptionthat all theequipmentwill workseamlessly together often disappoints, particularly whenmixing equipment from multiplemanufacturers.

“Many IP interfaces simplymimic the units normal controlfunctions so the IP link becomesjust another method of connection.Above all installers are looking fora simple life anddon’t want tospend long peri-

ods setting up IP addresses, wor-rying about network security and,after all that, being disappointed bythe level of control available.

“If, along with the IP connectiv-ity, manufacturers would include abasic plug-and-play web browserinterface with built-in security to atleast get the system up and run-ning, and augment this by includ-ing software modules that can beeasily incorporated into a controlprogram, this would make theinstallers life easier and thereforemore likely to adopt this approach.Good diagnostic tools are also amust.”David G Tyas, managing director, Ikon AVS andNebulaAudio

“The driversare still unifiedtechnology,cabling andintegration. It isso much eas-ier to keep systems running ifbase technology is the same andsolutions can be easily integratedat high level.

“Cost is probably still the maininhibitor. IP systems are oftenmore costly than ‘legacy’, espe-cially if you do not consider TCO(total cost of ownership) andwiring costs. Installers oftenargue that the cabling cost is notpart of the budget, or they make alot of money on this, so they arenot very eager to use systems thatminimise cabling infrastructure.”Johannes G Rietschel, CEO and Founder, Barix

AMX

Modero touchpanelOn display at the AMX stand is thelatest addition to its Modero touch-panel range – the 9in widescreenMVP-9000i. The sleek model boastsa user interface that supports finger-swipe navigation and animatedpage transitions.

The Novara3000 Series is alsofirmly in the spot-light. Said to be oneof the most versatileproduct ranges forcommercial control,this is both a stand-alone user inter-face and anon-board con-troller thatcan be easily

configured to operate lights, AVequipment and HVAC systems. Allthis, and more, is being showcased against the vibrant backdrop of AMX s LED signage wall. Stand: 2C50

Exstreamer P5 debutsBarix

The new Exstreamer P5 amplifieddecoder for IP speaker applicationsextends Barix Exstreamer range intonew environments for end usersand systems integrators, supportingconnections for traditional speakersto IP audio and SIP phone systems.

It supports universal IP stan-dards including TCP/IP, RTP, SIP,Multicast and Ether-Sound. The ampli-f ied devicedirectly con-nects any 8-ohm speakerto an IP orEtherSoundnetwork. Itenables zoning applications formulti-speaker systems, and allowsindividual local/remote channelselection and volume control.

These features, along with

‘exceptional, hi-fidelity audio qual-ity’ and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)support, make the Exstreamer P5 agreat choice for overhead/ceilingspeaker systems, claims the manu-facturer.

Applications include hospitality,including general and in-room sys-tems for hotels, venues and cruise

ships; in-store audios y s t e m s ;backgroundmusic andpaging sys-

tems foroffice build-ings andcorporate

facilities as wellas security applications, includingPA playback points and SIP-basednotification.Stand: 2A71

Da-Lite

Fast-Fold iswide screenProjection screen manufacturer Da-Lite is showing the Fast-FoldDeluxe, a product which marks theexpansion of its Fast-Fold Deluxeportable screen line to include16:10 format sizes.

“In response to the increasedpopularity of wide format PCs andlaptops, 16:10 is rapidly becomingthe standard for the computerindustry,” said a companyspokesman. “For this reason, pro-jector manufacturers have devel-oped projector models with aresolution of 1,280x800, in the16:10 wide format.”

Fast-Fold Deluxe is the latestaddition to Da-Lite’s range of 16:10models which also include electric,manual and fixed frame front andrear projection screens.Stand: 2C42

LIFT. CLICK. PLAY.Award-Winning K Series Technology

1,000 W (continuous) Class D Power Module.

Intrinsic Correction™, DEEP™, GuardRail™ Processing.

DMT™ Directivity-Matched Transition provides seamless transition between the high and low frequency drivers.

SOLO™ Rigging SystemConvenient, one-person hang for most popular confi gurations.

No tools or external hardware required for array assembly.

Just press the button, lift the lever, and you’re connected!

Ar-Q™ Frequency OptimizationSimply click the rear-panel dial to select the number of boxes in your array and Ar-Q will tune and confi gure your system for a perfectly-balanced response. No external processing is required. And with a fi xed-arcuate design of 18 degrees per enclosure, you can create a 90 degree array using only fi ve enclosures (most other

fi xed-arcuate designs require six).

Introducing the KLA Active Line Array System

And the price – let’s just say that you’ll soon be fl ying your KLA rig overhead, without going in over your head.

See KLA at ISE Amsterdam. Hall 3, Stand 3C112.

©2011 QSC Audio Products, LLC. All rights reserved. QSC and the QSC logo are registered trademarks of QSC Audio Products, LLC in the U.S. Patent and Trademarkoffice and other countries. SOLO, AR-Q, Intrinsic Correction, DEEP and GuardRail are trademarks of QSC Audio Products, LLC.

www.qscaudio.com

Latest V-Match demosHetec

Hetec has launched the new C9 ver-sion of its V-Match at ISE 2011, apure hardware video wall controllerdesigned for 24/7 use in profes-sional video installations where real-time video performance and quicksetup is required.

Using V-Match, video walls canbe shaped in a flexible way, forexample as a company logo. Dif-ferent types of displays, such asprojectors, monitors, LCD TVs,and LED panels of any screen sizeand resolution, can also be com-bined. Live cameras and full HDvideos can be switched, mixed,and zoomed on the video wall.

The new C9 is a compact versionof V-Match: a single unit C9 controlsup to nine displays in a video wall.In addition to DVI and VGA, thenew version supports S-Video,CVBS, and YPbPr as inputs. Twovideos can also be shown simulta-neously as picture-in-picture.Stand: 10I113


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W h o l e H o m e A u d i o

Renovia Introducing Renovia, a freestanding retrofit solution

that installs anywhere utilising the existing power lines.

And that means more audio freedom for your customers

and more profit for you. Visit

nuvotechnologies.com/renovia.

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See Renovia at ISE stand 1L18.

Lab X Technologies

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OMB

Italian manufacturer OMB specialises inTV and AV supports, with examples fromits Support Watch TV range on showtoday. Its Tutor Mobile product is acombination of a support for a short-

throw projector, adjustable display boardand secure metal box for a PC, or other

equipment. Mounted on castors, it allowsthe complete AV assembly to be moved from room-to-

room as required.New for this ISE is a wall mount suitable for video

projectors such as the Sanyo XL 50A and XL51A. The wall distance can beadjusted manually and its mechanism permits very fine degrees of tilt, saysthe manufacturer. A fixing plate to accommodate an Epson EB440W orHitachi ED-A101 is also available to order. Stand: 9G132

Appearing today at the AVnuAlliance Pavilion, Lab X Technolo-gies is introducing the Titanium 4111GB AVB Ethernet switch.

“Lab X has seen a vast number ofunique applications, where neithertraditional high-port count IT norconsumer-grade low-port switchesmet demanding industry needs,”said Lee Minich, president, Lab X.“Titanium 411 is the first Ethernetswitch supporting IEEE 802.1 AudioVideo Bridging standards, designedspecifically for the unique, ruggedrequirements of AV installations.”

Coupling ruggedised connec-tors, industry standard SFP-sup-porting long haul fibre, additionalcopper connections and flexiblemounting options, Titanium 411 issaid to be capable of handlinghundreds of AV media streams perAVB port. Stand: 6H136

Fertile CrescentApantac is adding three newproducts to its new Crescent line of compact signal processingsolutions: a 1x8 reclockingdistribution amplifier, an SDI toHDMI/DVI converter with loopingoutputs and integrated 1x2 SDIdistribution amplifier, and an SDIde-embedder with integrated 1x2SDI distribution amplifier. These jointhe existing Crescent lineup, whichincludes a 1x4 reclockingdistribution amplifier and an HDMIto SDI converter.Stand: 10I134

The new line of optical rear projection screens from dnp turns projected images into large-as-life experiences. Optimised for modern, high-lumens projectors, dnp Zenith Screens improve contrast and brightness uniformity whilst eliminating the hot-spot. The result is a crisp, clear and naturally balanced image, even in ambient lighting. Visit Hitachi at ISE 2011, stand #4Q20/4Q24, and see for yourself!

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Mode-AL has introduced a very lowlevel desk mount at ISE. Developedfor its own VX range of video confer-encing furniture as a cost-effectiveway of mounting preview screenson a desk rather than using screenlifters, the mount allows any size ofscreen to be mounted 10mm belowdesk level with hand-adjustabletilt from 90° (vertical) to 45°back.

The very low level deskmount is available as a stand-alone unit or incorporating a cablecubby, and comes in three styles:surface mount, inset, and underdesktop, providing for retrofit andnew-build applications.

Ideally suited for 19in to 24in

monitors, each mount will be con-figured in the factory to suit cus-tomer screenselection.Units forthe mostpopular

screen sizeswill be avail-able from April,says the manu-facturer.

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Access screens expandedDraper

The patented Access screen range ofmotorised, ceiling-recessed projec-tion screens from Draper has nowbeen expanded with XL screens inlarger sizes.

“Draper’s Access screens havebeen ver y popular,” said JimHoodlebrink, Draper informationdisplay systems product manager.“This new range of bigger sizeswill let us bring the Access con-cept into areas where it wasn’t

available before.”The Access XL is available

in non-tensioned sizes up to20ft wide and tab-tensionedsizes up to 18ft wide, anduses the same slidingadjustable mounting bracketsas other Access screens.

Tthe Access XL concealsthe screen surface completelywhen not in use.Stand: 1F40

Web broadcastingStreamit

Streamit claims that itsAvplatform is the firstsystem to offer a com-plete end-to-end solu-

tion that integrates HDvideo and audio distribution

over the web.The company says that the systemgives organisations a cost-effectiveway to set up their own TV or radiostations, with the added bonus of such features as playback on demand.

The unit is designed on the

open platform ethos, so that inte-gration with other systems andhardware is easily ahievable. How-ever, Streamit is also quick to pointout that it manufactures its ownhardware that works seamlesslywith the Avplatform, such asencoders/ streamers, decoders andSIR internet radios.

Using the Streamit Maven or aPC with Adobe Flash MediaEncoder, footage is uploaded to theStreamit Avplatform for users tothen access and play. Stand: 11C77

BMB Electronics

Total Control enablerDistributor BMB Electronics is high-lighting new products from URC,ReQuest, Planet Waves and AtlanticTechnology at ISE 2011.

Products in the spotlight includethe URC Total Control Product Line,featuring an array of new productsthat ‘cements [URC’s] status as awhole-house control solutionsprovider’.

The rollout of the Total Controlrange is said to enable the provisionof solutions that deliver whole-house audio, automation, climatecontrol, IP-based surveillance and more.

URC also has its own stand atISE, adjacent to the BMB stands.

From Atlantic Technology,meanwhile, comes the AT-1speaker featuring the patent-pend-ing H-PAS (Hybrid Pressure Accel-eration System). The productcombines elements of several

speaker technologies – bass reflex,acoustic suspension, inverse hornand transmission line – in a‘unique’ configuration to deliver‘powerful’ low frequency response.

Elsewhere on the BMB stand, ISEvisitors can see Planet Waves’sBanana Plugs. There is no strippingor twisting, and connection via thegold-plated pin is direct to thebanana jack plug. The connectionpin inserts into the speaker andenables complete 360° contact withthe wire while it is maintainedwithin its jacket.

Also on show is the ReQuestHarmony system, featuring a web-based digital signage and commer-cial audio platform, designed toenable non-technical users toquickly deliver digital signage, cus-tomised music and marketing mes-sages to locations anywhere.Stand: 1K28 (BMB)/1L35 (URC)

Low desk mountMode-AL

Martin

Mac 101 iseasily LEDThere is plenty to see on the Martinstand this year, with the EC-20indoor/outdoor LED screen first outof the bag. According to the com-pany the low-weight screen com-bines the image quality andprecision of conventional high reso-lution screens (20mm pixel pitch)with the creativity and low weight ofmesh type screens.

Image quality is touted as ‘out-standing’ and the semi-transparent

EC-20 has alsobeen designed

for rapidsetup andteardownin combi-n a t i o nwith max-

i m u mflexibilityand easyservicea-bility.

The sim-ple Mac 101LED movinghead washlight, mean-while, is

aimed at those wanting easy-to-produce yet high-impact looks likelarge wall matrices in which eachMac101 is essentially a dynamicpixel in a larger graphic. Featuring atight and bright beam, rapid move-ment and calibrated colours, theMac101 also ships with a pleasinglylow price tag that allows for use inlarger quantities for all new lightingdesigns, says the manufacturer.

Useful as a dynamic replacementfor static par cans, even in smallernumbers Martin Pro states that it is‘a highly effective and versatile’wash light.Stand: 11F42


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All things IPTVTeracue

A host of products for IP video net-working and IPTV system integra-tion are being shown by Teracue.

The ENC-300 H264 HDencoder series supportsa variety of signals up to1,920x1,200 via DVIand HDMI, and also upto 3G HDSDI. Theuser’s standard IP net-work in their controlroom environment canbe used as an unlimitedAV matrix. There are two differentmodels available: the ENC-300-DVIand ENC-300-HDSDI.

Also on display is the MC-Screensoftware encoder. ‘What you see iswhat you stream’ is the objective:PowerPoint streams, hotel info-channel streams, digital signage

streams, websites, training/simula-tion PCs, radar/air traffic control,and monitoring and debriefing ofPC desktops views are among the

possible applications.The company is also drawing

attention to the DCH-500EC, whichtakes and encodes native HDMI sig-nals, making them available on anetwork for PC viewers, set-topboxes and recording.Stand: 1E78

SPC fromiKON AVSThe SPC rangefrom iKON AVScomprisesentry-level control inter-faces for displaydevices includ-ing LCD andDLP projectorsas well as LCDand plasma dis-plays. Aninput isprovidedto allowfor roomoccupancyshutdownvia anexternal PIRsensor, panellockout via a keyswitch, systemshutdown via avolt-free con-tact, or shutdown after aperiod of inac-tivity. The SPCscan also be integrated into abuilding man-agementsystem. To program theunit it is onlynecessary todownload alibrary modulefor completecontrol over thedisplay,although fullcustomisationover inputselection, warmup and cooldown times isprovided. Stand: 1F108

Largest-ever ISE standCanon

Exhibitor Canon has taken itslargest-ever stand at the ISE show,partly in order to host an immersive9m half-dome, which is treating vis-itors to tours of Paris, Tokyo andNew York. Attendees will also beplaced at the heart of battle scenesfrom The Conquest of Istanbul atIstanbul’s Panoramic Museum.

The dome uses a projection tech-nique of layering multiple imagesfrom 10 Canon XEED SX7 Mark II

projectors to create a panoramicview suitable for museums, visitorcentres and planetariums. It hasbeen created in partnership withcontent provider Imagination andsimulation/visualisation specialist7th Sense, which is managing thedome’s installation, alignment andimage processing.

2010 was a landmark year forCanon’s projector range, with theannouncement of its highest-endproduct to date, the flagship XEED

WUX4000. Other solutions on

the Canon standdemonstrate how pro-jection displays can beused as an engagingand immersive experi-ence, whether they are

2D or 3D. In addition, there is a

variety of solutions fromCanon partners and resellers

on show. Stand: 1F54

Atlona

Converter launchesMaking its ISE debut from AtlonaCE is the AT-AiR3 USB to HDMIconverter. Capable of transmitting asignal up to 10m, the AT-AiR3 isdesigned for viewing streamingmedia from popular on-line enter-tainment sites, as well as learningprograms such as Rosetta Stone.

Atlona Si (systems integration) ishighlighting the AT-DIS7-PROHDHD 7in testing monitor, designedfor installers and integrators lookingfor a simple solution to test cabling,and monitor/verify AV settings onremotely located displays.

It recognises any HDMI or DVIsource at resolutions up to 1080p(including computer resolutions).

The compact display has beenenhanced with features that includethe ability to view signal informa-tion such as HDCP compliance res-olution, frequency, digital format,and audio. In addition, it reads theEDID HDMI information from anysource and stores it for advancedtroubleshooting.

Highlights from the company’sSignature Line include the AT-PROHD1616M-SR 16x16:2 HDMImatrix switch, which features 16HDMI 1.3 inputs and 16 independ-ently switchable HDMI plus twistedpair outputs to feed 16 separate dis-plays simultaneously. Stand: 10O114

ISE 2011 sees WolfVision holdingthe first demonstrations of its Con-nectivity 2 software for its range ofdesktop and ceiling visualisers.

Loaded onto a PC or laptop, thesoftware, says the company,‘increases the functionality, flexibil-ity and usability of the systems’ byenabling the capture of live andmoving images as well as automati-cally streaming these over a network.

As well as recording the visualmaterial, the software is able torecord the audio content of a pres-entation using a microphone feed.As a result, complete presentations,lectures and training courses can bestreamed to computers in a lecturetheatre, classrooms, seminar roomsand conference halls. As the presen-tations are recorded and stored, theycan be accessed at any time.

In addition, a new integratedannotation feature provides a widerange of painting and writingoptions for presentation creation.All annotations are included in the recordings.

The modular nature of the Con-nectivity 2 software means that itcan be easily tailored to suit users’individual requirements – from aview-only mode to the completeversion with an annotation facilityand administration function.

The regular firmware upgradesfrom WolfVision can be done auto-matically and in parallel if a numberof visualisers are in use.

The Connectivity 2 software runsunder Windows XP, Vista and 7, andis totally compatible with interactivewhiteboards as well as TWAIN andWIA. Stand: 1J11

Absen’scurtain The Absen C30curtain displayis billed by thecompany ashaving a uniqueconstruction, sothat its assem-bly andmaintenanceare easy. Sincerelease it’sproved popularwith the rentalmarket, espe-cially in fulfillingthe demands ofon-stage use.It’s joined by theultra light E106full-colour outdoor display,which boastsexcellent imagequality andweighs aboutone-third ofother solutions,says the manufacturer. Stand: 11H58

ShinybowextenderThe company’slatest HDMICat5/6e exten-der includes theSB-6315 transmitter andSB-6315Rreceiver. TheSB-6315 sup-ports 1080p60and providestwo inputs forHDMI and RS-232, with an IRextension. Thereceiver provides threeHDMI outputs,RS-232, and IRextension.Shinybow saysall this makes itperfect forentertainmentrooms, conferencerooms, multi-media rooms,schools andmany otherapplications.Stand: 11D58

The 4000 Series is a new range oftwo-way active loudspeakers fromGenelec with additional featuresdesigned specifically for the systemsintegration market.

Both of the models in the new4000 Series (4020 and 4030) arefitted with Phoenix screw terminalsin common with the leading prod-ucts in the audio-visual sector. Thisis said to ensure an easy, secure con-nection and interference-free, pro-fessional quality sound.

According to Genelec, the audioperformance and stress-free installa-tion is further enhanced by the inte-grated amplifier. The company

claims that thein-built protec-tion circuitryalso guaranteesthe reliabilityof the loud-speaker systemin all operatingconditions, as

drivers are electronically protectedfrom signal peaks and misuse.

The Room Response controlssuch as calibrated bass tilt, treble tiltand bass roll-off optimise the loud-speaker’s response to different envi-ronments. Stand:1H79

Connectivity 2captures live AVWolfVision

New two-way rangeGenelec

SpeakercontrolGermany’s Seeburg hasbeen makingprofessionalloudspeakersystems since

1985andhasn’t

stoppedinnovating.One of itslatest addi-tions, on theshow floortoday, is theHDLM8loud-speakermanage-ment

controller,which is said tooffer filters withoutstandingsound proper-ties, excellentdynamics and alow distortionfactor. “Duringdevelopment weattached partic-ular importanceto incorporatingtwo analogueinputs (eightdigital inputs)and eight analogue out-puts,” saidDaniel Stämm-ler, head of R&Dat Seeburg. Stand: 6K138


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ControlsolutionsXantech isexhibiting a hostof solutionsintended tomeet the needsof contractorsand systemintegrators,including theWIC1200 webintelligent controller. TheWIC1200 is astandaloneroom controllerfor networked/web-based con-trol featuringtwo IR ports,two serial ports,two contact clo-sure ports andtwo digital I/Oports as well astwo Ethernetports (one withPOE) for TCP/IPTelnet controlwith less intru-sion into facilityIP networks. Stand: 1L90

One of the problems that hasbedevilled mapmakers for millen-nia are the compromises they haveto make to portray an imperfectlyspherical object, the Earth, using atwo dimensional system, a map.

The Mercator projection, thePeters projection... all of them areguilty of some crime against geogra-phy as you can either get the shapeof the countries or their sizes right,not both at the same time.

MediaSphere 180°, one of thehighlights on the MediaScreenstand, could change all that, being ahemispherical projection surfaceperfect for globes and all manner ofassorted spherical objects. Geogra-phy lessons will never be the same again.

It’s joined by an array of otherinnovations, such as the Virtual 3D

Realtime TV Engine; a camera track-ing system that allows computergenerated content and live camerafootage to be fused together in real-time and 3D, opening up entirelynew possibilities for live shows andstudio productions.

Or there’s the MediaScreenScreenBook; a novel touch technol-ogy application made from clearacrylic shaped like a lectern with abook sitting on top, thus being emi-nently suitable for any content thatcan be presented in the form ofbook or magazine pages.

Finally, the MediaScreen Screen-Lifter 85-Lite model is an affordablealternative to the ScreenLifter 85 andScreenLifter 103 design stands anddestined for back-stage uses wherefunction can triumph over form.Stand: 11H84

The Tensioned Elpro LargeElectrol from Projecta is anelectric projection screenfor large venues with a tab-ten-sioned projection surface for a‘perfectly flat’ viewing area.

The projection screen surfaceis tensioned in all four directionsby a heavy duty aluminiumextruded slat bar and nylon ten-sioning cables on each side tomatch with the parabolic curvesof the screen. The end result,says Projecta, is a projectionviewing area that is evenly ten-sioned and suitable for all crit-ical viewing projection.

The Tensioned Elpro LargeElectrol is available in widthsfrom 3.5m to 4.5m and in 4:3, 16:9and 16:10 aspect ratios. The casingcomes equipped with flexiblemounting brackets which are onemetre laterally adjustable from eachend cap for easy positioning and

installation. TheEasy Serviceability System ensuresthat even when the projectionscreen is installed, the motor andscreen surface are accessible foradjustments and maintenance. Thecase is available in any colour.Stand: 1H33

MediaScreen

MediaScreen goes180° hemispheric

ChristieNitroRecently introduced byChristie are theNitro Solutionsdigital lumi-naires – amodular seriesof motorisedmoving yokesthat can provideup to 20,000ANSI lumens ofvideo projection.With theoptional Xenonor LED lightingheads, the sys-tem canproduce up to50,000 lumensof lighting. NitroSolutions can beinstalled atground level orrigged to atruss, and aresuitable forbuilding projec-tion, concertsand more. Stand:1H43/1J45

New screen is‘perfectly flat’Projecta

The MIMO88 8x8 digital audiomatrix is the latest member of theflexible EclerNet family: a series ofdigital audio devices which can beconfigured and controlled from alocal network computer or evenover a remote DSL connection.

The new unit is described as fullyprogrammable and linkable to asecond unit to become a 16x16matrix, with ‘real routing from anyinput to any output’.

It can be configured and man-aged via Ethernet with the includedEclerNet Manager software, whichalso offers many other controloptions including Windows-basednetworked clients (a graphical, cus-tom-made screen for each user), TP-NET third-party control protocol forthe integration with external controlhardware like Crestron, AMX,Extron, Vity, STI, Medialon, Ecler’sWPTouch wall panels and so on.

The included EclerNet Manager

software lets the installer create aproject in offline mode, includingall the required networked devices(MIMO88 matrixes, NZA ampli-fiers, NPA amplifiers) and configurethem according to the installationneeds.

Once in the field, the auto-dis-covery and device finder functionsare designed to make the installa-tion power up simple, using thegraphical drag-and-drop method tolink each hardware piece with its vir-tual equivalent, says the developer.

After this, a f inal touch-up(equalisation, dynamics, delay andother parameters) is all that’srequired for the installation to beready for daily operation. If anyfaults occur, the system can send anemail to a specified address andthen system diagnostics can be per-formed remotely using a DSL con-nection.Stand: 11H57

EclerNet

Matrix over LAN

RJS

New LCD switchThe latest product from UK-basedRJS Electronics is the Q5, an RGBLED backlit programmable LCDswitch.

The product boasts a 64x32 pixelgraphic display with what isdescribed as ‘the largest viewing areaon the market’ at 17.26mm x12.78mm. The switch interface usesthe standard industrial protocol(SPI) with each pixel individuallyaddressable by the user.

Said to have a lifetime of at least3m operations, the switch has thepotential to display 65,536 back-light colours by use of program-ming supplied with the product.

RJS is also exhibiting other itemsfrom its range, including illumi-nated push-button switches, LCDgraphic and text displays, program-mable LCD switches, relays, connec-tors and custom cable assemblies.Stand: 1F104

Vox PopWe ask: Which territories within the overall EMEA integrated systems markets are the strongest performers at the moment – and why is that?

“UK and Demark are thestrongest territories; majordemand comes from educationmarkets. BenQ is also success-fully participating in the growththere, thanks to the great channel partnership withSoluters (Denmark) andSteljus/Maverick( UK) and BenQ’sleading technologies on shortthrow projection products.”

Adams Lee,president,BenQ Europe

MobileThe newHumantechnikDigi-Wave is adigital mobileradio communi-cation systemwith a transmis-sion frequencyof 2.4GHz. It provides 14channels forunidirectionaltransmission,and for dialogueapplicationswith bidirec-tional transmis-sion up to fourchannels.Stand: 1F126

C-nariodownlocalOne of the newweb tools inMessenger 3.4is a Local WebEditor, whichenables localcontrol via theweb over a designated zonein the template/layout. C-nario’sMessenger is acomplete digitalsignage display,distribution andmanagementsoftware platform.Another newweb applicationis Media Man-ager, whichallows contentuploading, man-agement andapproval via theweb. The com-pany says itshortens time tomarket, andmakes theentire workflowvery efficient. Italso includes anautomatic distribution tothe selectedchannels onceapproved. Non-approvedcontent isdeferred untilapproval.Stand: 12E91

Net-Top-BoxingOnelan developsnetwork appliances forstandalone andend-to-end digital signagenetwork solu-tions. TheNet-Top-Box isa multimedia,multi-zonedsolution capableof touch interactivity. With a browser-based userinterface, thesystem is fullymulti-lingualand capable ofdisplaying bothstored mediaand live media,such as RSSfeeds, webpages andbroadcast TV orlocally streamedvideo. Othermembers of theproduct familycater for enter-prise networkmanagementand integration.Stand: 12A92


newsDT Research

Sign from Windows

Focus of attention on the DTResearch stand is the company’sWebDT MS1600 multi screen appli-ance. Designed to power multiplescreens for digital signage applica-tions. With Intel Quad Core proces-sor, the MS1600 features 4GB ofmemory and 250GB of disk stor-age, and includes an ATI FireProMultiView 2450 graphics card withup to 16 DVI connectors for high-quality video.

In combination wit h D T

Research’s WebDT content managersoftware, one MS1600 is capable ofdriving content on up to 16 screens,while communicating with theserver for continuous updates.

These screens can be configuredinto one large video wall or they canbe spread out to serve separate areas.Each screen has the ability to deliverup to 1,920x1,080 (full HD) resolu-tion. 16 different zones of contentfor each display wall are possible.Stand:12C73

Dante in a stage boxLink

Showing on the stand of Italianmanufacturer and distributor Link isits DGlink stage box system incorpo-rating Dante. Audinate’s Dante tech-nology provides a self-configuring,plug-and-play digital audio networkusing standard IP.

Dante is a scalable solution thatworks on 100Mbit and 1GigabitEthernet, which coupled withLink’s hybrid approach, promisesthe end user a distribution systemthat will improve audio quality andsimplify setup.

DGlink is described as ‘the firstmulti-protocol enabled modulardigital snake system’. It combineseurocable analogue/digital cables,LK connectors and digital circuitrymanufactured by Link to provides amodular, touring grade digital distri-

bution system that is compatiblewith the architecture of traditionalstage boxes. DGlink is specificallydesigned for live applications thatrequire the integration and distribu-tion of analogue, AES-EBU, andEthernet-based protocols.

Audinate’s technology for trans-porting high quality digital mediaover standard IT networks has beenlicensed by a number of manufac-tured in the AV and pro audioindustries, and can be found inmany installations and live soundapplications. Stand: 1L123

Vox Pop

“ISE has grownprogressivelyover the pastfew years andis now a critical part ofthe AV eventcalendar in Europe. The growth ofthe Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)space has been one of the mostsignificant growth factors in the AVmarket in the last couple of years.ISE as a whole is reflecting thistrend, with a growing number ofexhibitors demonstrating solutionsas opposed to point products.

“Harris uses ISE as an opportu-nity not only to show the latestproducts and technologies in thisspace, but more importantly tomeet customers and partners. Theshow gives Harris and other ven-dors a solid platform to demon-strate how we can contribute to thegrowth of the DOOH and digitalsignage business.

“The growth of ISE is also sup-ported by the new DiSCO confer-ence, which is being held at theheart of ISE where key industrydevelopments are discussed. Weare pleased to be a Platinumsponsor of that event and to sup-port the ongoing education of themarket. All of this means that ISEis becoming a leading event inEurope for the DOOH business.”Ian Collis, director of marketing, Harris BroadcastCommunications, Europe

“ISE has really developed nicely asthe number one CE trade show fordealers and manufacturers in theEMEA region for a number of reasons. For one it offers a key

location, and itis wellequipped tohost an eventof this size, interms ofhotels, dining,logistics, andtransportation.It is also properly promoted andwell organised, and receives coop-eration and support from two lead-ing industry organisations.

“Blending together the residen-tial and commercial marketsunder one roof, the result is awell-attended show with greatrepresentation from all over theEMEA region. For exhibiting ven-dors, this presents a formidableopportunity to engage with dealersand distribution partners through-out the region.” Pete Baker, vice presidentsales and marketing, RTI

“Its continuedresponse toongoing industrydevelopment;the ISE organis-ers keep up withindustry trendsand responds tocustomer needsswiftly. Forexample, the organisers observedthe rapid growth in digital signage,and created the digital signagepavilion last year to promote inno-vations in this industry. At ISE2011, the pavilion has expanded totwo halls, proving the organisersprecise insights into AV industrydevelopment.”Ravel Chi, vice president, Cayin Technology Co

We ask: What do you identifyas the most significant factorsin the growth of ISE as anevent?


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AAavara Innovation Corp 12B86AbiChina 4R36ABtUS Singapore 1M20/4N20ACT 12E70ad notam 4N70Ad Window 3C82ada - Audio Design Associates1M73Adam Hall 6J132Adamson Systems Engineering 6I150Adder Technology 10I130Adeo Group 1K63Adtec Digital 11K58Advantech Europe 4Q60AF Electronics Co 4R50Agath 5Q110AKG Acoustics 1H116Alcons Audio 6K132Alcorn McBride 1E80Aldous Systems Europe 5R118Alioscopy 9B130Alto Professional 6J144Altoona 11D95AMC Baltic 3C111AMD 10M112Ampetronic 11D76Amphion Loudspeakers 6K144AMS - Advanced Media System 11E31AMX 2C50Analog Way 3D100Anyma & Co 9E143Apantac 10I134APart Audioprof 1L80APO International (HK) Co 5Q82Aquavision 1K110Arbor Media 3B136ARCH 11L32Archean Technologies 11D84Arclite Optronics Corp 2A43Armour Home Electronics 4R28Arthur Holm/Albiral Display Solutions 1H100Artsound-Canton 11I66Asheridge Communications 4R72ASL Intercom 1J119Atlona Technologies 10O114Aton 1L90

Audac 5Q90/5R90Audica Professional 11E82Audinate 3C130Audio Components - ASE 11I60audio network 1L49Audio Pro International 10L151Audio-Technica 1H80AudioControl 5O105Audion International 5Q98Audipack 1F30Australian Monitor 11C80AV Club 11L46AV Magazine/AV Europe 4R53AV News D406AV Stumpfl 1H17AV-Euronet 10I136AVC Group 1L90Avenview Europe 10N112AVerMedia Information 9E144Avers Screens 5Q96avielo by projectiondesign 1M73Aviom 1E114Avistar 10K146Avitech InternationalCorporation 11E62Avnet Embedded 11L57AVnet Technology Solutions 10N116AVnu Alliance 6H136AVuno 2E70axxent 6H132Azden Corporation 9D145

BB-Tech International 1L45B&H Photo Video Pro Audio 11I57Bachmann & Co 2A50Baldwin Boxall 11D84Barco 1K6Barix 2A71barox Kommunikation 9D143Basys 12A80Beijing Really Sun Technology Co 11L54Beijing Tricolor Technology Co 11E37BenQ Europe 5O120beyerdynamic Co 1J89Biamp Systems 1I100BidMagic 1K109Big Bear Co 11K35Bitronic Holding 9D104Bittner Audio International 6H152Bittree 1I1Black Box Network Services10N142

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exhibitors at a glanceBleu Comm Azur 9F129Blue Chip Technology 1F111BlueFox 12E79BMB Electronics 1L35/1K28Boeckeler Instruments 2E60Bosch Security Systems 2A70Bowers & Wilkins 11J87Brähler ICS Konferenztechnik 3D120Brainsalt Media 10M155BrightSign 12E85/2A50Broadata Communications 3A85BSS Audio 1H116BTX 2A61Burmester 5N122BXB Electronics Co 3C123

CC-nario 12E91C&D digital (Goodview) 12B80Cabletime 3D92CAE Groupe 9F104Calibre UK 3A93Camco Produktions- und Vertriebs 1H81Canon Europe 1F54Canton 5R113Casio Europe 4O34Cayin Technology Co 12A95CC Technic Taiwan Co 3B104CEDIA 1M66CeeLab 10L142celexon Co 9C104Ceratec Audio Design 11C39Ceymsa Audiovisual 3C128Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co 11C31Channel Vision Technology 5O97Chief MFG 2C66/2A50Christie 1H43/1J45Cineak 1L64CinemaTech 4N74CineTouch Software for AMX 1M73Cisco Systems 11D52Citygrow 1K125Clear-Com 1F112ClearBoard 9E141ClearOne Communications 3C121CLO Systems/Purelink 9A111Clockaudio 11D74Cloud Electronic 6H130Cloudcasting 1K115Colum Electronics Ind Corp 1E116Comm Products Technologies 2E44Comm-Tec Vertriebsgesellschaft 2A50Communications Business Solutions 9D144Communications Specialities/CSI 1F121Community Professional Loudspeakers 11E82Concept International 12C73Conen Produkte & Co 10I133Control4 EMEA 11F82Coolux 3A112Cooper Controls 5R109CoroGen 12A79Covid 4R68Creator Corporation 11H82Crestron 1F2/1F6/1F7Crown International 1H116CUE 1K99curveLED 9B100CYP UK 5O98

DD-Box Technologies 1M73DAS Audio 1H82d&b audiotechnik 6H134Da-Lite Screen Company 2C42

Daktronics 1I2Dali 5R120Data Display Solution 10M122Dataton 3B102Datavideo Technologies Europe 11C88dbx Professional Products 1H116Delta Electronics 11C66Design Q 4R51DesignScreenHD 5Q120DeToma 5N110Dexon Systems 11I37DF Solutions 4O69DiGiCo UK 1J119Digigram 6H150Digit Professional Europe 12B71Digital Projection 9A129Digitalzone Co 12F85Digitogo 10M120Dinitel 2000 4O75DIS - Danish Interpretation Systems 3C120Dise 12C74displayLED 11D62Divus 9F129diz kiosks 9A119dnp denmark 2A50domeprojection.com 9A116Doremi Technologies 11C62Draper 1F40DT Research 12C73DT Videolabs 9F146Duotecno 5O113Duran Audio 11C84DVIgear 1K40DVS Digital Video Systems 9B143Dymo 4Q19Dynacord 1J99Dynacord /Electro-Voice 3D130DynaScan Technology 11E76dZine 1K6

EE-audio BV and Midas Consoles Benelux 3B126E-J Electronics Co 3C122Earthquake Sound Corporation 5N120easescreen 12C86Easylamps 1K73EAW Europe 1J101Ecen Electronic Co 3A127Ecler Laboratorio de Electroacústica 11H57Edbak 1K90Egovi Eure 11K38EIKI Industrial Co 1F68Eissound 3C136eKiosk 10N130Ekta 11F62Elac Electroacustic 11D53Elan Home Systems 1L90Elation Professional 11L69Electric Sound Benelux 1J99Elektrosil Systeme der Elektronik 9C121Element One Multimedia 10L130Elite Screens 1J123Elmo Europe 4Q50Elo TouchSystems 11H76Elsner Elektronik 9F129empure 9F129Epson Europe 4N24Equipson 1K107Ergonomic Solutions 11D57eSP (European Solution Provider/Channel Media EF20Essential Install 5N128Ethereal Home Theater 4R22Euromet 10L111Euroscreen 4Q54Evertz UK 9B111

Evolve Media 1M73Expromo Europe 10N132Exterity 1F105Extron Electronics 2C24/2C36/2E24eyevis 2A74

FFasttel 3B124FBT Elettronica 3D129Feldmann Speziallampen-Vertriebs 5P109Fenice Video Division 9D141Fida 10M130Fisheye/BlinkBlink 10K116Fleetwood 3B112Focal JM Lab 5O114Fohhn Audio 4R73Fortress 1M73Frame Jazz Display Co 12A70Fraunhofer Institut Nachrichtentechnik 9B129/9B130friendlyway 12B74FSC Global 5R112FSN 11E57Funktion One 6H144Furman Sound 1I27Future Automation 5N82

GGDS - Global Display Solutions 9C129Gefen 1F76/2A50Genelec 1H79Gerriets 1L11GestureTek 3A92Ginsbury Electronics 12F84Gira Giersiepen & Co 1L120Global Caché 2A50Glux - LED Creative-Tech 11I31Glux OE-Tech (Shenzhen) Co 9B135Goelst Interior Products 1L64Grandview 11K44Grassfish Marketing Technologies 11D52Guangzhou Osoto Electronic Equipment Co 11C89Guangzhou Video-Star Electronics Co 9F129GUI Gallery EF06

HHagor 1H110Haivision 10L136Hall Research 1K2Hamala Tech (Shenzhen) Co 11F44Hantarex Electronics/Samber Italia 11D88Harman 1H116 (6H136)Harris 12B92/12C92HCD magazine 5R127Helvar 5P113Hetec 10I113HiddenWires 5O126Highlite International 11K31Hitachi Europe 4Q24/4Q20Hitachi Solutions Europe 2A50HK Audio 1K20HKS Systemtechnik 9C132Home Cinema Europe 1M73Home Cinema Modules Distriland 1J73HP 10I137HTE - Home Theatre Environment 4Q71Humantechnik 1F126Hylex Electronics Co 3D122Hyundai IT 11I58

IIAG 11D66IBASE Technology 12A81ICM Corporation 5O86


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ict Innovative Communication Technologies 11K38IEI Technology Corp 11D93Iemke Roos Audio 1H81Ignition-FZ 11I33IHSE 1E68/1E72iKON AVS 1F108ILS - Intelligent Lectern Systems 1I6Image Vertriebs 11C46IMCCA 10I139Imerge 11K46IML Worldwide 10M148impressx 9B104in-akustik Co 5O88InAVate 1M32Infinitus 12A82Infitec Global Sales 11H38InfoComm International 11K100InOut 1L79Inovadis 2A51Installation Europe 9A120inSynergie 10I125Intel Corporation 10N136Intelix 1F69Interactive Voting System 11E52Interspace Industries 1F84Intertek 1K128IP Pavilion EF20ISCE 9A114

JJames Loudspeaker 11L58JBL Professional 1H116JBL Synthesis 1H116Jiangsu CLP Lamp Optoelectronics Technology Co 9B121Jiangsu Redleaf Audio Visual Equipment Co 3A100JM Supplies 4R34JNM Display Co 10O122Jung, Albrecht & Co 11K37Jupiter Systems 2C40Just Add Power 2A50Just Lamps 1L108JVC Professional Europe 10M142

KKáCsa Audió 5R100Kaleidescape 1K79Kauber 5Q114KCEI 9A115KEF/GP Acoustics 2A40Kern & Stelly Medientechnik 2C76Kindermann 4O60Kindwin Technology 9A121Kinetik Labs 4O69Kinoton 10L116KNX 9F129Komtech Kommunikationstechnik 1K89König & Meyer Co 1J99Kontron 9C144Kramer Electronics 1F18KV2 Audio 11E82

LL-Acoustics 6I132Lab X Technologies 6H136Lanetco International 3A130Lang 1H69Lectrosonics 6K150Legamaster International 10L122Leurocom electronic displays 1L5Lexicon 1H116Lexicon Pro 1H116LG Display 11I38LG Electronics 11K75Liberty AV Solutions 1K34Lifesize Communications 5O110Lighthouse Technologies 11F70

Lightware 3D128Link 1L123Listen Technologies 3C119Litefast 360° Displays 10L116Litepanels 11F51Live-Wall 9A118Loewe 5N114LoveContent - Digital Signage Gallery 10O124Loxit 11K64Lumens Digital Optics 2E75Lumio 11L44Lutron 5N86

MM Production Company 11F44M-PRO BeNeLux 11E82Maas Electro Systems 10O112Macnetix 1F17Magenta Research 1L114Mapro Co 9G140Mark Levinson 1H116Marshall Electronics 2E40Martin Audio 1J107Martin Professional 11F42Matrox Vite 11F48Maverick 5Q100MC2 Audio 3A122Media Sprint Joachim Gulba 1E108Media Technology Systems 11E82Media3 1M73Medialon 2A50Mediascreen Bildkommunikation 11H84Megapower Industrial 11C35memedia/miX-L 12F72Meridian Audio 4N60Meyer Sound 1J79 (6H136)Micro-Star 11D94Midas Consoles Benelux 3B126Middle Atlantic Products 2A50Midwich 11I76Minicom Digital Signage Div 10N116MiPro 11E82Mitsubishi Electric Europe 2A24/2A25/2A36MK Sound 6K140ML Audio + Carbons 1F125Mode Lighting 4Q69Mode-AL 11D44ModernSolid Industrial Co 4Q74Mondiale Publishing 11L50Monitor Audio 5O92Monolith System 12E71Montarbo 6J152MSI 11D94multi-media-machines 2A50MultiTouch 11L61Multivision Screens 3C82MuxLab 2A39My Projector Lamps 5R124

NNanoLumens (PSCo) 1K113Natural View Systems 9B138Navitar 10I117Navori 12E82NBMI 12A74NEC Display Solutions 4N42/4O42Neets 3A102Net Display Systems 10N116Netgear Netherlands EF20Neutrik 3A103New Invor BK007Newstar Products Europe 5Q84Nexo 1H81NextWindow 11F66Niko UK 5O82Niles Audio Corporation 1L90

Norco Intelligent Technology 12E78NTI 1F117NuForce 6K144Nuvo Technologies 1L18

OOMB 9G132Omega Glas 10I138OmniMount Systems 1I27Omnitech 1K36Omnivex Corporation 12E86Onelan 12A92Oostvoorn 3A95Ophit Co 2A45Optibase and Como, Vitec Companies 10I135Opticis Co 4R18Optinnova 3C82Optocore 1J119Optoma Europe 1K48Opus Technologies 5P92Oray/Erard Pro 3C82Oskareen 2E52Out Board TiMax 6H132OVAB 10O125

PPalami 11D38Pan Acoustics 4Q60Panasonic Marketing Europe 1H59Panphonics 12F79Paradigm Audio Visual 3A87Paul Clubbe Marketing 2B66Peavey Electronics 3A111Peerless AV Europe 11H65People of Lava Sweden 5O119Percon Export 1H105PeTa Bearbeitungstechnik 9C116Philips Dynalite 1K18Philips Public Signage 12C80Pinanson 1K123Pixled 11F40Planar Systems 3A88Planar Systems (Video Wall) 3A82PMC 11I44Powersoft 1J119PQ Labs 11E45Premier Mounts 4N34PresTop 9C133Prima Screen 3B120Primare 11C52Pro Audio Middle East 10L151Pro Audio Stash 11C85Pro Display 11H85Pro Light Concepts 11L40ProAudioVideo 10L151Procab 5R90Procella Audio 4Q70prodyTel 3C119Profile Video 9C146Projecta 1H33projectiondesign 1J27Prysm 11H52PS Audio 4Q52PSCo (Orion) 11K38PTN Electronics 1E56/1E58publitec Präsentationssysteme Eventservice 1F84Pursonic 5N110Pyramid Computer 10N116

QQOMO HiteVision 11F76QS-Tech Xian Qingsong Technology Co 1J2QSC Audio Products 3C112Quadra Concepts 5O99Quadtronics 11C45


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Radiant Opto-Elec Technology Co 11C38Radvision 10K141Rako Controls 1K67Rane Corporation 1J99rAVe Europe 11F38RBH Sound 1M73RCF 6H140RDL Europe 1G127Realtime Visions 10N111Reference Laboratory 10M153Renkus-Heinz 1J119Reprolux Screens 3C99Revel 1H116Revolabs 5O99Revolver Audio 5Q98Revox 1L120RGB Communications BK009RGB Spectrum 3B100Riedel 11C41RJS Electronics 1F104Robotel 3A89Roland Systems Group 1F124Ross Video 11K42Rotapanel International 12F75RSF Europe 4O20RSL Europe Audio 3C134RTI 4O52Russound 1I10

SSahara Presentation Systems 3D99Samsung Electronics 9C111Samsung Techwin Co 2A50Sanyo Sales Marketing Europe 10I116Sapling 9C102Sat & Sound/Digitogo 10M120Scala Broadcast Multimedia 12A85/12A86Scan-Speak 11I60Schneider Digital 9B143Schneider Kreuznach 11C44Schulte Elektrotechnik Co 5P86Screen Excellence 5R94Screen Innovations 1M73Screen New Technologies 12C79ScreenLine 1F46Secartys 11L38See & Touch Marbella 9D129Seeburg 6K138Selenium 1H116Sellsys Vision 10M136Sennheiser Nederland 2A58Sharp Electronics Europe 11E66Shenzhen Absen Industry Co 11H58Shenzhen Aoto Electronics Co 11I61Shenzhen Bako Optoelectronics Co 11K52Shenzhen Createled Electronics Co 11C55Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co 11K51Shenzhen Elnor Optoelectronic Technology Co 11E32Shenzhen Hiboled Photoeletricity Co 11D32Shenzhen Lamp Technology Co 11H51Shenzhen Leyard Opto-Electronic Co 11C94Shenzhen Liantronics Co 11H45Shenzhen Lightking Optoelectronics Tech Group 11L48Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co 11E54Shenzhen Newstar Optoelectronics Co 11D46Shenzhen Reach Software Technology Co 11E46Shenzhen Retop LED Display Co 9A100

Shenzhen SBC Photoelectricity Co 9B132Shenzhen Top Technology Co 11L51Shenzhen Yaham Optoelectronics Co 11K62Shinybow Technology Co 11D58Show Solutions 11L32ShowLED 10K151Shure Europe 3C112signagelive 10N116Simply Reliable Software 2E64Sinolight LED Displays 11E34Sky-Lite Holland 10K129Smart Home Engineering Corp 4R62SMART Technologies 11K65Smart-e 1M64Smit Visual Supplies 11C67SMS Smart Media Solutions 4Q70Solteam Opto 11F58Sommer Cable 1F69Sonance 1K57Sonic Foundry 3D88Sonneteer 1F100Sonos Europe 11I80Sonus 1K89Sound Leisure 9B116Soundcast Systems 1K118Soundcraft 1H116Soundtube 11D76SpeakerCraft 1I27SpectraCal 5R82SpinetiX 12B88Squadrat 9A112Stardraw.com 2A50Stark 9G142Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl 5O105Steinway Lyngdorf EF01Steljes Group 11E58Stewart Filmscreen Europe 1F50Stinova 12C79Streamit 11C77Structured Cable Products 3B114, 3A114STS-Tecom EF20Stüber System 12B70Sunfire 1L90SVI 5P127Symetrix 1H81Symon Dacon 12E73Syscomtec Distribution 1F17

TTAG c/o Audio SUD 10K138Taiden Industrial Co 3D112Tangent 2A51Tannoy 5N98Tau Audio Solutions 11C80/11D76/11D84TCI 9F129TeamMate 11F52Tecco 2A66Techflex 5Q128Technomad 2A57Technooliq 9G118Tecnovision 1M14Teletask 4R74Televic 3A120Teracue AG-IPTV Systems 1E78Thender 4R32Thinklogical 1H20TK Living - Europe 1L64TLS Communication 3C88TM Audio/Pixelsource 1J119TOA Electronics Europe 3C100Tonar international and Allitone 4R56tonwelt 11L65Toshiba Europe 9A117TouchWindow 11E45

Tovis Co 12B82Tranzendia 3A83Triad Speakers 1K83Tributaries Cable 1M73Tridelity Display Solutions 10M116Tripleplay Services 1F106Trumedia with Digital Screens 11D52TSA Technology 4Q64Tüchler Buhnen-&Textiltechnik 2B66Turning Technologies 11H40Tutondo by Atec 1E62/1E66TV One 3B88

UUS Commercial Service BK015UK Pavilion/Intellect 1F108, 1F100Unicol 10O129Unilumin Group Co 11I52Unique Automation 1L1Unitech Systems 4O73Universal Champion Electroacoustic Technology 5O128Universal Remote Control 1L35UniVox Bo Edin 11C51Useful Progess 9B130

VVaddio 1F92Vantage EMEA 1J17Vantage Point 11C37VBrick Systems 10L148Velodyne Acoustics 1K95Verrex 10K135Vestel 9C141Vicom 4Q60VidaBox 9F138Vidistri 2A48Vidyo 2A50ViewSonic International 1L2Vifa-Peerless (Tymphany) 11I60Vioso 2A67Vision AD 12A75VisioSign 9G124Visix 10O118Viss Lighting (Shenzen) Co 9C138Visualed 9B126Vity 1I110Vivitek Corporation 5N92Vogel’s Products 1J57/1J73Volfoni 9B143Vtron Technologies 1I122Vu Telepresence 10I142Vutec Corporation 1L100

WWacom Europe 11L93Wanin Visual Technologies 11C53Waterfall Audio 5Q80Wealleys Technology Co 1E113Weibel Lift AG 2A50Weigl-EM 10M155Williams Sound 1F126Woertz 9F129Wolfvision 1J11

XX-Way 1E112Xantech 1L90Xilica 11E82XMOS 6H136XTA Electronics/MC2 Audio 3A122XTouch Integrated Display Solutions 9G144

YYamaha Music Europe 1J5Yantai Longwin Electronic Science & Technology Co 11E44Yesco Electronics 11H78

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AMC’squalityfocusAMC Baltic, amanufacturer ofloudspeakersand electronics,says it is focused on thepublic addressand voice evac-uation markets.It sells to con-tractors includ-ing Honeywell,Starfelt, NorskLydteknikk,ABISS, Digi-talemotions,DLP Audioand Audio-logic.The com-pany’sproductsrange fromcabinet andceiling loud-speakers to in-stallation amps,zone mixers,wireless mics,volume controlsand speaker cables. Thecompany says itoffers ‘reliable,simple, qualityand competi-tively pricedproducts’.Stand: 3C111

UniVoxFSM 3.0launchedSixteen yearsafter the intro-duction of theoriginal UniVoxFSM, Bo Edin isintroducing theUniVox FSM 2.0.The unit uses aμP micro-processor thatautomates newmultitonemeasurementsto make accurate and reproduciblefrequencymeasurementswhich the com-pany says areboth superior topink noise andmuch quicker.Fully compliantwith IEC 60118-4, the FSM 2.0 isalso reprogram-mable, which isdesigned tomake any pos-sible upgradesof the IEC stan-dard easy tohandle. Noise ismeasured downto -47dB. Stand: 11C51

Wouldn’t it be great if reporters inthe field could upload their contentdirectly to the broadcast station,without using any cables or com-puters? Well, it’s now possible, saysArbor Media.

With a special add-on module,reporters can now use their smart-phone to record news and instantlytransfer the AV material via the cen-tral NewsGate system to the stationscontent archive.

The reporter in the field shoots apicture or records an audio/videoitem. They open the special News-

Gate Applet on their smartphoneand after filling in the customisedupload form, uploads the item tothe broadcast station without delay.The upload form is configurableand can be user group specific.

The NewsGate Mobile module isavailable to any existing NewsGateuser, or those wishing to becomeone. Arbor Media designed the firstsmartphone applet for the NokiaN95/N97 smartphone, but otherpopular brands will follow soon,promises the developer.Stand: 3B136

Sightline-friendlystage monitorNexo

ISE 2011 sees Nexo debuting thefirst production models of its new45 N-12 monitor loudspeaker,which introduces a new concept instage sound – line monitoring. Withits super low profile, the new wedgeis designed to appeal to those withconcerns about sightlines andcamera angles for stage and screenproductions.

François Deffarges, Nexo’s tech-nical director, commented: “This isactually the first purpose-designedwedge that Nexo has ever made. Webelieve our design philosophy ofline control will offer real benefits toengineers, performersand audiences.”

The 45 N-12 draws on Nexo’spatented Hyperbolic ReflectiveWavesource, which is used through-out the GEO range of high-perfor-mance loudspeakers.

The design works by wavesourc-ing, creating virtual acoustic sourcesbehind the enclosure itself andbelow the stage, using reflectionrather than coercion to determinethe shape of the wavefront.

Unlike a conventional high fre-quency waveguide in which the exitis rectangular, the Nexo monitor’swaveguide forms a ‘smile’, enablingcabinets to be linked together toform arrays without interferencebetween wavefronts.

According to Nexo, monitorengineers will find thatthe N-12 design pro-duces a ‘very sharplydefined dispersion pat-tern’ while simultane-ously offering a ‘hugeimprovement in terms oflevel before feedback’.

Other featuresinclude a magnetic lock-

ing system joining multi-ple monitors together,

allowing scalability for bothcoverage and SPL level, as well

as a non-slip base with a skidsystem and ergonomic handle.

Stand: 1H81

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NewsGate mobile

DesignScreenHD

Screen hides itself awayISE 2010 was, it seems, a veryworthwhile event for Design-ScreenHD so worthwhile that thecompany is back again for ISE 2011,but with a stand four times as largeas last year’s.

A young company, Design-ScreenHD came to ISE in 2010 tobegin the expansion of its businessoutside France – and as a result ofbeing at the show, signed a distribu-tor in Germany and made excellentcontacts in other countries.

Once again, DesignScreenHD isfocusing on the screen that the com-pany describes as unique and revo-lutionary. Responding to therequirement that a screen shouldnot be visible when not in use – butthat cabling and ceiling casing canbe obtrusive and unsightly – the

company’s screens feature what itcalls a triptych mechanism.

Said to be the only screens avail-able that are fully tensioned on afixed frame, they fold, using apatented mecha-nism the companysays must be seento be truly appreci-ated, into a third oftheir extended size.

The screenbecomes, in effect,completely con-cealed behind apicture framewhich the user fillswith an image tocomplement theroom’s décor. Stand: 5Q120

Making its debut is the BP893microearset omnidirectional con-denser headworn microphone, fea-turing ergonomically mouldedearpiece and unob-trusive one-inchboom.

Inconspic-uous place-ment andclear, consistentvoice pick-ups areamong the claims madefor the BP893, whose low-profile design and ease of useare said to make it ideal foruse in theatrical perform-ances, houses of worshipand broadcast studios.

The microphoneincludes a 1.4m, perma-nently attached miniature cable. Itsfree end connects to the providedAT8539 power module via a lockingfour-pin connector. The connector isalso compatible with all A-T UniPakbody-pack transmitters. The output

of the power module is a three-pinXLRM-type connector.

The microphone requires 11V-52V phantom power. A recessed

switch in thepower modulepermits thechoice of flatresponse orlow-frequencyroll-off via theintegral 80Hzhigh-pass Uni-Steep filter, to

help control undesired ambientnoise. It comes equipped with apower module, a cable clip, twowindscreens, two element covers, amoisture guard, a belt clip and aprotective carrying case. The micro-phone is available in either black ortheatre beige.

A variety of wireless modelsare also available for use withAudio-Technica UniPak body-pack transmitters.Stand: 1H80

Audio-Technica

A-T mic has earsetBittner Audio’s new class D 4-channel amplifiers offer a combination of effi-ciency and endurance, says the company. The design uses discrete poweramp modules and no integrated hybrids. The output power is four channelsof either 250W or 500W. It has 100V direct output and a connector for 24Vbackup power with no loss of output power during 24V use. Stand: 6H152

Bittner

EN 54compliantalarmTOA is showingwhat it bills asthe world’s firsttotal solution forEN 54 compliantvoice alarm systems. TOA’sVM-3000 is oneof the first to becertified with theEN 54-16 stan-dard fordeliveringgreater publicsecurity. Thesolutionincludes theTOA PC-1867FCflush-mountedceiling and theBS-680FC wall-mounted publicaddress speak-ers. TOA hasalso introduceda fully EN 54-4certified powersupply with theVX-2000DS at itscentre. Stand: 3C100

Lumene Projectionscreen manufacturerLumene (part ofInovadis) hasmade ISE theexclusive launchvenue for a newmodel, themovie palacevelvet PremiumCurve. Thescreen will be

available in2m, 2.4m and3m wide 16:9format.Curved fixedframescreens areused in cine-

mas to give assharp an imageat the edges asin the centre ofthe screen. Stand: 2A51

A specialist in the design, manufac-ture and distribution of flat screenmounting solutions and high-techdevices to hide projectors, plasmasand LCD televisions, FutureAutomation is demonstrating howits products can offer innovativesolutions to the challenges of inte-grating technology.

New products, such as the slimline sliding panel system are onshow along with a selection ofFuture Automation’s most popularproducts, including the PSE90motorised wall mount. The com-

pany saysthat theslim lines l i d i n gpanel sys-tem hasall of thefeatures of itsstandard system thatallows a moving wall panel to reveala TV screen that then advances torecreate a flat wall, but with theadded advantage of being able to fitinto a slimmer wall section.Stand: 5N82


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KEF hometheatreDesigned withthe flat screensetting in mind,the compactnew KHT1505from KEF is asound systemdesigned forhome theatre.According to thecompany,speakers can beplaced vertically,horizontally,wall mounted orfloor standing toimmerse theviewer in a 3Dsoundscapes.The centre andsatellite speak-ers have a highgloss black fin-ish, while thesubwoofer is inclassic blackash veneer.Stand: 2A40

Opus Technologies has officiallylaunched its multi-room entertain-ment and smart home control sys-tem, which it says were designed byinstallers, for installers.

Opus says the new system is a‘wrap-around solution’, designedto unify the multitude of entertain-ment sources and control optionsin the home. It is said to provide anintuitive interface, accessible acrossa variety of platforms includingOpus touchscreens and iPhone oriPad, as well as a standard TV.

At the heart of the system is themaster control unit (MCU610) fea-

turing distribution from 14 sourcesto six main zones and six sub-zones(scalable to 36x36), serving as thebackbone of a flexible multi-roomentertainment system.

The Opus 6 series embracestechnologies such as Apple TV, Blu-ray, iPod, DAB/DAB+, mediastreaming, internet radio and more,plus the integration of lighting,heating, windows/blinds andCCTV, including KNX-enableddevices. The VMX610 video matrixsupports full high definition videooutput to eight TV screens any-where in the home. Stand: 5P92

Opus Technologies

Solution for install

NeetsControlsystemlaunchDanish com-pany Neets haslaunched a newgenerationof controlsystems,based onthe Neetsconcept‘easy toconfigure,easy toinstall and easyto use’, and aredescribed as themost advancedin the range.

Sierra fea-tures a dualuser interface,with whichusers can control any AVequipmentthrough anytouch panel,smartphone ortablet PC. Thedevice fits into astandard Dan-ish, EU or UKbackbox. Sierrahas eight con-figurable but-tons, with LEDfeedback in ninecolours. Thenew controllerEcho, also haseight freely con-figurable but-tons, and is saidto haveimproved andclearer LEDs.The Echo hasbeen equippedwith newPhoenix con-nectors, and fitsstandard Euro-pean electricalframes. Stand: 3A102

The i500 Series from Eissound is anew multiroom audio system with acontemporary design and technol-ogy that delivers ‘exceptional’sound quality, according to themanufacturer.

The Central Kit comprises a cen-tral unit, remote control and a uni-versal dock for iPod. It includes anRDS FM tuner with 30 memoriesand 75-ohm antenna connector, aCD/DVD audio, MP3 player; two

RCA inputs for external soundsources, plus data and four-channelsound output via RJ45 connector.

The central unit does not needinstallation and can be placed any-where in the home or building, pro-vided it is close to the LineConnector Module installed in awall. A standard bus connection iswired to the central unit and themain active loudspeakers. Stand: 3C136

Eissound

Audio gets on the bus

A modular audio system fromRevox, the M100 enables users toadd new functions in line with theirbudget and living situation. Addi-tional modules are plugged into abus, with the extra functions recog-nised and registered immediately.

Providing the basis of the M100

is a high quality stereo amplifier,CD/DVD drive, HDMI video out-put, integrated FM radio, multipleanalogue and digital audio inputs,

gold-plated speaker connections,and an integrated signal processor.

Control is via touch or remote,although it is also possible to con-trol the system from an iPhoneusing a Revox app.

The compact unit is housed in arobust, solid aluminium housing

with customised claddingoptions. In addition, anonline configuration toolto be found at the Revoxsystem enables users toselect between differentlooks and services, as wellas the opportunity tocombine components as

required. In total, more than 150installation variations are possible,including tower, row, or asymmetri-cal block. Stand: 1L120

A new design for lifeRevox

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Vox PopWe ask: What are the hottest trends in residential technology at the moment?

“Environmen-tal control sys-tems.”Jerry Hung,vice CEO,BXB

“The most rapid area of interest byconsumers worldwide is incorpo-ration of streaming content viaInternet based services, such asSpotify, Pandora, Napster, etc. Thisalong with cloud based contentstorage is rapidly changing thedelivery and mode of contentretrieval.

“Our newMusic PortMPS4 hasexperiencedgrowth beyondour expecta-tions. Also,new ways ofconvenientcontrol via Apps on SmartPhonesis expected by the consumer. Ourrelease of control by Apple iPod oriPad has been welcomed by ourcustomers.”David Rodarte,President, NuVo Technologies


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CYP sorts out TVvolume variationsFor those who are intenselyannoyed by fluctuations in TV audiovolume – as between regular pro-gramming and advertising, forexample – CYP offers the SRS Tru-Volume HDMI and Scart volumecontrol processors.

Also showing, the AU-D150 USB/optical digitalaudio converter will con-vert a digital audio sig-nal to analogue, whilesimultaneously out-putting a digital opticalsignal. It is designedfor easy installation of USB oroptical sources and can be poweredby USB or via the included PSU.

The optical output can be linkedwith an amplifier or any sound sys-tem with optical SPDIF input, whilethe analogue stereo output can beconnected to a TV oramplifier/speakers, for a simulta-neous analogue stereo output.Stand: 5O98

Smart Home Engng

HDMI upto 100mOn the Smart Home Engineeringstand, the company is demonstrat-

ing its HE02 HDMI Cat5extender(left). Using justa single

C a t 5 o rCat6E cable,

it is designedto allow the

transmission ofan uncompressed

1080p signal over a distance of up to100m at a maximum data rate of 3.4Gbps. It also allows bi-direc-tional RS-232 and IR signals to becarried, enabling remote control.HDMI 1.3 and HDCP compliantand 3D capable, it also supportsDolby TrueHD audio.Stand: 4R62

David Davies looks at the dramatic impact 3D TV hasmade on the consciousness of European consumers, and thelatest data suggests that ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’.

News Analysis

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Are 3D TV salesset to go throughthe roof in EU?

Jim Bottoms: Strong commitmentto promoting 3D TV sales

In-akustik

Sub ticks WAF box‘WAF’ is an acronym known tomany in the home audiovisualworld. The ‘Wife Acceptance Factor’means that AV equipment mustcomplement a room’s décor – or beinvisible. Similar aesthetic concernsare, of course, often found in com-mercial environments.

That’s the thinking behind theAmbienTone Sub 1 from in-akustik.Its new in-wall subwoofer isdesigned to complement the com-pany’s AmbienTone flat panel loud-speakers. The Sub 1 is drywall-fittedin a modified piece of gypsum plas-terboard and can be plastered,painted and even wall-papered over.

According to the company, thespecial design of the Sub 1 means

that it delivers very low structure-borne sound, meaning minimumwall vibration and noise transmis-sion to neighbouring rooms. It fea-tures an inconspicuous 10mm slitabove the skirting board or belowthe ceiling as its sound outlet.Stand: 5O88

Loewe

Connected TV worldCentre of attention on the Loewestand is the company’s range ofConnect televisions. Available in32in and 40in screen sizes, they fea-ture edge LED backlighting toimprove image quality while reduc-ing power consumption.

The Loewe MediaPortal bringsthe TVs’ multimedia functionalityinto one place, with the MediaNetfunction allowing the easy integra-tion of online content into thehome entertainment system.

A built-in LAN interface allowsaccess to content from the homenetwork via MediaHome, and aUSB port gives further media stor-age connectivity capability. The TVs

also feature three HDMI ports andtwo CI+ interfaces.

The DR+ streaming function is afurther highlight.This allows pro-grammes recorded with the DR+hard disk recorder to be viewed eas-ily on other Loewe televisions withthe new SL Chassis.

Streaming is carried out via LAN,WLAN or Powerline via the mainselectricity as desired. It means that arecording on the Connect LED’sintegrated DR+ hard disk in the liv-ing room can be played on a Loeweset elsewhere in the house.

Both TVs are equipped with inte-grated Dolby Digital Plus, AC3 andDTS. Stand: 5N114

Despite the sceptics and doom-sayers, it seems consumers aretaking to 3D TV faster than they did to HD when it launched

“Adoptionis runningat a fasterrate thanHD in itsfirst year”

Although TV commercialshave so far tended toemphasise the elementof spectacle in the early

stages of this new 3D era, therelooks to be more to 3D’s secondcoming than what you might call‘Avatar, Pixar and sport’.

Away from the cinema aisles –where this new technology isalready as much a part of the fur-niture as popcorn and overpriceddrinks – there have been somelegitimate expressions of concernabout the long-term outlook for3D in the home. Will consumersreally be willing to invest in 3D-compatible systems when somany have shelled out so recentlyfor HD TVs? Might they not bemore inclined to prioritise sur-round sound – or simply wait forthe lay of the land to become a lit-tle clearer?

While a recent UK poll con-ducted by YouGov for Deloittefound that only 89 of 4,199respondents were likely to spendmoney on a 3D-enabled TV setover the coming year, the majorityof forecasts suggest that residential3D is now poised for dramaticgrowth. Releasing its predictionsjust weeks after the first 3D TVwas introduced into the UK,Kelkoo revealed that 40,000 3DTVs were expected to be sold inthe country in 2010, and sug-gested that the UK 3D TV marketcould be worth €7.25bn by 2015.

Data furnished to The ISEDaily by research organisationFuturesource Consulting in late2010 further confirms the gener-ally rosy outlook. In WesternEurope, 1.1m 3D TVs were

expected to be sold last year, risingto more than 3m in 2011. Overthe long-term, the 2% householdpenetration due to be reached bythe end of this year may risetowards 40% by 2015.

Falling 3D TV receiver pricesundoubtedly constitute a signifi-cant factor. According to Future-source, overall prices havedropped by nearly 35-40% inmany major markets and arealready running at lower thanexpected levels.

“The industry continues with astrong commitment to promoting3D TV sales, and in most [WesternEuropean] markets set adoption isrunning at a faster rate than forhigh-definition during its first year,”says Jim Bottoms, director & co-founder, Futuresource Consulting.

There are, however, somenotable caveats regarding theavailability of sufficient content,with Bottoms observing that thenumber of 3D Blu-ray titlesreleased in 2010 constituted “acause of major disappointmentfor the industry as a whole”.Hardware/film “bundling partner-ships” may well have added toconsumer confusion.

Amongst the broadcasters, Skyin particular has led the way inrolling out 3D services, and thereis an expectation that more willfollow as ownership of hardwareincreases. But if it’s still relativelyearly days for 3D in the home,Bottoms recalls a Futuresourceevent that took place as recently asJune 2009 at which “many indus-try people were saying that 3D TVis still some years away. Look howfar we have come!”

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residential systemsRemote Technologies Incorporated

iPad: global controlAlongside its wireless remote con-trols and RTiDock, RTI (RemoteTechnologies Incorporated) is alsohighlighting the control solutions ithas developed for the iPhone, iPodtouch, and iPad with the new RTi-Panel app.

With the app installed on any ofthese Apple products, thecompany says userswill havec o m p l e t econtrol oftheir electron-ics from thehome and beyond. Inaddition, with RTI’s Virtual Panel,now any PC running Windowsbecomes an interface for completesystem control within the home oranywhere connected to the web.

Also on show is RTI’s XP-3 cen-tral control processor. With a532MHz i.MX processor and128MB of nonvolatile flash mem-ory, RTI says that the XP-3 improvesthe user experience by providing ahigher degree of control andautomation than a standaloneremote control.

According to the company, theprocessor offers remarkable valuewith a feature set that is unmatchedin its class, including an astronomi-cal time clock, a built-in ZigBee RFtransceiver to allow bidirectionalcommunications with compatibleRTI remote controls, and access tothe same library of drivers as all RTI

XP series processors.

The XP-6 centralcontrol processor offers a variety ofcontrol options such as RS-232,relay, IP, and routable IR.

The processor features supportfor the RTI 433MHz receivers forone-way RF communication, andZigBee 2.4GHz transceivers can beincorporated for more sophisticatedbidirectional communication withan RTI controller. Stand: 4O52

Alcons

Ultra-compact surroundThe CSS3 is a two-way ultra-com-

pact cinema surroundloudspeaker. Featur-

ing a 1in soft-dometweeter on a wave-guide and a single6.5in woofer, thesystem is said todeliver HiFi per-formance from acompact and effi-cient package.

F r e q u e n c yresponse is specified as

67Hz-20kHz (-3dB), with lowestusable frequency starting at 47Hz.

The 10° slanted baffle togetherwith the wide 90° horizontal disper-sion caters for a very smooth LF/HFblending in installations where thesurrounds are mounted closely tothe audience, Alcons claims.

Together with the CR1 ultra-compact front system and CB181slultra-shallow subwoofer, the CSS3forms a package for small-to-medium home cinemas, as well aspro applications. Stand: 6K132

Gefen

Pro install extendersTwo GefenPro extra long rangeextenders with Power Over Line(POL) technology offer long dis-tance signal delivery over a singleCat5 or Cat6 cable. Both of the newsolutions extend HDMI at 1080pFull HD with 3DTV, multi-channelaudio, IR remote, RS-232 controland Ethernet 100BaseT up to 100min distance.

The use of POL technology elim-inates external power requirementsfor the receiver unit, while the inter-nal power supply or AC 110/220Von the sender unit allows 48V800mA to be transmitted with allvideo, audio, control and Ethernetsignals on the same cable. Eachreceiver is also equipped with one5V output. Stand: 1F76

NikoBelgian company Niko haslaunched what it says is the firstswitch which allows the user to turnlights on and off without touching it:the switch is activated by simplywaving a hand close by.

Niko’s Mysterious wave controlis built into the wall and is almostinvisible, offering designers newpossibilities to be creative withmaterials. The companysays that the solution isthe result of Niko’s inno-vative concept of applyingexisting movement sensorand alarm system technol-ogy to switches: the tech-nology has already beenproven in applicationsincluding movement detec-tors in cars. Stand: 5O82

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The Harman brand Revel has introduced a series of architecturalloudspeakers. Featuring 21 models,the range is said to benefit from a‘dramatically simplified installationmethod’. No tools are required andthe patented process can apparentlybe carried out with one hand. Theframeless grilles attach magneti-cally to all in-wall and in-ceilingmodels – the latter available withboth round and square grilles.Stand: 1H116

Revel

The g! series home control systemfrom Elan Home Systems is nowavailable for immediate deliveryto European customers withbuilt-in multi-language support.

The IP-based whole-houseentertainment and manage-ment solution includes the HR2handheld remote, TS7 7in in-walltouchscreen, HC12 and HC6 con-trollers, TS2 touchpad and its VL2tabletop kit, plus g!Mobile iPhoneapp and new precision panels.

Individual apps for each subsys-tem are said to provide the user witheasy control of security, climate,lighting, media, irrigation, pool/spa,messaging, video and photos.Access is through any Elan homeinterface or globally with mobileinternet-enabled devices such as theiPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Netbooksand PC Tablets.

Personalised scheduling anddetailed history views allow closemonitoring and management ofhigh consumption subsystems likelighting and climate, enabling usersto pursue ‘a greener lifestyle – andsubstantial energy savings’.

ELAN has also announced theavailability of the ‘new crown jewel’for the g! system, the HR2 handheldremote control, while the companyis also highlighting new home con-trollers the HC12 and HC6, as wellas the g! precision panels and theg!Mobile app for the iPhone.Stand: 1L90

New models – Sub12-500 and Sub10-250 enclosures withoutboard mono amplifiers – join the existing Cinema Seriesin-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Dual central mount spiders

are used in both models to maximise the linear move-ment of the laminated carbon-fibre honeycomb woofercone, which is coupled with a 4in voicecoil.Stand: 1K57

HelloDali!Speaker specialist Dali isunveiling thePhantom Lektorin-wall design,which themaker says is a‘true hi-fi prod-uct’ that cancompete withfloor-standingloudspeakersfor audio quality.The new unitsare housed in acompact cubebut are said todeliver a largesoundstage withan impressiveamount ofheadroom. Inaddition, thewood-fibrecones employedfor the wooferare claimed toproduce ‘preciseand natural’bass.Stand: 5R120

Niles Audio

Design focus forsmaller speakersNiles Audio’s new ICS ceilingmount loudspeakers were devel-oped with the interior decorator inmind and feature a small footprint,low profile design.

The new line consists of eightdifferent loudspeakers – sold indi-vidually in 7in and 8in models –to give installers what the com-pany describes as ‘the ultimate inflexibility in multi-purpose HDapplications’.

Features include an integratedcustom-tuned Rear Wave Controlenclosure, along with Niles’spatented Directed Soundfield pivot-ing woofer and tweeter technolo-gies, enabling the woofer andtweeter to be pivoted independentlyup to 15° in any direction. The ICSproducts’ thin-bezel, low profilegrilles – available in round orsquare – are magnetically attached,assisting the speed of installation.

It is also possible to create a high-performance home theatre systemusing the ICS products by matchingthem with Niles’s RWC surroundeffects loudspeaker.

“The new ICS ceiling mountloudspeaker line addresses the aes-thetic and acoustic challenges for amyriad of applications,” said MikeDetmer, president of Niles. “Theseloudspeakers combine Niles’sadvanced engineering, modernmaterials and innovative designwhile providing appealing aesthet-ics, superb, predictable sound qual-ity and ease of installation forIntelliControl ICS dealers.”Stand: 1L90

Sonance

Panamax/Furman

BOLT from the BlueThe debut of the BlueBOLT powerand energy management platformfor the European market is on thePanamax/Furman stand.

Offering 100% hosted, cloud-based IP control and energy man-agement functionality, BlueBoltallows integrators to remotelyreboot problem components toimmediately address a myriad ofcommon system issues, rangingfrom locked up components to badcommunications handshakes.

Features for installers include: e-mail alerts when power anomaliesoccur; scheduled commands forpower-up, power-down, or power-cycling of outlets; monitoring ofincoming voltage in near-real timeor over history; and auto-reboot fornetworking equipment.

Additionally, BlueBolt’s energymanagement features are said to

provide integrators with a ‘tremen-dous value-add for any installed sys-tem’. BlueBOLT allows integratorsto input energy rates specific todevices’ installation locations. Usingthis information, the BlueBolt plat-form calculates the energy used byconnected devices and reports it,historically and in real time.

To help lower their clients’ utilitybills, integrators can set up energy-saving commands such as sched-uled conservation in non-use hoursand budget alerts via email whennearing or exceeding a preset energyusage threshold.

BlueBOLT requires no hardwaresetup, network configuration, orsoftware installation by the integra-tor. Set-up is as simple as plugging aCat5 cable into the back of the unitand claiming the device at thehosted website. Stand: 1I27

Elan

Multi-languagesupport

Sitting inthe dockGerman developer

ImageVertriebs

has a usefulway of deal-

ing with thatmost modernof angsts: aniPad with no

power. Its inWallDocking Stationhouses the unitflush in a walleither verticallyor horizontally,with a range ofdifferent modelsalso allowing forthe playback ofstored video ormusic fileswhile it’sdocked andrecharging. Aproximity sensor allowsfor touchlessoperation.Stand: 11C46

NuVo Technologies

Elite version of MusicPort is now shipping

NuVo Technologies has announcedthat the Music Port Elite source com-ponent is now shipping in Europe.

Like sister product the Music Port(MPS4), which began shipping ear-lier in 2010, the Music Port Elite(MPS4-E) consolidates, organises,stores and distributes internet andPC-based audio content from Win-dows Media Player and iTunes, whilealso accessing streaming audio froma variety of Internet services, all in onecompact component that offers foursimultaneous audio outputs.

Elite offers additional featuresincluding: cloud synchronisation

function, allowing a user’s libraryof audio content to be readily avail-able from multiple locations;streaming content directly fromnetwork-attached storage, creating‘infinite capacity’; scheduling abil-ity so that selected music can playat a pre-arranged day/time; and IP-control protocol that enables pre-built Crestron, AMX and URCcontrol integration.

The Music Port Elite is compati-ble with NuVo’s Grand Concerto,Renovia and Essentia E6G, as well aswith third party systems. Stand: 1L18

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Technomad

Weatherproof ampAudio specialist Technomad isintroducing its PowerChiton4weatherproof amplifier at this ISE.Capable of producing 1.6kW for 8-ohm systems and 1.8kW for 4-ohmsystems, the new PowerChiton4offers more than three times thepower of the current highest-powermodel (500W) in the same com-pact, NEMA-enclosed package aspreviously-available PowerChitonamplifier modules.

The PowerChiton, with its IP66protection classification, is a nearlybomb-proof, amplifier-in-a-shell,says the maker. The IP66 ratingconfirms ingress protection (IP) forpersons (electrical safety) andequipment (dust, dirt and waterpenetration). The latter makes Pow-erChiton amplifiers suitable for out-door installations for protectionagainst the elements.

The product retains all of theseprotection features while vastlyincreasing power, creating newopportunities for designers and inte-grators to specify and install Power-

Chiton amplifiers within distributedaudio systems. Its low-profile, mod-ular design also gives systems

designers and

integrators theflexibility to place the ampli-fiers closer to the loudspeaker, including wall and pole-mount sys-tems, or to install the modules onthe back of the loudspeaker withspecialised hardware.Stand: 2A57

Comm’sprojector An interactiveprojector is oneof the latestfrom CommProducts. The

WizarProjCIP-3000 is

a high reso-lution, trueXGA unit capable ofemitting 3,000ANSI lumens.A ceiling-mounted projector, it in-cludes built-inauto detectorsensor. Fea-tures includeimage freeze,four times digital zoom,seven displaymodes, an 8Wspeaker and acustomisablestart-up screen.Stand: 2E44

New from d&b audiotechnik is theWhite range of integration loud-speakers. This new range comprisestwo series – the xS and xA – that

i n c l u d efull-range and sub-woofer units. They are targeted atmulti-use environments and havemodel designations based on thecone size of the LF driver.

The xS-Series comprises sevenloudspeakers and three matchingsubwoofers. The ultra compact 4Sand compact 5S employ direct radi-ating LF/MF and are described ashigh performance two-way units.

The xA-Series comprises fourloudspeakers and two matchingsubwoofers. A direct radiatingLF/MF is used in combination with

various different HF disper-sion technologies, includ-ing line source waveguides.

The 10A/10A-D pointsource and related linesource loudspeakers enablethe design of vertical arrayswith medium SPL, and thepoint source models can be

used for horizontal arrays. Both ranges can be driven by

either the d&b D6 or D12 ampsand have d&b remote networkinterfaces, enabling control andmonitoring of not only the systemfunctions but other multimediaenvironments via d&b R1 remotecontrol software. Stand: 6H134

SoftwareplatformTelevic Confer-encehasintro-ducedits new software platform for themanagementand control of itsestablishedconference systems. Thesoftware isdesigned for themanagement ofdiscussionapplications,voting andsimultaneousinterpretation.

The interfacecan be switchedfor differentusers such asthe installer, theoperator, theconference delegate, oradministrativepersonnel. Stand: 3A120

White is the new blackd&b audiotechnik

‘What if interactive whiteboardscould be moved between class-rooms?’ asks Profile Video, quitereasonably, putting forward its Inter-active Travel Trolley as the idealsolution to the vexing problem ofstretched education budgets.

Instead of every room having awhiteboard and projector installedat a fixed height, using the trolley aschool can move the equipment

between rooms and adjust it to thesize of the pupils in each class. Itworks with all major manufacturers’boards, including Smart,Promethean or Hitachi, and hasbeen designed to work with theSanyo ultra close focus projector, a2,500 ANSI, network capable, XGAmodel (though adaptations can bemade for other makes of projectorfor multiple orders). Stand: 9C146

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FieldassemblytrainingNeutrik offersits opticalCONfield assemblykit for theseoccasions. Neu-trik says it isimportant toensure thequality levelremains high,and to this end ithas organised acertified NeutrikopticalCON fieldassembly train-ing course. The courseincludes fibreoptic basics,fibre opticseveryday tools(on-the-jobtraining), con-nectorassembly andidentifying thespecific charac-teristics ofopticalCON. The next sessions are tobe held inLiechtenstein on4 and 5 April.Stand: 3A103

IP Linkcontrolprocessor The Extron IPCP505 is an IP linkcontrol proces-sor, designed tosupport largerconfigurablecontrol systems.The device inte-grates Ethernetconnectivity intoAV systems,giving users theability toremotely con-trol, monitor,and trou-bleshootequipment,including display devicesand switchers. With an embed-ded web server,multiple bidirec-tional serialports, relaysand I/O includ-ing Ethernet andan eBUS port,this controlprocessor issaid to be idealfor applicationsthat requirecontrol for mul-tiple devices. Itallows simulta-neous two-waycontrol andmonitoring ofserially con-trolled devices. Stand: 2C24


newsAdamson

Night clubbingMiami nightclub Grand Central hasbeen kitted with a range of Adamsonspeakers. The 10,000-sq ft venue canhold approximately 1,200 peopleinside and 300 on its loft.

Adamson provided Grand Cen-tral with eight Metrix, two MetrixW’s, eight Metrix Subs, two T21Subs, two Point 12s, two Point 15s,three Point 215s, a single M212wedge and four M12 wedges.

The main system is flown, withthe T21 subs placed on theground. The rest are used as stagemonitors and various zone fills as

a part of their design. The entiresystem is powered with Lab.grup-pen amplifiers and processed withXTA equipment. Stand: 6I150

Web controls the worldTLS

GlobalControl IP is a web-basedcontrol system for global adminis-tration, monitoring and control ofup to 99 conference rooms andbuildings in and from any place inthe world. New to ISE, the devicecan be controlled, monitored andconfigured via any webbrowser. For this purposethere is no configuration soft-ware required.

As an open system Global-Control IP supports all com-mercially available switchranges and touchpanels as well as allcontrollable devices of conference,building and industrial technologyvia LAN – regardless of whether it’sa copper cable, fibre optics or W-LAN, says the developer.

The system sends and receivescommands via the GSM module, so

that error messages to/from mobileand landline phones can be easilytransmitted. The control system hasall essential interfaces such as GSM,KNX, bidirectional RS-232, IR, andI/O. In addition, GlobalControl IPhas analogue interfaces for record-

ing analogue measurement datasuch as room temperature, light sen-sor signals etc.

There are also signal recognitioninputs to detect DVI, VGA and audiosignals for activating preconfigu-rated control events. Stand: 3C88

TV One

Cost-effective video walls Using four standard video wallmonitors in a 2x2 arrangement, four1T-C2-750 dual DVI scalers – cost-ing €735 – and a 1T-DA-554 DVIDistribution amp – €220 – are beingdemonstrated on the

TV One stand. In action they areintended to showcase a cost-effec-tive video wall that includes manyextra features at no extra cost.

The integral Corio2 scalingengines of the four 1T-C2-750units each zoom a quarter of abackground image fed from a sin-gle DVI source via a distributionamplifier to produce a larger, com-plete image across the four moni-tors with no loss of image quality.CG and logos can also be intro-duced and keyed over the back-ground image.

By adding a Corioview C2-6104A 4-Window video processorto the setup, T V One is alsodemonstrating a four-windowimage display across the samevideo wall array at ISE today.Stand: 3B88

Watchout newversion is hereDataton

Swedish audiovisual show controlmanufacturer Dataton has its flag-ship products at ISE today, includingthe Watchout multidisplay produc-tion and presentation system, aswell as the Pickup audio guide.

Fredrik Svahnberg, marketingmanager at Dataton, commented:“We have had a fantastic year inwhich our products have been usedin some truly ground-breaking mul-timedia shows and installations.Some of these have been in far-flunglocations such as Australia, Brazil, theUS and the Shanghai World Expo –but many others have been on ourdoorstep in Europe, and this marketis extremely important to us.”

Making its ISE debut is version4.2 of Watchout.This latest versionenables show designers and rentalcompanies to use new levels ofremote control and schedulingfunctionality and has already

proved popular with larger, morecomplex multimedia installations,says the developer.

Also on show is Watchout Sys-tems Manager, which gives usersremote access to many key aspectsof a show, as well as remote moni-toring of multiple Watchout-con-nected display systems.

Dataton is throwing the spot-light on Pickup, its audio guide sys-tem, which offers up to 8GB ofaudio storage in a stylish wirelessplayer only 10cm long, along withbuilt-in MP3 file playing and FMradio functions.

”ISE always brings us face-to-facewith a variety of new and existingcustomers, and we are confidentthat the line-up of technologies weare displaying will win over every-one who sees – and hears them,”Svahnberg said.Stand: 3B102


newsProcella Audio

Subs and surroundSpeaker system manufacturer Pro-cella Audio is debuting anddemonstrating its P815 biampli-fied screen speaker and P18 dual18in active subwoofer.

In addition, Procella is showingoff the P8 and P6 screen/surroundspeakers, as well as the P15 and P10active subwoofers. The speakers inthe demo system, as well as the P8,are THX-approved for integrationinto professional rooms, includingTHX-certified screening rooms andTHX pm3 studios (professional mul-tichannel, mixing and monitoring).

Designed by Anders Uggelberg, aTHX-trained and certified cinemadesigner with over 300 cinema andprofessional studio designs to hiscredit, Procella Audio speakers fea-ture active dual drive, dual amp sub-woofers that the company says usevery high quality pro audio wooferdrivers in combination withonboard high-power amplifiers andDSP control.

Procella’s flagship is the P815biamplified L/C/R, a full-range refer-ence-quality THX-approved speaker.Designed for large home cinemas,

studios (music and post-produc-tion), screening rooms and smallprofessional cinemas, the biampli-fied speaker is driven by 1.4kW ofon-board Class D power and 28/56-bit ADI Sigma DSP control forcrossover and boundary compensa-tion. It mates a pro audio 15inwoofer, housed in its own enclo-sure, to a Procella P8, acting as themid/high fre-quency mod-ule, securedby a mount-ing bracketand con-nected with ac u s t o mumbilicalcable. Stand:4Q70

Nion nE in EuropePeavey

Following last year’s launch of theMediaMatrix Nion nE, Peavey hasannounced the first shipments intoEurope of the powerful new DSPplatform. Nion nE is designed forcost-efficiency in mid-market audiosignal processing applications.

“We are thrilled with theprospect of bringing the depth andflexibility of nWare to the broadestscope of the contracting market,”said Kevin Ivey, General Manager of

Peavey Commercial Audio. “TheNion nE provides all of the corecapabilities of the Nion plat-form at a new lower price point,opening the capabilities of theNionand nWare to a new andlarger range of consultants andcontractors.”

The device will support upto 32 channels of analogueaudio, and up to 64 channelsof AES digital audio via four

Nio card slots in the Nion nEframe. It uses the same Nio cards asa standard Nion frame, so users getthe same selection and variety ofinput and output options, includ-ing the new Nio-AEC echo cancel-lation card. The NionnE alsoaccepts CobraNet or Dante digitalaudio transport network cards,which are optional.

“The Nion nE is built on thesame foundation as the venerableNion n6 and n3,” commentedCharles Anderson, engineeringsupervisor, MediaMatrix.

“The idea behind the new NionnE is simple; keep all of the horse-power of the Nion engine, fullysupport the capabilities of nWare,but reduce the cost to make theMediaMatrix processing and distri-bution system available to the mid-dle market segment.”Stand: 3A111

LifeSize

Described by the company as itsflagship offering, Room 220 is afocal point on the stand of videocon-ferencing company LifeSize. Itfeatures full high definition, stan-dards-based 1080p30 for optimumresolution and 720p60 for optimummotion handling with lower latency.Room 220 comes as standard withan embedded eight-way continuouspresence multipoint bridge showingfour visible sites, complete withtranscoding and all digital I/O; it alsohas a point-to-point throughput of8Mbps. LifeSize claims the Room220 is less than half the size of com-parable solutions. Stand: 5O110

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What is described as the first high-definition patent-pending VideoWhiteboard has been recentlyintroduced by Vaddio. The newsolution replaces the existing needfor fixed or PTZ cameras in a videosystem environment.

The Video Whiteboard can beused in a variety of applications,including videoconferencing, con-tent creation, IMAG, rich media sys-tems or in any system designed toincorporate a whiteboard as a videoinput device. Because no dedicated

PC is required, Vaddio’s VideoWhiteboard is compatible with anyvideoconferencing, telepresence,distance education or video mediadistribution system. In addition toHD/SD video outputs, data can becaptured and stored as a .jpeg imageonto any USB flash drive.

In addition, the closed operatingsystem means that there are ‘no

hardware requirements, softwarehassles or operating system issues’.

Using Vaddio’s EZCameracabling system with HSDS, powerand USB data are run over a singleCat5 cable up to 30m from thewhiteboard to the Video White-board Quick-Connect interface. TheVideo Whiteboard Quick-Connectoutputs DVI/HDMI or analoguecomponent HD video with sup-ported HD resolutions of 720p and1080i, as well as analogue compos-ite SD video - both NTSC and PAL.

Incorporating Luidia’s patentedebeam technology that couplesultrasound and infrared sensors, thepresenter’s whiteboard marker pen-strokes are captured on the white-board surface. Set-up and userwhiteboard controls can be foundon a digital control panel integrateddirectly into the whiteboard frame.

The Video Whiteboard includesthe Video Whiteboard Quick-Con-nect, four markers (red, green, blueand black), as well as four markersleeves and one electronic eraser.Two sizes are available: 4ft x 6ft and4ft x 8ft. Vaddio’s Video White-board is 100% compatible with allexisting Vaddio Automated ContentPresentation Systems. Stand: 1F92


view

“Users can move the item and seehow it would ‘look’ on them at various angles, colours or designs”

This could be the yearAugmented Reality (AR)goes mainstream. It’s afield variously estimated

at US$350m (ABI Research) to$732m (Juniper Research) by2014 with others bumping the figure up to $1bn. According to analysts Gartner, AR is one of thetop 10 current disruptive technologies – even though thetechnology has been aroundsince at least the 1970s.

In contrast to virtual reality(VR) which consists of a 100%graphical overlay and demandsconsiderable computing power tocreate rich and believable virtualworlds, AR uses as its baseline theexisting world and blends newinformation into it.

Its most familiar use has beenas a graphical analysis tool oversports replays or in virtual setsmixing live action with animatedgraphics in real time.

Thanks to the growing penetration of smartphone andmobile computing devices, AR isnow being seen as an interactivetechnology with which con-sumers and the developmentcommunity can get to grips.

Today AR is primarily used inretail, marketing or theme parksbut as technology advances it willbe deployed in markets fromentertainment and education toinformation services, surgery andindustrial maintenance.

The handful of developersinvolved in AR are clear that

there is a business out there toexploit. This might be in theform of virtually exploring andlearning about a new product, ora simulated experience, or evenpresenting digital assets in thephysical world to help navigate,inform and bring in new layersof information.

One of the best known con-sumer AR apps has been built byLayar. Given a location and usingthe iPhone's built-in compass,Layar superimposes a 'radarmap' – consisting of detailspulled from sources such asWikipedia, Flickr, Google, andYouTube – onto a picture you'vetaken of the scene.

Other systems employ soft-ware running on a standard PCwith a webcam which recogniseswhen a marker (a logo, barcode,or any item like a chair) is dis-played to the camera, tracks itand superimposes a 3D animated

model or CAD rendered imageon top of it.

Users can move the item andsee how it would ‘look’ on themat various angles, with differentcolours or designs. From jew-ellery and watches, this hasgrown to include all items thatcan be worn on the body.

At London Fashion Week2010, Carri Munden of malebrand Cassette Playa placed aug-mented reality barcodes amongher costumes, triggering 3D ani-mations as each of the modelsposed in front of a video camera.On screen the audience saw aseries of CG helmets, new faces,and flashes of shape and colouradorning the models’ bodies.

Markerless system have alsobeen developed in which the userjust needs to show a hand or theirface for software to recognise theshape and superimpose objects.The Holy Grail is to create a pho-torealistic image but that isdependent on computing power.

We’re not that far away frombeing able to wear a pair of sun-glasses containing a screen andwireless IP connection so thatgraphics could be overlaid on the real world as we walkaround. Contact lenses could act as a visual overlay or immer-sive displays may appear in 10 to 20 years.

AR is a technology on thecusp of moving from gimmick tomainstream utility and its poten-tial has barely been scratched.

Augmented Realitybecomes a mainstream technology

With AR set to beworth as much asU$1bn by 2014, itcould be time tofind out what thedelivery mediumcould bring to yourbusiness

Things as they are, or things as they AR? In either event, goggles are not normally required for today’s systems

The list of Symetrix Jupiter processorapps is continuing to grow as thecompany brings out new ones tomeet the specialised needs of vari-ous types of user.

Users simply download a freeapp from the Symetrix websitethat meets their requirements,and the Jupiter hardware takescare of the rest.

Symetrix has organised itswebsite to help users quicklyidentify the app that fits their sit-uation. The apps maybe viewed by cate-gory – such as mix-ing and routing,public address anddistribution, soundreinforcement – aswell as by venue, such as home the-atres, classrooms and houses of wor-ship. They may also be viewed bythe input and output counts of thethree Jupiter hardware products:Jupiter 12 (12/4), Jupiter 4 (4/4), orJupiter 8 (8/8).

Trent Wagner, senior product

manager for Symetrix, commented:“Jupiter apps allow us to rapidlyadapt the platform to customers’needs by creating

new apps as requested. These appsfeed into a database accessible by allJupiter users, which makes the prod-uct a greater value to integrators astime goes on, all while keeping inte-grators’ learning, design and config-uration time to a minimum.”Stand: 1H81

Multi-purposevideo whiteboardVaddio

Jupiter apps risingSymetrix

Adrian Penningtonplots a near future where nothing isnecessarily quite what it appears to be

Extron Electronics

Debut for 100V ampsThe Xtra series XPA 2002-100V andXPA 2003C-100V power amplifiersare being unveiled to Europeanaudiences at this ISE.

These 1U, convection cooled,amplifiers are designed for 100Vspeaker systems and offer 200WRMS per channel. The XPA 2002-100V is a two-channel model, whilethe XPA 2003C is a three-channelamplifier that also offers stereo 4-ohm or 8-ohm output.

Both models are Energy Starqualified and UL verified with aClass D design. They also featurepatented CDRS - Class D RippleSuppression - technology that is saidto provide a smooth audio wave-

form and an improvement in signalfidelity over conventional Class Damplifier designs.

”We are pleased to offer 100Vversions of the Xtra Series amplifiersthat deliver high power audioamplification, yet are energy effi-cient products for conserving energyand reducing costs in AV systems,”said Jeff Gibson, Extron VP, interna-tional sales and marketing. ”TheXtra Series are the first commercialamplifiers with Energy Star 2.0 qual-ification and UL verification, con-suming less energy, running cooler,and taking up less space than com-petitive models.”Stand: 2C24


newsSend AV and PCsignals over IPJust Add Power

The strong points of an IP signaltransmission system arise from thetransmission of contents that arerich in details, such as Excel charts,says US company Just Add Power,adding that most systems have diffi-culties in provid-ing an acceptableimage quality ona distant screen.

Entert h e e n -h a n c e dP ro N E TAdvanced solution from Just AddPower. ProNET is a HDMI/DVItransmission system that transmitsdigital signals, including Display-Port, over a standard IP network andtherefore over any distance. The sig-nals are transmitted with a resolu-tion of up to 1080p.

ProNET is able to route up to 20sources to up to 65,000 displays inpoint-to-point or multipoint-to-multipoint operation, according to

the developer. The signal distribu-tion is apparently affected over man-ageable standard network switchesthat are able to prioritise the AV datastreams, assuring a failure-free trans-mission.

Switching between the differentsources is carried out quickly andwithout black screen by intelligentHDCP management, says Just AddPower.

Players and displays can be con-trolled centrally over a bi-directionalRS-232 interface and their statuscan be scanned. All this and moreis being demonstrated on the Comm-Tec stand.Stand: 2A50

MobilescreenThe Stella 3 is anew universalprojectionscreen fromGermany’sReprolux. It’s amobile solutionfor large projec-tion with theundercarriageand scissorsmechanismplaced at thereverse. Thegas-pressure

supportedscissor

joints aresaid to ensureflatness of thescreen’s surfaceas well as pro-viding acontrolled anddefined speedwhen rolling upand down. Stand: 3C99

OkayointerpretsTaiwan’s E-JElectronics,maker of theOkayo brand ofwireless tourguide systems,aims to makeprofessionallanguage inter-pretationsystems ataffordableprices. Its EJ-7Ris the result – acompact pack-age that is saidto provide excellent soundquality andreception range.An LCD windowshows theselected chan-nel, frequency,battery conditionand error code.Stand: 3C122

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Kindermann

Screen mountsstable, movableAmong the numerous solutions fea-tured on the Kindermann stand isMaxxMount, described as a stablemount for flat screens or interactivewhiteboards with projectors, that isalso suitable for mobile use, and fea-tures elegant cable routing andmotorised height adjustment. Kin-dermann is presenting a solutionwith MaxxMount for videoconferencing.

Kindermann points toCablePort, themodular connec-tion system, andQuickselect, theintelligent inter-face, as examplesof modern mediat e c h n o l o g y .CablePort allowssmooth and flushintegration intoany conferencetable, with thenewly developed flapensuring easy access toconnection ports.

The modular construction facili-tates individual assembly of electric-ity, AV, data and networkconnections and, says the company,makes retrofitting very easy. If sev-eral CablePorts are in use, Quickse-lect provides the connection: forexample, each participant can trans-mit his/her presentation from a

notebook to theprojector, or the

leader of ameeting canprovide access

to connected devices. Kindermann is

also showing a height-adjustable conferencetable, equipped withtwo displays that canbe lifted as required.

Laser technology is usedto integrate the desk-top casings with cov-

ers in the design of thetable surface, ensuring minimalimpact on the surface veneer. Stand: 4O60

Vox PopWe ask: Which territories within the overall EMEA integratedsystems market are the strongest performers at the moment –and why is that?

“That’s alwaysa bit more of acomplicatedquestion toanswer than itsounds –especially ‘why’. Business is stillbeing done all over EMEA –athough it’s a lot less easy to fore-cast than a couple of years agoregarding which markets willgrow and which ones won’t.

“There is rarely a ‘pattern’ tofollow these days, as countriessales can be skewed very notice-ably if a couple of big contractscome through in a short space oftime. ‘Why’ a market does well orbadly in the CI business is alwaysfor many reasons; disposableincome, house construction meth-ods, lifestyle, traditions and tech-nology infrastructure all play apart. We still enjoy good businessin the UK, Benelux, Russia, theMiddle East, Scandinavia, Italy,Poland and Switzerland, butacross the board, our CI businessis up on last year.”Martin Harding, managing director, BMB Electronics

“Germany hasbeen by far thebest performingEMEA territory in2010, closely fol-lowed by othernorthern Euro-pean countriessuch as Belgiumand Denmark.

“Southern Europe has gener-ated a lot of enquiries and productinterest but this hasn’t translatedinto sales and the sales and mar-keting costs for Southern Europe

have exceeded revenues, whereasnorthern European activities havebeen moderately profitable

“For Calibre, northern Euro-pean sales have outperformedelsewhere for two reasons – firstlywe are traditionally an OEM manu-facturer, so our business levels areclosely linked to the performanceof other manufacturers in oursales territories; undoubtedlynorthern European manufacturingis recovering much faster thansouthern Europe.

“Secondly we have seen anupturn in integration business.This is partly due to heavy invest-ment in new products at morecompetitive prices but still withclass-leading functionality andperformance – also due to signifi-cant investment in sales and mar-keting efforts, with a quadruplingof our tradeshow budget and theopening of a new sales office particularly for sales of Calibre-branded products throughout theEMEA and Asia.

“We’ve done well recruitingnew distributors in Europe whoneed something different to sell –something with a margin andsomething that their competitorsdon’t have.”Tim Brooksbank, chairman, Calibre UK

“All the northernEuropean mar-ket. The contextthere is morefavourable forresidential homecinema and thesemarkets aremore sensitve tolarge images of high quality.”Eric Suteau, founder and director, DesignScreenHD

ClearOne

Audio controller 2.4GHzThe Interact wireless controller from ClearOne allows users to establish andmanage an audio conference from a telephone-like controller. The radiolink is based on 2.4GHz Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum making it arobust solution against interference, says the manufacturer.

The wireless controller consists of a tabletop dialer and a base station.The dialer incorporates a dial pad, room audio control keys, and an LCDcreating a familiar user experience. It connects to either the Interact AT orInteract pro audio conferencing mixers.

Darrin Thurston, VP of Product Management, Conferencing & Collab-oration said: “Users now have the benefit of wireless control for the Interactat a fraction of the expense and complexity of a custom control system.” Stand: 3C121

DIS

Clear conferencecommunicationClarity, precision and reliability areabsolutely essential when importantinformation is shared and decisionsmade in conferences and meetings. The DCS 6000 from Danish Inter-pretation Systems (DIS) is a fullydigital technology, designed for usein large parliamentary situations aswell as smaller boardrooms.

Featuring attractively styledmicrophone units in portable,tabletop or flush-mounted ver-sions, the DCS 6000 system is saidto be easily configured and con-trolled, either from the central unitor the SW 6000 conference man-agement system.

All DCS 6000 system compo-nents are connected in the DCSLANwith standard flexible shielded Cat5cables to facilitate ease of installa-tion and maintenance.

DIS has for many years co-oper-ated with experienced interpretersworld wide and listened to theirneeds, providing, says the company,the best speech intelligibility.

The DCS 6000 handles up toeight active microphones plus 32interpreted language channelssimultaneously.

Each delegate may adjust thesound level individually and the

same listening level can be appliedon all channels independent of theindividual interpreter. The systemalso offers integration with differentaudio and video equipment such ascameras, audio and video mixers,and digital recording.

Pictured: China’s largest powercompany, the State Grid Corpora-tion of China recently chose aDC6000 for installation at itsregional office in Shenyang city.The fully digital conference systemconsists of one central unit CU6011and three units of digital confer-ence unit DC6990P supported by44 delegate units. Wincomn Tech-nology, DIS distributor in China,performed the installation.Stand: 3C120

Eight screensonyourdeskSMS

Any serious PC user will happily talkabout the advantages of having atwo-screen set-up: the ability to havea web page open for reference whilecomposing a Word document, forexample, or two Excel spread sheetsside by side for comparison. Reallyserious PC users – video editors, forexample – can always find a use forthree screens.

But there are power users forwhom even three screens aren’tenough – bankers, stock exchangeanalysts, control centre operatorsand so on - and for them, SMSSmart Media Solutions has intro-duced the Multi Control.

The Multi Control offers thefacility to mount up to eight screensin a gentle curve that takes up mini-mum desk space. Said to be easy toset up because of its simple andexact edge-to-edge mounting, it isalso claimed to make maintenanceequally straightforward with allremaining screens remaining opera-tional while one is serviced orreplaced. The Multi Point can bemounted on a ‘boomerang’ foot, ora clamp allows attachment to theedge or corner of a desk.

Solutions are available for two,three, four, six and eight screen con-figurations. Screens of 19in are saidto allow the maximum degree ofadjustment, although the bracketcan accommodate screens up to22in. Stand: 4Q40

EAWTwo additions to the establishedultra-compact, three-way KF Seriesof loudspeakers – along with newcomprehensively integrated NTmodels – are being shown by EAWat ISE this year.

Designed for a wide range ofapplications, the new KF Seriesofferings deliver a scalable solutionfor corporate AV events, small-to-medium-sized live sound reinforce-ment, performing arts venues,houses of worship, retail spaces,ballrooms, theatres, theme parksand more.

The complete KF range includestwo externally powered models(90° x 45° and 60° x 45°) andthree comprehensively integratedmodels (NT versions of the two pre-viously described, and a 10in/8incoaxial model).

The new KF Series modelsinclude the KF364 and KF394,while the new comprehensivelyintegrated KFNT models are theKF200NT, KF364NT and KF394NT.The KFNT models feature EAWFocusing processing, software-accessible DSP and the proprietaryU-Net network.Stand: 1J101


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PA and VA combinedDynacord

Professional audio systems vendorDynacord is introducing the Proma-trix 8000 to European audiences atISE. The unit combines audio repro-duction at a professional level withreliable public address and voiceevacuation functionality.

The product eliminates the needof two separate systems in venuesfor professional sound and publicaddress/ voice evacuation function-ality. Examples of such venuesinclude stadiums, hotels, casinos,universities, sports and leisure facil-ities and office buildings.

By integrating both functionsin just one system, configurationand setup are said to be highlyefficient and cost-saving. Theunit can also act as a standalonepublic address and/or voiceevacuation system.

The Promatrix 8000 has a sig-nal-to-noise ratio of 105 dB, sur-passing the performance of manyprofessional sound systems and thesound requirements of live con-certs. In addition, multi-channelaudio routing and multibandequalisation on the fly ensures thatcustomised audio is availablethroughout the installation.

The heart of the system is a digi-tal network controller that takes careof audio routing and handling ofcontrol data. The controller offersdigital audio processing and haseight slots for input and output

cards, enabling it to connect to callstations, music sources such as CDplayers, and stored-message systems.Multiple controllers can be net-worked to create large solutions thatcan feed up to 1,000 zones with pre-recorded messages, live speechand/or music. Stand: 3E130

Calibre UK

Three new HQViewVox PopWe ask: Which market sectors within the overall EMEAintegrated systems market are the strongest performers at themoment – and why is that?

“We’re seeinga move intotraining andsimulation as astrong growtharea. It’senvironmentally friendly, and ishugely cost saving, both in civiland military applications. Inaddition, we see a lot of stronggrowth in visualisation, public andvisitor attractions.” Anders Løkke, internationalmarketing and communications manager,projectiondesign

“Looking atintegrating ofmultimediainto interiorswe, as a pro-ducer of LEDTFT panels andmirror &glasses sur-faces (mirrorTV) can say that the hotel market isour strongest application. Espe-cially the mirror TV concept hasdeveloped a huge awareness inthe hotel sector.

“The decision makers andarchitects are far more educatedcompared to other segments –and very aware of minimalistdesign. Also, women do not likevisible technology in sleeping envi-ronments, so glass has becomethe number one architectural element for integrated interiors.

“So, for technology it isbasically ad notam LED TFTpanels – 15in and 17in – controlledvia Crestron or AMX systems inbathrooms, or 82in for foyers witha conference system and aninvisible camera system behindthe mirror.

“Since we have a special LEDTV Panel for glass integration, withno ventilation needed, thedesigners right now integrate ourTVs like crazy behind all kinds ofglass elements. It’s not only TVs;digital signage grew last year by20% for us, helped by the fact thatthe UMTS flat rates and hardwareare now much cheaper than fiveyears ago.”Lars Runne, head of international marketing,shareholder, ad notam

“Transportationand generalinfrastructure.We think thatgovernmentspending plans,as well as amove to ‘green’technologies andadditionalenergy-saving resources are contributing factors to our recentsuccess in these areas.”Johannes G Rietschel, CEOand Founder, Barix

“We have seengood sales withour regularproducts in the4000 and 8000series and alsothe in-wall prod-ucts. The educa-tional sectorseems to be verystrong - media schools and alsothe research sector in universitiesand in the car industry.”Lars-Olof Janflod, international sales manager,Genelec

“The largestgrowing sectorsfor us in 2010were in theareas of videoconferencingand broadcast/production. Ourlong-time dis-

tributors in the EMEA region havebundled Vaddio cameras and con-trollers with their everyday videoconferencing projects.

“Our ever-growing productportfolio has given our partnersmore value-added product for VCapplications. In addition, we haveadded new distribution partnerswho specialise in broadcast/production and have positioned theVaddio operator-controlledsystems and WallView CCUcameras systems into a budget-friendly solution for TV studios andproduction houses.”Rob Sheeley,president, Vaddio

Lanetco

IP displayprocessorIPVision is Lanetco’s latest externalprocessor and is said to bring itsusers to a new vision level in theworld of display systems. It isdescribed as a complete displayprocessor dedicated to the decodingand display of pictures from IPvideo streams, IP cameras, analogueto IP encoders or digital recorders.

It will work in combination withthe firm’s video walls but can alsowork in standalone mode for abroad range of display systems. Thecompany claims that when inte-grated to IPCubeManager controlsoftware, IPVision provides userswith the ultimate control roomsolution in terms of security andsupervision purposes.

Features include an unlimitednumber of display outputs in DVI orRGBHV; output resolution fromVGA to UXGA; unlimited IP streamsdecoded simultaneously; and framerate up to 25/30fps.Stand: 3A130

ICM Corporation

Cabling ismade easy The cable and communicationsequipment company ICM’s linearcompliant compression tool is beingdemonstrated on its stand today. Itis designed to compress F-Conn 360compression connectors.

Manufactured from aircraft-grade Chromoly for maximumstrength and durability, it is said tobe lightweight and easy to use. ICMsays that the tool is unique with itsself-adjusting plunger head, provid-ing one-step functionality thatallows the tool to compress a fullrange of connectors using the fourinterchangeable tips.

ICM is also highlighting its fam-ily of cable strip tools, which areable to strip cable from RGB/minicoax to RG11. Featuring ICM’spatented cable stop to create perfect1/4in-1/4in cable preparation, thetools are lightweight and compact,and include integrated rollers toensure the strip tool rolls around thecable instead of spiralling off theend to create a clean, even cut alongthe cable.

Also on show is the company srange of F-Conn, RCA and BNCuniversal compression connectorsin RG59, RG6, RGB/mini coax,plenum and security (CCTV) sizes.Right angle, splice and speaker con-nector configurations are available,as is a choice of nickel or gold con-struction. Stand: 5O86

ISE is the scene of the Europeanlaunch of three new models in Cal-ibre UK’s HQView universal videoscaler and scan convertor range.

Excited about returning to ISEwith a vastly increased productrange, market support and presence,Tim Brooksbank, Calibre UK chair-man told The ISE Daily, “We havethe full range of the HQView onshow at ISE 2011. This reflects ourinvestment in the last year where wehave produced a range of 12 unitsand appointed several distributionpartners to support the range in theprofessional audio visual and dis-plays market.

“This is one product introduc-tion per month and that is such anextraordinary achievement for anymanufacturer,” added Brooksbank.“Image warp and blend is what thefuture is all about.”

All three new HQView modelsaccept a wide range of HD, SD andcomputer inputs with outputsincluding 3G-SDI, DVI/HDMI,VGA/RGBHV formats plus supportfor progressive and interlace outputmodes, genlock to bi-level sync, tri-level sync or black and burst.

Top of the range is theHQView520 comprising warp map-ping and edge blend. It’s intendedfor geometric correction and blend-ing using multiple projectors on tocurved screens as well as for 3D dualstacked projector alignment. On thestand, this product is configured todemonstrate a typical real-life work-ing example.

The HQView500 is a universalscaler, switcher and scan converterwith geometry correction and 3G-SDI input and output connectivityand with backwards compatibilitywith HD-SDI and SD-SDI.TheHQView510 adds geometry correc-tion and edge blend for multi-pro-jector tiling on flat screens.

Also on show is the newPVProHD-IW professional HDHQV image scaler with warping,rotation and edge blend. Warping ofprojector images can be performedfor display onto many surfacesincluding extreme off-angle projec-tion, curved screens and unusual ornon-geometric shapes. The productcan be set-up from a standard lap-top or PC. Stand: 3A93

Bittner Audio

Bittner’s two in oneThe new 4X Dual power amplifierson show from Bittner Audio areavailable in model designations of4X400 (four channels of 450W at 4-ohms) or 4X600 (four channelsof 630W at 4-ohms).

The Dual name derives fromthe fact that two separate powersupplies with high-end toroidaltransformers are used per fourchannels. This guarantees that every4X Dual ‘combines the power andsafety of two 2-channel amplifiers inone chassis’ says the manufacturer.

Further features include protec-tion circuits for DC, LF, HF, thermal,short circuit and current limiter;3ms muting delay; LED indication

for signal and temperature control;variable-speed low-noise fans; plussoft-start and sequential remotepower on.

There are digital wear-free vol-ume controls that can be operatedmanually and an integrated switch-able noise gate for every channel,along with an SXL data port. Con-trols are accessed from the backpanel only. Stand: 6H152

BXB

University getsflush mounts

When the National Kaohsiung Uni-versity of Hospitality and Tourism(NKUHT) in Taiwan needed a com-bined speaking unit and channelselector – as well as a power plug andan RJ-45 internet plug – in a single

panel, they knew who to go to. Thepanel was to be installed intoNKUHT’s international conventionhall, an important national and inter-national meeting place for academia.

BXB manufactured customisedflush-mounted panels which metNKUHT expectations. “If you’relooking for a handy solution thatcan solve your difficulties, BXB’snew customised flush-mountedpanel is absolutely an ideal choice,”said a BXB spokesman. “From nowon, you can name the functions youneed and design the size you need.”Stand: 3C123


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For many AV installations, room aesthetics are no less important than theperformance of the AV equipment. Euroscreen is showcasing a trim kit ithas developed for its Major Pro-C screens that allows the screen cabinetto be concealed inside a false ceiling. Made of aluminium and powder-coated in white, it is available for screens from 500cms wide to 700cms.Custom sizes can also be made available.

Every trim kit is provided with two long L-form profiles, U-form sup-ports, ceiling mounting brackets with four threaded rods, and two fixedside cover plates to be mounted at the two ends of the L-form profiles.The kit is suitable for installation only where the installer has accessabove the false ceiling. Stand: 4Q54

Euroscreen

The WB2560 Multiple Image Pro-cessing System (MIPS) is a channel-based hardware geometrycorrection and image blendingprocessor from projectiondesign. Itis designed for use in advancedvisual systems such as training sim-ulators and scientific visualisationdisplays, as well as media and enter-tainment applications.

The MIPS WB2560 features pro-cessing for a single channel of Dual-Link graphics up to 2,560x1,600pixels. The device’s high resolutionand bandwidth enables the runningof higher frame rates for smootherimages, reduced smear and nearelimination of image artefacts. It iscomplemented by the MIPS

WB1920 single-channel HD proces-sor for 1,920 x 1,200 image pro-cessing.

SaidAnders Løkke, interna-

tional marketing and communica-tions manager at projectiondesign:“Our customers want solutions thatintegrate seamlessly with the projec-tors they are using. Because of thehigh speed processing included, per-pixel processing and flawless opera-tion includes even the next level ofchannel resolution, at 2,560 x 1,600pixels.” Stand: 1J27

AviomPro64An extensiveAviom Pro64audio networkhas beeninstalled at thenew MultipurposeHall at SultanQaboos Univer-sity, in theSultanate ofOman. The tech-nology is usedto route audio toand from various locations in thespace. Theaudio systemthat supportsthe 5,000-seatauditorium –which hosts liveperformancessuch as playsand orchestras,movie screen-

ings andconferences –was designedand supplied byVenuetech.“Aviom waschosen for theaudio distribu-tion in theMultipurposeHall because itis the only system that canrespond to theflexibilityrequired by thearena,” said ElieKhairallah,Venuetech tech-nical director.Stand: 1E114

SPC fromiKON AVSThe SPC rangefrom iKON AVScomprisesentry-level con-trol interfacesfor displaydevices includ-ing LCD andDLP projectorsas well as LCDand plasma dis-plays. An inputis provided toallow for roomoccupancy shut-down via anexternal PIRsensor, panellockout via a keyswitch, systemshutdown via avolt-free con-tact, or shutdown after aperiod of inac-tivity. The SPCscan also be inte-grated into abuilding man-agementsystem. Stand: 1F108

Cats carryaudioBlueLine fromEquipson brandWork is billed asthe first remote-controlled,distributed andmultichannelaudio systemthat only usesCat5. The sys-tem enablescontrol via RS-485 and RS-232.BlueLine’s fea-tures include:selection ofmultiplesources for sev-eral zones;individual vol-ume control oreach speaker;and the ability toremotely switchoff each speakerto save energy.

The integratedalarm sys-tem haspriorityover audiosources.Stand:1K107

LifeSize

Conferencing capabilitiesLifeSize is today demonstrating newadministrative and end-user con-trols to manage, brand, and distrib-ute videos recorded with thecompany’s Video Center.

This HD conferencing infrastruc-ture solution combines one-buttonrecording, streaming and auto-pub-lishing, which LifeSize says willtransform the way organisations cre-ate and distribute information.

With the new capabilities, it issaid that end users can more easilycommunicate business-critical infor-mation both live and on demandfor improved collaboration andincreased communication.

The latest software release for

Video Center, Version 1.1, allowsadministrators to integrate VC intoany Lightweight Directory AccessProtocol (LDAP) server, includingActive Directory. A one-time config-uration for the entire organizationgives IT teams more centralised, sim-plified management for both indi-vidual users and groups.

The Version 1.1 software alsogives IT administrators access tobuilt-in reports to track video view-ing statistics, allowing administra-tors to understand user behaviour,system usage and ROI. Administra-tors can tailor the Video Center’sweb UI to fit the customer’s corpo-rate branding. Stand: 5O110

BenQ

Bright ideas in IWBProjector specialist BenQ is present-ing a broad range at ISE this year.This includes the MP780 ST, ashort throw (0.5) projector whichfeatures 2,500 lumens of bright-ness, WXGA resolution and a con-trast ratio of 3,000:1, along withimages up to 300ft diagonal.

This model also provides supportfor BenQ’s PointDraw, which is saidto offer the same interactive capabil-ities as an interactive white board(IWB). Compatible with any com-puter operating system that supportsa standard USB mouse, this projec-tion system requires no calibrationbetween the projector and the projec-tion screen; all that is required is aUSB cable, the MP780 ST, a com-puter and the PointDraw pen.

The projector - which includes3D colour management - is Cre-stron RoomView-compatible and PJLink-compatible, with connectivityincluding LAN, USB (for PC-lessoperation), HDMI, s-video andcomposite video. Audio is cateredfor via RCA L/R and a stereo minijack, with output via two speakerspowered by 10W amplifiers. Stand: 5O120

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Furniture, mountssignage and moreFor this ISE, Kindermann says that itis presenting a wide range of innova-tions in the field of media technol-ogy and demonstrating the practicalapplication of these products inhigh-quality conference furniture.Kindermann’s portfolio includesceiling mounts and lifts for projec-tors of any size, multimedia connec-tion systems and functionalconference room furniture.

One black and one white mediasideboard demonstrate, says Kinder-mann, how media technology andfurniture can form a perfect union and that it is the clever details thatmake them so unique.

The company is presentingvisual media control via the iPad: atthe touch of a button, a flap opensand the projection screen movesinto position, the projector isswitched on and the presentationmay begin. The doors of the side-board are electromagneticallylocked and can be opened via the

media control, with the entire solu-tion password protected.

Kindermann has also beenactive in the digital signage marketfor many years, with a product rangeextending from door signs and pil-lars to complete solutions such asEVA, the digital interactive informa-tion terminal.

Door signs with various screensizes, from 7in to 24in, are on dis-play, and visitors are able to get a feelfor the Easescreen digital signagesoftware by trying it out at the exhi-bition stand. Stand: 4O60

Out Board

TiMax2 talks CrestronThe company’s TiMax2 SoundHub

processor is being shownunder the control of aCrestron remote touch-

panel using OutBoard’s newAVControl Ether-net interface.

In addition toits suitability forCrestron-basedd e p l oy m e n t s ,

AVControl is also configured forAMX and Medialon control systems.

A multi-channel mix matrixrouter and audio playback server forAV installations, corporate eventsand the like, TiMax2 SoundHubfacilitates scalable audio routing,mixing and processing from 16 to64 channels in/out, with up to 64tracks of random access audio play-back in a single 2U chassis.Stand: 6H132

HDMI 3DTV extendersAavara

Aavara is showing two uncom-pressed HDMI 3D TV extenders.The PWE3D10 provides 10m ofwireless freedom with uncom-pressed 3D TV and 1080p transmis-sion at 60GHz RF, eliminatinginterference with 2.4GHz and 5GHzRF bands, says the developer. It fea-tures a 32-antenna MicroArray.

The PE4K3D100 supportsuncompressed 4Kx2K, 3D TV, andIR pass-through at 100m, making it,

says the company, ideal for residen-tial HD AV distribution and com-mercial digital signage. It features thelatest HDBase-T technology, anduses single Cat5e/6/7 cable. It sup-ports all HDMI v1.4 3D video for-mats, and is fully HDCP compliant.The company says that its tiny formfactor and requirement for only asingle cable make it ideal for simpli-fying installation without compro-mising on style. Stand: 12B86

Soft-edge blends“Smart Edge was specificallydesigned for soft-edge blendingapplications where simplicity andaffordability are essential,” saidFranck Facon, marketing and communications director at AnalogWay. “It is the ideal solution for large venues or events requiring a high-quality and user-friendly system to create beautiful wide pictures for less.”

The unit can be fully controlledfrom its own front panel as well as from RK-300, TRK-800, Axion2 andOrchestra remote consoles andfrom the Analog Way computersoftware provided with the unit.Equipped with TCP/IP and RS232,Smart Edge can be updated withnew features and functions improving its lifespan. Stand: 3D100

08:30-10:30 Room: D402Getting Started with RTI ControlSystemsSpeaker: Clint ForbergPresented by: RTI

09.00-11.00Room: G109Introduction to HomeAutomationSpeaker: TBCPresented by: Aldous Systems

09.30-12.30 Room: D501PADS 4.0 demoSpeaker: UnknownPresented by: NDS (Net DisplaySystems BV)

10.00-13.00 Room: D503IP for IntegratorsSpeaker: Ken ErdmannPresented by: CEDIAPrice: €90 Member price: €60

10.00-13.00 Room: D407Building a FunctionalOrganisationSpeaker: Utz BaldwinPresented by: CEDIAPrice: €90 Member price: €60

10.00-11.30 Room: D201-D204Designing for 2030: IntegratedBuilding TechnologySpeaker: Mark TallentPresented by: InfoCommInternational This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member price: €60

10.00-11.00 Room: G108Introduction to Philips DynaliteSpeakers: Paul Wilmshurst &Philippe RegnierPresented by: Philips Dynalite

10.00-11.30 Room: D201-D204Audio DSP - Expanding BeyondAudioSpeaker: Gordon MoorePresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member price: €60

10.00-11.30 Room: D201-D204Fiber Optics AV: Not just forhigh-end systemsSpeaker: Edgard Naim, CTS-D,education and training manager,EMEA, Extron EuropePresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member price: €60

10.00-11.30 Room: D201-D204Use of electronic image warpingfor edge-blended multipleprojector alignment correctionSpeaker: Tim BrooksbankPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUs.Price: €80 Member price: €60

10.30-15.30 Room: G109How to sell Home AutomationSpeaker: TBCPresented by: Aldous Systems

11.00-12.00 Room: D303EDID role in digital and analogAV systemsSpeaker: Neta LempertPresented by: Kramer Electronics

11.00-12.00 Room: G107Digital That Works: Designingfor the Digital FutureSpeaker: Edwin BauseweinPresented by: Extron Electronics

11.00-12.00 Room: G108Introduction to Philips DynaliteSpeakers: Paul Wilmshurst &Philippe RegnierPresented by: Philips Dynalite

11.03-13.30 Room: D4022-Way Programming OverviewSpeaker: Clint ForbergPresented by: RTI

12.00-14.00 Room: G109Designing a Home Automation SystemSpeaker: TBCPresented by: Aldous Systems andHAI (Home Automation Inc)

12.00-13.30 Room: D201 - D204Understanding the AV CarbonFootprintSpeaker: Mike GopalPresented by: InfoCommInternationalThis seminar provides 1.5 CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

12.00-13.30 Room: D201-D204Predictable Performance in YourProjected DisplaySpeaker: Greg JeffreysPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

12.00-13.30 Room: D201-D204Designing for SpeechIntelligibility: Can you hear meat the back?Speaker: Stefan GoertzPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member price: €60

12.00-13.30 Room: D201-D204Solving Real-LifeHDMI/DVI/DisplayPortInstallation ProblemsSpeaker: Neta LempertPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

12.30-13.30 Room: G107Touchlink - Configurable ControlSystemsSpeaker: Jan BraamsPresented by: Extron Electronics

13.30-14.30 Room: D402The Kaleidescape Blu-ray MovieServerSpeaker: Tom BarnettPresented by: Kaleidescape

16.00-18.00 Room: D504VITY 2011 ISE trainingSpeaker: Laurent AuguPresented by: Vity

14.00-15.00 Room: G107Streaming High ResolutionVideo over IP NetworksSpeaker: Jan BraamsPresented by: Extron Electronics

14.00-17.00 Room: D503Maintenance and Aftercare -Developing a strategy for arecurring revenue streamSpeaker: Matt DoddPresented by: CEDIAPrice: €90 Member Price: €60

14.00-17.00 Room: D407Designing Ethernet NetworksSpeaker: Ken ErdmannPresented by: CEDIAPrice: €90 Member Price: €60

14.00-15.30 Room: D201 - D204WiFi Networking for the AVProfessionalSpeaker: Kevin HuysegomsPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

14.00-15.30 Room: D201-D204The Future of Video Transportand How it Will Change the AVMarketSpeaker: Stijn OomsPresented by: InfoCommInternational.Price: €80 Member Price: €60

14.00-15.30 Room: D201-D204Beamforming and WavefieldSynthesisSpeaker: John McMahonPresented by: InfoCommInternationalThis seminar provides 1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

14.00-15.30 Room: D201-D204Introduction to 3D StereoscopicImagingSpeaker: David AleksandersenPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides1.5 CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

14.45-15.45 Room: D402Optimizing the KaleidescapeExperienceSpeaker: Linus Wong

15.00-17.00 Room: G109HAI New ProductsSpeaker: TBCPresented by: Aldous Systems

15.00-16.00 Room: D303Introduction to 3D Video and newdigital videoformatsSpeaker: Neta LempertPresented by: Kramer Electronics

Today’s programme of sessionsMeet some of the industry experts who will be sharing their insights and knowledge throughout today

Greg is extensively involved withInfoComm’s performance Standards programme since theybecame an accredited ANSI Standards Development Organisation. He is in the finalstages of committee work draft-ing a proposed new ANSI Stan-dard in projected image contrast.His ISE course is based on thiswork and deals comprehensivelywith planning, installing andmeasuring projected image quality (front and rear).

Greg Jeffreys (Paradigm AV)Predictable performance inyour projected display12.00-13.30, D201-D204

“Ken Erdmann’s IP For Integra-tors (10.00-13.00, D503) will pro-vide a foundation forunderstanding internet protocol,helping delegates to formaliseand increase their IP networkingknowledge base.

“In Designing Ethernet Net-works (14.00-17.00, D407), Kenwill educate participants aboutthe importance of thoughtful net-work design when coming upwith solutions for convergingsub-systems onto an IP network.

“In Commoditisation - FromThreat to Opportunity (13.00-13.45, ISE Theatre) Steve Moorewill examine how this change inpreviously high-margin, limited-distribution hardware is forcingthe industry to look to a moreservice-driven business model.

“At 17.00, the HDMI and HDTransport Update will discusscurrent and future transport tech-nologies and standards.”

Peter Aylett,CEDIA director ofprofessional development,comments:

“This presentation is intended toempower project and designteams to integrate buildingsystems. Architects, electricalengineers, mechanicalengineers, lighting designers,low-voltage technologyconsultants as well as ownersand developers will find thecontent informative and useful.”

Mark Tallent (Crestron)Designing for 2030:integrated buildingtechnology10.00-11.30, D201-204


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10.00-10.40 De-mystifying EN 54-24 and the CPDSpeaker: Daniel Griffin & HelenGoddardPresented by: Intertek

11.00-11.45 Unified Communications - The Way You Want It To BeSpeaker: Representatives fromLifeSize, Tandberg, Polycom,AVI-SPLPresented by: IMCCA

12.00-12.45 iPhone Controls Home andBuilding Automation via KNXSpeakers: KNXPresented by: KNX

13.00-13.45 Commoditisation – From Threatto OpportunitySpeaker: Steve MoorePresented by: CEDIA

14.00-14.45 Telepresence & HD RealitiesSpeakers: Representatives fromLifeSize, Tandberg, Polycom, AVI-SPLPresented by: IMCCA

15.00-15.45 How Video Changed my Life –Implementation of an end-to-end video strategySpeaker: Jon TraceyPresented by: LifeSizeCommunications

16.00-16.45 New Xantech Multi-Zone AudioVideo SolutionsPresented by: Xantech

17.00-17.45 HDMI and HD Transport UpdateSpeaker: Dave PedigoPresented by: CEDIA

The ISE Theatre is at the rear ofHall 10. Sessions are free, butspace is limited, so come early.

ISE Theatreprogramme

15.30-16.30 Room: G107Fibre Optic – AV at the speed oflightSpeaker: Edwin BauseweinPresented by: Extron Electronics

16.00-17.00 Room: D402Kaleidescape Sales SuccessStoriesSpeaker: Linus WongPresented by: Kaleidescape

16.00-17.30 Room: D201-D204The developing IEEE 802.1Audio Video Bridging (AVB)standard: How it will affect theAV industrySpeaker: Aidan WilliamsPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides 1.5 CTS,CTS-I, and CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

16.00-17.30 Room: D201-D204Considerations for SuccessfulConferencing Systems PlanningSpeaker: Todd HutchinsPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides 1.5 CTS,CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

16.00-17.30 Room: D201-D204Overcoming Challenges inSignal Distribution of Digital(HDCP) and Analoge SignalSpeaker: Stéphane TremblayPresented by: InfoCommInternational. Seminar provides 1.5CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

16.00-17.30 Room: D201-D204Advanced 3D StereoscopicImaging TechniquesSpeaker: David AleksandersenPresented by: InfoCommInternational. This seminar provides 1.5 CTS,CTS-I, or CTS-D RUsPrice: €80 Member Price: €60

17.15-18.15 Room: D402The Kaleidescape Blu-ray Movie ServerSpeaker: Tom BarnettPresented by: Kaleidescape

Daily exhibitor demonstrations

08.30-18.30 Room: E102Runco Experience Center Presented by: Planar Systems Inc

10.00-17.15 Room: E103Journey into listeningSpeaker: Ralf ZuleegPresented by: d&b audiotechnik

“Choices for video transport anddistribution continue to expand.

“System designers are facedwith many decisions whendesigning a system and thecourse will help integrators anddesigners discover the pitfalls,advantages and suitableapplications for analogue,streaming and digital videotransport mechanisms.

“Come along to find out whatyou need to know before youselect a video transport.”

Stijn Ooms (Crestron)The future of videotransport and how it willchange the AV market14.00-15.30, D201-D204

ToWatch Evolutionof Digital DisplaysFrom the main entrance of LG’sbooth through to its hotel lobbyzone, visitors can experience arange of LG’s digital displays.

▪ First up, LG will be showing offthe versatility of its products witha range of vivid and multi-sizeddisplays around its booth.Automatic managementenabled by LG’s LED Studiosoftware makes the displaysvery easy to use, while theirhigh-powered lighting ensuresthey’re perfectly clear toeveryone down on ground level.

▪ At the entrance and hotellobby sections of LG’s booth,the M4716T and M4214T, thecompany’s cutting-edge, highlyadaptable touch displays, will bealso on show. With an industry-leading response time of13.5ms, the M4716T canprovide quick, easily controlledinformation that includes 3Dimaging, making it ideal foroutlets such as car dealerships.

▪ At the digital art gallery in thehotel lobby, visitors can enjoymedia art installations on LGdisplays including 72-inch LEDand 65-inch LCD screens.Thanks to its 6.9mm bezel – theslimmest on any 40 inch-plusdisplay – the 47-inch LED47WV30 will show a stunningly

life-like depiction of a digitalpond. Along with its eco-friendlyenergy saving LED technology,the 47WV30 boasts an entirelyseamless image and is perfectlycompatible with SuperSign,LG’s Digital Signage solution.

Optimized SolutionsFrom Shopping toTransportation

Visitors will be able to see theexceptional control functions ofLG’s displays in the retail shopzone. LG Digital Signage Solutionworks efficiently and seamlesslywith various types of display andmedia player (PC), making it anintegral component of LG’spackaged solutions. Included in thissolution is LG’s SuperSign, apractical digital software optimizedfor small- and medium-sizedbusinesses that makes it easy andquick to create content. WithSuperSign, retail staff can focus ontaking care of customers rather thanworrying about how the shop signsare looking.

At the pharmacy zone, LG will beshowing off its LG EzSign TV, asimple signage solution that needsno additional media players orprofessional support. LG EzSign TVis a cost-effective solution that canbe converted into a regular TVusing a simple application. It packsUSB playback, making it easy to

install and operate, along with freetemplates that make it easy tocreate and edit content.

Additionally, LG’s M3801Sstretched monitor, on display at thetransportation facility zone, deliversan extremely effective solution forairports, subway stations, bus stopsor any other businesses that needwide displays in constricted spaces.The stretched monitors are ideal foradvertising, or for providingpassengers with useful informationsuch as timetables.

LG’s projectors, including 60-inchand 3D versions, will also be onshow in the Theater Zone.

To Meet the PerfectHotel TV and VideoConference Systemsin the Hotel ZoneIn the booth’s “hotel room,” LGwill be displaying its advanced,integrated Hotel TV solutionscustomized to different typesof hotel.

Just like real guests in LG-equippedhotels, visitors can use a remotecontrol, fitted with Pro:Centrictechnology, to operate any multi-media devices in the hotel room.Pro:Centric also makes it possibleto gain access to an array of usefulinformation about hotel services,local travel information, weatherand news on their TV or other

wireless devices. What’s more,LG’s Interactive TV lets guestscheck in or out and book roomservice with the touch of a few keyson their remote control.

LG will also be unveiling twotypes of video conferencingsystems in the conference roomon the booth. The all-in one desktype VCS systems feature vividscreens and easy interfaces, whilethe room-type VCS boastsoutstanding connectivity.

LG VCS offers super-high definitionvideo of 720HD, enabling realistictelepresence on a 24-inch highresolution LCD. In addition, withtheir high-performance built-inspeakers and microphone, LG’sVCS let users feel as if they areactually sitting in the same room aseveryone else in the conference.LG’s 65 inch LCD IWB and 60 inchPDP IWB, the ideal type of displaysfor business presentation andconference, will also be displayed atthe wall of the conference zone.

For moreinformation, pleasevisit www.lg.com.LG will showcase a range ofcommercial display products andprojectors at its booth at ISE2011, which is taking place in theRAI Convention Center,in theDutch city of Amsterdam, fromFeb 1 through 3.

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But with tougher business conditions has come improvedtechnology, and today’s digital displays and businesssolutions can get the message across more efficiently andaccurately than ever before.

Already very well known for its world-beating LED displays, LG will beshowcasing more advanced digital displays and business solutions –

including hotel TV systems, video conferencing and digital signage –throughout Integrated Systems Europe 2011, being held from February 1through 3 in Amsterdam.

At ISE2011, LG will be demonstrating all its digital displays and businesssolutions through simulations of real-life settings in a “resort” offeringvarious services. The booth display will lead from a hotel lobby to a hotelroom, a conference room, a subway station, an airport and a theater.

By using such recreations of everyday scenes, LG is looking forwardto showing how effective its digital signage products and businesssolutions are when it comes to delivering real, tangible benefits forbusinesses and their customers. By trying them out, visitors willknow exactly how these solutions can work for them in everyday life.

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A glass actPro Display

Based in the UK, Pro Display isopening two divisions tofocus on introduc-ing what is says are‘unique technolo-gies’ for the resi-dential market.The divisions willhandle intelligent glass andinnovative screen solutions.

Over the last 10 years, Pro Displayhas pioneered glass that will turn fromclear to frosted at the flick of a switch;technology that has featured on TVprogrammes about home design.

Pro Display recently launched aself-adhesive version of its switch-able smart film technology, targetedat the retro fit and after sales market.With no glue required, the filmbonds to the glass surface using aspecially designed silicon cling liner.

The optical films division at ProDisplay has produced a number ofself-adhesive projection films thatcan be applied to glass and use anoptical coating to recreate imagesthat are up to 10 times brighter andsharper than conventional projec-tion screens.

Also look out for the Mirrorvision optical glass overlays,lens-based opti-cal glass that enhances the picture quality of any standardLCD TV andhandily turns intoa mirror when thescreen is off; theSound Designrange of canvasart wall speakers;and the new UltraBlack rear-projec-tion screen. Stand: 11H85

See & Touch MarbellaCreation Cinema & TV Chairs integrate a joystick in either the left or theright armrest, which provides all the options for lighting, volume control,access to the Creation Menu and control over the chairs’ electrically drivenreclining and straighteningfunction. It’s not just any joystick either; the CreationJoy Sticks are designed likethe Creation Wall Pads, witha thin ring of Swarovskicrystals all around, matchingthe brushed aluminium button. The chairs alsofeature narrow head supports to keep the earsfree for surround sound.Stand: 9D129

Cool thinking Coolux

Coolux is presenting the latest ver-sions of its Pandoras Box productrange that allows operators to play

back multi-ple layers of video in all commonfile formats up to 4K.

These networkable systems canachieve seamless, blended projec-tions as well as synchronous multi-screen displays. Pandoras Boxservers can be equipped with multi-ple input cards and feature a stereo3D engine.

Version 4.7 of software for the Pandoras Box series includesFluidFrame Technology, Warper

and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit compatibility.

FluidFrame addresses a com-mon topic in live video processing

as well as signal processing ingeneral. It offers a smooth cross-conversion that can take anyinput and output frame rate,supporting both interlaced andprogressive sources and clips.

Also on show is the CooluxWidget Designer Pro, a control surface creation framework that lets users create dedicated user inter-faces and interaction control by con-necting visual control componentsto each other.

An interactive Multi Touch wall, a Sonic Emotion sound installation and a stereo 3D demon-stration rounds out the variety ofuses of the Coolux product range on show today.Stand: 3A112

BTX Technologies

Enhanced connectorsBTX Technologies is showcasing anumber of enhanced connector so-lutions for the European market.

“From field-terminatable HDMIconnectors to solderless terminationsystems, BTX solutions are designedto ensure quick and simple installa-tions, saving integrators time andmoney in the field, while providingunmatched reliability for their cus-tomers,” says Greg Schwartz, com-pany president.

These include the MaxBlox solderless termination system,which is claimed to dramatically re-duce installation time and cost byeliminating the need for solderingor crimping. A unique sled-type bottom allows these connectors toslide, snap, and lock into theMaxBlox CD-MX915H hood for secure cable-mount connection. TheMaxBlox family includes HD15,DB9, S-video, and 3.5-mm connec-tors, and also the new BTX-MXRCAscrew-terminating RCA panelmount connector.

Also highlighted is BTX’s patent-pending ProBlox-D connector system, which is described as the AV industry’s first to incorporate

multiple data, HD video, audio, andcontrol signals in a single connector.

The system contains two Cat5econnectors along with 16 HD videoand 18 audio and control contacts -all field-terminatable. The additionof the Cat5e components takes ad-vantage of all the signals, includingHDMI, DVI, and VGA, that can noweffectively be run over one or twoCat5e cables.

As well as saving installers timeduring setup, ProBlox-D also pro-vides non-technical users with theability to hook up to a podium with-out the need for technical assistance,says the manufacturer. Stand: 2A61

Energy-efficient LED tileBarco

Barco has made a new addition toits Elements product line

in the form of the energy-efficient indoor7mm LED display.

The newLED tile, the C7, offers thehighest resolu-

tion available for indoor applicationsfrom its Elementsrange. Suit able for use

in a multitudeof dis play ap-plications – in-cluding indoor

branding, advertisingand entertainment

facilities – the C7 provides 2,000 nits calibrated brightness and 7mmLED pitch.

Other elements of the specifica-tion include an ‘exceptionally’ wideview, with 140° horizontal and verti-cal viewing angles, along with lowpower consumption and light weight.

Jeremy Hochman, director ofproduct management for Barco,commented: “We’re excited to offerour customers this new addition toour Elements product line. The C7provides a low-power, high-impactway for our customers to showcasetheir brands, art and entertainmentin their best light for an economicalprice, without sacrificing quality.” Stand: 1K6

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Give him a big hand: Ian Macpherson,director, 7thSense

AV dome collaborationThe centrepiece of the Canon stand this year is a dramatic domed AV theatre. Originally supplied to locationsin New York and Paris as part of Canon’s major ‘EXPO’ event, the Dome features three 7thSense Delta mediaservers, each with quad outputs, natively serving a 3,200x3,200 pixel fisheye movie as an uncompressed TGAsequence on all servers, so that no further processing is required on-site. A total of 10 Canon XEED SX7projectors are configured to create an immersive experience for the audience with a combined image thatmeasures 9m across.Stand: 1F54

projectiondesignAppointments underlie global ambitions“We’ve tripled our customer-facing resources in less than twoyears,” said Anders Løkke, international marketing andcommunications manager, projectiondesign, who added that thecompany had effectively decided to give back to its customersmore of its revenue in the form of increased support.

“Our business has grown spectacularly over the past fewyears, but we firmly believe there is more to come,” explainedLøkke. “Our ambition is in being the preferred supplier ofprojection technology to more companies, in more regions ofthe world.” As part of the gearing-up for an increasinglyglobal strategy, projectiondesign has made severalsignificant appointments. For details go to www.ise-daily.com. Stand: 1J27

Global projections:Anders Løkke of projectiondesign

Canon

Yamaha Commercial AudioThe WorkproCA range of commercial installation audioproducts follows the recent distribution agreement betweenYamaha and Spanish manufacturer Equipson.

‘Competitively priced’, the WorkproCA line-up has beentargeted to meet the requirements of clients who demand highquality installations while working to tight budgets, says themanufacturer. Equipment on show includes ceiling speakers,‘in wall’ mount speakers and amplifiers, surface mountedpassive and active loudspeakers and a range of amplifiers.Stand: 1J5

L-R: Nick Cook, marketing director ofYamaha Commercial Audio Europe, and JuanJose Vila, product director of Equipson

Paradigm“We used to present a bric-a-brac of technology that engineers could dipinto but this year we are much more solutions and design orientated,”Paradigm founder Greg Jeffreys (below) told The ISE Daily yesterday. “Thereis nothing new about Pepper’s Ghost but we’ve done really well with them.It’s not rocket science but we’ve developed a technique for stretching thefoil, so that you can rig and de-rig it. Using back projection, we’ve achievedsuperb contrast, with a genuine back to the background. It gives a strong3D effect because the eye has no point of reference. We’re showing it thisyear with an interactive interface, which gives an idea of some of thepotential new applications.”Stand: 3A87

Runco

The future of 3D at Home

Majoring on its new 3Dimension se-ries of projectors for 3D home view-ing, Runco’s Constant StereoscopicVideo (CSV) technology is claimedto deliver a constant HD image toeach eye without flicker, distortion,or discomfort.

Runco CSV uses passive glassesfamiliar to cinema-goers.

“The 3D-at-homerevolution is an excit-ing development fordisplay companiesand for 3D enthusi-asts,” said Runco VPof marketing JenniferDavis. “As peoplewould expect, Runcois committed to deliv-ering an exceptionalsolution. We ap-proached 3D from

both a physiological and technolog-ical perspective and the result is bet-ter than any 3D TV or 3D projectionexperience being sold today.”

She added: “Runco’s 3Dimen-sion solution produces an incom -parable 3D experience in homecinemas that surpasses the public-cinema experience.”Stand: 3A82

Doremi

Compact convertersThe newly launched S2H-30HDSDI to HDMI converter fromDoremi uses a 12-bit bicubic inter-polation process to convert signalsin a mere 120mmx111mmx38mm.

Billed as a robust solution forusers seeking quick format andframerate conversions, output ratescan be adjusted up to 60fps to ac-commodate a range of applica-tions. Eight channels of Embedded

Audio as well as two channels ofAES outputs are supported.

The H2S-30 HDMI to HDSI con-verter, meanwhile, processes signalsheading the other way in the sameform factor, and uses dual-linkHDSDI outputs to achieve resolu-tions of up to 2K 4:4:4. Both unitsfeature a comprehensive GUI and IRremote controller.Stand: 11C62

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Barco’s RLM series

Visit us at booth 1K6

• Three-chip DLP technology at a single-chip price point

• WUXGA resolution (1,920 x 1,200)

• For fixed installation and rental & staging

more silent than competitors

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Powerful Control without ProgrammingThe Extron TLP 1000MV and TLP 1000TV are fully configurable 10" TouchLink™ touchpanels featuring a sleek, contemporary look and thin bezels to complement any decor. The larger, 1024 x 600 resolution touchscreen surface provides ample room for sophisticated controls and graphics. An integrated MTP twisted pair receiver accepts S-video or composite video and audio input signals over standard CAT 5 cable. Power over Ethernet – PoE, allows the touchpanels to receive power via the Ethernet connector, eliminating the need for a local power supply. The TLP 1000MV mounts on a wall, lectern, or other flat surface, while the TLP 1000TV sits on a tabletop or on a VESA standard mount with an optional adapter. Both touchpanel models are ideal for control environments that require a larger control surface within an elegant touchpanel design.

Visit Extron at Stand 2C24

Key Features:Fully-configurable touchpanel control systems provide powerful control with no programming required High resolution 10" color touchscreens are ideal for larger, more sophisticated systemsContemporary, thin bezel designs complement the aesthetics of any environment

The Extron IPCP 505 is an IP Link® Control Processor with eBUS™ technology, designed to support larger configurable control systems. The IPCP 505 integrates Ethernet connectivity into large A/V systems, giving users the ability to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment, including display devices and switchers. With a high performance embedded Web server, eight bidirectional serial ports, eight IR/serial ports, eight relays, four flex I/O ports, and one eBUS™ port, the IPCP 505 is the ideal control processor for applications that require control for multiple devices within a large-scale A/V system.

Integrated Ethernet port compatible with IP Link® control processors Power over Ethernet reduces the cable drops to the touchpanel and requires no additional power sourceThe TLP 1000MV mounts on a wall, lectern, or other flat surface, while the TLP 1000TV sits on a tabletop or on a VESA standard mount with an optional adapter

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