In an historic landmark yesterday,Ingram Micro’s Gerhard Schulzdelivered the first ISE KeynoteAddress, during which he exhortedintegrators and distributors to addvalue by working together to createcomplete solutions.

“Systems integration capabilitiesand businesses will take an increasingstake in the value chain and embracesubstantial business opportunities,”predicted Schulz, who is senior vicepresident at the IT distributor.

In the keynote, entitled ‘Blue-print for business growth in the dig-ital age: from volume to value…and beyond into verticals’, Schulzdrew on the experience of IngramMicro in order to illustrate the wayin which the AV and IT worlds can

work together as the move towardsa networked future continues.

He suggested that the rapid risein smart d ig i ta l dev ices and the genera l convergence of technologies made it difficult todef ine the boundar ies of the IT indust ry. “Appl ica t ions of digital technologies have left theboundaries of computers and will penetrate every single aspectof our life and environment,”Schulz said.

This has meant that, rather thanrelying on sales volume, the IT chan-nel has increasingly had to add valueby providing integrated solutions,

The Future Trends Summit – theeducational event which examinesthe key business and technologychanges set to shape the pro-AV sector over the next few years –kicked off yesterday with a far-reaching presentation by in -dustry guru and Electrosonic co-founder Robert Simpson aboutdevelopments in high-resolutiondisplay technology.

After scene-setting remarks onresolution, Simpson went on to dis-cuss NHK Super HiVision – a projectthat may prove to have a significantimpact on the development of faster,high-resolution displays.

He also spoke about competingtechnologies in the reader market,

Digital signage has “huge poten-tial” to help ‘bricks and mortar’retailers compete with e-tailerslike Amazon and Asos by allowingthem to better reflect the newways in which consumers areshopping, according to FlorianRotberg of Invidis Consulting.

Rotberg yesterday deliveredthe keynote address at this year’sDiSCO conference. He pointedout that digital signage can allowshoppers to serve themselves,

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CEDIA has started 2012 in grandstyle with the news that its Region 1 membership levels havereached an all-time high.

The Association – which co-owns Integrated SystemsEurope – represents 438 members from across Region 1,as part of a global membership ofmore than 3500. No fewer than 87 new businesses joined theAssociation last year, with furthergrowth in 2012 bound to beassisted by the decision to leavemembership fees unaltered forthe fifth year in succession.

“Growing our membership inthe teeth of this recession showsthat we are delivering on thiscommitment [to ensuring value]and helping our members not just survive, but prosper,” saidWendy Griffiths, CEDIA Region 1’sexecutive director.

Throughout the show, CEDIA isinviting members from certainnations to find out more about theAssociation in country-specificmeetings. Interested integrators,trade suppliers and AV mediafrom France, India, Italy, Spain,Germany, the Netherlands andSouth Africa are welcome to

attend the sessions, which aretaking place on the CEDIA stand.

“We welcome all visitors whoare involved in the residential custom installation sector to comeand meet with us at ISE,” addedGriffiths. “With a huge number ofCEDIA training sessions taking place,they can, of course, experience oureducation programme first-hand.But they can also find out aboutour other activities – the whitepaper resources we offer, theCEDIA Awards and the Connectwith CEDIA networking events thatwe run – which will help them intheir business.”

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InsideDigital signageA first look at Europe’slargest digital signageexhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Unified communicationsISE brings you exhibitors inthis emergent technologyarea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Floor plans andexhibitor listingsFind your way around ISE’s 11 halls full of thelatest technology andinnovations . . . . . . . . . . 28Residential solutionsEverything in control andentertainment for today’ssmart home . . . . . . . . . 41Energy managementISE highlights thisincreasingly important areaof endeavour . . . . . . . . . 49ISE Education ZoneAn unparalleled programme of education and certificationwith the industry’s leadingexperts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Once again, ISE is providing avenue for InfoComm to high-light its ever-evolving approachtowards education and indus-try standards, with a busyschedule that encompassesdedicated training sessions andexpert-led seminars.

The opportunity to take Certified Technology Specialist(CTS) exams is one tenet of thisstrategy. Speaking to The ISEDaily yesterday, InfoComm president Greg Jeffreys confirmedstrong pre-registration levels,adding that the CTS option is “asign of our commitment to theprogramme [and another valu-able] service for our members”.

“We are always expandingand refining the content of oureducation programme, andremain open to new ideas andtrends,” added Scott Wills,InfoComm’s director of inter-national education and mem-ber services.

InfoComm is also discussingits continued progress withregard to standards. The associa-tion has published three ANSIcompliant standards since 2008,and at yesterday’s Future TrendsSummit, Joe Bocchiaro III – vice president of the organisation’s

Standards and Industry Innova-tions Program – revealed detailsof current standards projects andthe role that recent develop-ments in this area are playing inbringing a competitive edge toAV industry practitioners.

Bocchiaro will elaborate fur-ther in an ISE Education Zoneclass, ‘Audiovisual Standards inBusiness and Practice’, taking place today at 11.30. Meanwhile,Jeffreys himself will focus on the3M-2011 Projected Image ContrastRatio standard in a session com-mencing at 14:30 tomorrow.

ISE, remarked Jeffreys, pro-vides a “great opportunity toengage with the industry as weseek feedback on future stan-dards development”.

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including electrowetting (“the bigadvantage is its switching speed”)and Mirasol Interferometric Dis-play, among others.

The current shape of the OLEDmarket also received Simpson’sexpert consideration. While the lowerpower requirement and fast switch-ing are among OLED’s advantages,

there are still issues to be resolvedregarding larger screen sizes. “Initiallyit will be difficult to compete withLCD in respect of cost,” he noted.

Simpson wrapped up his addresswith a revealing section about newdisplay possibilities arising from current technological developments.

Combining old (phosphor) andnew (UV laser) technologies, LaserPhosphor Display is now “maturingand developing a track record”,remarked Simpson. High-resolutiontiled projection displays are also continuing to gain ground.

Schulz reasoned. Beyond this, thenext step was to move to provid-ing solutions for specific verticalmarkets – such as healthcare, edu-cation or energy management –he suggested.

The key to generating the mostvalue would be building positive rela-tionships, Schulz told the audience.“For us as a distributor of digital products this means adding differentplayers to the network and facilitating

collaboration within the network, ” headded. Integrators, with their technicalknowledge and awareness of the needsof different markets, were the key to achange that is only just beginning.

As an indicator of the scope forindustry growth, Schulz concluded:“We have experienced the beginningof the digitalisation of our world.”

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Blackman ‘full of anticipation’ideas have to be developed foreach event, some of which aren’tused or, as in the case ofBarcelona, fall apart. In that case,a set of five rings collapsed 41/2

weeks before the Games started,requiring a radical re-think.

Birch told delegates aboutdealing directly with thepresident of Mexico for itsBicentennial in 2010, and thecorruption that bedevilled theCommonwealth Games in Delhithat year. The trials of severalorganisers, including agovernment minister, arepending. Despite the difficulties,the opening ceremony was atechnical and creative success.

These one-off events areproduced under such pressure,with unbreakable deadlines. “I find people with a televisionbackground are best,” Birchexplained, as they are moreused to such deadlines thantheatre or movie people.

Although “the production ofthese major events is notsomething you can plan to have acareer in”, Birch has workedcontinually on them for morethan a quarter of a century.

give them access to products that are not on the shelves andenable them to easi ly obtaindetailed product information – allcharacteristics of the online shop-ping experience.

Later in his address, Rotbergdescribed a project on which hiscompany was working with theworld’s largest duty free store. Thestore is turning over some $1.5 bil-lion each year – and research hasuncovered the fact that 50% ofpurchases are made on impulse.Digital signage provides a meansfor guiding those impulses, Rot-berg suggested.

This year’s DiSCO conference– the fourth – focused on the

retail opportunity, rather than onthe broader DOOH market it hasprev ious ly covered . Ol iverSchwede, Rotberg’s colleague,noted the technologies that areexpected to transform the digitalsignage market in the comingyears, including HTML5, Androidand e-paper.

The day’s agenda saw presenta-tions on the use of gesture controland interactivity; on enablingsmal l re ta i le rs to compete with “the merchants of cool”; onthe opportuni ty to augment video with audio; and the retailinnovations that are possible withdigital signage.

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“Excited, full of anticipation, and alittle apprehensive.” That’s howIntegrated Systems Events MDMike Blackman described how hefelt when The ISE Daily caught upwith him yesterday morning.

A self-confessed technology fan,Blackman said that running theIntegrated Systems Europe show isthe best job he has ever had.

“There are always new thingsto see – it gives me a buzz. Myonly disappointment is that Idon’t get enough time to walkaround the showfloor and seeeverything,” he enthused.

He singled out the newlyinstalled screen at the Europaentrance to the RAI. “This reallyshows what this industry can do –

16 projectors with edge blending,it’s 45m long and 2.8m high. I’venever seen another trade showwith something like this in itsentrance. I walk in and I’m smil-ing. Look what we made happenwith the partners that we have.”

The biggest surprise about thisyear’s show for Blackman? “Wealways say we think we’ll do bettereach year, but our pre-registrationnumbers this year have been phe-nomenal – I underestimated howwell we would do,” he admitted.“If you look at how the economyhas been over the past fewmonths, if we had just stayed stillI would have been happy, butwe’re going up again. That’s apleasant surprise.”

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ISE 2012 finds Panasonic highlighting awealth of new solutions, including largeformat interactive displays, and its com-mitment to eco-sensitivity through thecarbon offset programme.

The manufacturer is showcasing display applications including large format indoor digital signage, interactivedisplays for kiosks and points of informa-tion, and weatherproof displays for outdoor signage that are capable of resist ing dust and rain, as well as extreme weather conditions like freezing

t e m p e r a t u r e sand bright sunlight. These displays are designed for environments such as

shopping centres, factories, airports andother transport facilities.

“At this year’s ISE our stand is moreapplications-focused than ever and we arethrilled to demonstrate exactly what ourmost cutting-edge display technologies arecapable of,” said Yojiro Matsubara, directorof professional displays in Europe. “Thisyear is going to be a pinnacle time for theAV industry, with technology boundariesbeing pushed at every turn from large scalesporting events such as the Olympics, tooutdoor gesture control signage experi-ences. ISE provides the perfect platform toexplore AV innovation and demonstrate theadvances in technology that will shape theindustry for the coming year.” Stand: 1H56

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Acoustics sessionThe Introduction to Acoustics

seminar at 11.30 tomorrow will bedelivered by Michael H Weckesser

of WADG. It is designed to giveattendees an overview of the

fundamentals of acoustics, whichare described in terms of the soundwave, the relevant frequency range,the speed of sound and the evolving

phenomena of these. “Acoustics are relevant for the

performance of any room,” saidWeckesser. “They are relevant for

any sound reinforcement system tobe designed into or just installed

into any room. The parameters thatdefine a room will be investigated.”

Issues such as what will beperformed in the room will beexamined. Typical uses might

include spoken word presentations,musical performances, reproducedmusic, or orchestral performances.

The acoustical design of the roomhas to follow requirements in terms

of reverberation time (RT),intelligibility, reflections (wanted and

unwanted), clarity and many more.Where to position the absorbers in aroom. How do these come together

in one single room? What isessential? These are some of the

topics that will be addressed. “In the end – don’t stop with the

room design, integrate the soundsources into the design,” Weckessersaid. “Position the speaker correctly.Choose the right loudspeakers andposition these correctly. It all comes

down to physics.”Part of the ISE Education Zone,

the session will take place in rooms D202-D204.

The newly refurbished Het Scheepvaart-museum – the National Marit imeMuseum in Amsterdam – was the site ofa successful ISE Technical Tour yesterday.The museum uses Dataton’s Watchoutsystem to control a 360°, oval-shapedprojection using 10 edge-blended projec-tors with wide-angle lenses.

It forms the centrepiece of ‘Voyage atSea’ , a five-room, 20-minute walk-through cinematic experience in whichvisitors are taken on a journey throughfive centuries of Dutch maritime history.All the interactive exhibits feature AV,lighting and network design by local inte-gration firm Rapenburg Plaza.

“Because of the way they had to bemounted and distributed in the room, it was impossible to create an equal phy sical overlap between each of the 10projectors,” explained Jorinde Wiegel of

Rapenburg Plaza. “So the edge-blendingrequired a great deal of tweaking,including some adaptation of the actualcontent itself.”

The movie is played back throughQuickTime ProRes software and is runthrough five dual-motherboard PCs, eachrunning two licenses of Watchout.

The Watchout machines, which are

located in the museum’s central serverroom alongside the content servers,l ight ing control lers and networkswitches, also provide eight tracks ofaudio; these are routed through a Rich-mond SoundMan server to create thesoundtrack for the room’s 12.2-channelsurround-sound system.Stand: 7K170

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CommunityThe DS-Series isan expansion ofCommunity’sestablishedceiling-mountDistributedDesign Series.The new rangecomprisesseveral high-output, low-profile modelsdesigned forhigh-quality audioand intelligibility.The 5in DS5 is atwo-way compactsystem, designedfor installationswhere space is ata premium, and the 8in DS8,which provideshigher SPL andsensitivity, plusgreater bassextension. The 8in DS8SUBsubwoofer hasbeen created tocomplementeither full-rangemodel. Each unit hasautoformers toenable full outputwith 70V or 100Vdistribution lines,and a multi-anglewall mountingbracket, which isprewired with aEuroblockconnector. Stand: 7H180

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BarcoThe OLS 3D LED video wall fromBarco is claimed to be a flexible,space-saving and cost-effectivecombination of its OL series withactive 3D stereo technology. It isdesigned for the control room andsimulation markets.

“It was a logical choice to build onthe proven benefits of the OL series,”said Peter Baumgärtner, Barco’s prod-

uct manager for video walls. “Thisrange uses the latest LED rear-projec-tion technology to optimise imagequality, while Sense6 auto-calibrationguarantees colour and brightness uni-formity over the entire wall. Plus, itsunique liquid cooling system ensuresmore than five years of worry-freeoperation in 24/7 mode. A wide rangeof additional innovative features –including LED redundancy and fullymotorised adjustments – minimise

installation and maintenance efforts.”The wall should consume 30% lesselectricity thanks to smart power man-agement, says the manufacturer.

“For control rooms, the ease ofswitching between mono andstereo mode allows the 3D to beintegrated into existing video wallapplications,” said Baumgärtner. “Itis even possible to share mono andstereo mode in the same displayarea, making the OLS a great solu-tion for video walls with an occa-sional need to show 3D. In thesimulation market, OLS is a flexi-ble, space-saving and cost-effectivealternative to existing high-endmulti-projector solutions.”

The product offers 1920x1080resolution, with active shutterglasses, synchronised by an IR emit-ter, producing colour-neutral imag-ing and no ghosting, says Barco.

The OLS modules have a nar-row footprint (less than 450mmfor the 50in version – there is alsoa 70in). A front-access version, theOLSF, reduces the space neededeven further. Stand: 11H65

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The new Tahoma Cynergy fromApantac is a virtual KVM softwareoption that lets users control allcomputer inputs on one or manyof its Tahoma multiviewers with asingle mouse and keyboard. Userscan move the mouse across allwindows on a single display ormultiple displays, as well as copyand paste information betweenconnected computers.

Apantac is also previewing twoTahoma multi-input HDMI multi-viewers. The DX-4 multiviewerincludes an integrated HDMI 4x4router, while the DX-8 has an 8x8router. Both allow users to routeany HDMI or DVI input to any display output.

The exhibitor is showing howits Tahoma-DL Hybrid multi-viewer and the Roland V-1600HD

multiformat switcher can be seam-lessly integrated for multi-formatswitching and monitoring withserial tally.

This combination is suitable fora variety of live production appli-cations. Both the multiviewer andswitcher support HD/SD-SDI,RGB, component, DVI, HDMI, andcomposite inputs.

Apantac’s new Crescent test pat-tern generator and the new CrescentDA-HDTV-SDI converter, whichconverts set top box signals intoSDI, are also on show today. Stand: 11N67

Multiviewer with CynergyApantac

Manufacturer Extron is presentingits XTP CrossPoint systems, whichare said to provide a flexible, reliableand fully integrated signal switchingand distribution solution for multi-ple digital and analogue formats.

Extron’s XTP CrossPoint matrixswitchers support local connectivity

as well as extended transmissioncapability for sending high-resolutionvideo, audio, RS-232, Ethernet,and power up to 100m over a sin-gle Cat5 cable.

The switchers are modular andexpandable up to 16x16 or 32x32,and can be populated with input

and output boards for long dis-tance transmission when pairedwith XTP transmitters andreceivers. I/O boards are also avail-able for direct HDMI, DVI, VGA,video, and audio connections tosupport local sources and displays.

Extron claims that the XTPCrossPoint, which is HDCP compli-ant, delivers ultra-fast, highly reli-able digital switching, using thecompany’s SpeedSwitch Tech -nology, as well as a series of inte -grator-friendly features. Theseinclude a number of Extron-exclusive technologies such asSD Pro, EDID Minder, and Key Min-der, which reduces source switchingdelays. It also features 24/7 systemmonitoring and hot-swappablemodular components. Stand: 2C24/2C36

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ViewSonic is clearSee-through display technology is

ideal for some digital signageapplications, such as in transport orwindow displays, and ViewSonic isshowing a 32in transparent display,with a 42in version to follow – both

scheduled for Q2. In a vendingmachine, for example, it could

create a double layer ofmerchandising. The first layer of

transparent display could showcaseproduct highlights or content while

the second demonstrates the actualproduct. Users can adjust

transparency from none to a fullsee-through effect. A touchscreen

option adds interactivity. ViewSonicis also showing a new edge-blending system, suitable for

medium-sized events managers oreven end users to enjoy widescreen

and special image effects. TheViewSonic EB is a standalone

processor implementing up/downscaling, format conversion, video

walls, 3D decoding, curved surfacedisplay, sophisticated image edge

blending, and geometricadjustment up to WQXGA input and

WUXGA (full HD) output.Stand: 4V18, 4V22

Unitech offers liftUnitech is presenting its new slim-line projector ceiling lift, the PLC V5.4, which completesthe PLC V5 series.The manufacturer says the newproduct is designed to cope withdemanding applications in low-depth ceilings, and that it boasts aslim fit with the lowest heightpossible (8.5cm + projectorheight). It also features a standard500mm drop-down length, amaximum load capacity (projector+ ceiling cover) of 35kg, and amaximum lift weight of 44kg.Unitech says that the low-profileproduct is suitable for applicationswhere the projectors weighanywhere up to 30kg, and havefalse ceilings with a small innerheight. The company also claimsthat the PLC V5.4 is characterisedby excellent utility and high-qualitystability and accuracy in both the up and down position.Stand: 12E91

Technomad outdoorDescribed as the world’s firstcompletely weatherproof, all-in-one, self-casing portable PA system for the pro-audiomarket, manufacturer Technomadbrings its DragonFly to ISE.Adapted from Technomad’s ‘ruggedmilitary technology’, the DragonFly,is said to be ideal for mobile pro-audio and staging events thatrequire outstanding audio quality,lightweight portability, quick setup, ease of operation anddurable construction. The weatherproof design protectssystem components from moisture,dirt, shock and other elements inoutdoor environments, supportingeverything from ceremonies andparades to sporting events andconcerts. The NiMH battery allowsfor cordless mobile audio that canaddress crowds of approximately2150 people, says the manufacturer. NiMH batterytechnology, which uses nickel-metal hydride materials, is said tobe far more energy-efficient thanthe lead-based batteries used inmany portable audio systems today.The DragonFly offers a very smallform factor for a fully functioningPA unit, sized at 368x210x355mmand weighing 12.75kg. It containstwo Technomad loudspeakers(expandable to four) and a 200Wamplifier, and is claimed to be oneof the only portable PA systems tooffer an integrated four-input mixerwith individual controls. Stand: 3D144

Smart-e boardroomA selection of well-connected wall

and floor plates have beenlaunched by Smart-e. It has also

introduced a new boardroompresentation system. All the new

equipment is HDMI V1.4 compliant,and can accept RGBHV resolutions

up to 1600x1200, plus analoguestereo audio together with remotepower. Options are also available

for composite video, Ethernet andRS-232, using the company’s ‘one

cable technology’.Supplied as a transmitter andreceiver pair, its wall and floor

plate transmitters (SDS-1000series) distribute signals over asingle Cat cable. Wall plates are

available as either single- ordouble-gang (with different

features available), while the floorplate is available in customised

sizes. Plate finishes for bothinclude own-branding. The new

desk-mounted pop-up unit (SDS-2000 series) has the features

of the wall and floor plates but isdesigned to provide a neat

solution for boardroomconnectivity. When combined with

the 19in rack mounting receiverunit, the system provides

additional local HDMI inputs.Stand: 5S92

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Vox PopWe ask: Why does ISE continue to flourish when other industryshows are growing in single figures or flat-lining?

Specialistshows aregoing to goone way oranother. Goodones will hit acritical massand will be relative to the marketand it is self evident that ISE hasachieved this. Mike Blackmanreally does a good job and leads avery enthusiastic team. ISEare clever enough to employ goodpeople and good marketeers. Theteam is always looking for newmarkets and innovations to bringnew countries in and to addressnew audiences and markets suchas architects, education, visitorsattractions and even oil and gas. 

InfoComm is involved indelivering the educationalprogrammes at ISE, which showsleadership in the scale andbreadth of the education offered.Our education team have built thisup over the years, which brings inmore and more courses andattendees each year.

For me a trade show is notabout buying and selling, it’s moreabout empowering and educatingthe audience. In our industry, thepace of change is so dramatic. Atthe moment, we are seeing strongindustry trends towards IT and AVintegration.Greg Jeffreys, president, InfoComm International

ISE is acompletelyunique tradeshow in that itcombines allsegments ofthe pro AV andcommercialmarkets withthe residential AV market, creatingone single powerful sales andshowcase event. Many of our keyUK, European, Russian andMiddle East customers and all ofour distributors attend this show,which makes our investment inthe show extremely profitable interms of the measured RoI. On topof this, and in spite of thecontinuing uncertainty that hangsover the larger global economy,spending on technology, and AV inparticular, shows solid signs ofcontinuing, and this speaks wellfor the future of ISE.Paul Starkey, president, Elan Home Systems

ISE has proven itself to be at thepinnacle of the AV industry and I

believe itreachedcritical mass afew years ago.The showattracts morevisitors andexhibitors thanany other andis considered to be the place to beas a serious AV company. Thelocation of Amsterdam is attractiveand easy to travel to.Anders Løkke, marketing director, projectiondesign

ISE offersvisitors theopportunity toseemanufacturersfrom everyaspect of theaudiovisualsector. Othershows only offer exposure to asub-set of the market and with thedemand on visitors’ time to deliverresults for their companies in avery difficult economic climate,visitors need to decide whichshows to attend and ISE is by farthe best use of time.Jason Creminds, CEO,signagelive

We, as acompany,believe thatISE hasretained a highstandard oforganisation,attracting allseriouscompanies oldand new as exhibitors, givingthem an opportunity to show whatthey offer. The rapid technologicaldevelopments of the market havetheir chance to be communicatedat ISE to a very big audience. Also,if someone wants to keep up withthis rapidly developing market, hedefinitely wants to visit ISE. Cleopatra Argiriou, exportscontroller, Unitech Systems

In my opinion,the ISE showhasrepresented accurately thestream of convergencebetween AVand IT, alongwith the changes that werecoming at the same time.Mariano Arranz,president and CEO,Tecco

In a significant improve-ment to the company’s tabtensioned motorised pro-ject ion screens, everyDraper tab tensionedscreen surface – includingthe tabs – is now CNC cutas a single piece.

The tabs are thenfolded and RF welded. Theresult of the changes, saysDraper, is a much strongertab with no possibility ofseparation.

With the revisedapproach comes anupgraded warranty. Drapernow warrants all its tabtensioned screens againsttab separation for f ive

years from date of manufacture.

“Making a tab ten-s ioned sur face in thismanner eliminates thepuckering that has charac-terised the edges of tabtensioned screens madeby Draper and other man-ufacturers for years,”remarked John Pidgeon,Draper president, in a let-ter announcing theimprovement to Draperdealers. “Prior to makingthis decision, we cycled atab tensioned screenmade in this manner over30,000 times with no tabfailure.” Stand: 1M22

Screen tensioning enhancementDraper

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The exhibitor’s local distributor,Utram, has recently installed a size-able LED curtain into a new Frenchperfumery store in the country’scapital.

A number of Utram techni-cians were involved in the deploy-ment of the 49sqm LED curtaininto the shop, which is calledSephora, and is a new member ofthe Louis Vuitton Group, locatedin the quarter La Madeleine in thecentre of Paris.

The technicians mounted the7m-wide f lexible LED screenbehind a staircase and over twofloors. Its LED tubes also are also7m high and have a pixel pitch of40mm, and the screen adaptsexactly to the height of the wall.

All of the electronic compo-nents are situated behind the wall

in a dedicated room to ensure thatthere is nothing visible from theoutside.

Based in Düsseldorf, curveLEDwas founded in 2008 by ThomasTennagels and Stefan Arens. Ten-nagels was in the event technologyfield for 15 years and is creativehead of the company. Arensresponsibilities include marketingand distribution.

According to the manufacturer,its systems can be ‘infinitely highand infinitely wide’ making it ideal‘for all those who need somethingspecial at big events’, such as con-certs, TV productions and trade fairexhibits, or as an architectural element.

Established curveLED clientsalso include Bayer and Microsoft. Stand: 7H210

Louis Vuitton LED screencurveLED

Customised Cloud-based digitalsignage modules are being intro-duced by Camvine at ISE, with thecompany saying that Codacall andCodachannel present further resellopportunities for channel partners.

The new Codacall andCodachannel modules aredesigned to provide a wide varietyof businesses, corporate and publicsector organisations, and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertisingagencies with powerful tools tocommunicate with their targetaudiences.

“Codachan-nel and Coda-call have beendeveloped asstepping stonesfor cl ientsrequiring dedi-cated digital sig-nage solutions,”said Steve Hales,head of salesand marketingat Camvine.“They representexamples of Camvine’s ability tocustomise digital signage solutionsand they can be incorporated intoexisting systems. We have beenlooking forward to demonstratingthese modules to international dis-tributors and resellers for the firsttime at ISE Amsterdam.”

Codachannel is said to enableDOOH advertising network own-ers to rapidly and efficiently con-trol live and dynamic content

across many displays. The moduledrives displays, mixing live datafeeds, custom messages and high-impact visual content. Typically,playlists rotate split screen layoutsin short, 10-second time periods.The content mixes advertising withentertainment and live feeds suchas news, weather and travel.

Camvine describes Codacall asa video and audio announcer,enabling messages to interruptplaylists to make visual and audioannouncements. The messages areeditable and can be triggered exter-

nally by either manual or auto-matic intervention. The module isused in waiting rooms and is tar-geted at an audience environmentwhere automated messaging isbeneficial.

Before the show, Camvineannounced the availability of a free30-day trial for users to experienceits standard Coda digital signageproduct.Stand: 10S122

Camvine

New Cloud-basedsignage modules

Vertical markets such as retail,transport, leisure and corporate arethe focus for Harris’s digital sig-nage product offering at ISE thisyear.

The company is demonstratinghow i t s DOOH technology –including the Harris InfoCasterdigital signage system and Punc-tuate business management soft-ware – can enable users to ingest,schedule and distribute dynamicand targeted content to inform,entertain and communicate withaudiences in a number of public

environments.“This year has seen our DOOH

business gain momentum in anumber of international markets,resul t ing in numerous high-profile customer projects such asat Harrods’ store in London,” saidDenise MacDonell, director andgeneral manager for digital sig-nage, Harris Broadcast Communi-cations.

“Digital signage technology canrejuvenate and revitalise a widerange of enterprise operations.”Stand: 10N116

DOOH ‘gains momentum’Harris

The latest addit ion to scaler,switcher and scan converter manu-facturer Calibre UK’s dedicatedpartner programme is Hong Kong-based Cosmovision. The specialistintegrator and supplier will pro-vide HQView products to busi-nesses in China and Hong Kong.

Cosmovision recently supplied

Calibre’s HQView320 to the MacauScience Museum for a large videowall exhibition display.

“For this application, we weresearching through the Calibre UKproduct line and found HQView320 to be a perfect fit,” said PhilipYeung, director, Cosmovision.Stand: 3B104

Cosmovision is HK partnerCalibre

MegaWallThe new

MegaWallSeries 1000

standard HDimage

processorsfrom 3D

Perception arenow available in

more than 40 configurations.

Designed forflexibility, ease

of use and reliability, the

MegaWallSeries 1000

processors canbe used with flat

screens, videocubes or

projectors. Anintuitive GUI

allows theoutput windowsto be arranged

across thevisual display in

any manner.Stand: 7N200

VestelTransparent

LCD TVs are onshow, along

with a variety ofthe company’s

displaytechnologies.

The TVs can beused for

applicationssuch as the

highlighting ofdifferent productfeatures in retail

outlets. Thecompany is

pinpointing ahost of

applications on22in and 46in

transparent LCDTVs. The 22in

model has1680x1050

resolution and500:1 contrast

ratio.Stand: 9D141

LEDImpactThe new ImpactR10 is the latestaddition toLighthouseTechnologies’Impact range ofLED panelsdesigned for therental market. As with Impact12 and 16, this10mm panelhas a high 6,000nits ofbrightness,making it idealanywhere thereis high intensityambient light. Italso offersexcellent colourreproductionand 16-bitprocessing,says thedeveloper.All Impactpanels use alarger panelsize for quickinstallation, areIP65 weather-resistancerated, offer bothfront and rearaccess and aneasy-release IMstructure forease ofmaintenance,and are the firstoutdoorsystems to usean SMD LEDchip. Impact isalso M5-readyto allow remotediagnostics withthe addedbenefit of LEDlevel errordetection.Stand: 11E62

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Vox PopWe ask: What are the hottest trends in digital signage at the moment?

Interactivetechnologiesare redefiningdigital signage;creating anenvironmentwhere peopleare able to interact with theinformation around them isbecoming paramount.

Use the right technology andsignage can be so much morethan a digital poster. Imagine aconsumer picking up an item froma shelf, triggering instant on-screen product information andproduct comparisons – all this isnow possible but the market isonly just realising it.

The latest edition of ourInspired XPert platform, the IS-XPT-2000, has capabilities that gobeyond conventional digitalsignage by giving users the abilityto orchestrate these messageswith lighting, audio and othertriggered events through AMXNetLinx control. Kevin Morrison, managing director – Europe, AMX

Interaction.Thanks to theinnovation ofiPhone andiPad, usersnow expectmoreinteractionwhile usingtheir machines and gadgets.

Interactive displays havebecome one of the most powerfultools today not only in the office,but in schools as well. It replacesthe traditional meetings,classrooms instructions andtraining with a new style ofbusiness and learning. That’sproven to enhance meetingefficiency, academic performance,collaborative discussion orlearning, and team building.

BenQ offers several interactiveflat panel solutions from 42in to65in which are designed withsafety and flexibility in mind – easyto install in any office or classroomto maximise the presentations andlearning experience.Adams Lee, sales &marketing director,BenQ Europe

NDiS 127 is a fanless 1080p sig-nage player that is powered byAMD’s new embedded G-SeriesT56N APU dual core processor –with an AMD Radeon HD6320integrated graphics engine that cansupport DirectX 11 – to achievehigh levels of graphics perform-ance with very low power con-sumption, notes Nexcom.

As such, the NDiS 127 is said tobe the ideal solution for a broadspectrum of graphics-intensive dig-ital signage applications withinretail, commerce, education, healthcare and entertainment, includingmenu board, informative kioskand PoS systems.

Network managers can deploythe NDiS 127 to run 3D anima-tion, TV programmes and videos.According to Nexcom, the player isable to play 1080p content simul-taneously on two separate displayswithout low frame rates, graphicserror, or excessive loading time.

The NDiS 127 is185mm long,48.4mm high, and 147mm deep. Ithouses a VGA port, a HDMI port,one mini PCIe slot, six USB ports,a serial port and a 2.5in SATASSD/HDD bay.

Nexcom says that the NDiS 127has ample extension options,allowing it to be configured to sat-isfy a range of demands. It canbroadcast T V programmes andconnect to the internet, and can becontrolled remotely via network orvia USB port when an internet con-nection is not available.

In addition, says Nexcom, theNDiS 127 gives users easy access inthe event that the hard drive fails orto increase the drive’s capacity, andremoving a cover on the bottompanel reveals the mini PCIe slot.The mechanical design is said tomake maintenance easy, especiallyif the NDiS 127 is mounted on adisplay or embedded in a system. Stand: 10R142

Digital signage solutions providerCayin Technology is unveiling anew dual-display digital signageplayer, the SMP-Webduo, today.The player is smaller, lighter, butmore powerful, says the company,and provides a wider selection ofmultimedia content that upgradesthe user experience.

Compared to its predecessor, thenew media player is one-quarter thesize and half the weight, facilitatinginstallation in venues that were pre-viously not possible. The new SMP-Webduo adds a video-in function,enabling users to play real-timevideo by directly connecting to a TVtuner, DVD player, or other multi-media devices. TV programmes,movies, and even surveillance videocan be easily included, according tothe company.

The SMP-Webduo also featuresthe ability to control two screenssimultaneously in either landscapeor portrait orientation, and userscan select from clone, distinct, orextended modes to display identi-cal, different, or even stretchedmultimedia content from one

screen to another. The digital signage player also

supports four audio output jacks,enabling users to control the soundindependently for each jack andoutput video or audio to four setsof speakers.

In addition to DVI and VGA, thenew player adds an HDMI connec-tor and widens display choicesfrom commercial , industrialscreens to residential ones. The loss-less digital audio output is said toproduce higher sound quality.

The remote management func-tions of the SMP-Webduo includeupdating content, schedulingplaylists, adjusting volume, andturning on/off screens via Ethernet,Wi-Fi, wireless, or 3G data net-works.

With the integrated GPS tech-nology, administrators can easilylocate each player on Google Mapsand monitor the overall connec-t ion status instantly. Playersinstalled in moving vehicles canplay back content based on the cur-rent location. Stand: 10P116

Fanless 1080p playerNexcom

New player smaller, lighter

Cayin Technology

“It’s very exciting for Innes to takethis opportunity to present ournew ‘green IT’ product line whichis specially designed for corporatesignage, point of sale and hospital-ity,” said Franck Dupin, InnesCEO.

The company is looking toexpand beyond its home base inFrance – where i t says i t hasdeployed several thousand players– and to enter the German andSpanish markets via distributorsand resellers.

The SMA200 is described by thecompany as a powerful and easy-to-use fanless player with powerconsumption of only 4W that is

able to play most commonly usedmedia formats with Adobe Flash10, H.264 HD video and HTML5.Ethernet connectivity, Wi-Fi and3G allow it to be integrated easilyinto any network, whether singlesite or multi-site.

The player features Playzilla,Innes’ rich media engine supportsthe W3C SMIL standard, supple-mented by CSS3 styles (layout andanimations). All the features of thematerial are accessible via thedevice API. This software engine isalso embedded in Innes’ ‘All-in-One’ 10.1in screens for meetingroom signage. Stand: 10R144

French signage company debutsInnes

Advantech playerGraphics digital signage mediaplayer ARK-DS520 is powered byan Intel Atom D525 dual-coreprocessor with integrated NVIDIAGT218 (ION2) graphic module forfull HD playback. It also provides afanless option, based on the N455single-core processor. ARK-DS520also features a combination of videooutput interfaces for dual display, isexpandable via the internal MiniPCIe interface, and benefits from alow-profile design for easyinstallation. According toAdvantech, the ARK-DS520 is anideal platform not only for digitalsignage, but also for self-servicekiosks and any other graphics-centric applications. Stand: 10S130

eyevis omniShapesA highlight of eyevis’s presence is ahuge concave-convex-shaped videowall constructed from itsomniShapes DLP rear-projectiondisplay units. The wall sportsadditional touch interactivityfeatures and a platform located infront of it – also built fromomniShapes. Based on a 1-ChipDLP projection with LED technology,the omniShapes are said torepresent ‘a step forward in digitaldisplay evolution’. It is possible notonly to have rectangular displays,but also polygonal screens ofalmost any shape. In addition, thefunnel-shaped design of thehousings allows the realisation ofcurved screens in concave orconvex configurations. Stand: 1N6

Hyundai Two new display models arespecifically designed for use inwindows. With 47in and 55inscreens, they feature a hightemperature panel capable ofoperating in environments up to105°C, making them lesssusceptible to the so-calledblackout effects caused byoverheating. In order to ensure thebest readability of the screencontent in high-light environments,the new displays feature abrightness of 2,300 cd/m2, afunction of the full LED backlight. Stand: 10N120

i Display

The, i View Android from i Displayis an interactive retail digital dis-play powered by the Android openoperating system.

A 10.2in digital signage unit,the company says that it was devel-oped to be commercial grade andsupport retail business needs. The i

View Android features a multi-touch 1,024 x 600 resistive screenand embedded Wi-Fi functionalitywhich automatically connects to aremote content management sys-tem (CMS) powered by Scala. The iView Android is available with anoptional long-lasting rechargeablebattery, offering the user the flexi-bility to use it in any location.Stand: 10N148

Battery-based interactive POI

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Vox PopWe ask: If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be?

Fewer owner protocols and

more interactions among manufacturers to enable productsto interact and enrich the marketwith OEM products.Luca Barteri, marketing dept,Link

I wouldencouragedisplaymanufacturersnot to offerfree digitalsignagesoftware, asgenerally it isoffered toclose the sale and leaves thereseller and end user frustratedwith the lack of support andfunctionality.Jason Cremins, CEO, signagelive

Maintain theright pricingpolicy. Toacceptincredibly lowmargins andcrazy paymentterms for bigprojectsbecause of the difficult marketsituation is the wrong way to dobusiness. Pricing should be based

on the real value of theproduct/service offered. Vendorsare penalising each other by doingthese kinds of deals.Carlos Rupérez, sales & marketing director, SirkomEurope

Stop sellingon price! I getupset andquite angrywhen I hearabout the sortof marginsbeing madeout there. Ourindustry has exceptionalknowledge-based skills andservice resources and I just wishthat this was reflected in themargin and profit. I really want mycustomers to make good moneyon our products, providing theyare passing on value and serviceto our end users, who in turnreceive a positive experience. I think this is also linked in withattention and service. Too manycustomers are neglected after thesale. I think we all need a massivelesson in relationship selling andseeing the customer as a long-term business model, which willlead to more profitable sales.Jeremy Stewart,sales & marketingdirector, TeamMate

An 81.1sqm LED video displaymade by Squadrat has beeninstalled at the Wildparkstadion inKarlsruhe – the home venue ofKarlsruher SC football team.

The project – realised jointlywith Multi Media Systeme – meansthat Karlsruher SC’s stadium nowhas one of the largest LED videodisplays in the German footballleague.

The display is equipped withthe latest Squadrat SX [Master]

technology, meaning that real-time transmission with virtualpixel support and colour calibra-t ion is ‘guaranteed’. The cus-tomer ’s ex i s t ing contentmanagement system was inte-grated into the overall system,making operation and playbacksimple and straightforward.

The display is EMC-compliantand equipped with a flexible con-figuration management system.Stand: 9A100, 9A102

The exhibitor supplied the ultra-thin 6mm indoor display in Armani’sflagship store on New York’s 5th Ave. The 1,024x912 pixel display isdesigned to show off Armani’s products and has been used to broadcastlive fashion shows. According to an Armani executive: “It’s veryimpressive.” Stand: 11E66

QS-Tech

KSC larges it with LED displaySquadrat

Announced at ISE today is theHMP130 Hyper Media Player. Itsmanufacturer, Swiss companySpinetiX, saysthat theHMP130 bringsgreater function-ali ty and per-formance thanits predecessor, the HMP110, whichthe HMP130 replaces.

The HMP130 player has beendesigned for use with SpinetiXFusion content management soft-ware. Fusion runs within theHMP130 and the company says itoffers 30% more computationalpower.

As a browser-based programme,Fusion displays instant informa-tion including videos with tickersand animations thanks to morepowerful processing from SpinetiXtechnology partner Texas Instru-ments’ DaVinci video processors.These are located in the heart of

the digital signage appliance. SpinetiX offers lifetime war-

ranty on the HMP130, which usesan open Scala-ble VectorGraphics (SVG)platform andperforms thefunctions of

mixing streaming video, encodedvideo or images and audio file for-mats with other dynamic informa-tion such as RSS or XML. The unitis small , weighing only 190g(6.07oz) and uses just 3W.

“We’ve worked closely withTexas Instruments to develop ournext-generation Hyper MediaPlayer technology,” said Serge Kon-ter, marketing manager at SpinetiX.“Coupled with our lifetime war-ranty, future proof and user-friendly benefits, customers willbenefit from more powerful digitalsignage for many years to come.”Stand: 10K120

Hyper player advancesSpinetiX

Matrox MPX finalistThe Matrox Mura MPX Series videowall controller boards have beenselected as a finalist for the MostInAVative Commercial ControlSolution category at the 2012Technology InAVation Awards. Thewinner will be announcedtomorrow.Mura is described as the newstandard in video wall technology,with its four-input/four-outputdesign made to optimally managepeer-to-peer bandwidth ingraphics-intensive, high-resolutionapplications. Based on PCI Expressx16 Gen2 technology, Muraensures full HD performance forpresentation platforms incorporate boardrooms andconference rooms. In addition,multiple Mura boards can becombined to build high-density,scalable video walls for digitalsignage, control room and othermission-critical environments.Mura also offers the free-to-download Matrox MuraControl foriPad app, which replicates a Mura-powered video wall on an AppleiPad.Stand: 1G122

Orion acts with starsVisitors to ISE this year are invitedto see ‘a show-stopping fullyinteractive video wall’ using an8.5m-wide Infinite Plasma bezel-less display. It is based on Orion’ssixth-generation OPM-4260 InfinitePlasma, which offers increasedbrightness and high contrastratios, with internal scalars andanti-reflective coating, as well asits patented BIC (Burn-In-Compensation) technology. A tinyseam gap of 2.2mm allows theInfinite Plasma to be configured inany combination and size resultingin visually creative installations,landscape or portrait, says themanufacturer. “With increased focus on videowall technologies from specifiersand consultants we are seeing ahuge upturn in interest for theproduct as a comparison to usingprojectors,” said Paul O’Reilly,managing director, PSCo TechnicalDistribution, which providesproduct, accessories and support.“Orion is the grandfather of videowall manufacturers and thetechnology has never looked sogood, with a stunning seam gap onthe installation model and HDCPcompliance,” he added.Orion is also demonstrating thenew 117in MPDP E-board, 82inLCD E-board, 22in Transparent DIDand 65in Multi Touch DID.Stand: 4R60

On distributor Syscomtec’s booth,Easescreen digital signage softwareis being demonstrated for the firsttime at ISE.

Now at Version 7.0, Easescreencomes in three levels of capability– Basic, Standard and Premium.Features include unlimited layeringof content performed by the 3D-rendering engine; transition effectsand alpha masking; visualisationssupported by the Ken Burns Effect;and fallback 2D rendering enginefor low-end hardware. According tothe company, production costs are

low, through its native support ofcurrent content formats, while noconversion is necessary, which issaid to ensure high-quality display.

Easescreen also provides fullsupport for interactivity. It providesfull touchscreen support for use in,for example, guidance systems,together with integration of sensorssuch as approximation and detec-tion sensors. RFID and barcodeintegration is also possible, as issupport for audience measurementsystems. Stand: 10P122

Syscomtec

Easescreen software debut

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Visit us at Stand 11C84

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PTC-100PTZ Camera- Integrated Pan/ Tilt/ Zoom mechanism

- Full HD 1/3� CMOS system

- HD-SDI, HDMI and CVBS out

- 20x HD optical zoom

- 10x digital zoom

- Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)

- Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)

- RS-422 serial control

- Including ceiling mount bracket

RMC-190 Remote Control Unit for PTC-100

- Can control up to 4 cameras

- Multiple presets for each individual camera

- Control of Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Iris, Focus,

Gain, Shutter, White balance

HS-600 HS-2000

SD Portable Studio

- 8 channel input Light weight portable studio

(6 CVBS + 2 DVI-D SD grade)

- 2x AUX out with preview on monitor

- 17.3� multi-image video monitor

- Luma key function for text overlay

- 2 PIP functions and 2 logo displays

- 8 input talkback system with tally function

HD Portable Studio

- 5 channel portable studio

- HD 1920 x 1080i and 1280 x 720p

- 2x HD-SDI & 1x HD-YUV HD video output

- 17.3� multi-image video monitor

- Luma key function for text overlay

- PIP function and 2 logo displays

- 5 input talkback system with tally function

The new D6 indoor full-colour LED displayfrom Absen Optoelectronic is a thin, light-weight unit that is designed to be easy toinstall and suitable for use on stage, for con-cert or TV studio use. It joins four otherindoor LED models (D5, D10, D12 andD30), in Absen’s curtain/mesh D series,which is popular in rental and building dis-play applications.

The 6mm unit has a brightness of 1,600nit, with a 3-in-1 SMD pixel configuration,and a refresh rate of about 1,200Hz. Thepanels are made from aluminium alloy,weigh 8kg, and offer a viewing angle of 140ºboth horizontally and vertically. Max powerconsumption is 150W per panel, but theaverage should be 50W, says Absen.Stand: 11E52

The manufacturer is now able toproduce customised TFTs in specialaspect ratios. These can be stretchedor very wide TFTs, which can beused in a range of applicationswhere standard sizes are not suitable.

These TFTs can be used in sta-tionary or mobile applications,indoor or outdoor. AEG MIS says itoffers both complete displays andsoftware solutions, as well as OEMassemblies for companies to adaptthe product to their own individualrequirements.

The company says that i tsstretched TFTs expand the range ofdisplay options available to manyusers in passenger transport appli-cations as well as commercialapplications. 

Because displays are beingincreasingly used for many applica-tions due to their versatility andability to incorporate HD as well asgraphics and video images inmulti-media presentations, AEGMIS is now accommodating specialinstallations in confined spaces,which are designed to be visuallyattractive and eye-catching. 

Examples include variousheight-restricted areas; areas wherevertical mounting is necessary, suchas in doorways; or even against pil-lars in open concourses or shop-ping areas. Stand: 7F195

LED panel easy on the eyes…and the installer as wellAbsen Optoelectronic

AEG MIS

Any aspectratio screens

Philips Public SignageWith a screen size of 42in and tak-ing advantage of lenticular technol-ogy, the BDL4251VS is the latestautostereoscopic 3D display fromMMD, the exclusive marketer andreseller for Philips-branded LCDmonitors and public signage dis-plays worldwide.

The BDL4251VS is said toachieve its 3D image quality thanksto its 28 lenticular views via whichthe audience is able to peek aroundobjects, depending on where theyare standing in relation to the dis-play itself.

This, in combination with whatis claimed to be the widest 3Dviewing angle available in the mar-ket and the possibility to changethe optimal viewing distance of the3D display, assures that the audi-ence is treated to an even moreenjoyable and memorable visualexperience says MMD.Stand: 10N135, 10N141

Glasses-free42in display

friendlyway

Being exhibited at ISE this year byinteractive developer friendlywayis Store Navigator, a turnkey solu-t ion for retai l stores whichsmooths in-shop navigation forvisitors. The technology allowsconsumers to search for – and be

guided to – the necessary brand,service or product.

Featuring a modern touch-screen application executed onfriendlyway touch-screen termi-nals or displays, Store Navigatorcan provide an overview of anyfloor in the store.

Unlike ‘classic’ terminals, saysfriendlyway, the solution providesmuch greater possibilities for thepresentation of the product rangeavailable in a given store. In addi-tion, displayed content can beamended at any t ime via t headministrative interface.

Features of the system includean interactive product catalogueand the ability to display brandsand service points. It can also beused to search for products, brandsand service points.

A detailed interactive floor-planis available and the system canalso display context-sensitiveadvertising as a slideshow, anima-tion or video. There are also evalu-ation tools to calculate the numberof clicks for the selected productgroups, brands and periods, andcentralised data management forseveral terminals. Stand: 9A119

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The latest 360°video display fromDynaScan Technol-ogy offers theequivalent area of a120in LCD screen.The DS0816 meas-ures about 2.75mtall and 1m indiameter, and out-puts a bright 750cd/m image. It hasbeen designed forindoor applicationswith high foot traffic. An optionallightbox base is available to providegreater visibility through the use ofbacklit posters.

The addition of the DS0816expands DynaScan’s 360º prod-uct range to nine different pro-duction displays. “Many of ourcustomers have shown a greatinterest in larger indoor video dis-plays while maintaining a smallfootprint. We believe the DS0816will fit this need very well,” saidDavid Huang, DynaScan’s direc-tor of business development.

The DS0816 uses the company’s

patented spinning LED technologyfor greater image quality. It uses adrum with several red, green andblue LED modules. As it spins, thesystem controls the lighting of eachpixel at a precise location within1/100th degree accuracy. The effectresults in a high-resolution, brightimage that is claimed to have apixel pitch far smaller than otherLED display on the market.

The first DS0816 video displayshave been installed in the Saint-Lazare train station, Paris, to showrailway arrival and departure times.Stand: 11C80

AOpen shows EngineLate last year, AOpen announcedthe Digital Engine DE35-HD, and ishighlighting the digital signagemedia player here at ISE. It featuresthe AMD embedded G series T56NCPU and up to 8GB of DDR3 mem-ory. It is capable of full HD 1080playback, supporting up to four dis-plays via DisplayPort. It has one2.5in SATA III hard disk drive, USB3.0 and DVI. It follows the uSFF formfactor, with dimensions of just166mm x 157mm x 48mm. AOpensays that its Digital Engine is the cworld’s smallest semi-industrialmedia player with such powerfulcapabilities. Stand: 10N129

In-shop navigation 360° display on trackDynaScan

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Apps are likethe newremote control;everythingcomes withone, but it onlyworks with the product it camewith. From an end-user’sperspective, this is similar to havingfive remotes for your home theatre.I think the ultimate destination forthe AV industry would be astandardised API that everyone canuse for development.

Such an API would allow oneapp to integrate with any availableproduct in a given system –ultimately providing a universalapp. The further we move fromproprietary toward open source

software, the more ‘integrated’ thisindustry can become.Chris Bundy, director of marketing for Atlona

The ultimatedestination willbe a fullyintegrated andunifiedcommunicationplatform thatensures thedynamicdistribution ofcontent to any communication deviceand the interaction between all thesedevices. The open screenFOODDigital Signage Software is todayalready fulfilling the first needs in thisdirection, so that our systemintegration partners can profit fromour products and expertise.Pierre Farine, CEO, screenFOOD

Greater interoperability betweeninstalled systems in mobile applications.Tom Mingo, VP of sales, Vaddio

The iPad and the smartphone areamazing accessories. Touch-screencontrol is now in the hands of a vastnew audience. This has created

awareness,driven demand,sped up thesales cycle andexpanded ourmarkets in ahuge way. Notonly that, but ithas enabled usto introduceclients to other areas of integration(such as adding on lighting control orsecurity access control…) that waspreviously out of the client’s budget.But ultimately we need to change theperception in the wider communitythat an iPad or smartphone is acomplete control solution – it isn’t. Robin van Meeuwen, VP ofinternational sales andmarketing, Crestron

In our sector, atool thatactually savestime andimproveselements of adesign, set-upor show. Therest is justentertainment.Jochen Sommer, director ofEuropean Operations,Adamson Systems Engineering

I would like tosee consol-idation of thesoftware toolsfor the differentapp platforms.Many peopleare choosingApple productsas the target platform, but there isan ever-increasing acceptance ofAndroid and Windows-basedsolutions out there. It would be greatto have cross-platform developmenttools that still provide access to thebenefits of the particular devicebeing used.Adam Neale, director,7thSense Design

With regard to unifiedcommunications, the most likelydestination (mid-term) is theembedding of most existing UCfunctionality in the underlyinginfrastructure and the layering ofsocial media class apps on top.John Geaney, CES portfoliolead, unified communications,HP Technology Consulting

The app bandwagon has shown usthat customers want attractive, welldesigned, tactile, convenient andeasy-to-use products and interfaces.

Apple has setthe bar high interms of whatour customersexpect fromother brands,and our ultimatedestinationshould be tolearn from this,and produce products that areattractive to the iPad generation.Renny Vos, marketing &communication manager, BMBElectronics

Surely the onlyreason fordeploying newtechnology ofany type is tomake thingseasier or moreefficient. Thereseems littlepoint doing things just because youcan. So my view would be theultimate destination for a JustLamps app must be to expand theopportunities for customers to tradewith us, as and when they want to. Simon Kitson, European salesand marketingmanager, Just Lamps

Vox PopWe ask: Many manufacturershave jumped on the appbandwagon, but what shouldbe the ultimate destination? 

Tinopolis Group, the UK’s largestindependent media group, used themanufacturer’s Universal Videohub288 to broadcast the 2011 RugbyWorld Cup, held in New Zealand,across Wales. Tinopolis Group alsoincorporated a wide range of Black-magic Design’s OpenGear Convert-ers and Mini Converters to supportits HD infrastructure used in broad-casting the games. 

Tinopolis Group companySunset & Vine Cymru won the ten-der to provide Rugby World Cupprogramming for the S4C Net-work, and worked in New Zealandfor the duration of the tourna-ment, sending all matches andrugby related programmes back toWales via satellite and optical fibre.Live programming and highlightswere then produced at the Tinopo-lis studios and headquarters inLlanelli, Wales.

The Universal Video-hub was used to route allincoming HD satellitefeeds from New Zealandinto record playbackservers and edit suites, aswell as routing all studiosources into a visionmixer located in the com-pany’s production suite.

“We used an iPad tocontrol t he previous

Videohub, but this time we addeda combination of software controlpanels and Blackmagic Design’sSmart Control panels,” explainedTinopolis’ chief engineer, PeterHarston. “This allowed for rapidinput source changes to the EVS aswell as the re-routing of satellitereceivers, VTRs, servers and visionmixer outputs.” 

Harston said he wanted toinstall a system that would copewith 3G, to ensure the company’ssystem would be future proof, andthat the Universal Videohub wasthe perfect solution.

“We integrated the UniversalVideohub into our workflow, notjust because of the attractive price,but also because the equipmentneeded to fit the bill in terms ofboth performance and operabil-ity,” Harston concluded. Stand: 7C190

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Magenta Research has launched anupdated version of its MultiViewrange, a distribution system for pro-fessional AV signals over UTP cable.The new MultiView II transmitterand receiver range is designed tosend 1080p and higher resolutionvideo up to 610m.

Where previous MultiViewproducts used internal jumpers to

change config-urations Multi-View II has allconfigurationsmade wit hexter nal but-tons and status LEDs. It also offersimproved EDID and DDC modesof operation; full sync control;fourth-pair configuration options(for aux data l ike serial andaudio); streamlined connectorlocations for more intuitive rackmounting and is fully backwardscompatible with previous Multi-View equipment.

Also showing are additions to

Magenta’s Voyager products, whichdistribute video and auxiliary signalsover fibre. Voyager’s Compact For-mat (CF) range includes the CF-18,a rack-mountable chassis designedto pack 18 Voyager CF transmittersinto a 4U enclosure. It eliminates theneed for separate power suppliesand dramatically reduces installa-tion time, says the manufacturer.

The new, stand-alone Voyager CFproducts are

m u c hs m a l l e rthan theexisting,modularVoyager

transmitters and receivers, at only25mm high, and come with built-inmounting ears for fitting behind adisplay or under a desk.

A Voyager four-port transmitterincreases signal distributionoptions and expands Voyagermatrix capacity to 640 ports, whichcan be inputs or outputs. In addi-tion, it is possible to daisy chainVoyager receivers. Stand: 4U30

MultiView II on showMagenta Research

Plug and work withSchulte EVOlineThe work place is now defined bythe power point rather than thedesk, according to SchulteElektrotechnik, which hasdeveloped a plug-and-work conceptit calls e-place (the electronicworking place).Its EVOline productsput sockets for power, multimediaand data where people need them,using a safe and individualcombination of plug-in systems,suitable for new buildings andrenovations. It should help toeliminate the unsightly tangle ofcables, provide protection againstdata loss, and avoiding the risk ofpower failures cascading throughan entire network, says thedeveloper. Schulte’s EVOlineproducts come in a variety of formfactors, such as risers that pop upfor plugging and can be pushedback down to hide them whileplugged. They are easy to install,can be specified with anyconfiguration of power, data,multimedia and protection modules,and are available in a range offinishes like anodised silver, black,or polished chrome. Stand: 5U90

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Vox PopWe ask: You receive an unexpected investment of €100,000into your business. How do you choose to spend the money?

iPads foreveryone! Justkidding; butmaybe not.When you thinkaboutcollaboration infuture enterprises, certainlyhandheld mobile devices with HDvideo chat capabilities will play ahuge role. Revolabs has a teamculture, and great teams need tohave all parts acting as one body. Martin Bodley, president andCEO, Revolabs

We put a lot of emphasis oneducation in the training bracket.Practical knowledge is fundamentalto growing the industry and astechnology becomes moresophisticated in terms of what youcan achieve, then educationbecome even more of a priority

whichsuppliers likeourselvesmust take alead on. That’sprobably thearea where Iwould investthis money.Dale Miller, vice president,EMEA, Christie

I would usesome of thatmoney torecruit amarketing andadvertisingagency,advertisemore andpromote our brand into end-users,lifestyle and deco magazines.Cedric Aubriot,CEO and founder,Waterfall

Freshly introduced by Opticis, theOMM-1000 multi-format, multi-function matrix router enablesusers to switch up to 16 DVI inputsto 16 digital displays via general

PC software such as Hyperlink ter-minal, telnet or Web browser.

The matrix provides easy pro-gramming features accomplished invarious ways – for example, manualinput of front key or command line(ASCII or Binary code) input withvarious interfaces of RS-232 andTCP/IP. It is also capable of flexibleinstallation with other video con-trollers or control software.

The user can combine anyinput and output channels from4x4 to 16x16 by plugging the cards

into the OMM-1000 mainframewith its electrical DVI (SDVI-4EI/SDVI-4EO) and optical DVI(SDVI-4EI/SDVI-4EO) input andoutput cards composed of fourports of DVI. Optical DVI inputand output cards are compatiblewith Opticis’ one fibre DVI exten-sion module, DVFX-100.

OMM-1000 is equipped withan embedded video signal genera-tor and diagnostic function to helpthe field engineer and systems inte-grator to analyse and monitor thesignal and solve the installationproblem immediately. Theoptional quad multi-viewer canhelp to build up more cost-effective systems. Stand: 1Q20

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Xilica Audio DesignBilled as ‘next-generation openarchitecture, drag-and-drop audioprocessing for fixed audio installa-tions’ Xilica Audio Design is show-casing the Neutrino A-1616-ND.This is decribed as a f lagshipmodel that provides 16x16 ana-logue balanced I/O, AES/EBU andDante/AVB compatible digital

audio networking over Ethernet inonly a 1U rack space.

Neutrino can be configuredand controlled with the new Neu-Console Software GUI for Win-dows that holds the library ofcritical DSP modules, controlpanel design and digital IO net-working, says the developer.

Supporting its X-series FixedDSP Processor users, Xilica is releas-

ing a beta version of XConsole forthe Mac. The exhibitor says it canalso arrange VIP admission and afree drink for ISE visitors to theBourbon Street live music club nearthe Leidseplein, which is poweredby Xilica technology.

“Xilica Audio Design is loved bytechnicians for its detailed audioquality, intuitive control, connec-tivity, reliability and friendly pricetag,” said a spokesman for thecompany.Stand: 7C175

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The company is presentingClearSea, i ts enterprise-classclient/server solution for desktopand mobile video collaboration.

LifeSize says ClearSea isdesigned to make HD video a prac-tical, manageable reality for enter-prises and growing businesses.ClearSea allows users to deploy full1080p HD video collaborationacross an entire organisation withthousands of users, includingmobile and remote workers. Itworks with Windows PCs andMacs, Android and iOS; and isavailable as hardware or as virtualmachine software.

LifeSize says ClearSea is totallyinteroperable, allowing connectionvia any standards-based video col-laboration or infrastructure, notjust LifeSize platforms.

Key features include the ability

to make person-to-person videocalls easily from almost any device;and host videoconferences for upto three participants with no needfor added hardware or software(with an option for up to 26 mul-tiparty connections).

ClearSea is NAT and Firewalltraversal for seamless connectionacross different platforms andinfrastructures, and features real-time data sharing and call record-ing. LifeSize says the product’scentralised management makes iteasy to integrate video collabora-tion with other infrastructure-based services.

Costs are also easy to control,LifeSize claims, using licensing perport, which means the user doesn’tpay for redundant or unusedaccounts.Stand 12B94, 12C92

Video collaboration makesenterprise-class showingLifeSize

When the Lombardy region of Italymoved all its offices to the PalazzoLombardia, the new headquartersof the regional government ofLombardia, it chose to equip the38 meeting rooms of the Palazzowith three Taiden HCS-5300 Seriesd i g i t a linfrared wire-less confer-ence systems,giving a totalof more than400 HCS-5300 seriescontributionunits. Theregional gov-ernment is said to be consideringthe adoption of a Taiden digital IRwireless conference system for thesecond phase of the project.

With advantages like easy set-upand removal, convenient operationand maintenance, neatness andelegance, and no impact on thebuilding structure, wireless confer-ence systems became the firstchoice for the project Palazzo Lom-bardia. However, as meeting roomsare quite close to each other and,given the high probability thatconference systems may all operateat the same time, wireless confer-ence systems based on RF technol-

ogy (including WL AN) werebelieved to be inappropriate andinfrared transmission technologybecame the preferred solution forthe wireless conference systems.This is because IR systems do notinterfere with each other. Beyond

this, infraredtransmissionavoids eaves-d r o p p i n gb e c a u s ei n f r a r e dtransmissiondoes not gen-erate electro-m a g n e t i cr a d i a t i o n

which could be used outside avenue to monitor a meeting illegally.

Moreover, the sound quality ofIR wireless conference systemsbased on analogue audio transmis-sion technology was apparentlydeemed to be unsatisfactory.Taiden says that its digital IR wire-less conference system merges theadvantages of both digital process-ing and wireless infrared transmis-sion – meaning that the TaidenHCS-5300 series turned out to bethe solution for Regione Lombar-dia’s Palazzo Lombardia project.Stand: 3C115

Lombardy region choosesdigital IR system for new HQTaiden

JTSThe company isshowcasing itsnew IT-12interpretationsystem, which itclaims canprovide an openplatform for avariety ofinstallations. Aswell as beingused for newinstallations,JTS says the IT-12 is equallysuited toexistingsystems where aninterpretationfunction isrequired. The IT-12supports 11languageinterpretationsand has 12outputs, eachcorrespondingto a separatelanguage; andthe system’srelay function isdesigned formulti-languagetranslation. Stand: 7H190

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Not long ago, the AVmanager of a majormultinationalorganisation was heard

to say that, if he never heard aboutunified communications everagain, it would be too soon. Hewas, of course, joking – but, as withall the best jokes, his remark had aserious point: everyone is talkingabout unified communications.

While there are many entirelyvalid definitions of unifiedcommunications, David Willie –who is business manager forunified communications atintegrator Saville – has adefinition that is bothrepresentative and succinct.

“Most consider unifiedcommunications to encompasstechnologies including presence,chat, voice, desktopvideoconferencing, room-basedvideoconferencing andtelepresence,” he says. “Whatmakes each of these technologiesunified is the ability to connectand/or to communicate from any

to any. Importantly, this needs tobe within organisations andbetween organisations.”

“Typical elements mightinclude anything fromtelepresence, telephony systems,PCs, laptops, smartphones, digitalsignage, recording and broadcastsystems,” adds Roland Dreesden,managing director of integratorReflex. “It’s not just about thehardware elements, though, butalso the systems that bringeverything together – virtualisedbridging, live streaming, learningmanagement systems and so on.”

“Most forward looking thinkersunderstand that the unifiedcommunication application hasvalue, and makes informationworkers more productive,” saysAndrew W Davis, a co-founder ofWainhouse Research, the companybehind the Collaboration Summitthat coincides with ISE. “Theconcept is to make decision makingmore streamlined while allowingmore people to have inputs. Unifiedcommunications should allow

workers to find the right resourcesto resolve issues in faster time. Fasterdecisions and better decisions arewhere the benefits will come from.”

It is, then, a very differentconcept from videoconferencing:where videoconferencing hashistorically been an ‘islandapplication’, unifiedcommunications, implementedappropriately, can be – shouldbe – integral to the way anorganisation works. As such,deploying it is likely to involvecomplexity – something which AVintegrators may find off-putting.

According to Willie, they neednot be alarmed. “It simplyrequires a new understanding andappreciation that thesetechnologies are different and arenot as scary as they first look,” hesuggests. “It’s simply a case ofdeploying the correct productsalongside the correct professionalcapabilities and services to delivera different type of solution. AVintegrators have always embracednew technologies and although

the skill sets are different, theysimply need to build internalprofessional capabilities to deliverthese new solutions.”

Integrators like Saville andReflex have been gearing up toaddress the market for some time.“We believed it was an area ofhuge opportunity for us at theend of 2009 and built a strategyto address it into our three-yearplan,” explains Dreesden.

“Why? The technology is better,people adopt it at home, studentsare encouraged to distant learn,lifestyles improve, productivityincreases, the environmentbenefits, it creates safer workingenvironments. Where do I stop?”he laughs. “The list is huge!”

Davis suggests that there maystill be time for others to equipthemselves to address theopportunity. “I think we are onthe cusp of crossing the chasmand seeing many of the unifiedcommunications trials turn intovolume deployments,” he says.“The market probably won’t hit itsstride till 2013 or 2014, but 2012should be where we see lots ofmajor companies joining thebandwagon as customers.”

And, despite his supposedreluctance, that may well includethe AV manager who neverwanted to hear about unifiedcommunications again.

Ian McMurrayfinds some unresolved technicalissues but considerableincentives for integrators

Unified communicationsheads for the mainstreamWherevideoconferencingis an ‘islandapplication’, unifiedcommunications becomes integral toan organisation

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“Deployingis likely toinvolve significantcomplexity”

Presenting its new Central Control Unit(CCU) for its DCN Next Generation andDCN Wireless conferencing systems isBosch Security Systems. The newCCU allows both wired andwireless delegate units to beintegrated into one system. Eachcontrol unit is now capable ofcontrolling up to 245 wired and245 wireless delegate devices.

Bosch says that the CCU has beenenhanced with the addition of severalcost-saving features. The output powerhas been increased to enable it to drivemore delegate units, reducing the needand expense of additional power sup-plies required for larger systems. TheCCU can also be configured as a networkcontroller, eliminating the need for adedicated network controller which istypically required in large multi-CCU

systems ofup to 4,000delegates.

New functionalityhas been added to the DCNWireless Discussion system. Itnow features a voice activation mode,which al lows microphones to beswitched on automatically once delegatesbegin to speak, thus enabling more spon-

taneous and open discussions. Furtherenhancements include the 128-bit AESRijndael encryption for the DCN Wire-less, which gives optimum protectionagainst eavesdropping.

Bosch Security Systems’ new HD cam-era solution, for use with DCN Con-ference solutions, is also on show. Itincludes a purpose-designed HDConference Dome camera with HD-SDI output, which is said to giveclear images without any delays.

According to Bosch, this new solutionmeans installers no longer need go to theeffort and expense of developing theirown interfacing software and of purchas-ing third-party CCTV cameras, as it pro-vides them with a price-competitive,off-the-shelf solution that meets all theircustomers’ HD conferencing needs.Stand: 3B112

New CCU for conferencing systemsBosch Security Systems

VoIP conferencephone unveiled todayRevolabs is unveiling its FLX VoIP,

billed as the first wirelessconference phone designed for VoIPnetworks. The FLX VoIP supports a

wide variety of IP switches, andRevolabs claims that it is the only

conference phone that supports theclarity of HD audio while providing

the freedom of wirelessmicrophones and speakers.

The product integrates directly withmost IP telephone switches

following the SIP standard, so newfeatures previously only available

through digital switchenvironments, such as voice mail

alerts and ‘do not disturb’, can nowbe offered with the FLX VoIP.

Revolabs says the FLX VoIP issuited to small and mid-size

conference rooms.Stand: 12B92

AavaraThe MPS1000allows thesharing of ameeting roomprojector bymultiple PCs viaa daisy-chainedCat5e cable. Itsupportssender-to-sender andsender-to-receiver withboth video andaudio.Installation issaid to besimple, with nosoftwarerequired. Themaximum send distance is150m.Stand: 10K138

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Listen TechnologiesThe Infrared Wireless Listeningrange of products from ListenTechnologies includes a stationarytransmitter, an IR radiator and tworeceivers in stethoscope and lan-yard format respectively.

Listen Technologies’ IR solu-

tions can deliver up to four simul-taneous channels, which the com-pany says makes i t easy tocommunicate in more complexsituations, and to larger audiences– without sacrif icing privacy.According to Listen, IR is a greatchoice for auditory assistance, lan-guage interpretat ion, audiodescription, and multi-channelaudio distribution in venues wheremultiple rooms make frequencyallocation impractical.

The Listen LT-82 is the heart ofa stationary IR listening system. Ittakes the desired audio signal andtransmits the signal via coaxialcable to one or more IR radiator-emitters.

The LT-82 can be operated inmono or stereo on one of four dif-ferent carriers; with up to four LT-82 units connected to provide upto four simultaneous mono orstereo carriers to the radiators. Italso generates DC to power up totwo LA-140 radiator-emitters. TwoLT-82 units can be mounted in asingle rack space.

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IR audio solutions showingA new installation featuring Ter-acue’s H.264 SD/HD encoders atthe University Hospital Aachen,Germany, allows students locatedin multiple theatres to participatein the same lecture. The technolog-ical upgrade is said to be aresponse to the ‘massive’ recentincrease in student numbers.

The point-to-multipoint broad-cast is made possible by a videodistribution system on an IP net-

work, which allows a video datastream to be fed to any number ofend-devices. As a result, lectures inthe University Hospital Aachen’steaching department can bebrought simultaneously to a maxi-mum of six lecture theatres. Forthis purpose, the lecturer’s laptopand their camera image is trans-mitted onto projection systems inthe individual rooms in split-screen mode.

To facilitate the display of bothSD and HD signals, the university

has been provided with a numberof ENC-300-DVI and ENC-200encoders from Teracue.

Suitable for a variety of videotraining and e-learning purposes,the ENC-300-DVI broadcastsH.264 and MPEG-4 streaming andsupports DVI and HDMI signals(up to 1920x1200 pixels). The sub-sequent conversion of H.264 HDstreams into RTMP Flash is accom-plished using a WOWZA mediaserver.Stand: 1E80

Boss on TVVBrick

Enterprises have invested heavily inthe latest telepresence technology –which can be impressive when par-ticipants are located at HQ or amajor corporate location.

The experience is often lesscompelling, however, for remoteemployees or telecommuters whoare often relegated to just listeningin. VBrick says that it can let thoseremote users see the boss for them-selves – and not break the enter-prise’s bank doing it.

The company has justannounced R3.0 of its H.264 Dis-tributed Media Engine (DME).R3.0 offers a SIP User Agent thatcan be invited into the video con-ference just like a regular user,according to VBrick. The DMEappears as just another member ofa video conference.

Once connected, VBrick’s DMEcan tap into the video session andextract the audio and video. It con-verts both and sends video acrossthe network in one or multiplestreaming protocols to supportPCs/Macs, iPhones/iPads and avariety of Android devices. Whileother conferencing vendors offertheir own streaming servers, VBricksays that its solution has the advan-tage in price, scale and interoper-ability. Stand: 10Q116

A more connected future for hospitalTeracue

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Described as an in-wall wirelessaudio gateway for simplifying con-nectivity between conferencerooms, offices and other commonbusiness settings, ClearOne’s Blue-Port extends the reach and ease ofunified communications in theworkplace and allows employees tocollaborate and share audio con-tent for presentations, corporateannouncements and other stream-

ing content through an enterprise-class Bluetooth-enabled device.

According to ClearOne, Blue-Port offers tremendous conven-ience and a rich, crystal-clear audioexperience not obtainable on a tra-ditional handheld device. Blue-Port ’s f ront panel provides a‘pairing’ button for linking Blue-Port with the Bluetooth-enabledtransmitting device, and a smallLED, which indicates pairing andtransmission status.

The in-wall device fits into a

single-gang switchbox. MultipleBluePort units can be installed inone system and used simultane-ously with different Bluetoothsources. Installers can choose froma variety of 16 zones to configureaudio systems by the zone location(for example, lobby, boardroom,etc) or by identifying name, suchas BluePort 1 or BluePort 2.

Also on show today isClearOne’s range of audio andteleconferencing microphones.Stand: 3C112

The new Digimic Cmic CSV dele-gate unit has been enhanced withchannel selection and voting capa-bilities, all of which is controllablevia a 256x32 pixel OLED display.

As a stand-alone system in com-bination with an enhanced centralDCen, the system is conceived forseven languages and floor channel.The new Digimic system alsoincludes the company’s newlydeveloped DDol interpreter con-sole, which incorporates the designand ergonomics of the DOLV,which was developed with the sup-port of EU interpreters and has suc-

cessfully established itself in themarketplace.

The Cmic CSV has a host of fea-tures including five pre-selectablerelay channels and one original;three selectable outgoing channels;a cough button; an LED hearingguard; speak slow, auto relay, andhelp functions; and an operatorand/or chairman call.

The system can be operatedtogether with a gooseneck micro-phone and headphones or headset.Its interpreter functions are directlyintegrated into the Digimic confer-ence system. Stand: 12A92

Distributor Comm-Tec is present-ing VidyoMobile, a multipointvideo conferencing app for theiPad2 and iPhone.

The VidyoMobile is availableon the Apple App Store and allowsusers to offer mobile workers theability to participate in companyvideo conferences from their iOSmobile devices (and Androiddevices as well), expanding accessto conferences that already connectlaptops, desktops, telepresence andHD room systems. This includesinteroperability with Polycom,Cisco/Tandberg, and other H.323and SIP endpoints.

Comm-Tec says the VidyoMo-bile app is for business customersthat currently offer their employeesaccess to Vidyo’s software-basedinfrastructure through their enter-prise IT department or throughservice providers who offer Vidyoas a service.

The manufacturer says users just

need to download the app fromthe store and log in to their existingaccount to begin using VidyoMo-bile on their mobile device.

Like all Comm-Tec’s Vidyo end-points, this product can accommo-date more than 100 participants ina conference; and VidyoMobile dis-plays up to four participants at atime on the iPad2. Additionally,participants are displayed using theactive speaker feature, which auto-matically displays the current andlast few speakers. Stand: 2A70

As part of a major HD upgradeproject, Porché Advanced Systemshas equipped Trinity BaptistChurch in Lake Charles, Louisiana,with state-of-the-art Vaddiopan/tilt/zoom camera systems.

“We first encountered Vaddio atInfoComm when we were lookingfor a high-definition video feedfrom the main Worship Center to[contemporary worship area] theCavern,” recalled Jason Ryder ofPorché. “We ended up installing thePanasonic HE-100 PTZ camera andat first that worked really well.”

More recently, in 2010, thecompletion of the high-spec TK’sPlace area raised the notion ofupgrading to HD in the main Wor-ship Center. The latter facility was

ultimately equipped with two 22ft1080p HD projection screens, atrio of Vaddio HD-19 PTZ camerasfor supporting-angled shots, and astudio-quality JVC 1080p mannedcamera. Control is provided by twoVaddio Precision Camera Controllers.

“I’ve had a lot of experiencewith Vaddio in other installations,”explained Ryder. “As far as a roboticPTZ camera goes, nothing beatsinstalling with Cat5 and still gettinga high-quality, high-definitionimage. Price is always a big factorand because these cameras are rea-sonable, we were not only able toget more shots, we could also getthe additional controllers.” Stand: 1F122

Video conferencing appComm-Tec

Extending reach of Unified CommunicationsClearOne

US church modernises with HDVaddio

Sennheiser receiverThe manufacturer is introducingits EK 1039 bodypack receiver,which is designed for tour-guide,interpreting and assistive listeningapplications. Sennheiser says thenew product boasts an enhancedtransmission thanks to its adaptivediversity reception. It also features afull audio frequency response of 25-15kHz, and is fitted with a copyfunction, which means onceprogrammed, its settings can thenbe transmitted via infra-red to otherreceivers. The EK 1039 enablesusers to transmit on up to 32channels per frequency range; andthe manufacturer claims that theunit’s switching window makes iteasier for the user to find a freefrequency in difficult situations.Designed with ease-of-use andversatility in mind, the companysays the EK 1039 is an ideal choicefor instruction and refereeingsituations in sports, or as anassistive listening receiver forhouses of worship, theatres andconference centres. Stand 2.C66

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BiampIn a development that reflects theongoing rise of Audio Video Bridg-ing (AVB), Biamp Systems is givinginternational distributors and con-sultants their first opportunity toget a close look at Tesira, the com-pany’s first DSP-based networkedmedia system to employ AVB as theprimary digital media transport.

Tesira is an enterprise-wide solu-tion made up of intelligent networkmodules designed to share andboost performance. It is equippedwith modular scalable inputs andoutputs, DSPs and networked end-

points, providing system designcapabilities for unlimited scenarios,including centralised, dis-tributed and hybrid-typeapplications.

Integrators have theoption of customisingTesira with up to eightDSP cards (16 DSPs) in a singlechassis and a maximum of 420x420audio channels over a scalable digi-tal media backbone (AVB).

Biamp will be hosting productdemonstration sessions on itsstand at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and16:00 today and tomorrow, and at10:00 and 12:00 on Thursday, to

showcase Tesira’s partition featuresand AVB functionality. These ses-sions will give show attendees anopportunity to speak directly withBiamp’s sales and technical team,and experience the full range ofTesira’s capabilities.Stand: 1H80

See new AVB DSP system in action

Doremi

Odeon, the largest cinema chain inthe UK and Ireland, has completedits digital rollout. The two-yearproject involved all 113 Odeon cin-emas in the UK and Ireland, with890 screens now using DoremiDCP-2000 digital cinema servers.

“Throughout this programme

we have had great support fromour partners, Doremi Cinema.That, and the reliability of theircinema servers, has helped to makethis period of great change runsmoothly,” said Odeon COO,Roger Harris.

“This is a milestone for digitalcinema in the UK,” added BrentWatson, Doremi European cus-tomer services manager.

The rollout will continue asOdeon expands. Due to the chain’srecent acquisition of five Reel cine-mas, 26 more servers are nowheading for installation and a fur-ther s ix are needed for a newDublin cinema. The Odeon Groupoperates 2,119 screens at 225 sitesacross Europe, making it the largestcinema group in Europe.Stand: 11N51

Cinema completes digital deployment

Exhibitor Tutondo by Atec pro-duces a wide range of control solu-tions, including the CZ830 digitalin-wall control unit with OLEDgraphic display for the selection ofAV sources and adjustment ofaudio settings in the room.

Available in white, chrome metaland black (anthracite) versions, theCZ830 offers an extensive feature setincluding priority for alarm mes-sages and built-in IR receiver for thetotal control of all the zone parame-ters and AV source functions throughIR remote control.

The product range also includesthe RC83 infrared control formulti-room Mondo T systems. Thisremote device is able to control thebasic functions of video/audiosources complete with STIF inter-facing devices. Each zone (room)can be managed by one or moreremote controls.

The specification of the RC83includes 10 buttons for selectingthe video/audio source, eight but-tons for zone audio control, and 42buttons for controlling the func-tions of each video/audio source.Stand: 1E62, 1E66

In controlTutondo by AtecRoland AV live mix

A fully integrated audio mixer, videoswitcher for live production and

Web streaming, the VR-3 is beingdemonstrated at ISE today. It is

described as a unique product thatcombines the power of Roland’s

audio and video technology into oneunit and expands the growing

lineup of AV mixers and streaming-ready solutions from the company.

The production of typical live eventstoday, whether large or small,

requires a wide variety ofequipment: audio inputs from mics,

audio mixer, video sources to avideo mixer, computer inputs, video

preview monitors, capturing theevent in some form, and also

streaming it live online. As a USBvideo/audio class device, Web

streaming is achieved by simplyconnecting to a computer running a

live streaming service. Thereduction in hardware equipment,

setup time and connectioncomplexity ensures, says Roland, aworry-free, easy-to-use solution for

any event.Stand: 3A136

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a-z listing:hall 13D Now 11F703D Perception 7N2003d-berlin 9C142

AAAC Systems 12B73Aavara Innovation Corp 10K138Abi China 3C123ABtUS Singapore 1P20Acclaim Lighting 11K52Acoustic Energy 7V201Active Audio 1H76ad notam 7P190AD-Systems 11K52ada - Audio Design Associated

1N40Adam Audio 7R172Adam Hall 7F180Adamson Systems Engineering

7E170Adder Technology 6H132Adeo Group - Adeo Screen - Screen Research 1M5ADJ Group Europe 11K52Advantech Europe 10S130Adwindow 3C82AED Group 3A84AEG Gesellschaft für moderneInformationssysteme 7F195AF Electronics Co 4V50AGATH 5S120Airgoo Signage 9A136AixSolve 3D132Alcons Audio 6N132Alcorn McBride 9D104Aldous Systems Europe 5U88Allen & Heath 1H90AMC Baltic 5S86Ampetronic 11D87Amptec 7R172AMX 2C50Analog Way 3A112Anovo Co 9B147Anxin Science and Tech Co 7T180AOpen 10N129Apantac 11N67APart Audioprof 1P110APEX 7D170APO International (HK) Co 5R120Aquavision 5V115Arbor Media 1E108Arcam D302Archean Technologies 7M201Armagard 10R116Armstrong Electronics 7S210Arrive Systems 12C74Artcoustic Loudspeakers - Rasike seats & acoustics 7T185Arthur Holm / Albiral Display Solutions 1N5ARTSOUND 11N68arvato entertainment europe

10K142, 10K146

Ashly Audio 7V214ASL Intercom 1H90Ateis Europe 7F205Aten 11N59Atlona Technologies 4U63ATON 1N73Attero Tech 7V217Audac 5U92audio network 1N48Audio-Technica 1K78Audiovox German Holdings 7S190Audipack 1F40Aurora Multimedia 11F38Australian Monitor 11D80AV INDUSTRY 2A50AV Jobs & Lavajobs 7M219AV Magazine/AV Europe 6N152AV Stumpfl 1H17AV-Euronet 7M200AVC Group 1N73Avenview Europe 1OQ143AVer Information 12E90Avers Screens 4U26Aviom 3D140Avitech International Corporation

11H51AVnu Alliance 7Q220AVTEK 11N56AVuno 1E56, 1E58Axel Joost Elektronik 3A130

BB-Tech International 1P62BACATA 9D145Bachmann Co 2A70, 2A73Baldwin Boxall 11D85Barco 11H65Barix 2E70barox Kommunikation 10P148Barth Acoustic 11D86Bay Audio 5R122Beijing PowerCreator InformationTechnology Co 12A82Beijing Really Sun Technology

11N31BenQ Europe 4U35beyerdynamic Co 1M100Biamp Systems 1H80Bittner Audio International 7F190BitWise Controls 5U88Black Box Network Services

10R136Blackmagic Design 7C190Bleu Comm Azur 7V197BLiNKBLiNK/Fisheye 9A121BlueFox 10N134BMB Electronics 1P35, 1P22Boeckeler Instruments 2E60Bosch Security Systems 3B112Bowers & Wilkins 11F84Brähler ICS Konferenztechnik

12A92BrightSign 10K136, 2A70, 2A73

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exhibitors at a glanceBroadata Communications 5V90BTX 2A55BXB Electronics Co 3A101

CCabasse 5R121Cabletime - IPTV 3D106Calibre U 3B104Cambridge Consultants 7V208CAMCO Produktions - und Vertriebs

1H76Camvine 10S122Canon Europe 1F80Canton 11D44Casio Europe 4R36CAYIN Technology Co 10P116CC Technic Taiwan Co 3B126CEDIA 1Q66CeeLab 12C80celexonCo 4U80Ceratec Audio Design 11P40CES Audio 7C170Ceymsa Audiovisual 6N148Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co

11E32Cheer Ascent International 7R180Chief MFG 2A52, 2A70, 2A73Christie 1H27, 1H40CIMA DIGITEC 11C77Cineak 1N90CinemaTech 4R78Cité LED technologies 9D145Citygrow 5V96Clear-Com 11D76ClearOne Communications 3C112clearvoice-systems 7E198Click Effects 9B152Clockaudio 11C66Cloud Electronics 11D93Colum Electronics Ind Corp 1E116COMM Products Technologies 2E52COMM-TEC Vertriebsgesellschaft

2A70, 2A73Communications Business Solutions

12B70Community Professional Loudspeakers 7M176ComQi 10K118Concept Digital 11H77Concept International 10N149Condeco Ltd 4V35Conen Produkte & Co 11N52Connessioni 7V220Control4 EMEA 11H78Coolux 7N176Coptermotion 9A121Corporate Karma 7C180Cotina Co 11D84Covid 4R68Creatix Polymedia 3D132Creator Corporation 11D60Crestron International

1F2, 1F6, 1F7, 1F17Cuanbo 1P2CUE 1M122Current Audio 5T86curveLED 7H210CYP UK 5T113

DD-BOX Technologies 1N40D-Tools 1N40D. Cronenberg 3C131D.A.S. Audio 1H78d&b audiotechnik 1N28Da-Lite Screen Company 2A42Daktronics 1K2Dalen 3D130Dali 7S180Darklight Technology 9A122Data Display Solution 10Q144

Dataton 7K170Datavideo Technologies Europe 11C84Definitive Technology 7S167Delta Electronics 11E44DEMCO CSI 10Q114Designmate 4V34Destination Audio 5U88DeToma 1N64Deutsche Telekom 12B80Dexon Systems 3B120DF Solutions 5V110DiGiCo UK 1H90Digigram 7H170Digital Projection 4S82DIS - Danish Interpretation Systems

3C119DISE 10K110DISPLAX Interactive Systems 10Q112DIVUS 7V197diz kiosks 10P153DLS Sweden 5S114dnp denmark 2A70, 2A73domeprojection.com 9F135Doremi Technologies 11N51DPA Microphones 7R172Draper 1M22DSP4YOU 7N207DSplay by Cyberstream 10K114Duran Audio 11D64DV Signage 9B138DVIGEAR 1P49DVS Digital Video Systems 7R217DYMO 2A40DYNACORD 1M90DynaScan Technology 11C80dZine 11H65

EE-audio benelux 1K80E-J Electronics Co 3B140Earthquake Sound Corp 1P140easescreen 10N130EAVS Benelux 7S215EAW 1F115ECEN Electronic Co 1E112ECLER Laboratorio de Electroacústica 11H38EDBAK 1P52EET Group 9A138EIKI Industrial Co 1F66EKTA 11C79ELAC Electroacustic 7Q200ELAN Home Systems 1N73Elation Professional 11K52Electric Sound Benelux 1M90Electro-Voice 1K80Electrosonic 11C35Elektrosil Systeme der Elektronik

10S112Element One Multimedia 9F129Elite Screens 1P5ELMO EUROPE 4U62, 2A70, 2A73Elo TouchSystems 10K144empure 7V197Entertainment Experience 1N40Epiphan Systems 7F220Epson Europe 1F52Equipson 5R98Ergonomic Solutions 9B144Ergotron 1N80ErgoXS 11N43Essential Install 7T183EuMediaNet 10P151Euromet 9G118European Service Point 7N190Euroscreen 1N62Evertz UK 9A111Everything But The Box 7Q185Expromo Europe 10S124, 10R126Exterity Ltd 11E72Extron Electronics

2C24, 2C36, 2E24, 2E36eyefactive 9C142eyevis 1N6

FFantek 7E220Fasttel 7Q174FBT Elettronica 7N180Fisheye/BlinkBlink 9A121FlatFrog Multitouch 1G100Fleetwood 1M44Flexible Picture Systems 7H172Fohhn Audio 7K180Foreground Europe 11H76Forte A-BUS 5U88Fortress . 1N40Frame Jazz Display Co 10P113Fraunhofer Institut Nachrichtentechnik 9C141friendlyway 9A119FSN 10K140FSR 7P215Funktion One 7E180Furman Sound 1N80Future Automation 4R70, 2A70, 2A73

GG&BL 7E200G+M Elektronik 7E174GDS - Global Display Solutions

11P93Gefen 1M63, 2A70, 2A73Genelec 1K76Gerriets 1N30Gira Giersiepen & Co 7P170Global Caché 2A70, 2A73GLUX - LED Creative-Tech 11F52Goldish Co 10N147GONSIN Digital Equipment Corporation 12E78Greensound Technology 7V210Guang Zhou Grandview Crystal Screen Co 9B121

HHagor 11K58HAI Home Automation Inc 5U88Haivision 10Q122Hall Research 1M2Hangzhou Gaoke Industry & Trade Co 7T210Hangzhou Wanin Educational Multimedia Inc. 11P74Hantarex Electronics/Samber Italia

11E70Harman International 3C120Harris 10N116, 10N118HDBaseT Alliance 7K210HDI Dune Europe 7M198HDL 7V198Heco 7S190HETEC 3C140HiddenWires 7P198High Definition Golf 7T174Highgrade Tech Co 5R114Highlite International 11C67Hitachi Europe 4S34Hitachi Solutions Europe 2A70,2A73HK Audio 7C215Home Cinema Europe 1N40HP 12C86HPC Technology Inc 7M216Huizhou DESAY Intelligent Technology Co 11D32Humantechnik 6H148HY-LINE Computer Components

12F85Hylex Electronics Co 3A127Hyundai IT Europe 10N120

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Ii-Chips USA 7P225I-Display 10N148IAG 1N68IBASE Technology Inc 10K125ICE Cable Systems 7V180ICT Innovative Communication Technologies 1F75Iemke Roos Audio 1H76IHSE 10R122iiyama 9F141iKON AVS 11E78ilevia 7V182ILS - Intelligent Lectern Systems

1E72, 1E68IMAGE Systems 7S200, 7T200Imerge 1M43IML Worldwide 7M206In akustik Co 5S102InAVate 1Q35Infinitus 10K121INFITEC Global Sales 7H220InfoComm International 11N100InFocus Corporation 12C70, 12B80Ingram Micro Distribution 9B150Innes 10R144InOut 1P100Installation Europe 9C106Intelix 1N34interactive scape 11K37Interactive Voting System 1E114Intertek 11C76Intuilab 7C180IP Security Pavilion 9A138IRIDE SISTEMI 9F146iRidium Mobile 5R119iRoom intelligente Technik 5V116ISCE 7E214

JJames Loudspeaker 11N58Jansen Display 10P157Jiangsu CnLamp Optoelectronics Technology Co 7H192JK Screen 12A85JNM Display Co 11D59JoeCo Ltd 3D134JTS Professional Co 7H190Jung, Albrecht & Co 11K38Jupiter Systems 2C49Just Add Power 2A70, 2A73Just Lamps 1H100

K KáCsa Audió 5V100Kaleidescape 1P90KAUBER 4V28KCEI 4V73KEF/GP Acoustics 11H52Kern & Stelly Medientechnik 1M70Key Digital 5V130keyneosoft 7C180KEYPAD DEPOT, a division of Infowhyse 7S172Kindermann 4R34Kindwin Technology 11E38Kinetik Labs 5V110Klewel Webcast 7N205Kling & Freitag 7F215KLOTZ Audio Interface Systems 7F200KNX 7V197KOMTECH 1N110Konftel 12B80Kramer Electronics 1F18Kuang Chien Computer Co 9B118

LL-Acoustics 7K200Lab X Technologies 7Q220Lab.gruppen 5R92

Lake 5R92LANG 1H74, 1F75Laud Media 7T219Lectrosonics 6H150LED Diamond Optoelectrics 4V21Legamaster International 11H45Leurocom electronic displays

11P73, 11P76LG Display 11N45LG Electronics 11N75LG PDP MultiVision 7S220Liberty AV Solutions 1N34Lifedomus 7Q180Lifesize Communications 12B94, 12C92Lighthouse Technologies 11E62Lighting & Sound International 7T228Lightware 3A134Link 7M190Listen Technologies 3A122LiveDots 11H65LMP Lichttechnik Vertriebs 7V218Loewe 7P200LOGOS Av Com 2A70, 2A73Loxit 9F104Lumens Digital Optics 1K100Lumio 10R118Lutron EA 5R86

MM Production Company 11D38M4B 9G144Maas Electro Systems 4V74Maestronic Co 9B100Mafico 7V193Magenta Research 4U30Magnat Audio-Produkte 7S190Marshall Electronics 2E40Martin Audio 1F110Martin Professional 11D52Matrox Electronic Systems 1G122Maverick 5U98Media Sprint Joachim Gulba 5R128MEDIALON 7P210, 2A70, 2A73MediaTech Central Europe 4V32memedia/miX-L-Digital Signage Software 10K146, 10K142Merging Technologies 7E196Meyer Sound 1M80Microtech Gefell 7H205Midas Consoles 3A100, 3A102Middle Atlantic Products 2A70, 2A73MilTec (UK) 11E73Minicom Digital Signage – see ComQi 10K118Mitsubishi Electric Europe

2A24, 2A25, 2A36MK Sound 5R112ML Audio + Carbons 5R105mms mainstream media solutions

7C180Mode Lighting 1P4Mode-AL 11D66ModernSolid Industrial Co 5R110Mondiale Publishing 11L50Monitor Audio 5T92Montarbo 7E210MSI 7P220Multi Caisses Inc 12A80MultiTouch 11K37Multivision Screens 3C82MuxLab 1H2

NNanjing Magon Opto-Electrical Science and Technology Co 9A116NAPAKEO-IPRESO 9D145Nautilus 9A128NEC Display Solutions

4R24, 4R20, 4S20, 4U19, 4U20NEETS 3D128Neutrik 1F69New Invor BK007NewHank Quality AV Products 7C175Newstar Products Europe 4U70

NEXCOM EUROPE 10R142Nexio Co 9F131Nexo 1H76NextWindow 10Q136Niles Audio Corporation 1N73Niveo Professional 5V110NOMCommunications 7C180Novus & Co 5V128NTi Audio 1F117NuVo Technologies 1P122

OOehlbach Kabel 7S190OMB 9G132OmniMount Systems 1N80One Systems 7H207ONELAN 10P136Ophit Co 10P111Opticis 1Q20Optoma Europe 4R56Opus Technologies 5T98Oray/Erard Pro 3C82Orion 4R60OXID eSALES 7C180

Ppakedge device & software 2A70, 2A73Pan Acoustics 7F210Panasonic Marketing Europe 1H56Panphonics 10K113, 1E78Paradigm Audio Visual 3A106Partners in Enterprise 11 E77Paul Clubbe Marketing 3B102Peavey Electronics 3A111Peerless AV Europe 11N65, 11E64Penandfree Co 9A106Percon 5R104PeTa Bearbeitungstechnik 9B129Philips Digital Projection Lighting 1M27Philips Dynalite 5S99Philips Public Signage 10N135, 10N141Phoenix Audio Technologies 7V162PhotonX 7V204Picturall 9A121PIE 11E77Pinanson 6H152Pixled 11C41Planar Systems 3A82Plastic Logic 9A136Polycom 12C86, 12B80Powersoft 1H90Prase Engineering 1N100Premier Mounts 4S56Primare 7Q205Pro Audio Stash 5U86Pro Audio Technology 4R78Pro Control 4S60Procab 5V94Procella Audio 7M186ProDVX Europe 10P113Proficient 1N80Projecta 2C42projectiondesign 1M27Proscreens 11E74Prysm 9C129PS Audio 1P95PTN Electronics 11K48publitec Präsentationssysteme Eventservice 1F90Pure Acoustics 11N64PureLink 5S105Pursonic 7P184Pyramid Computer 7C180

QQ-Better Lda 10K152QOMO HiteVision 11F58QS-TECH (Xian Qingsong Technology Co)

11E66QSC Audio Products 3A84Quadra Concepts 12B74

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Radiant Opto-elec Technology Co11N40

RADVISION 12B86Rako Controls 1P80RANE Corporation 7V172Rayco Technologies 11N31RBH Sound 1N40RCF 7M180RDL Europe 7M196Realtime Visions 9G140RedEye -ThinkFlood 4V62Redleaf Audio Visual Equipment Co

3C123Reference Laboratory 7E211reflecta 7M210Renkus-Heinz 1H90Reprolux Screens 3C99Retop LED Display Co 11P70Revolabs 12B92Revox 7P170RGB Communications BK009RGB Spectrum 3B106RGBlink (Xiamen) Corporation 11C34RGG LED 7R210RH & L Technology 12A81RichTech System 9C144RIEDEL 11C52RJS Electronics Ltd 4V33Roland Systems Group 3A136Ross Video 10Q142Rotapanel International 10N146RSF Europe 11C51RTI 4S60RTS TELEX Intercoms 1K80Russound 1P18Ryham Optoeletronics 7V216

SS. Siedle Söhne Telefon- undTelegrafenwerke 9A138S.Y. Electronics 10R120Sage Opto 11D58Sahara Presentation Systems 3D99Samsung Electronics 9C111Samsung Semiconductor Europe

9C111Samsung Techwin Co 2A70, 2A73SANYO Sales & Marketing 1H50Sat & Sound 10R124Scala Connected Signage 10K122Schneider Digital 7M218Schneider Kreuznach 1N40Schneider-Kreuznach 1N40Schnick-Schnack-Systems 7T225Schulte Elektrotechnik Co 5U90Screen Excellence 7Q190

Screen Goo Systems 7Q176Screen Innovations 1N40SCREEN New Technologies 9C143screenFOOD 10K116ScreenLine 4S70Seeburg 7H200Sennheiser Nederland 2C66Shanghai EASI Computer Technology Co 11K33Shanghai Pallas Electric Co 9C102Sharp Electronics Europe 11F78Shenzhen A-OK Technology GrandDevelopment Co 3C130Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic Co

11E52Shenzhen AOTO Electronics Co

11N60Shenzhen BAKO Optoelectronics Co

11P44, 11P42Shenzhen Chip Optech Co 7P216Shenzhen CLT Led Technology Co

11C36Shenzhen Createk Electronic Co

9B117Shenzhen Dicolor Optoelectronics Co 10K137Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co

11N37Shenzhen Elnor Co 11P72Shenzhen Gloshine Technology Co

7T215Shenzhen Hiboled Photoeletricity Co 11C31Shenzhen iBoard Technology 11C85Shenzhen Infiled Electronics Co

11N44Shenzhen Jonsung ElectronicsTechnology Co 7C210Shenzhen LAMP Technology Co

11N38Shenzhen Leyard Opto-ElectronicCo 11E34Shenzhen Liantronics Co 11C58Shenzhen Lightking Optoelectron-ics Tech Group 11P65Shenzhen Lightlink Display Technology Co. 11K45Shenzhen Mansion Electronic Co

7S170Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co

11G38Shenzhen Newstar OptoelectronicsCo 11K31Shenzhen Reach Software Technology Co 1E79Shenzhen Tendzone IntelligentTechnology Co 7C178Shenzhen Topvision Optoelectronic Technology 11C55Shenzhen Uniview Led Co 11D38

Shenzhen Yaham Optoelectronics Co 11D46Sherbourn Technologies 5U120Show Solutions 11N36Showkube 7H180Shure Europe 3C88Sierra Video 1F18signagelive 10P115SignPoint 9C148SiliconCore Technology 7V181SIM2 Multimedia 11F84Simply Reliable Software 2E64SINEW TECHNOLOGY CO 10N132SIRKOM Europe 10S126SKB Europe 7V183Smart Home Engineering Corp

4V36Smart-e 5S92SmartMetals Mounting Solutions

9D129SMS Smart Media Solutions 4U24Sommer Cable 5U110Sonance 1N57Sonic Foundry 3A120, 2A70, 2A73Sonos Europe 11H58SONUS 1N110Sony 7H224Sopar 12C73Sound Control Technologies 12A70Sound Leisure 11N70Soundcast Systems 7V191Soundtube 11E84SP Controls 7V205Space 3D Solutions 5S88SpeakerCraft 1N80SpectraCal 4V72Speechi 4U61SpinetiX S.A. 10K120Split Box Media Centre - Peter Harvey 7S200, 7T200spo-comm 10K142, 10K146Squadrat 9A100, 9A102Stardraw.com 2A70, 2A73Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl

5S110Steinway Lyngdorf 9B102Stewart Audio 7V217Stewart Filmscreen Europe 1F30Stinova 10K139, 10K150Streamit 11C78Structured Cable Products 11F70Sunfire 1N73SurgeX International 1N68SVI 7S177Symetrix 1H76Syscomtec Distribution 10P122

TT-Racks 11E85t&mSystems 7E190

TAG/HORTUS AUDIO 11D53Taiden Industrial Co 3C115Tannoy 5R92Taodyne 10N151Tau Audio Solutions 11E85tci 7V197TDI Group 5V127TeamMate 11E58Tecco 3A83Techflex 7P195Techflow 10R130Technomad 3D144Tecnovision 1M14TELETASK 7R170Televic 3C128, 2A70, 2A73Teracue - IPTV Systems 1E80Texas Instruments DLP 4R56THIEL Audio Products 7V193Thinklogical 1F21TM Audio/Pixelsource 1H90TMB 7V166Tonar International and Allitone 4R57tonwelt 7P180Toshiba Europe 11C90TOTEM Acoustic 5S124TouchIT Technologies 11N73Trak-kit 7S200, 7T200TransLook by VINYL I 9A114Tri-Net Electronics Co 7V202Triad Speakers 1P84Tributaries Cable 1N40TRIDELITY 10K123Trinnov Audio 7R185Tripleplay Services 11D74trivum 7V190TRUMEDIA with Digital Screens

10Q130TSD Technology Co 10S118TTL Network 7T218TÜCHLER Bühnen-& Textiltechnik

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control. The ability to seamlesslyswitch between multiple sourcesand displays all connected on anetwork is of paramountimportance.

The multi-room, videoanywhere/anytime model hashad a major impact on ourproduct development. Most ofGefen’s hardware include IPcontrol connectivity. This includesthe first product in the industry tobe officially certified by HDBaseT:the HDMI over Cat5 with Ethernetextender, announced in 2009. Ituses just one Cat5 cable to deliver1080p full HD with IR andEthernet up to 100m, sendingEthernet connectivity over the sameCat5 cable as the HDMI signal.

Today, being integrated on thenetwork offers greater possibilitiesfor new business than ever before,particularly the ability to monitorand maintain the entire system

remotely using any Web-enabledinterface with access to thenetwork. In anticipation of thistype of connectivity, and the needfor an inherent managementsolution for all hardwareconnected on the network, Gefenis showcasing its PACS(Professional AutomationControl System) at ISE. Thisprovides access to all keyfunctions in the installation,through RS-232, IR or IP control.

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Four switchers launch today. TheSE-600 is a low-cost eight-input SDswitcher, also available in hand-carry format as the HS-600; the SE-2800 HD/SD switcher has 12inputs with 4:2:2 10-bit broadcastquality and is small enough formobile or OB use; while the flag-ship SE-3000 has 3D DVEs, high-quality multi-screen multi-viewoutput, chromakey, dual PIP, and afull size control panel keyboard aswell as a PC control interface.

The user-friendly HS-600 andSE-600 are packaged to be highlymobile, making them useful forevent AV teams or productions onthe run, says the manufacturer. Pro-ductions can go live within a fewminutes. They are based aroundcomposite inputs to allow producers

to use legacy acquisition equipment,thereby reducing costs.

Both switchers offer HD support,ergonomic surfaces, intuitive inter-faces, a high number of inputs, andhigh-quality output.

The SE-2800 provides all theessentials forprofessional HD

vision mixing: flexiblemulti-screen support, wipes, picturein picture and on-screen clock. TheSE-3000 adds further functions,with four keyers, 40 wipe patterns,

with variable border width, colourand softness, chromakey support, abuilt-in DVE transition engine with88 transitions and two still stores.

“Datavideo has extended itsrange to provide producers at everylevel of the industry with a toolideal for their programme making,”said Rob Op de Beek, managingdirector of Datavideo Technologies

Europe. “We have been manu-facturing switchers for years and

work hard to understand whatprofessional users really need.

“Datavideo does not believe ina ‘one-size-fits-all solution’, withunnecessarily complex features,”Op de Beek said. “Our philosophyis to develop high performing,attractively priced systems thatclosely match a particular pro-ducer’s requirements.” Stand: 11C84

Adding new switchers to the mix

The Norwegian manufacturer isrevealing its new F35 AS3D, which itclaims is the world’s highest resolu-tion active stereo 3D DLP projector.

The F35 AS3Dboasts 1920x1200 pixelresolution at full 120Hzrefresh rates, and dis-plays fully uncom-pressed 3D with moredetail than any projec-tor in its size, price andperformance category,says the manufacturer.Projectiondesign claimsit creates the best and most lifelike3D experience available anywhere.

Based on the popular F35 wqxgamodel, the F35 AS3D is suited to astring of applications including sci-entific visualisation, virtual reality,

visitor attraction and training, andsimulation. In all cases, the companyclaims, users will benefit from beingable to make quicker and better-

informed decisions, saving themtime and money.

“The F35 wqxga was a stunningtechnological achievement; nowthe F35 AS3D version takes thisinnovation to a new level of image

detail,” said Roger Carver, managerof DLP’s front projection businessat Texas Instruments.

The F35 AS3D features a widerange of high-resolutionprojection lenses andincorporates projection-design’s RealColorcolour managementsuite for on-site calibra-tion. Image quality canbe guaranteed over anynumber of projectionchannels.

The projector offersbrightness levels up to 7,500 ANSIlumens, and features a range of con-figuration options. The manufac-turer also claims switching between2D and 3D is seamless. Stand: 1M27

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The new Phantom Series of HDMIproducts f rom Key Dig i ta lincludes an HDMI 4x4 matrixswitch and a handshake fixer.

The KD-HDMSW4X4 HDMImatrix switch “gives dealers andinstallers the best option for ‘step-in’ matrix switching without sacri-ficing quality, performance, orreliability”, said Dan O’Donnell,national sales manager for NorthAmerica.

It is claimed to be a versatile,flexible system, “guaranteed towork with any number of HDMI-compatible sources and displays”,which should translate into fasterinstall times according to Key Dig-ital president, Mike Tsinberg.“The KD-HDMSW4X4 enables theinstaller to be proactive whenconstructing his installation sincethis new matrix switch has eightactive outputs allowing flexiblesystem integration.”

It can switch four independentsources to four independent out-puts, with both HDMI and Cat5outputs (over two Cat5 cables)available simultaneously. Externalserial IR routing is available tocontrol displays remotely. The sys-tem supports all resolutions up to1080p, plus 3D and 4K HDMI1.4.

The system can sort through avariety of signals and ensure com-patibility between devices, whileextending 1080p HDMI reach to20m. In addit ion, as many asthree units can be daisy-chainedfor longer distances.

There is full audio control oneach output including: volume,multi-band equaliser, and lipsync, plus an audio return chan-nel. It can also carry 100MbpsEthernet between two HDMIdevices.Stand: 5V130

The new Niagara Platinum speak-ers f rom Waterfal l Audio aredescribed as a timeless designusing glass and aluminium, andare the result of three years ofresearch and development.“With our constant quest to reachmore customers we have designeda new vers ion of our a l readyFamous Niagara Diamond,” saidWaterfall Audio’s founder andCEO, Cedric Aubriot. “Our newNiagara Platinum becomes moreaffordable, but yet has the sameperformances and attention todetail, and can now be matched to Victoria Evo for great cinemaexperience.”

The speakers cost €19,800 perpair, are 120cm tall and use anenclosure of 10mm glass with aplatinum tint. The safety-treatedglass allows the speaker’s drivers toseemingly float on air.

The custom-built mid/bassAtohm drivers are equipped with apatented Acoustic-Damping Tube,and the unique Glass Horn tweeteris mechanically decoupled fromthe main enclosure to offer adetailed, naturally open sound,supported by an ultra-low-fre-quency passive driver in the Nia-gara’s solid aluminium base, saysWaterfall.

The Glass Horn tweeterrequires more than 10 hours ofintense machining and hand fin-

ishing, and is so delicate that it ispacked separately for shipping in aspecially designed padded box.

The speakers have peak powerhandling of 500W, with recom-mended amplifier power of 60W-250W, and a frequency response36Hz-28kHz (+/-3dB). Eachweighs 45kg.Stand: 5S122

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Niagara latest makes splashWaterfall Audio Opus dock 6 Series

The new IDU610 dedicated dock forthe Opus 6 Series allows users toenjoy content stored on their iPad,iPhone or iPod anywhere in anOpus-equipped home. The nativevideo output capabilities of Appledevices work with the Opus IDU610to allow intuitive navigation and acontrol interface using album artvia an attached TV or touchscreen.The all-metal dock has two Cat6connections, which connect to theIDM610 control module, andrequires no separate power supply.Like the newly launched NRM610network audio module, the IDM610simply plugs into one of the threeexpansion ports on the rear of theOpus MCU610 master control unitfor an efficient integrated solution. These new digital music additionsto the Opus 6 Series should enableinstallers to deliver newentertainment possibilities toclients, while requiring very littleinstallation time. The Opus 6 Seriesis designed as the robust back-bone for HD distribution, control ofvirtually any source device andintegration of third-party lighting,HVAC, blind, CCTV systems for acomplete home entertainment andcontrol system. For flexibility, itsupports integration via IR, RS-232and IP via Ethernet. Stand: 5T98

A s a long-timecontributor to IEResidential (producedby ISE Daily publisher

Intent Media), I’ve been well-positioned to track the rapid riseto prominence of the iPad in CIcircles. And prominent itcertainly has become – indeed,such is its status these days thatI’ve taken to guessing the numberof minutes into any giveninterview that the first referencewill occur...

Strictly speaking, I should becounting allusions to ‘tablets’, but

the ubiquity of the iPad in thismarket means that the two termsare – for now at least –interchangeable.

In the fashion of a BBCpresenter confronted with anunwelcome reference to a specificbrand, it behoves me to point outthat ‘other tablets are available’.But while several recentinterviewees have expressedpositive expectations about oneparticular rival platform – StudioLGL’s Laura Lazzerini suggeststhat “the Android platform willregister an increase” – the jury hasyet to return a verdict regardingthe overall prospects for non-iOS-based devices in CI.

If the iPad’s popularity is agiven, though, what about itscapabilities? Explaining thefindings of Frost & Sullivan’sEmerging Home AutomationMarkets report to me in 2011,research analyst HammamAhmed confirmed the generalsuspicion that, as the tabletboom continues, “sales of high-

end touchscreen user interfaceswill decline dramatically”.

There was, however, animportant caveat: “In eachinstallation, there will still be atleast one typical [dedicated] userinterface. What the iPad will dois replace the user interfaces thatare sold in addition to the typicaluser interface.”

The absence of certainconnectivity options that onemight expect from a dedicatedcontroller is a crucial limitation.But so, too, is the tablet’smultipurpose nature: attractivelyportable, it is open to being used,misused or mislaid by variousmembers of any one household.

For Steve Moore from systemsintegrator SMC, the primarydrawback revolves around thedifficulty of “ensuring that thetablet boots up and lives in theapplication that provides control.With most apps out there, theenvironment is such that the appscan only run one at a time.” SMCmajors on whole-house

integrations, and as such the ‘shinynew toy’ tablets are largelyrestricted to ‘auxiliary’ statusalongside one or more dedicatedcontrollers.

Will it be ever thus? Moore,for one, can envisage a day whenthe tablet is able to assumeprimary control function forlower-value projects: “When thereis more IP control and morecontent mediated through theCloud, it will absolutely happen.”In the shorter-term, he says,expect some of the tablets’ designaesthetic and gesture control toinform the creation of new CI-oriented systems.

Increased diversificationsuggests that many of CI’s big-name manufacturers have alreadyaccepted that their businessmodels will have to evolve. Butwhile the tablet revolutionheralds very real challenges, itdoes not yet threaten to fullyoverturn the old order of whichthe dedicated home controller isthe accepted monarch.

The absence ofconnectivity optionsthat one mightexpect from adedicated controlleris a limitation. But…

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Keep takingthe tablets“The tabletrevolutiondoes not yetthreaten tofully over-turn the oldorder”

The AVC Group brand portfolio(Niles, Elan, Xantech, Sunfire andAton) has appointed BMB Electron-ics as its exclusive distribution part-ner in the Benelux region andvarious Eastern European markets.

The AVC Group’s custom AVindustry brands offer a broad selec-tion of products to suit the custominstallation, home AV and systemsintegration marketplaces. Leadingitems include Xantech IR emitters,Sunfire speakers and subwoofers,Aton home automation systems,Niles multiroom audio systems, andthe Elan g! control system.

“We are delighted to have suchan experienced partner as BMB towork with in this region. We believethis is a win-win for ourselves, BMBand our mutual customers,” saidthe AVC Group’s Conrad Gonthier.

Willem Bok, owner of BMBElectronics, added: “The AVCgroup’s products and solutions fitBMB and our customers very welland tick all the boxes of what weneed from a supplier to be able toproperly service our customer baseto provide everything they need fora complete installation.”Stand: 1P22, 1N73, 1P35

Cineak goes modularThe Cosymo chair represents anew wave of modular sectional sofaseating from Cineak, a leadingprovider of custom-designedtheatre, lounge and sofa solutions.The shape of this sofa is defined byfirm leather upholstery along theoutside of the seats. Due to itsmodularity, various elements canbe combined to create differentseating layouts, says the exhibitor.The available seating elements are:one-seater, two-seater, end-seatwith fixed armrest, middle armrest,and chaise lounge. Diamondstitched patterns are applied to theinside of the outer arms and alongparts of the middle armrests. Thestraight wooden parts accentuatethe unique shapes of the productand are available in differentfinishes such as RAL painted,custom wood veneers, and Cineak’shigh-gloss ‘tiger-eye’ finish. Stand: 1N90

A hidden drinks cabinet and a two-way programmable electric wallmount for flatscreen displays arejust two of the new products on theFuture Automation stand; high-tech ways of hiding projectors andtelevisions also feature.

Its new PSE180 mount has beendesigned as the perfect two-wayelectric mount for screens of up to50in. It can turn a TV 90° in both

directions allowing it to be viewedfrom opposite ends of a room.

The new hidden drinks cabinetis a natural progression from itslifting TV units and can hold up tosix bottles of any description –bespoke designs are available forcustomers who need more.

The system raises the bottlesfrom a concealed position within abar or worktop, making it a moreversatile way of entertaining.Stand: 4R70

Three products from GreensoundTechnology’s new range of glassspeakers, where glass is used as thevibrating surface that creates thesound. are on display today.

The manufacturer claims thatthe radically different designapproach delivers a superior har-monic and high-fidelity soundcompared with traditional tweeter-and-cone-driver enclosures througha combination of specially engi-neered glass and a base structure.

The Serac speaker with Bravurasubwoofer is Greensound’s top-end glass speaker product. TheSerac stands at 1.66m high, weighs112kg, and is available in a stereoor 4.1 surround sets.

The Orbis speaker with Circasubwoofer is the nextmodel down, andis a more compactdesign, but sti l lwith top-qualityperformance inmind, albeit forsmaller envi-r o n m e n t s .The Lunospeaker with Cube sub-woofer is the smallest of thethree systems, yet still stands over

1m high and weighs 36kg. Greensound says all three sys-

tems provide a consistent listeningperformance, no matter where inthe room the listener is positionedrelative to the speaker. The manu-facturer also insists that they guar-antee a sophisticated level ofperformance, as the componentswill not break down over time; andbecause this technology employssound projection through glass,each speaker is able to deliver true360° sound.

Not content with throwingmost of the electro-acoustic rule-book out of the window, Green-sound has also designed its speakersystems so that they can be usedwirelessly if desired. The supplied

transmitter is simplyplugged into anyamplifier’s speakeroutput. At thispoint, the power ofthe amplifierbecomes irrelevant

because the sig-nal is trans-mitted to the

speaker’s internaldigital amplifier.

Stand: 7V210

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The availability ofinexpensive iOS, Windows,

and Android touch devices have popularisedthe consumption ofmusic and movies onportable devices, butcreated new challengesfor playback of thesedigital librariesthroughout a home onexisting TVs andspeakers. From aconsumer’s viewpoint,they want easy access to any movie or songat any time – all at an affordable price.Manufacturers must offer products thatallow control from these familiar touchdevices and use advanced, IP-based AVdistribution technologies to provide cost-effective whole-house AV distributionsolutions. Integrators can take advantage ofthese new market opportunities to createnew, happy clients that were previouslyunattainable with older technologies, andprofit handsomely in the process.Steven W Cheung, president, VidaBox

Without question, the hottest trend inresidential technology is the move tointegrate homeentertainment andcontrol in the same wayconsumers havealready integratedcontrol of their mobilelifestyle with theirsmartphones, iPads,and tablets. This is atrend that will defy theuncertainties of the global economybecause it is increasingly being perceivedby the consumer as a ‘necessity’ at thesame time that advances in technology aremaking system solutions more affordableand deployable than ever before. Wirelesstechnology is taking these trends further.Paul Starkey, president, Elan HomeSystems

3D, Cloud streaming,integration of smartphones/tablets to homeentertainment –consumers aredemanding moreconveniences these days.I wouldn’t be surprised ifdemands for voiceoperated equipmentsurface in the near future.Delson Goh, sales director,ABtUS

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

The world is unpluggingitself, and I do not meanthat it is shutting off itselectronics or turning

away from technology. Instead, Imean that everyone wantseverything to be faster and moreportable, easier and more flexiblethan ever before. As such, newwireless innovations, andimprovements on existingwireless solutions, are the ‘now’and the foreseeable ‘future’ of thisindustry.

Heading into ISE is again anexciting time for all the players inthe custom electronics realm. Theopportunity to witness andengage with the hottest and mostrecent solutions is alwaysvaluable, but the advent of morewidespread and higher-performance wireless optionsmakes this year’s event particularlybeneficial. This is a chance toinvestigate the variety of new andupcoming technologies that truly

make leading a tech-life, andliving in a tech-home, easier andmore affordable than ever. Andthe result? More customers.Happier customers.

Moving forward, with all theconvenience wireless allows, thekey is to seek out the systems andcomponents that provide thatsimplicity and user-friendlinesswithout sacrificing quality, fidelityor variety. Innovations thatintegrate the latest protocols andmost advanced, cutting-edgecomponents make a hugedifference between a wireless AVsolution and a high-fidelity, high-performance wireless AV solution.Pushing to deliver faster and moreportable, easier and more flexiblesolutions, while also promisingan overall better experience, is thekey going forward, for bothmanufacturers and distributors.

It is what our customers want,expect, and honestly, deserve.Stand: 1P122

David Rodarte , president andCEO, NuVo Technologies

Winning in thewireless worldAs consumers’ expectations of electronicsmove from static and wired to mobile andwireless, the strategically aware CI can seenew business opportunities

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Distributor AWE is hosting theEuropean launch of the KinetikLabs range of CI speakers as well asshowing multi-room media serversfrom DF Solutions.The Kinetik Labsproducts include a range of newand improved CI in-ceiling speak-ers and speaker cables.

“We have continued to developthe Kinetik range and have somefantastic new product lines at ISE,”said AWE’s MD Stuart Tickle. “Weare delighted with the response toKinetik so far, and look forward tohearing what ISE visitors have tosay about the new products. Withthe international appeal of theshow, we are also on the look-outfor European distributor partnersfor this range of products.”

Elsewhere on the stand, AWE isshowing DF Solutions’ multiroom,on-demand content distributionplatform, offering instant access tothousands of Blu-ray movies,DVDs, CDs and internet streamingcontent. It offers a polished controlsystem and iPad/Android tabletcontrol integration.

Its flagship 3D Base can distrib-ute 3D-Blu-ray movies, Spotify andall types of streaming content. DFSolution’s products are claimed tobe ‘highly robust and scalable’, andusable by all age groups. They offerextensive possibilities for customi-sation by the installer with nativesupport for multiple NAS devices –therefore, no proprietary HDDlock-ins. Stand: 5V110

Speakers and servers debutAWE

Disc VaultThe M700 DiscVault fromKaleidescapehas beendesigned tosimplify andaccelerate theprocess ofadding moviesand music to aKaleidescapeSystem. Up to320 discs can beloaded into theM700 DiscVault’s precisioncarousel, wheretheir contentsare quicklycopied onto theKaleidescapeSystem. Thisprocess is fullyautomated.Once copied, aBlu-ray Discmust remain inthe disc vault toenable playbackof the digitalcopy from theserver. DVDsand CDs may beejected.Stand: 1P90

RuncoUltra versions ofseveral ofRunco’sprojectors havebeenannounced. The3Dimension D-73d Ultra,LightStyle LS-HB Ultra,QuantumColorQ-750i/d UltraandQuantumColorQ-1500d Ultraare designed forhighersharpness andlower colourdistortion atlongerdistances fromthe screen. This,says Runco,expandsinstallationpossibilities and givesintegrators evenmore tools tosell projection.Stand: 3A82

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flattest viewing surface possible,screen manufacturers havetraditionally recommendedscreens with a tab-tensioningsystem. On a motorised or crank-operated screen, a vinyl materialis stretched as the screendescends, pulling the surface flat.

While this offers a flat viewingsurface, the manner in whichscreens have been made byseveral manufacturers has also ledto issues like puckering, andsometimes to separation as well.

After hearing from ourcustomers about this issue, wehave developed a significantimprovement in tab-tensionedmotorised projection screens,which we are demonstratingthroughout ISE 2012.

Every Draper tab tensionedscreen surface (including thetabs) is now CNC cut as a singlepiece, and the tabs are thenfolded and RF welded. The resultis a much stronger tab with nopossibility of separation.

This approach eliminatespuckering that has characterisedthe edges of tab-tensioned screens

made by several manufacturers.Jentry Wittkamper, Draper’sexport sales manager, tells me ournew system has dramaticallyreduced the issue of indentationmarks on the screen border.

Of course the main forcebehind our upgrade wasimproving durability. So, prior tomaking this decision, we cycled atab-tensioned screen made in thismanner over 30,000 times withno tab failure. We were soimpressed by the performance,we decided to warranty all ourtab-tensioned screens against tabseparation for five years fromdate of manufacture.

What really matters is howcustomers view the changes. BrianCassley, our regional salesmanager for Europe, reports thathis customers like the updatedappearance of the new tensioningsystem; overall flatness isimproved and the tensioning isattractive to look at. Stand: 1M22

Draper Inc was founded by JohnPidgeon’s great-grandfather LutherDraper, and his grandfather andfather preceded John as Draper’spresident. His career at Draperdates from the 1957 when hebegan mowing the company lawn.

John Pidgeon, president, Draper

Demonstratingscreen tensioningimprovementsA new approach eliminates the puckeringthat has characterised the edges of tab-tensioned screens

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AMX says it believes that an unprece-dented level of control capability canbe realised around its core technol-ogy, and at the heart of thisapproach is the company’s newlyexpanded Enova range.

Additions to the Enova familyinclude the Enova DGX 16 and 32digital media switchers, which themanufacturer says are the industry’sfirst modular digital media switcherswith a built-in central controller.

The company says its DGX 16and 32 models are designed tocope with copy protection issues,centrally manage connecteddevices, and overcome many of the

challenges facing integrators today. Both models manage and dis-

tribute analogue and digital audioand video including HDMI withHDCP (HDMI/HDCP) control andEthernet without any of the typicalproblems associated with HDCPauthenticated content distributionand switching, says AMX.

The Enova DGX 16 is describedas ideal for commercial or residentialinstallations requiring the highestquality video to be shared between16 local or remote AV sources anddestinations. The 4RU form factorallows for installation in locationswhere space is limited and included

redundant power supplies providefor constant uptime for mission crit-ical applications, adds AMX.

Also new is the Enova DVX-3150HD; an all-in-one controller,AV switcher, scaler, analogue todigital signal converter, twistedpair transmitter and amplifier withbuilt-in professional grade audioprocessing.

AMX says the DVX-3150HD isthe only all-in-one presentationswitcher that seamlessly handlesboth analogue and digital AV –making HDCP as easy to work withas analogue – and delivers perfectvideo and audio, in a single 3U box.Designed to meet the needs of con-ference rooms, classrooms and audi-toriums, the manufacturer claimsthat the DVX-3150HD is poised tochange the future of AV room solu-tions. Stand: 2C50

Enova range extendedAMX

ViewSonicThe latest laserhybridprojectors fromViewSonicincorporate astate-of-the-artHybrid lightengine thatcombines LEDand lasers as alight source tocreate vibrantcolour, with acolour spectrumexceeding thatof mercurylights. It is alsoclaimed tolower the totalcost of projectorusage thanks toa lifetime ofmore than20,000 hours.The projectorsalso provide 800to 1,200 lumensof brightness,even in normallighting, forclear, vividimages. Stand: 4V18,4V22

On the CES Audio stand is its new quick-mount ceiling loudspeaker, theQCM-6061VAF-EN. The manufacturer says the new unit, which is EN54-24 certified, is specially designed for use in voice alarm systems, where thestandard of BS 5839 part eight or EN 60849 is required.

It is made of a mild steel construction capable of withstanding temper-ature of 650°C, and the company claims that its patented fire dome fea-ture enables install time to be reduced. The unit boasts a 6W transformerwith multi tappings down to 0.75W (100V) and 0.375W (70V). It is fittedwith a 6.5in twin cone driver unit, designed to offer wide response formusic and speech applications. Capable of a maximum SPL of 99dB, theQCM-6061VAF-EN has a frequency range of 145Hz-20 kHz, with a 133º-159º dispersion (1kHz–4kHz). The spring-loaded unit has a battery lifeof approximately 100 hours, weighs just 2kg, and is available in a brilliantwhite finish. Stand: 7C170

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Developed and engineered like anIT platform, rather than an AV sys-tem, Crestron’s MC3 3-Series con-trol system is powered by the Core3 OS. The 3-Series platform hasbeen designed to provide a founda-tion for powerful integrated build-ing technology and advancedhome control.

The MC3 is said to combinethe agility and speed of a com-puter operating system with thereliability of a network appli-ance, enabling real-time multi-tasking to seamlessly run up to10 independent programssimultaneously, all communicat-ing with each other on the sameplatform. A fully integrated 3-Series platform facilitates moreprocessing power, faster speeds,more memory, enhanced securityand multitasking capabilitiesdesigned to simplify the designand implementation of integratedbuilding management and hometechnology.

When performing upgrades toany single part of the control sys-tem, it is no longer necessary totake down and update the entiresystem. Because each module ispartitioned, a restart or upload of

one program does not affect theothers – resulting in less program-ming and no downtime.

Upgrades can now be per-formed on any individual sub-system, for example AV, lighting,climate control and security sys-tems, while allowing the other pro-grams to run seamlessly in thebackground.

“As an industry, wehave to start thinking about AV asinfrastructure, rather than as astand-alone entity,” said Crestron’sRobin van Meeuwen. “The decision-makers are no longer thetraditional AV manager; they’re ITmanagers, facilities managers,architects, real estate developersand builders. They want all theirsystems – lighting, HVAC, AV,building management and others –on a single platform, but until nowno one has been able to offer asolution.”Stand: 1F2, 1F6, 1F7

LutronMode LightingeDIN – Mode Lighting’s latestinnovation in lighting control –now has Floor Plan controlavailable as a plug-in Web app.The new development furtherexpands eDIN’s graphical controloptions.The storage of all building plansas Web pages within the eDIN’s

Web server allows the user tonavigate through a buildingand control the lighting withany device featuring a built-inWeb browser. There is norequirement for any speciallyinstalled software.The whole building can be

controlled globally. Local scenescan be triggered in each room,

while individual channels may bealtered as required. In addition, theoccupancy of a room can bechecked by selecting the desiredpresence sector.According to Mode Lighting, thenew feature means that it has‘never been easier to obtain theperfect level of control and allowfull flexibility to the end-user’.Stand: 1P4

HomeWorks QS offersenergy saving for lights

New generation controlsystem is IT not AV basedCrestron

Home control specialist LutronElectronics is launching Home-Works QS at this ISE. The exhibitorsays the new system offers“unprecedented capabil i t ies,including temperature andaudio/visual controland the ability to moni-tor and save energy”.

The whole-homecontrol system includesexpanded control func-tionality, the ability tooperate window cover-ings via Lutron’s latestrobust, wireless ClearConnect Radio Fre-quency technology andthe capability to dimhigh-eff icacy l ightsources with confi-dence, says the devel-oper.

Lutron’s Dynamic Keypad andSlim Architectural Keypad aredesigned to allow users to controlHomeWorks QS with ease. Bothcome in a variety of colours andfinishes. The new Dynamic Key-pad, with its wall-mounted touchinterface, includes control overHVAC and AV equipment through-out the home, from a single loca-

tion, in addition to controllinglight levels.

“Not only does ISE 2012 enableus to showcase our new Home-Works QS whole-home controlsolution, but visitors can see the

wealth of integrationpossibilities availablethrough Lutron’s widerange of wired andwireless devices,” saidLutron head of mar-keting EMEA, AndrewBechgaard.

The company’sGrafik Eye QS system,complete with KNXintegration, is also onshow and can be inte-grated with Lutron’sSivoia QS shades sys-tem, occupancy anddaylight sensors, as

well as a KNX keypad for meetingand conference room control. Byincorporating KNX, the opensource platform for all applicationsin home and building control,Lutron is offering installers thepotential to link their technologyto an even wider range of applications. Stand: 5R86

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D&bThroughout this year’s ISE d&b isholding a series of systems integra-tion presentations with detailedlistening experiences. The sessionsare all taking place in room E103.

Products to be showcased dur-ing the presentations include vari-ous combinations of the xS- andXA-Series loudspeakers.

The sessions are taking placetoday (11:30, 14:30, 16:30),tomorrow (9:30, 11:30, 14:30,16:30) and Thursday (9:30, 11:30,14:30).

d&b is turning the spotlight onits new White version loudspeak-

ers from the aforementioned xS-and XA-Series and Marcus Bäum-ler, product manager for the d&bWhite range, commented: “Afterlast year’s very successful debut atISE for d&b audiotechnik, whichalso marked the introduction ofour White range of integrationproducts, we expect 2012 to be aneven better show with more rele-vant contacts. ISE has establisheditself as the leading exhibition forinstallation and integration busi-ness in Europe and will help us toincrease the awareness of ourproducts and services in this areaof the professional audio market.”Stand: 1N28, E103

®Delta showcases ULTRA SLIM DLP PANELSfor control centers at Integrated Systems 2012Delta Electronics a pioneer and leading world class manufacturer of professional display solutions showcases its ULTRA SLIM DLP® PANELS at the Integrated Systems 2012, Amsterdam. Heralded as a path breaking development on the DLP® platform these panels are powered by WUXGA resolution DMD chips and high brightness RGB LED Lamps.

Boasting of an extremely high MTBF of greater than 75,000 hours these high brightness panels are a major leap in video wall technology. The Ultra slim form factor of these panels add huge value in terms of savings in expensive real estate and provide an ideal solution for those space starved control rooms.

Truly networked, these panels can be controlled and driven over LAN networks with specially developed Delta codecs offering high levels of compression with loss less quality.

A preview of these panels can be witnessed at the Delta Booth No.11E44, Hall No.11. at the ISE show.

About Delta Group

A $6.6 billion conglomerate with presence in 120 countries, DELTA is a globally-enabled manufacturer with sales offices in 94 locations and 41 manufacturing facilities across Taiwan, China, Thailand, Mexico, India and Europe. It has a strong R&D implementation with 55 R&D centers across the world. Delta Group is the world's largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major source for display solutions, power management solutions, components, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions.

For More information, Visit www.deltadisplays.com

(Booth No. 11E44, Hall No.11)

Leading specialist projector lampdistr ibutor Just Lamps hasannounced plans to mark its 10thbirthday at ISE 2012 with a specialcompetition, drinks – and cake!

From humble beginnings in2002, the company has growninto the world’s largest interna-tional trade-only distributor ofprojection lamps for every brandand model of projector and rear-projection television to its part-ners in more than 72 countries,located across t he Americas ,Europe, Africa and Asia.

Products are supplied from oneof five global warehouses, allow-ing lamps to be delivered the nextday from stock to almost every cor-ner of the world.

“There will be birthday cakeand drinks on our stand for visi-tors to help us celebrate,” saidSimon Kitson, European salesand marketing manager, JustLamps. “There will also be aninteractive competition runningevery day with instant prizes tobe won.”Stand: 1H100

Dual Vision – a flexible projectionfabric capable of both front andrear projection – now has a view-ing half angle of 65°, replacing theprevious 50° half angle fabric.

The manufacturer says theproduct is ideal for video projec-tion under controlled light condi-tions. It boasts a wide viewingcone and l ight g rey t int forenhanced contrast (and a 0.9

gain), which Da-Lite says makesthis screen surface applicable forwide aspect ratio and multiple pro-jector applications. Effectively, itclaims, each seat in the audience

will now observea uniform, sharpimage wit h nocolour shift.

“ A l t h o u g hDual Vision hasbeen a standardsurface for manyyears , we arec o n t i n u a l l yimproving ourproprietary pro-ject ion screenfabrics throughbetter chemistryand listening tothe market,” said

Da-Lite’s vice president of market-ing, Wendy Long.

The product is available inseamless sizes up to 16ft (4.8m) inheight.Stand: 2A42

Dual Vision reformulated Da-Lite

Hearing is believing

Exhibiting atISE for thesixth yearr u n n i n g ,Canon isbringing vis-itors’ atten-tion to theXEED pro-jector rangeand demon-strating how these high-resolutionmodels can be integrated intoadvanced display solutions for spe-cialist applications.

These showcases – each featur-ing installation models from theXEED line – highlight how thecombination of LCOS technology,WUXGA resolution and Canonoptics can produce ‘stunning’images across applications includ-ing simulators, panoramic multi-displays and stereoscopic imaging.

Canon has invited a selectionof its partners onto the stand tohelp demonstrate the possibilitiesafforded by the combination of its

p ro d u c t sand t heirexpertise.

J u l i a nR u t l a n d ,C a n o n ’ sv i s u a lcommuni-c a t i o np ro d u c t sand solu-

tions director, told The ISE Daily:“At Canon we work closely witheach of our partners to supportthem in developing innovativesolutions for their customers; we’reproud of what they create and ISEis our opportunity to showcasetheir work. It’s also an opportunityto increase awareness of Canon’scomplete range of multimedia pro-jectors and show prospective part-ners Canon’s industry-leading lenstechnology. ISE 2011 was a realsuccess for us in generating interestand new relationships and we aimto build on that this year.”Stand: 1F80

Just Lamps

Eat, drink and be merry!

XEED range showcasedCanonPanphonics

All of Panphonics products containAudio Elements as the keycomponent for audio reproductionand Audio Element is the core ofPanphonics Plane Wave technology.According to Panphonics, AudioElements have great propertieswhere audio travels long distanceswith minimum dispersion, unlikeconventional loudspeakers.Panphonics Audio Elements arelightweight and thin (4 mm),allowing easy integration with otherproducts or with structures such asceilings or walls.Stands:10K113, 1E78

EquipsonThe Work Digiline series frommanufacturer Equipson bringsdigital mixing to small multizoneinstallations, integratingindependent digital signalprocessing for each output. The newWorkCAD Designer software cancontrol any Digiline unit via Ethernetfrom a computer. The systems aredesigned to be easy to learn andinstall, but powerful enough for anysmall/medium size project.Features include: digital matrixmixer of eight double inputs andeight outputs; independent digitalprocessing for each output; TCP/IPdevice control managing all theDigiline units from the samecomputer; and eight 150W poweramplifiers (on the Digiline 8). Stand: 5R98

Communication infrastructure ispermanently on: to save travelmiles by air or by car, to bringdecision makers together, toconnect project groups, to connectknowledge carriers over time zonesor even city zones, your devices andinfrastructure have to be alwaysavailable. Fortunately, the energyused in a building is not subject tothe same demands.

With oil, gas and electricityprices going through the roof, theeconomic argument for energyefficiency is stronger than ever,but are management solutionskeeping pace to enable evengreater levels of control, and ofenergy efficiency?

“While AV solutions provide alarge variety of data and statisticsthere is no out-of-the-boxmanagement tool whichtranslates video calls, voice calls,collaboration sessions into savedtons of carbon emissions and losttime,” observes Dekom CEO JörgWeisflog. “Saving energy, timeand carbon emissions are veryimportant rules and aims,” hequalifies. “Any company that doesnot see this is not leading itssector anymore.”

While there are no magic fuelgauges on Unified Communicationssystems to show energy saved,there is a solution to analysing theefficiency of a building, in theform of SBT (Smart BuildingTechnologies). 

“SBT is IP connectivity thatprovides data from all thesesystems to one central place to beanalysed and used to make thebuilding perform better –automatically,” explains AllenWeidman, sustainability officerfor InfoComm International, andexecutive director of the STEPFoundation. “Data analyticsshows trends, exceptions,equipment faults, enhancementopportunities operations, andinformation to justify investmentsin energy-saving measures.”

The world of AV control andmanagement has begun crossingover into building energymanagement. AV systemintegrators already bring togethermultiple components to onecentral location and interface.Adding IT, HVAC, telepresenceand so on is simply connectinganother set of low-voltage wiresto the dashboard. 

“More importantly, given thatAV deals in the qualities of sound,motion and light on a daily basis,the AV industry has the opportunityto ‘humanise’ the smart building byproviding each occupant withinformation about their impact onthe building’s operation,” saysWeidman. “This not only includesdigital signs in the lobby showingpeak energy use for the month, butenergy use by the hour, for the dayand year, and historical trends – wehave the capability of putting thatinformation on everyone’scomputer and smartphone.”

According to Weisflog:“Intelligent and clever AVintegration makes daily work,support and therefore life easier.To cross into building energymanagement will take more time.I don’t see energy consumptiondata and its management in a lotof professional and evenconsumer devices.”

For sustainable best practices forthe AV industry, look to the STEPRating System and Guide(www.thestepfoundation.org). Itscentral message is that energyefficiency is only one part of asustainable AV system.

“AV has theability to‘humanise’the smartbuilding”

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Greeninitiatives arebecoming aconcern inmanyindustries,including digitalsignage. Since the creation of Innesin 2005, the demand for greensolutions has increased. Innesaddresses three kinds of markets:point of sale, transportation andinstitutional. The latter isincreasingly concerned by greensolutions. Indeed, many businessesand public services have ecologicalcharters and are engaged ininitiatives to reduce paper signage.At the same level, schools anduniversities are promotingsustainable development.Innes’ goal is to respond tocustomers’ requirements byoffering lower-power consumptionplayers which ensure betterdurability and efficiency withoutrestricting functionality.Franck Dupin, CEO andfounder, Innes

We have discovered a strongdemand for green solutions in therefurbishing orelectrification ofnew buildings.The traditionalway ofdistributingpower and datathrough aspace to the

work places required a lot ofcabling; this means a lot of copper,PVC, waste, high fire loads andcosts. We propose theDecentralised Electric Distributionapproach, which can save up to40% of the mentioned costs,materials and fire loads.Siegfried Schulte, founder,owner and main designer,Schulte Elektrotechnik

In the installation market, we areseeing a great deal of demand forenergy-efficientproducts –especially inthe field ofamplificationfrom local-authority andother publiclyfundedapplications. Here, we see ademand for greater efficiencythat’s driven both from agovernment target dictat (lowercarbon footprint, etc), as well aspressure on lower lifetime cost-of-ownership in procurement. Thisaffects not only the constructionsector but also fit-out, includinginstalled AV. Jon Alkhagen, managing director, Lab.gruppen

Commerciallightingcontrols haveto be one ofthe biggestgrowthsectors for us.With moregovernmentsoffering incentives to businessesthat reduce their carbon footprint,incorporated with the cost ofenergy continually increasing, it’san attractive solution forbusinesses of all sizes. Daniel Strzelecki,exports engineer,Mode Lighting

Vox PopWe ask: In which marketsectors are you seeing thestrongest demand for greensolutions?

Smart buildings staya giant STEP ahead

Adrian Penningtonfinds evidence that technologyis getting smarter at makingbuildings energy efficient

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10.00-17.00Room: D201, D301 – D304Home Cinema Design WorkshopSpeaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AVPresented by: CEDIAFee: Non-members: €200 Members €150

10.30-13.30Room: D201, D301 – D304Choosing and Using ControlSystemsSpeaker: Simon Buddle, SMCPresented by: CEDIAFee: Non-members: €120 Members: €90

10.30-13.30Room: D201, D301 – D304Introduction to Residential Custom InstallationSpeaker: Michael Blake, BespokeInstallationsPresented by: CEDIACourse fee: €90

11.30-12.30Room: D202-D204Advanced Fibre Optic DesignPrinciplesSpeaker: Edwin Bausewein, ExtronPresented by: InfoComm IntlFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

11.30-12.30Room: D202-D204Audiovisual Standards in Busi-ness and PracticeSpeaker: Joseph Bocchiaro IIIPresented by: InfoComm IntlFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

11.30-12.30Room: D202-D204AVB: The future of standards-based AV networkingSpeaker: Jerry Placken & JohnMcMahon, Meyer SoundPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

13.00-14.00D202-D204BIM: How Building InformationModelling WILL impact yourworkflowSpeaker: Dr Walter P Black, VidCADPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

13.00-14.00Room: D202-D204Digital Signage Adoption byUniversities

Speaker: Steven Keith Platt, PlattRetail InstitutePresented by: InfoComm IntlFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

13.00-14.00Room: D202-D204Facility Manager’s SurvivalGuide for AV and AcousticsSpeaker: Ian D Harris, ihDPresented by: InfoComm Interna-tionalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

“Designing a truly enthrallinghome cinema experience starts with solid engineering skills. Althougha large screen experience with a supporting surround sound system iseasy to connect up on a basic level, releasing its full potential takesappreciation and application of the right engineering skills. This coursefollows CEDIA’s published recommended practices and introduces theskills required to do just that. If you’re involved in home cinema designthis course will help you develop the skills required to build bettercinemas and delight more customers.”

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ISE Education ZoneMeet some of the industry experts who will be sharing their insights and knowledge throughout today

Geoff Meads, presentingHome Cinema DesignWorkshop10.00-17.00, D201,D301 – D304

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14.00-14.45Room: D201, D301 – D304Technology and ConsumerTrendsSpeaker: Peter Aylett, HomeTechnology AssociatesPresented by: CEDIAFee: Non-members: €90 Members: €60

14.00-17.00Room: D201, D301 – D304Maintenance and Aftercare:Developing a strategy for arecurring revenue streamSpeaker: Matt Dodd, thinkingbricksPresented by: CEDIAFee: Non-members: €120Members: €90

14.30-15.30Room: D202-D204How to Specify AV SystemsCorrectly: What to ask thecustomerSpeaker: Michael H Weckesser &Conrad D Andrews, WADGPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

14.30-15.30Room: D202-D204Image, Sound and Connectivity:Why the systems integrator willnever be out of workSpeaker: John Lockwood, VerrexPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

14.30-15.30Room: D202-D204Videoconferencing Lighting:Success through coordinationSpeaker: Joseph Bocchiaro IIIPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

15.45-17.15Room: D201, D301 – D304Embracing the CloudSpeaker: Peter Aylett, HomeTechnology AssociatesPresented by: CEDIAFee: Non-members: €90 Members: €60

16.00-17.00Room: D202-D204Low Voltage Audio Systems:Raising the barSpeaker: Miguel Lourtie, MeyerSoundPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

“In this session, we will illustratehow US Universities aredeploying networks to serve avariety of purposes, such asincreasing event attendance, forway finding, etc. Variouschallenges faced by the IT staffdeploying these networks, andhow they were overcome, willalso be addressed. Results fromour Research Report,Communication Effectiveness inHigher Education, will presentfacts and figures supporting theneed for universities to adoptdigital communication platforms.Details on our next major study,Measurement Model toDetermine the Value Derivedfrom a University Digital SignageNetwork will be introduced.Finally, the businessopportunities in the emergingOptiPortal platform will bepresented.”

Stephen Keith Platt,presenting Digital SignageAdoption by Universities13.00-14.00, D202-D204

“This advanced course isdesigned for AV professionalswho are actively involved inspecifying, designing, and apply-ing fibre optic systems in today’sAV systems. Attendees will comeaway with a higher level ofunderstanding of fibre systemdesign principles and how newor existing analogue and digitalsystems can utilise fibre optictransmission and distribution.”

Edgard Naim, presentingAdvanced Fibre OpticDesign 11.30-12.30, D202-D204

Peter Aylett, presentingTechnology and ConsumerTrends14.00-14.45, D201, D301 – D304

“Today’s AV marketplace israpidly changing, with theconvergence of signal transportand system control, a major stepforward for the industry. Foryears the market has demandedgreater interconnectivity; to allowcustomers better flexibility, andto encourage manufacturers tofocus on new productdevelopment and features,instead of building their ownproprietary platforms. Now,thanks to on-goingstandardisation efforts, this goalis insight. I will lead a learningseminar that examinesemerging trends and challengesfor the AV industry. Attendeeswill learn about keydevelopments in signal transportand system control; helping toshape and inform theirexpectations and enabling themto better prepare for the future.”

Anton Thielen, Trends,Challenges andExpectations for SignalTransport and SystemControl in the AV Market16.00-17.00, D202-D204

“This session will examine thetrends that are set to mould ourindustry in the coming years. Aswell as examining technologies,we will be putting these intocontext with some of the trendsthat increased consumerperception and demand fortechnology is creating.”

16.00-17.00Room: D202-D204Introduction to 3D Video andHDMI 1.4a: De-mystifying thelatest buzz wordsSpeaker: Neta Lempert, KramerElectronicsPresented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

16.00-17.00Room: D202-D204Trends, Challenges andExpectations for SignalTransport and System Control inthe AV MarketSpeaker: Anton Thielen, BoschSecurity Systems Presented by: InfoCommInternationalFee: Non-members: €80 Members: €60 EduBucks: €45

It seems that more and morerival digital AV formats areintroduced, all claiming to be thelatest and greatest, supportingrich feature lists and huge imageresolutions. However, the vastnumber of formats and revisionsmake it hard to build a stable,ready for all, AV system. In thissession we will go over thevarious formats, the differencebetween them and give someadvice on how to integrate them.

Neta Lempert, presenting3D, HDMI Revisions,DisplayPort andThunderbolt: Putting somesense into the digitalformats’ chaos12.00-12.45, D403

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10.00-10.45Room: D403De Nieuwe Generatie AVOplossingen voorVergaderruimtes: Eenvoudigstemanier om in één ruimtedigitale en analoge signalen teverwerken Speaker: John DijkstraPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsLanguage: DutchFee: Free

10.00-11.30Room: G104New Technology ShowcasePresented by: CrestronFee: Free

11.00Room: D507Education End-User SeminarPresented by: AMXFee: Free

11.00-11.45Room: D4033D, HDMI Revisions, DisplayPortand Thunderbolt: Putting somesense into the digital formats’chaosSpeaker: Neta LempertPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsFee: Free

11.00-12.00Room: G107Designing AV Systems for theDigital FutureSpeaker: Jan BraamsPresented by: Extron ElectronicsFee: Free

12.00-12.45Room: D4033D, HDMI Revisions, DisplayPortand Thunderbolt: Putting somesense into digital formats’ chaosSpeaker: Stefano AngustiPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsLanguage: ItalianFee: Free

12.30-13.30Room: G107Fibre Optic ImplementationChallenges and SolutionsSpeaker: Jan BraamsPresented by: Extron ElectronicsFee: Free

13.00-13.45Room: D403The New Generation of AVSystems for Boardrooms: Aneasy way to mix digital andanalogue formats in one roomSpeaker: Claes JohanssonPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsLangauge: SwedishFee: Free

13.00-14.30Room: G104The Next Generation in CrestronControl Systems andTouchpanelsPresented by: CrestronFee: Free

13.30Room: D507Residential MeetingPresented by: AMXFee: Free

14.00-14.45Room: D403The Effective Way to Send anHDMI Signal to more than 15metres: HDBaseT, Fibre, Coax,Cat6 or Copper?Speaker: Bruno DemortainPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsLanguage: FrenchFee: Free

14.00-15.00Room: G107Designing AV Systems for theDigital FutureSpeaker: Edwin BauseweinPresented by: Extron ElectronicsFee: Free

15.00-15.45Room: D403The New Generation of AVSystems for Boardrooms: Aneasy way to mix digital andanalogue formats in one roomSpeaker: John DijkstraPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsLanguage : GermanFee: Free

15.00-16.30Room: G104Fusion RoomViewPresented by: CrestronFee: Free

15.30-16.30Room: G107Configurable Control System:Touchpanel design andimplementation made simple!Speaker: Jan BraamsPresented by: Extron ElectronicsFee: Free

16.00-16.45Room: D403The New Generation of AVSystems for Boardrooms: Aneasy way to mix digital andanalogue formats in one roomSpeaker: Yossi LanchnerPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsFee: Free

17.00Room: D507Schoms SeminarPresented by: AMXFee: Free

17.00-17.45Room: D403The New Generation of AVSystems for Boardrooms: Aneasy way to mix digital andanalogue formats in one roomSpeaker: Eusebio DiazPresented by: Kramer ElectronicsFee: Free

Today’s exhibitor presentations

New for this ISE are the 7000 serieslarge venue projectors from Mit-subishi, along with advanced inter-active pen versions of its popularultra-short throw devices.

Mitsubishi’s latest projectorrange, the 7000 series, is availablein three formats: 1024x768 pixelXG A; 1280x800 pixel WXG A;and1920x1200 pixel WUXGA.

Based around a long-life, non-organic liquid crystal panel, the7000 Series offers a light output ofup to 6000 Lumens at 2000:1 con-trast ratio. Its lamp life of up to 4000hours and less than 0.3W powerconsumption in standby mode

makes the 7000 Series economicalto own and run, says the manufac-turer.

The 7000 series also boasts anultra-low dispersion ED lens whichoffers greater light transmissionefficiency than glass and improvedoptical accuracy across the entireimage. Mitsubishi says its SuperResolution image processing algo-rithm dynamically interpolatesmissing data from an input signalto create greatly improved clarity.Using the manufacturer’s NaturalColour Matrix, images appearsharp, with natural-lookingcolours. Stand: 2A24 , 2A25

New series of projectorsMitsubishi Electric

The new 1080HD video switcherfrom Vantage is designed to takeany analogue or digital high-defi-nition source and delivers a crispHD picture to as many as eightdisplays throughout a home orbusiness.

With a whole-home video dis-tribution system, users are able toview content from their Blu-ray/DVD player, satellite receiver,cable set-top box, video server, orinternet TV device on any displayin the house without the need forindividual sources at each location.

The Vantage 1080HD supportsup to 10 sources of HD componentvideo per unit , t ransmitt ing

through a single Cat6 cable to anydisplay within 250 metres. Thedevice also has the ability to sup-port additional 1080HD videoswitchers for a maximum 64 zonesof HD video and audio.

Each chassis is field-upgrade-able to digital HDMI though a sim-ple card insert, due in the middleof the year. The system is control-lable through the VantageiPhone/iPad app or any RTIremote, enabling users to switchbetween sources, change channels,or operate any input device fromthe palm of their hand anywherein the world. Stand: 1M17

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The C3-340 Series CorioMatrix ismaking its ISE debut, offering whatTV One describes as an industryfirst firmware-based video routing,switching and video conversionplatform.

Sixteen AV universal moduleslots are available and the Cori-oMatrix automatically recognisesthe modules inserted as an inputor output module.

There are no dedicated input oroutput slots when using 2-channelDVI-U or 3G-SDI modules. It canbe configured with up to 64x64input/output 3G-SDI/DVI-U con-nection combinations.

This flexibility, according to TVOne, allows end-user configura-tions to be based on their ownneeds, instead of the router forcinga certain setup and limited config-uration. Additional DVI-U or 3G-SDI modules can be added later inopen slots without having to re-setthe router. All AV modules are hot

swappable and recog-nised for immediateauto configuration.

The CorioMatrixalso provides up-, down- and cross-conversion between a variety ofanalogue and digital video formatsthru 3G-SDI. The modules selecteddetermine what format will beaccommodated and the matrixsize. Signal parameters of theincoming video may be adjusted.All settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are retainedeven when power is switched off.User-defined presets are also avail-able to customise settings for vari-ous applications.

All the functions can be con-trolled with serial connection viaRS-232/422/485, USB or IP. Win-dows software is provided. A frontpanel LCD option is said to makedirect setup easy, and third-partycontrollers permit a choice of con-trol options. The unit is housed in astandard 4RU case and features anoptional redundant hot swappableinternal PSU and power inlet.Stand: 3C106

TV One

Debut for CorioMatrix A diverse selection of high-techvisual solutions from Christie isbeing exhibited at ISE, includingthe new J Series and the ‘reassur-ingly inexpensive’ E Series.

Christie prides itself on offer-ing a comprehensive range ofprojection solutions, encompass-ing the la rges tavailable rangeof pro jec torsfrom 4,200 ANSIlumens to thebr ightes t avai l -ab le a t 35 ,000 ,and f rom XG A to 4K.

P r o d u c tranges beingh i g h l i g h t e dinclude the J Series.This new platform delivershigh brightness, superior per-formance and crisp, clear images –all in a compact and rugged pack-age. Developed with customerfeedback in mind, the J Seriesenables customers to use existingaccessories such as lamps, stackingmounts, projection lenses and M

Series input cards. Christie’s JSeries maintains the size of itspredecessor yet is brighter, moreef f ic ient and of fers a ful l 3Dupgrade path, protecting futureinvestment.

Also being demonstrated isChristie’s ‘reassuringly inexpensive’

E Series, as wellas i ts LCDrange of pro-jectors, includ-ing the latestC h r i s t i eLHD700 and

C h r i s t i eLX1200.

Christ ie isalso supportingthe show assponsor of

ISE’s HostedBuyers and Platinum sponsor

of the Dynamic Events conference,where Lee Spencer moderated pro-jection specialists Pod Bluman,Cyril Meusy, Ross Ashton andPatrice Bouqueniaux in the videoand projection session.Stand: 1H27, 1H40

Cost-effective projectorsChristie

Chief projector mountOn display are the RPA projectormount and SpeedConnectaccessories from Chief, which thecompany says help simplify theinstallation and maintenance offloor projection installations. Chiefsays its RPA projector mount iseasily converted from a ceiling-mounted wall projection solution toa floor projection solution using afew standard SpeedConnectaccessories, such as the CMA365truss adapter, CMS003 fixedextension column and CMA273threaded end cap. Chief’s RPA series is said to be thetop-selling projector mount in theindustry, and features independentroll, pitch and yaw for quick andprecise registration. It alsofeatures an easy projectordisconnect which providesconvenient lamp and filter accesswithout affecting registration. Stand: 2A52

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The new Gefen Profess ionalAutomation Control Sys tem(PACS) is said to offer a versatilenew way in which to automate the control of multiple audio/video devices.

With PACS, it is possible to setup every detail of audio/video sys-tem control using any web browserto configure the system throughthe IP port. This is said to makeautomation of standard audio/video processes such as input

switching and output distributioneasy and affordable.

Source selection, volume con-trol, video distribution and morecan be automated on a one-time orregular basis. The PACS facilitates

control of HDT V displays (on/of f) , B lu- ray p layers, matr ixswitchers, distribution amplifiers,scalers and more from a centralinterface. It is also possible toaccess audio/video devices using

RS-232, IR blaster or thePhoenix contact closurepoints. Configurable byIP, inputs can be pro-grammed to switch or turnon and off, and IR com-mands can be delivered.

Energy Star-compliant, PACSoperates through a secure Ethernet10/100 BaseT connection and comeswith a locking power supply to prevent disconnects.Stand: 1M63

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AvitechNew monitor, extender, converter

and encoder products fromAvitech’s Sequoia and Seneca

ranges are on show today. The newSequoia 2H2U integrates key-

board/mouse control switching(KVM switch) and multiviewer func-tions, and has two HDMI inputs and

two BNC inputs with automaticsensing of 3G/HD-SDI/SD-SDI sig-nals. Like the existing Sequoia 4H,

the 2H2U incorporates seamlesscontrol of both computer and video

sources, says Avitech. It also comeswith a rack mount kit.

Stand: 11H51

Elmo The new L-12 classroom document

camera from Elmo is the fifth generation in its popular Teacher’sTool line. The Elmo L-12 maintains

the compact and user-friendlydesign of the original Teacher’s Tool,

but enhances it with new features such as multi-directional camera

positions to capture a wider rangeof angles for objects situated in

unique positions.Stand: 4U62

What does the ISE show meanto you?Lutron has been an exhibitor atISE for a number of years, it’s afirm fixture on our annual calen-dar. The conferences and varietyof exhibitors provide an opportu-nity to learn about the latestinnovations and the buzz fromthe show floor is palpable;everyone who attends is here for

a common purpose, to see andexperience the latest the indus-try has to offer.

What do you think are the keydevelopments in, or threatsto, your market sector at thecurrent time?Energy saving technology continuesto be key with developments in day-light harvesting being particularly

important to Lutron with our integrated light and shades technology.Partnerships with other manufacturersand the move of cloud computinginto the home technology environment is another interestingopportunity. Threats, I’d like to saythere weren’t any but the currentEuropean economy is an obvioustalking point, although homeautomation is still a sector in growth.

Why should attendees visit yourstand at ISE?We are launching HomeWorks QS,

a whole-home control solutionwhich includes temperature andaudiovisual control and has theability to save energy. It alsoincludes expanded control functionality, wireless state-of-the-art technology to operate window coverings and the abilityto dim high-efficacy light sources.Our new interactive touchscreenDynamic Keypad is also on showand, as always, there’s a friendlywelcome from our experts for anyone interested in a demonstration. Stand: 5R86

Andrew Bechgaardhead of marketing EMEA, LutronQ&A

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YamahaA notable recent installation sawthe multi-purpose live entertain-ment faci l i ty La Esfera (TheSphere) in Alcobendas, north ofMadrid, being equipped with acomprehensive Yamaha/Nexo dig-ital audio system.

Versatility and the need for theFOH multicore to be routedaround the edge of the auditoriumwere among the chief prioritiesconfronting equipment supplierand instal ler Milan Acústica,prompting the company to specifya Yamaha console, with distribu-tion via EtherSound to a Nexoloudspeaker system.

“Milan Acústica already knewthe PM5D, which they really likethe sound of, although this instal-lation didn’t need a console of thatsize,” said Jacinto López of YamahaMusic Europe Ibérica. “It was alsovery important to have a consolewhich any sound engineer could

walk up to and use in the shortesttime possible.”

The deployment ultimatelychosen by Milan Acústica was anEtherSound-based system compris-ing a Yamaha M7CL-48ES mixingconsole with six AD8HR remotemic preamps, an NAI48-ES net-work interface, and two DA824digital-analogue converters. Todeliver a clean and open look at FOH, the company selected aloudspeaker system of six Nexo

GEO-Ss per s ide, augmented by PS8 and PS10 front f i l lsinstalled on the lighting truss andfour PS15 sidefills.

“A Nexo NX242 speaker proces-sor controls the system, meaningthat the M7CL-48ES EtherSoundoutput is fed straight to the system,without going through any unneces-sary AD/DA conversion. This ensuresthat the audio quality is as high as itpossibly can be,” said López.Stand: 1H6

High-quality sound in the round

AteisPublic address/voice alarm com-pany Ateis recently deployed its new, networked PA/VA, the IDA8,for the Silverstone race circuit’snewly opened pits and paddockcomplex in Northamp- tonshire, England.

Premier MountsThe new CMF cable flatpanel mountfrom Premier Mounts uses apatent-pending MagnaGuidemagnetic guided mounting shoethat makes installing it ‘as simpleas hanging a picture frame’. The mount manufacturer also hastwo new mounts for video walls.MagnaGuide allows the cableadapter to snap onto the back plateand slide easily into place, says themanufacturer. This makes it easyfor an installer to secure theflatpanel in the right positionwithout having to see where themounting base is located on thewall. A kickstand feature holds the flatpanel up to almost 11cmaway from the wall connecting AV components.The V-shaped backplate mounts ona single stud and can hold flatpaneldisplays up to about 30kg with aVESA mounting pattern rangingfrom 200x200mm to 600x400mm. Stand: 4S56

RakoHaving recently extended its rangeby launching a wired system, Rako

now enables the installation ofwired, wireless or combined

lighting control systems. Users canchoose between the added

functionality of wired (with morescenes and LED tellback panels),

the convenience of wireless, or a combination of both to form

a seamless hybrid system, says the developer.

The new range of Cat5 wiredkeypads are LED-backlit, and both

the wired keypads and the newmodular wireless keypads have

hard buttons with the option tolaser engrave individual buttons.The modular wired and wireless

keypads are designed to fit astandard 50x50mm clip-in grid module. A selection of

screwless and screw-fixingfaceplates is available, as well as a

white Euro plate.Stand: 1P80

VtronThe Digicom XLAN 800 processor

from Vtron caters to the burgeoningdemand to handle hundreds of

video signals in the security andmonitoring control room markets.The processor not only works with

a wide spectrum of analogue and digital monitoring signals, but also with various types of

other conventional video signals. In addition, it allows for

digital distributed processingstructure design, modular

design, ease of upgrade andconsiderable expansion.

Stand: 1N130

Humantechnik

Billed as a mid-range infrared emit-ter/modulator, the Pro IR-200 fromHumantechnik is designed to ensureattendees at conferences or in court-rooms receive direct, clear communi-cation without sacrificing security.

The Pro IR-200 is designed tocover areas of up to 185sqm. Inaddition, two slave transmitters canbe added for additional coverage of

RGB SpectrumKeeping up with higher and higheroutput resolutions can be daunt-ing for even the most sophisticatedvideo wall and mult iviewer users, suggests ISE exhibitor RGB Spectrum.

However, the manufacturer saysit ‘stays on top of the market foryou’, and has released its first DVIdual-link option for video wall andmultiview processors based on the

projectiondesign F35 WQXGADLP projector with a native resolu-tion of 2560x1600.

The DVI dual-link option is avail-able for the RGB Spectrum Media -Wall 2900 video wall processor andSuperView 4100 multiview proces-sor. The MediaWall 2900 offers twoDVI dual-link outputs, while theSuperView 4100 uses only one.

Eight video-graphic windowscan be displayed simultaneously inrealtime, says the developer. Four

DVI dual-link option

Lang shows its TouchThe latest developments in gesture-based on-screen control are beingshown by Lang, the company thatlaunched the radarTouch system in2009. Following on fromprimeTouch – a system designedfor standard screen sizes – isprimeTouch custom, which can bemade to order. There is also amultiTouch display, based on sixvertical 60in LCD screens in aseamless configuration. Next to it isprimeTouch lucent with the newBarco Folsom ImagePro HD scaler.It is a box with a 46in transparentscreen. Inside is the real productand on the see-through screen it ispossible to obtain information withan interactive multiTouch device.Invited guests can see the worldpremiere of the curved multiTouchscreen, based on a 6x3 ChristieMicrotile wall.Stand: 1H74

720p sources, at native resolution,fit into a single 2560x1600 output.For dual edge-blended projectorapplications, the MediaWall 2900delivers overlapped outputs.

Although there are computergraphic adaptors that support DVIDual-link output capability, theycommonly display only graphicsand applications running on a sin-gle computer, RGB Spectrum pointsout. With the MediaWall 2900 DVIdual-link processor, multiple video-graphic sources can be displayedtogether at any size and position onone or two screens. Stand: 3B106

Building services contractor NGBailey specified the Ateis system,which was then installed by fire andsecurity specialist ADT. Represent-ing its first major deployment, theIDA8 is being used for general day-to-day paging and announcementwork as well as providing compre-hensive safety and evacuation capa-bility, should the need ever arise.

PA/VA equipment was installedin five different sites around thethree-storey building, which was designed by Populous, thearchitects also responsible for theLondon Olympic stadium. Thecomplex houses 41 garages, therace control centre and podium,hospitality suites, a media officeand a new spectator enclosure nearthe end of the lap.Stand: 7F205

185sqm each. Placing a slave onthe opposite side of the same roomallows participants to move freelyabout the space.

A single Cat5 cable carriespower and signal to the slaves. Themanufacturer says that a sturdydigital communications busbetween master and slave unitsreduces possible interference dur-ing transmission.

The error display on the mas-ter supports secure installation,

and a Green-Power function deac-tivates the infrared diodes afterthree minutes when no audio s ignal i s ac t ive. This reduces consumption by 80%.

Separate audio inputs for each channel can be used ins tereo, or for separate monotransmiss ions. I f only one channel is used, the Pro IR-200doubles its transmission range.Various receivers are available inthe Humantechnik range, includ-ing headset, chin frame and body-pack receivers.Stand: 6H148

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Vox PopWe ask: Why does ISE continue to flourish when other industryshows are growing in single figures or flat-lining?

The ISE showreflects thelarger trendsthat areshaping thefuture of ourindustry. Themove towards integrated eventsthat meet multiple market needs,which is what ISE effectively does,helps all segments of the AVindustry to connect and conductbusiness at a single event. Itallows for manufacturers, dealersand distributors to make efficientuse of their time and resources.This show is symbolic of the sametrend that is reshaping the futureof the manufacturers who servethese markets. Increasingly, thefuture belongs to those companieswho can best marshall theircapabilities to provide R&D,resources, multiple andcomplementary product offerings,and a solid business basis forpartnership with distributors anddealers. The era of the boutiquesolutions provider is fading; thebiggest among us will survivethese economically uncertaintimes and grow in the years tocome. Smaller companies, manywith very compelling technologies,will be consolidated within largercompanies who will enhance thevalue of product offerings.Johannes G Rietschel, CEO andfounder, Barix

Pulling a geographically diversecollection of exhibitors andattendees, ISE stands out as ashow that merges the needs,wants, and ideas of a variety ofcultures and markets.

Appealing to such a widearray of interests, and

highlightingthe best ofwhat differentregions andchannels haveto offer, thisshow isconsistentlyripe withincredible opportunity. That’s whyit keeps people coming, andkeeps growing. David Rodarte, president andCEO, NuVo Technologies

ISE is a good quality show and isvery well established to serve theEuropean digital signage market.They have passed the ‘criticalmass’ and it’s a show you simplyhave to attend.Serge Konter, marketing manager, SpinetiX

As a US manufacturer, ISE gives usunprecedentedsingle-pointaccess to abroad base ofcountries,burgeoningmarkets andnew customers,not just withinthe EU, but also to globalstakeholders in the AV industrywho look to Europe as anaccessible and open commonmeeting place. The continuingmarket integration of the EuropeanUnion and the greater-worldbeyond is embodied by shows likeISE and assists in the creation of amarketing environment that isfamiliar, comfortable and profitableto manufacturers. Steve Olszewski,vice president,Stealth Acoustics

New ranges have been added to theHigh Light Output Projection prod-ucts from NEC, all of them suitablefor the installation market.

The new PH series of three-chipDLP projectors is claimed to offerthe ‘highest brightness paired withbest picture quality and excellentcolours ’. The WUXG A (1920x1200) PH1000U is said to output11,000 ANSI lumens.

It has a dual-lamp system foradded redundancy, plus an Inte-grated Device Technology HQVhigh-performance 10-bit signalprocessing and scaling system aswell as edge blending and stack-ing. The techno logy is said to pro-duce superior video processingusing pixel-based, motion-adaptivede-interlacing to re move any undesir-able motion artefacts.

The PX series of DMD DLP pro-jectors is designed to offer up to1920x1200 resolution, contrastration of 2100:1 and brightness of

between 7000 and 8000 ANSIlumens, dependent on model, plus10-bit HQV colour processing. Inputscan include HD-SDI and HDMI.

“Being the world’s first projec-tors that can use built-in OPSextension modules, combined withrich network and multi-media fea-tures, the PX Series delivers a newevolution in installation projectorsfor corporate users, higher educa-

tion, and especiallyfor digital signage

or rental and stagingenvironments,” saidGerd Kaiser, productmanager large venueprojectors, NEC Display SolutionsEurope.

The PA series wasthe f irst projectorfamily with Display-Port input, and the3LCD units deliverup to 1920x1200

resolution and brightnessof between 5000 and 6000

ANSI lumens. There is a 2x opticalzoom lens option. Contrast ratio is 2000:1.

NEC’s Eco Mode technologyextends the PA-series projectors’lamp life to about 4000 hours(2500 hours on the PX series), andthe f i l ter does not need any maintenance unt i l the lamp has reached its end of life. Inor-ganic LCD panels and optical filters also reduce service cost, saysthe manufacturer. Stand: 4R2

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Sony Professional EuropeDamien Weissenburger,Display business group headQ&A

What does the ISE show meanto you? ISE 2012 allows Sony Professionalto demonstrate its commitment tothe display AV market and how itis continuing to shape the futureof AV. As well as showcasing the latest innovations in AVtechnology, such as 4K and 3D,ISE allows us to speak directly toour customers, understand theirneeds and how we can betterwork with and support them.

What do you think are the keydevelopments in, or threats to,your market sector?I believe that the future lies inenhancing the customerexperience and offeringenvironmentally sustainabletechnology. Sony is committed toremaining at the forefront oftechnology development and isbuilding on its strong heritage in

innovation by developing 4K and3D solutions that offer greaterentertainment experiences. In thenext year we will be unveilingsome really exciting displaytechnologies that we believe willtransform AV.

Why should attendees visityour stand at ISE?Demonstrating Sony’s role as anunrivalled innovator in displaystechnology, we are exhibiting afull line-up of products,showcasing the latest in digitalsignage, large-format displays,home, education and businessprojectors. It is a great opportunityto learn more aboutSony’s technology and how weare developing solutions that offeran enhanced entertainmentexperience for every kind ofcontent, everywhere. Stand: 7H244

Participating in ISE alongside its Dutch distributor TM Audio, UK-basedmanufacturer DiGiCo is exhibiting the full SD range of mixing consoles.

The SD7 – which is joined by the SD10, SD8, SD9 and the smallest inthe range, the SD11 – was the first digital mixing console to use StealthDigital Processing, which can now be found in the entire SD range. Itsflexible busing structure features a possible 128 buses and 256 processingpaths, plus a 32x32 matrix, 32x32 band graphic EQ and a plethora ofinternal effects. SD7 options include the EX-007 expander unit.

Among the features of the SD10, meanwhile, are 37 100mm touch-sensitive faders to provide fast access to the console’s channels, whichinclude 96 with full processing – 12 of which can be configured as fullFlexi Channels – and outputs that can be assigned across the surface.The spec also features Smart Key Macros, rear located local I/O,Dynamic EQ on all four bands of parametric EQ, 48 assignable buses,and insertable FX and graphic EQs that can be routed, controlled andsnapshot recalled.

The other models in the SD range are also on display.Stand: 1H90

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BXB ElectronicsTaiwanese company BXBElectronics is a manufacturer andexporter specialising in PA systemsand conference systems. Thecompany has been in business forclose to 20 years, and says that itoffers high-quality products atcompetitive prices to meet a rangeof requirements. The company’sproduct range includes the newC901 professional video mixingmatrix designed for conferenceapplications. It is equipped with 4×4 individual realtime video matrixswitches and 4×2 primary videoswitches, and also includes imageauto-tracing. The BXB 4E is a digital multi-channel audio extender which, viaBXB’s PA control software, allowsfor the pre-editing of four differentaudio sources which can then beplayed via a specific channel at aspecific time. It is designed forapplications such as voice messagebroadcasting in retail outlets,playing music in different roomsand for language testing in schools. Stand: 3A101

RJS ElectronicsThe new Q5 is an RGB LED backlitprogrammable LCD switch thatboasts a 64x32 pixel graphicdisplay, and is claimed to have thelargest viewing area on the market(17.26x12.78mm). The switchinterface uses the standardindustrial protocol (SIP) with eachpixel individually addressable bythe user, and the switch has thepotential to display 65536 backlightcolours using the suppliedprogrammer.

It should have a lifetime of at leastthree million operations, says themanufacturer. RJS is showing aprototype on its stand, but theproduct is available now. Other RJSproducts on view includeilluminated pushbutton switches,LCD graphic and text displays,programmable LCD switches,relays, connectors and customcable assemblies. Stand: 4V33

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TLP 350CV

TLP 710CV

TLP 1000MV TLP 1000TV

TLP 710TV

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MODEL DESCRIPTION

TLP 1000TV 10" Tabletop

TLP 1000MV 10" Wall Mount

TLP 710TV 7" Tabletop

TLP 710MV 7" Wall Mount

TLP 710CV 7" Cable Cubby

TLP 700TV* 7" Tabletop

TLP 700MV* 7" Wall Mount

TLP 350MV 3.5" Wall Mount

TLP 350CV 3.5" Cable Cubby