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Publisher: CREACT Hamburg, Senior Editor: Wolfgang Schoelermann Friday, November 15 th , 2002
Dear Newsletter Readers, To the Table of Contents
in this issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com you will find the latest news concerning data and video projection and presentation, as well as news on video conference markets and LED- large display systems.

SYSTEMS 2002 – Concluding remarks: decline in visitors and exhibitors

In the face of the generally hard economical times especially in IT and communication
branches, the SYSTEMS clearly experienced a decline in visitors (-32%) and
exhibitors (-25%). 1600 companies presented their novelties. Despite the difficult
initial situation the exhibitors were content. They were able to contact a large number
of top managers among the approximately 80,000 visitors (in 2002: 117,000 visitors
according to the FKM count).
" We collected high-quality leads, our expectations were fulfilled", commented
Andreas Schulze, Marketing Manager of Adito, on the course of the fair. Norbert
Dorn, Advertising manager of Kindermann commented: "The first three days were
not too bad- if things continue like this until Friday, we will be quite content. However we had hoped for more dialogue with the specialized trade dealers."

After last year’s SYSTEMS the course of business in IT and Telecommunication
branches drastically declined (39% of the exhibitors perceive the contemporary
economic situation as poor, in 2001 there were only 23%). This year at the SYSTEMS
there was a mood swing: 47% perceived the SYSTEMS 2002 as being excellent or
good. Last year this percentage lay at 43%. This was underpined by a current visitor
survey conducted by the NFO, which stated that the SYSTEMS 2002 could clearly
improve in all relevant areas: approximately 90% of the specialized visitors are those
who make decisions (in 2001: 86%), 49% have leading positions (in 2001: 45%) and
30% are from the management ( in 2001: 24%). Among 30% of the SYSTEMS-
Professionals have an investment volume of over 100,000 €, more than 55% do not visit any other IT trade fair. The
SYSTEMS 2003 took place between 20th and 24th October 2003 at the “Neue Messe Munich”.
More: http://www.systems-world.de
Have fun reading and see you at the next edition!

Best regards,
Wolfgang Schölermann 1) SYSTEMS 2002 – Concluding remarks 2) Fujitsu: Plasmadisplays receive the EMMY Award
3) Geha: new product range, extended guarantee 4) HP: xb31 and sb21 are available in Europe
5) Toshiba T50/S30: low cost light-weights
6) GretagMacbeth: color calibration for beamers 7) Metz: First- and Second vote for Metz KRETA 63 8) 3M: MP 7750/7650 – luminous, light, extremely quiet
9) more3D: 3D Stereo-projection now for Windows XP 10) Philips: new Garbo Matchline Home Entertainment Projector
11) SMART Board interactive whiteboard goes wireless 12) Pioneer: NEW - 50-inch Touchscreen Plasma-Screen 13) EPSON: Home Cinema-Tour - seeing, feeling, being amazed 14) Hitachi's new Flagship: CP-X995 - the light miracle
15) eyevis: large image systems for great expectations
16) GTCO CalComp: Meeting-Board / -Pad with Bluetooth
17) EPSON EMP-53/73: Business-Projectors, bright a. portable
18) SANYO PLV-Z1: Home-projector with star qualities
19) NEC VT45K: Home cinema now affordable for everyone
20) VITEC Distribution: VEGA STAR video conference system 21) Optoma among the top 3 in the home cinema market 22) VisionTools/LG: Home cinema in real 16:9
23) Mitsubishi: 50-inch display with DLP technology
24) ProLight+Sound: March 5th – 8th 2003 in Frankfurt a.M.
25) G+B: CeBIT screen dimensions 26) COMM-TEC: Signal Management – professional a. effective
27) TLS SignalManager: No more bad VGA images
28) ict begins the ARD-Show "What happens when...?"
29) Matrox/JVC-Tour: real time-digital video-editing-seminars
30) EBS: Multimedia classrooms
31) VisualSports: VisualBox - feel the atmosphere 32) Publitec: Beamover with new equipment features
33) Liesegang: Projectors for conference rooms and schools 34) InFocus: ScreenPlay 7200 – An excellent projector
35) Media festival Villingen: Tell a Story –April 4th- 6th 2003 36) IC: Plasma-TV’s expanded home cinema segment by 39%! 37) Names are news 38) Job Market 39) Last Minute / Brief News Items alphabetical company-index: 3M (8) , Adtec (39) , ARCHI-TECH (39) , AVE (39) , BARCO (39) , Christie (39) , COMM-TEC (26) , COMM-TEC (39) , DVS (39) , EBS (30) , Epson (13) , Epson (17) , Extron (39) , eyevis (15) , Fujitsu (2) , G+B (25) , Geha (3) , GretagMacbeth (6) , GTCO CalComp (16) , Hitachi (14) , HP (4) , HTS (39) , IC InterConnection (36) , ICIA (37) , ICIA (39) , ict (28) , ict (37) , InFocus (34) , InFocus (39) , JVC (29) , KAROW-TV (39) , LG (22) , Liesegang (33) , Matrox (29) , MediaDist (39) , MediaVision (38) , Medienfestival (35) , Metz (7) , Mitsubishi (23) , more3D (9) , NEC (19) , Optoma (21) , Panasonic (39) , Philips (10) , Pioneer (12) , ProLight+Sound (24) , Publitec (32) , SANYO (18) , SMART (11) , SYSTEMS (1) , TDS-Promethean (39) , TLS (27) , Toshiba (5) , TV-System-Electronic (37) , Vigatec (39) , VisionTools (22) , VisualSports (31) , VITEC (20) , Vogels (39) To the main menu 2) Fujitsu: Plasmadisplays receive the EMMY Award
As the first manufacturer of plasma
displays, Fujitsu General received the
EMMY Award for the production
series of PLASMAVISION
Plasmadisplays. The award was
presented by U.S. "National
Association of Television Arts and
Sciences" (NATAS). The exact title
of the award was: "2002 Scientific
Development and Technological
Achievement EMMY Award", and
merits the longstanding technical
development and achievements of the American television
industry. The background for the choice of Fujitsu General
PLASMAVISION Displays as the winner of this year’s awards
was the longstanding development and marketing of
plasmadisplays, which began long before the first 21” Fujitsu
Plasma color display (1993) and took its course with 42”
color- plasmas (1996) and the high resolution ALIS plasmas
(1999). In 2001 Fujitsu General introduced AVM (Advanced
Video Movement) Technology, which ensures highest image
quality for the Fujitsu Plasmavision devices. The EMMY
Award is an incentive to continue offering innovative solutions
in the future in the field of large format, flat plasma displays.
More: http://www.plasmavision.de/ Top
3) Geha: new product range, extended guarantee
Geha will soon be presenting two new LCD projectors with a
new and fresh design for the price oriented user, The Geha
compact 105 delivers excellent images in SVGA- resolution
with 1,000 ANSI lumens. The Geha compact 205 is equipped
with 1,100 ANSI lumens. The devices each weigh only 2.6 kg
and replace the Geha compact projectors 103 and 203. Besides
the many new features, which enable an easier handling, the
new product range offers an incredible price-performance
ratio, and of course these projectors are included in the Geha
Service Concept. With this Service-Concept Geha has
increased the lamp life guarantee for all data and video
projection to 500 hours, or 180 days.
More: http://www.geha.de/ Top
4) HP: xb31 and sb21 are available in Europe
With two new devices HP is extending their product range for the growing projector
market. The two new devices are especially advanced in the fields of light performance and
weight: The HP projector xb31 and the HP projector sb21 easily fit into all hand baggage
and deliver bright and sharp images, charts, videos and sketches. Equipped with a 150-Watt
high performance lamp the HP projector xb31 achieves 1,500 ANSI lumens. With only one
kilogram, the HP projector sb21 is an ideal mobile presentation device. The lightweight
under the projectors needs a space comparable to a DIN A5 sheet and offers a light intensity of 1,000 ANSI lumens. Both
devices employ TI´s DLP technology and present images with 16.7 million deep colors and a contrast ratio of 1,800:1.
These models which are designed for business travellers will be available starting November at specialized dealer stores.
More: http://www.hp.com Top 5) Toshiba T50/S30: low cost light-weights
Toshiba’s line of Professional Visual Products is extending their portfolio. The two novelties T50 (XGA) and S30 (SVGA)
are well suited for mobile operations as well as for conference and school environments. With a weight of only 2.3 kg they
have a brightness of 1,400 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 400:1. Both LCD projectors are equipped with keystone
correction of +/- 15 degrees, which can be operated either manually or automatically. The integrated Auto-Off function
enables the machine to switch itself off at a certain time after it has not been used for a while. The infrared remote control as
well as a newly designed menu with icons encourages an even easier operation of the devices with fewer problems. The
ECO-Mode spares the projection lamp and decreases the quiet ventilator sound. The T50 (suggested retail price: 3816,40 €)
and the S30 (suggested retail price 2540,40 €) are available starting November at distributors and specialized trade dealers.
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors Top
6) GretagMacbeth: color calibration for beamers
The newest addition to the award winning Eye-One color management system is the Eye-One
Beamer. The Eye-One Beamer allows presenters to quickly and automatically adjust the color
on digital projectors to accurately replicate the colors they intended. The Eye-One Beamer
package works in conjunction with the Eye-One handheld spectral measuring device that reads
color from all sources and on all types of monitors and a USB cable that connects the device to
a computer. It provides a portable and easy-to-use color management solution for calibrating
and color correcting digital projection devices using ICC profiles. Furthermore the package also
includes the new Eye-One Beamer holder for positioning the Beamer on a projector, so that the
temperature can be read directly in front of the lens. Included is a color management software
CD as well. The Eye-One Beamer will be available starting in December 2002.
More: http://www.gretagmacbeth.com/ Top
7) Metz: First- and Second vote for Metz KRETA 63
Already in September 120 Metz TVs were installed in the German Parliament. After the official advertisement of the job
profile it became clear that the individual and convertible Metz TVs would be ideal. Special attention was given to the
retrofitting capability of the DVB-T modules. By the year 2003 the analog reception will be substituted by a digital one in
Berlin and in the surrounding area. This is no problem for Metz TVs – they can easily be retrofitted by a specialist dealer
with a DVB-T socket module. Therefore a digital reception without a Set-Top Box is possible. Another advantage: no
further remote controls are necessary. Especially the KRETA 63 was very impressive, because it offers this merit for a
screen size of only 63 cm (only 59cm are visible). The nearest CE specialist dealer will take care of current software
updates. In Berlin it is already certain that more appliances are soon to follow.
More: http://www.metz.de Top
8) 3M: MP 7750/7650 – luminous, light, extremely quiet
These are the advantages of the new 3M MP 7750 and the MP 7650! They are ideal for both mobile and stationary
operations. With 1,800 ANSI lumens both the XGA-variation MP 7750 as well as the SVGA-model MP 7650 offer
incredible brightness. Both model variations weigh only 2,7kg. Of special interest is the new optimised wide-angle lens as
well as its very low noise level of only 32db ("Whisper Mode"). The MP 7750 and the MP 7650 can be positioned variably
to the screen thanks to the vertical and horizontal keystone correction.
More: http://www.3m.com/ Top
9) more3D: 3D Stereo-projection now for Windows XP
more3D has adapted its stereo software technology for Windows XP Professional. For the first
time it is possible to connect a PC without the help of any additional hardware to two
independent DLP or LCD projectors, in order to project Direct3D software in 3D stereo. The
more 3D-software logs itself in unnoticed between the 3D application and the graphics drive,
to produce perspectively correct 3D views for the left as well as the right eye! Whether
simulation, virtual reality or 3D game software- with more 3D your application becomes
physical and amazingly real!
More: http://www.more3d.com eMail: info@more3d.com Top
10) Philips: the new Garbo Matchline Home Entertainment Projector
Philips is introducing the Garbo Matchline onto the home entertainment market. The projector, which is based on the
concept of last month’s introduced Garbo ( look at AVP-N. #41/02 ), offers an even higher brightness level (1,100 ANSI lumens with a contrast ratio of 500:1) as well as extensive furnishings. Like the Garbo, the Garbo Matchline is also a
projector, which you practically cannot hear but like to watch; with its 16:9 resolution the projector is with its 27dB the
quietest projector in its class and ensures crisp and sparkling images. Super long-lasting lamp- life up to 6000 hours means
the longest lamplife in the industry. Thanks to the ColourTracking™ feature, the appropriate settings are always chosen.
Due to the Garbo’s many interfaces, it can be adapted to suit anyone’s personal requirements: component-input with Cinch,
S-Video, composite and VGA per D-Sub lets users choose the best connection. With the additional ability of processing
Progressive-Scan-Signals and HDTV-inputs the Garbo will blend in seamlessly with the most sophisticated homes- now
and far into the future. Philips Garbo is available for 2,999.99 € (suggested retail price) and Philips Garbo Matchline is
available for 3,399.99€ (suggested retail price) at retail stores.
More: http://www.consumer/philips.com/ Top
11) SMART Board interactive whiteboard goes wireless
SMART Technologies Inc. announced the availability of a wireless option for the entire family
of SMART Board interactive whiteboards - SMART Board, Rear Projection SMART Board
and SMART Board for Plasma Displays. The complete wireless package includes two paired
wireless radios with power supplies. SMART uses IEEE 802.11b technology, the wireless
industry standard, making data transfer very quick with no noticeable delay. Traditionally, the
SMART Board interactive whiteboard is connected to a computer using a serial or USB cable.
The new wireless option eliminates the need for a cable between the interactive whiteboard and
the computer, thus simplifying the installation. Futhermore, SMART announced a 15 percent decrease in the price of its award-winning interactive whiteboard, Rear Projection SMART
Board 3000i. Educational institutions may qualify for a grant worth 25 percent of the suggested
retail price through the SMARTer Kids Foundation.
More: www.smarttech.com/products/smartboard/specs.asp and http://www.smarttech.com Top
12) Pioneer: NEW - 50-inch Touchscreen Plasma-Screen
The plasma-screen PDP-503MXE by Pioneer impresses with its incredible image and sound quality. Now with a new
additional attachment PDK-50WH2 and a flick of the wrist it can easily be converted into a multi-functional touchscreen.
Quickly it becomes a user-friendly multi-media device, which reacts to finger touch will come into being. An additional
surface is not necessary- the additional attachment is made up of a high-quality frame and placed onto the screen. In this
manner the amazing image quality of the plasma screen will remain 100% intact. Either fingers or pens will take over the
function of the left mouse button. At presentations and meetings handwritten comments can just be added without the
speaker having to leave the screen. Thanks to a special protection against burning, the combination of PDK-50WH2 and
PDP-503MXE ensures that the screen has a long life. Next to drivers for all current operating systems, Pioneer is also
offering White-Board-Software for the PDK-50WH2 free-of-charge on their homepage. The device has been available since
October 2002 for 3,990€ in retail stores.
More: http://www.pioneer.de/ Top
13) EPSON: Home Cinema on Tour - seeing, feeling, being amazed
Home Cinema is the entertainment of the future. EPSON Germany GmbH with their projectors EPSON EMP-TW 100,
EPSON EMP-30 and EPSON EMP-52 are demonstrating in the form of a Multitainment-Roadshow that real cinema feeling is possible in the comfort of your own home. In Germany, the Netherlands and in Switzerland home cinema fans can
enjoy movies in a specially converted cinema container (by the company Hammann) and be convinced of the amazing
image quality. In cooperation with EIDOS, the worldwide developer of Entertainment-Software, EPSON is showing
among other things excepts of the new Lara-Croft Film “Angel of the Darkness”. The EPSON CINEMA STATION will be
stationed at various Media- and Saturn stores (Pirmasens, Bielefeld, Utrecht from 20.-23.Nov.2002; Basel (CH), Osnabrück, Rotterdam (NL) from 27.-30.Nov.2002; Bern (CH), Oldenburg, Den Haag (NL) from 04.-07.Dec.2002; Zürich (CH),
Bochum, Amsterdam (NL) from 11.-14.12.2002; Zürich (CH), Essen, Amsterdam (NL) from 18.-21.12.2002) . More: http://www.epson.de Top
14) Hitachi's new Flagship: CP-X995 - the light miracle
The Hitachi Digital Media Group is presenting their CP-X995 LCD-Projector onto the German market. The CP-X995 is
ideal for large events, because even in a bright space it will have an excellent performance. The Multi-Lens-Technology by
Hitachi in combination with the Motion Adaptive Progessive Scan (MAPS) guarantees an extraordinary brightness (4500
ANSI lumens) and extremely sharp XGA images for the reproduction of presentations and videos. In Hitachi's MAPS two
half-images are combined to a complete image and saved in a temporary storage and then projected together. Therefore the
projector is able to reproduce sharp and flicker-free images and achieves continuity and has the quality of a line-doubler.
The display size of up to 760 cm (diagonally), the various connection possibilities and its performance convince any user of
the incredible projector. It is available for 8,600 € (suggested retail price) in retail stores. Hitachi in combination with the Motion Adaptive Progessive Scan (MAPS) guarantees an extraordinary brightness (4500
ANSI lumens) and extremely sharp XGA images for the reproduction of presentations and videos. In Hitachi's MAPS two
half-images are combined to a complete image and saved in a temporary storage and then projected together. Therefore the
projector is able to reproduce sharp and flicker-free images and achieves continuity and has the quality of a line-doubler.
The display size of up to 760 cm (diagonally), the various connection possibilities and its performance convince any user of
the incredible projector. It is available for 8,600 € (suggested retail price) in retail stores.
More: http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com Top
15) eyevis: large image systems for great expectations
The eyevis GmbH from Reutlingen presented at the photokina on 154m² booth space the
modular back projection cubes of the HyperCube Series in XGA resolution (size: in 50 or 67
inches) and the new HyperCubes in SXGA resolution (size: 50, 65 and 70 inches), which will
be available at the end of November. The cubes are stackable and form a homogenous image
wall. The high-end back projection cubes provides an excellent image quality in all sizes and
resolutions. The special feature of the HyperCubes is the internal split-controller with which
the cubes can optionally be equipped with up to eight input cards (either digital or analogous)
therefore enabling up to eight sources to be viewed on one cube. The HyperCube series is a
modular set-up and can easily be adapted for all demands. A large competitive advantage is also the seamless pane of the
HyperCube series, therefore achieving a seamless image among the projection modules.
More: http://eyevis.de/ eMail: info@eyevis.de Top
16) GTCO CalComp: Meeting-Board / -Pad with Bluetooth
GTCO CalComp presented at the Interpädagogica (7-9.11.2002) their InterWrite MeetingBoard (the electronic presentation board) and the InterWrite MeetingPad (the small cable free writing tablet) now with Bluetooth-Technology. Schooling,
presentations and internet conferences will therefore be easier and more comfortable. The MeetingBoard is available with
serial port and USB-interface and as well as with integrated Bluetooth technology. The MeetingPad, which has previously
been offered with a wire-free radio technology, is now equipped with Bluetooth technology. The connection is established
via a PCMCIA or USB- Bluetooth Hub. Up to seven MeetingPads can be used simultaneously in one room. MeetingBoard
and MeetingPad are based on electromagnetic technology, whereby a resistant surface was made possible, on which you can
write or draw with dry erase markers. Furthermore its unique surface has been optimised for reflection-free projection.
More: http://www.gtcocalcomp.de Top
17) EPSON EMP-53/73: Business-Projectors, bright and portable
EPSON is introducing their newest ultra portable projectors: EMP-53 (SVGA) and the EMP-73 (XGA). With a brightness
of 1,500 ANSI lumens (EMP-53) and 1,700 ANSI lumens, a bright and excellent presentation is possible. A further novelty
is the High- und Low-Brightness Mode. Hereby the brightness is reduced when the projector is being used as a home
cinema projector and simultaneously the noise level (33 dB) is lessened. The EPSON EMP-53/73 is provided with fully
automatic keystone correction. With this time saving function the projector can reproduce an optimal image from practically
every angle even without manual adjustments. Both projectors weigh only 2,9kg and support the component-video-signal
and the high resolution HDTV signal for bright video portrayals.
More: http://www.epson.de/ Top
18) SANYO PLV-Z1: Home-projector with star qualities
The new SANYO PLV-Z1 is the first home cinema projector on the market that offers a true 16:9 format in a handy size
and astonishingly limited weight. The projector’s illumination of 700 ANSI lumens and exceptional 600:1 contrast ratio in
particular were previously reserved for high-end devices only. The design is unique as well: The robust, silver-black
magnesium cabinet is discreet yet so stylish, the projector can be integrated unobtrusively and elegantly in any living room.
With the horizontal and vertical manual lens shift function, the position of the PLV-Z1 with respect to the projection screen
is fully adjustable; a manual zoom and vertical keystone correction add the finishing touches to ensure that your feature
presentation appears perfectly aligned on the screen. The projector’s comfortable features include an incredibly quiet fan
system (30dB) and a 3D Automatic Uniformity Correction Controller, which ensures a uniformly illuminated image at all
times. The PLV-Z1 meets professional home theatre demands as well thanks to its HDTV compatibility. The projector is
available in stores starting November 2002.
More: http://www.sanyo.de/ Top
19) NEC VT45K: Home cinema now affordable for everyone
NEC presented their newest trends on the projector market between October 17th and 25th in five German cities. The center
of attraction was the new LT-Series as well as the MT-Series and the VT45K. The new VT45K was presented just in time
for Christmas and offers an amazing price performance/ ratio. Numerous, easy-to-use functions facilitate the assembly of
the projector together with the DVD-player or with a video/ HiFi-system. The powerful VT45K projector has 1,000 ANSI
lumens and even has the ability, usually reserved only for professional devices, of a horizontal and vertical manual Lens-
Shift-Function. The advantage is that the image with the help of a lens shift can be projected parallel up to 33% of the
image’s width and up to 25% image length without having to move the projector. Furthermore the 2.5kg light projector is as
large as a thick book in a DIN A4 format. The VT45K contains an improved lamp life length of 3,500 hours.
More: http://www.necd.de. Top
20) VITEC Distribution: VEGA STAR video conference system
The VITEC Distribution GmbH is delivering the videoconference devices VEGA STAR from
the manufacturer Aethra. With the VEGA STAR Aethra is supplying videoconference
devices of a new generation. From the newcomer model Vega STAR 128k, to the VEGA
STAR 512 up to the top-of-the line model VEGA STAR M, this is a completely new product
range with the following highlights: internal ethernet hub with 10/100 MB allows full duplex
operation in LAN up to 768 K. The speech-controlled camera as well as the abilities to send
power point foils in high resolution are just a few of the extraordinary capabilities. The top-
of-the-line model VEGA STAR M enables multipoint conferences with five participants in LAN or via ISDN. The 128 K
device can easily be upgraded to the model 512 and to the Multipoint. Along with the VEGA STAR the user receives a low
cost group conference system with all the performance characteristics of the top-of-the line models.
More: http://www.vitec-distribution.com eMail: info@vitec-distribution.com Top
21) Optoma among the top 3 in the home cinema market
According to a survey (IC – Market Monitor Panel) by the InterConnection Cosulting Group, Optoma is one of the three
TOP- suppliers of DLP projectors in Europe. As one of the two TOP-suppliers in the countries of Great Britain, Ireland,
France, Austria, Spain and Portugal Optoma reached 10,5%, 12,8%, 21,6% and 14,1% share of the market. "Optoma only
recently entered the home cinema market, but has already achieved a considerable market share in Europe," according to
Bob Johnson, Marketing Manager of EMEA at Optoma. The publication of the final results of the report fell in the same
time as the opening of the French branch office and underpin Optima’s objectives to continue growing in Europe. The
French branch office was opened in Paris in October 2002. This branch office is just the first of many to follow, which will
support Optima’s regional growth in Europe.
More: http://www.optomaeurope.com/ Top
22) VisionTools/LG: Home cinema in real 16:9
With the LG RL-JA10 the viewer experiences home cinema in unbelievable design, with a resolution of 1280 x 780 pixels
and breath-taking detailed images! With its 16:9 LCD panels, a contrast of 350:1 and DVD-Videoprocessing the LG RL-
JA10 offers an extraordinary performance for an incredible price. Realistic images, a good black level and constant
brightness guarantee a pleasant cinema experience! The matted metallic housing with blue background lighting for the
keyboard allows you only to vaguely perceive the immense performance of RL-JA10. VisionTools is offering the HDTV
projector by LG for 2,890.- € (suggested retail prices).
More: http://www.visiontools.de/ Top
23) Mitsubishi: 50-inch display with DLP technology
Mitsubishi Electric is launching a new development, a 50 inch Display-Cube (VS-50FD10U) with TI’s one-chip DLP-
technology. The back projection developed from Mitsubishi Electric works with a XGA-DMD Chip (size: 0,7 inch), which
projects real XGA images in a Display-Cube. The Display achieves a brightness of 500cd/m² and has a contrast ratio of
300:1. The DMD is a reflecting semiconductor device and therefore not prone to heat absorption even when frozen images
or patterns are shown for a longer period of time. Thanks to this technology no burning-in effects occur. The display VS-
50FD10U offers a lamp life of approximately 8,000 hours with a 100W UHP mercury lamp and was developed for the
greatest amount of reliability even under the most difficult conditions.
More: http://www.mitsubishi-evs.de/ Top
24) ProLight+Sound: March 5th – 8th 2003 in Frankfurt a.M.
With a new time structure (four instead of five days) and an extensively developed hall division ProLight+Sound will be
presenting itself in the upcoming year. Next to the stage and light area also the audio- halls and the CAVIS (Congress for
Audio Visual Installations Systems) can be seen from March 5th to 8th, 2003 on the westside of the Frankfurt fair grounds . This was the second time that the ProLight+Sound took place as an independent fair next to the International Music Fair
and they expected many visitors: 20,320 visitors came in March to Frankfurt am Main, 30% were from abroad. On 63,000
m² the 696 international exhibitors presented their products. The ProLight+Sound is not only well known in Germany. After
the successful start of the first fair in St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 2001, the next ProLight+Sound will be in Shanghai from 15th to 18th October 2003. More: http://www.prolight-sound.com Top
25) G+B: CeBIT screen dimensions
Screen dimensions celebrated their successful premiere at the CeBIT 2002. As a multi-media communication platform
screen dimensions will be presenting in 2003 infotainment and brand advertisement at the Deutsche Messe AG. The CeBIT
screen dimensions is a joint project of the Deutsche Messe and Gahrens + Battermann GmbH. The distribution is done by
fair advertising GmbH. Twelve LED- large screen displays presented a well-balanced program containing editorial contents
and advertisement clips at the CeBIT 2002. The up to 25m² video displays were placed at the most frequented in- and
outdoor locations of the CeBIT and guaranteed maximum number of viewers. Among the advertising companies were
Deutsche Post, Intel, Microsoft, Datev and Coca Cola. On a long-term basis screen dimensions will belong to the fixed
communication installations for the Deutsche Messe AG.
More: http://www.fair-advertising.de Top
26) COMM-TEC: Signal Management – professional and cost-effective
COMM-TEC Gmbh with the product range COMM-TEC signal management is consistently
strengthening their own product line. The signal distribution devices have an excellent price/
performance ratio, offering professional quality at extremely cost-effective pricing. Therefore
professional operations can be completed even with a small budget. The matrix switchers come
in configurations from 4x2 to 16x16. With a bandwidth of 250 MHz, Video-, Y/C-, YUV-,
VGA-, RGBS-, RGBHV- and audio signals can be handled easily. The Switchers allow the
switching of signals from various sources to a single projector or monitor. The distribution
amplifiers at a bandwidth of 300 MHz are available in configurations from 1 to 2 up to 1 to 8 in-/ outputs. The COMM-TEC
Computer- Video Interfaces work on a bandwidth of 250 MHz and fit all requirements of VGA-, MAC-, SUN- and SGO
Input Signals. The output signals are RGBS, RGBHV or RGsB. Immediate availability, short lead times and their renowned
technical support team complete this product line.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de/ Top
27) TLS SignalManager: No more bad VGA images
TLS Communication demonstrated yet another new product development: the TLS SignalManager at the photokina 2002.
The TLS SignalManager with a video band of 500 MHz (-3 dB) is a device for adjusting VGA signals. It can be used
whenever VGA signals and/or horizontal and vertical synchronised impulses have to be refreshed and strengthened. TLS
offers two versions- the SignalManager 500 and the SignalManager 500 XL. The SignalManager 500 can be plugged
directly into the graphics card of a computer or notebook in order to refresh the signal for longer distances directly at the
source. The SignalManager 500 XL is used for the variable signal adjustment with longer lengths of cable. A DIP switch
enables a 4-level signal adjustment. Both projectors have a VGA signal input recognition and a power ON indicator.
More: http://www.tls-gmbh.com Top
28) ict begins the ARD-Show "What happens when...?"
In mid-October the ARD – a German TV station, presented the new event-quiz “What happens when….?” with Thomas
Elstner. Six opposing candidates will have to guess the end of an extraordinary situation. For the Saturday evening show, ict
installed in the Botta-Dome in the Europapark Rust a 24 cubes wall (3.6 x 2.5 m), which was given information from a
SWR production team via two Doremis and an ict SplitMachine. The ict ControlMachine CM 2 and the internal software
ControlVision aided the program control. Furthermore eight 17" touchdisplays were installed for the candidates so that they
could just tip the correct answer.
More: http://www.ict.de/ Top
29) Matrox/JVC – European Tour: real time-digital video-editing-seminars
Matrox is relying entirely on the quality and reliability of JVC equipment during its large European Road show. "The
editing of real time digital videos" is the main topic of the events, which should be as interesting for enthusiastic video fans
as well as for users from the industry as well as for experienced production professionals. Within the scope of a seminar
(free-of-charge) the newest Matrox Editing-Hardware will be introduced in connection with the Adobe-Software. Next to
classical digital editing, color corrections, chroma- and luma- keying as well as extended 3D effects will be presented. In
addition the visitors will have the opportunity to closely examine numerous real time editing, creation solutions and to
watch demonstrations as well as discuss any questions with experts. The Matrox Video Roadshow will be visiting three
German cities during the European tour: 15.Nov´02 in Cologne, 19.Nov´02 in Berlin and on 22.Nov´02 in Munich . More: http://www.jvcpro.de und http://www.matrox.com Top
30) EBS: Multimedia classrooms
Trainers, teachers, lecturers and anyone else who is searching for possibilities to make their daily work in a computer
classroom easier and more efficient will be happy to hear about the new "videodidact Show" by EBS Euchner Büro- und
Schulsysteme GmbH. The videodidact show supports the basic functions of real time broadcasting and enables the trainer’s
image to be projected on all the pupils’ monitors simultaneously. The image is transmitted by just pushing a button on one
of the six function buttons (Beamer/Notebook, Beamer/Trainer, Notebook, Dark, Trainer, Video off). The trainer
furthermore has the opportunity to include a notebook into the videodidact show. A "Simultaneous Projection" allows the
simultaneous presentation of notebook and the trainer’s PC. A 380 MHz technology permits the transferral of high-quality
image resolutions (1600x1200) in real time. Videodidact Show is a hardware system and is independent of hard- and
software already installed in the classroom.
More: http://www.videodidact.de Top
31) VisualSports: VisualBox - feel the atmosphere
The VisualBox is the core of a completely new experience in the field of fitness, spare time and wellness. The VisualBox is
equipped with a controlling element with the containing films and the connection kit for the relevant fitness equipment, for
example for a treadmill, ergometer, spinning bike or stepper. The Box is delivered with seven interactive films, six more
will soon be available and another four are scheduled. In connection with a projector/ plasma screen the user opens an
interactive fitness world, in which he/she determines the speed and can choose the direction. The VisualBox can be
connected to every device with a PAL input (S-video or composite video). New interfaces are constantly available for
different fitness devices. For bikes, etc. without own “intelligence”, VisualSports offers a universal connection kit. The
target groups for these products are rehabilitation centres, fitness studios, event organizers and of course also for the
individual user, who can experience the wide world within his/her own four walls at home.
More: http://www.visualsports.de Top
32) Publitec: Beamover with new equipment features
The recent versions of Beamover 33 (with 3.300 ANSI lumens) and Beamover 40 (with 4.100 ANSI lumens) of the LCD
projector from Hagen are equipped with new features. The reproducible absolute measure system of the zoom also called
the focus function of the projector is realized optically with the help of the Beamover. This guarantees very precise
controlling and repetition of these functions per DMX. This technology allows projector lenses to be interchanged in no
time at all, so that the Beamover can be operated unproblematically with wide-angle lenses or the Tele-Zoom lenses. An
automatic initialisation of each of the installed optics saves further adjustments, the change of the lens is made by Plug &
Play. Furthermore in the newest versions both the trapezoidal distortion as well as the keystone correction via DMX are
repeatably controllable. In addition Publitec is also offering a mechanical dimmer-/shutter option for all current devices,
which can be controlled via a separate DMX channel. Publitec is happy to announce that because of a considerable increase
in production numbers there will be distinct price reductions for all Beamover models!
More: http://www.publi.de Top
33) Liesegang: Projectors for conference rooms and schools
The company Liesegang is becoming more and more successful in the field of multi-media projectors. With the dv 255 and
the dv 455 Liesegang is extending its Education Segment of their LCD-Projectors. "In schools and universities multi-media
projectors are substituting more and more the classical overhead-projectors. Liesegang, the company which traditionally
equips institutions, is now offering especially for operations in dark or half-dark rooms well-designed and light-weight
devices (2.7 kg). The dv 255 with 1600 ANSI lumens is with SVGA-resolution optimal for middle-sized seminar and
conference rooms. The dv 455 (XGA) is suitable with its high resolution for large projection formats as well as for the
portrayal of complex pictures. The projector is mobile and is easy to set-up and use. "It is not necessary to project from the
middle of the room. Thanks to Side Mode, the projector has a vertical image correction possibility," explained Stefan
Schukat, Sales Manager Germany of Liesegang. portrayal of complex pictures. The projector is mobile and is easy to set-up and use. "It is not necessary to project from the
middle of the room. Thanks to Side Mode, the projector has a vertical image correction possibility," explained Stefan
Schukat, Sales Manager Germany of Liesegang.
More: http://www.liesegang.de/ Top
34) InFocus: ScreenPlay 7200 – An excellent projector
The InFocus Corporation’s leading position in projection solution was reaffirmed. The Projector ScreenPlay 7200, the new
flagship of Home Entertainment division by InFocus, was awarded by the Custom Electronic Design & Installation
Association (CEDIA) the title "2002 Manufacturer's Excellence Award for Best Video Product". The prize winning Home
Entertainement device is equipped with a specially made Carl Zeiss lens and combines the newest Display Technology
Mustang/ HD2 DLP by Texas Instruments with DCDi FLI2300 Video Processing by Faroudja. The new projector sets
standards in Home Cinema and lets moving pictures appear in cinema quality, just as the director had imagined. InFocus
specially developed the ScreenPlay 7200 for enthusiastic film friends and Home Entertainment-Professionals: the device
will be delivered completely tuned and is user-friendly during installation. Eight video inputs allow various entertainment
media elements such as TV, HDTV and DVD to be connected.
More: http://www.infocus.de Top
35) Media festival Villingen: Tell a Story –April 4th- 6th 2003
After a successful premiere of this festival in March 2001, it is only logical to continue the path of innovative and
artistically ambitions. More than 3500 visitors were able to view the audiovisual presentation forms at the first media
festival. The intention of this Festival with the motto “tell a story” is to create a multi media forum for presenting ideas. The
Villinger Media Festival serves as a gallery for audiovisual elements in which artistic visions, professional productions and
student realizations in the preferred media are shown. The presentation forms comply with the possibilities of contemporary
multi media evolution and encloses all show media forms, for example 35 mm film, video, slide- AudioVision, laser, 3D
animation, digital-AV, etc. By January 5 th , 2003 all media producers from the field of film, video and multi media can apply with their productions at this festival. A jury will judge the projects at the festival and will hand out prizes worth 7,500 €.
More: http://www.medienfestival.net/ Top
36) IC: Plasma-TV’s expanded their home cinema segment by 39% !
The market for plasma TVs in the so-called home cinema area increased by 39% in the first quarter, as a new survey by the
InterConnection Consulting Group proved. This segment was dominated by devices, which were between 30 and 34 inches.
In comparison to the first quarter the second quarter increased by 28%. In total the home cinema sector constituted 62% of
the total market. The private sector is lead by Philips and Panasonic, Sony is at 3rd place. At a respectable distance
Thomson, Samsung and Bang &Olufsen, who could triple their sales from the first to the second quarter follow. Due to the
general declining price development, the lowest price segment could win some market share. Approximately 40% of the
entire market for plasma screens lies under the price of 7,000 € for a 42 inch device. Many new Korean manufacturers are
pushing onto the market and are forcing even lower prices. The 300 page comprehensive text "PLASMA MONITOR IN
EUROPA 2002-2" is available for the price of 4,500 €.
More: http://www.interconnectionconsulting.com/ Top 37) Names are news

- The TV System-Electronic GmbH , Neuffen has strengthened their field representative personnel. Since October 1 st , 2002 Stephan Kaune further strengthens the sales team as a competent contact person. Mr. Kaune has worked 10 years in the
field of presentation- and media technology. His new area of responsibility will combine customer service in field service as
well as further development of the trade oriented sales structure. Mr. Kaune is especially responsible for the areas of
videoconference, audio-, video and presentation technology because of his longstanding experience in this branch and his
specialized production knowledge.
More: http://www.tvse.de Top
- The ict Innovative Communication Technologies AG , Kohlberg, is announcing a change in the board: Georg Rössler has left the board and the company in September of this year. The founders of the company Karl-Wilhelm Beck and
Reiner Lutz will together preside over ict. The previous field of activity of Georg Rössler will now be taken over by
Manfred Dolde, co-founder and technical leader of ict. The ict AG is developer, manufacturer, service provider and dealer
in the sector of audiovisual presentation and communication.
More: http://www.ict.de Top
- The ICIA (International Communications Industries Association) is happy to announce that Kevin M. Madden, CPA was named as ICIAs Vice-President of Finance and Administration. Madden will be responsible for finance and analysis,
information systems, human resources and building operations for ICIA. "We are very glad that we were able to find
someone with the experience and leadership capabilities that we need in this position" stated ICIAs Executive Director
Randal Lemke, PhD.
More: http://www.infocomm.org Top
38) Job Market
- MediaVision is looking for an AV sales employee (independent/ trade representative) on a commission basis. An exciting, innovative range of individual products is waiting for you!
eMail: info@media-vision.de Top

39) Last Minute / Brief News Items

- HTS: Remote Control for projector with defined power switch
HTS presented its second generation of programmable remote control interfaces for large screen projectors. The connected
interface is able to control the different types of large screen projectors through a RS232 interface. An optional software
update allows a later change of the projectors and the integration of new large screen projectors. Status and operation
reports can be seen on the clear and lighted LCD Display. The following functions belong to the basic edition: Source input:
PC1, PC2, Video1, Video2, Blank image function, Power off (intelligent defined power switch). Additional RS232-. I/O-,
relay extension boards with standard programming are also available. The power supply is guaranteed through an external
optional switching power supply. The remote control interface is available in several versions as the 19” internal edition and
can also be installed into a table, wall or wall cable channel.
More: http://www.hts-fbi.de Top
- COMM-TEC/AMX-Modero: new ergonomic Touch Panels
Modero is the name of the new AMX Touch Panel Series. It opens a new dimension for the handling of complex
technologies as e.g. in a modern conference room. The modern design and the clever and mature technology make the
Modero a universal interface between man and machine. The graphics and audio capabilities provide a comfortable control
and operations security. The two versions with 12“ (30,5 cm diagonal) and 15“ (38,1 cm diagonal) will be available starting
in January 2003. Touch Panels are the first products of the Modero-Series. All of the Modero Touch Panels are conceived
for AMX NetLinx Systems. In times of convergence and media technology it is evident that the Modero Touch Panels also
have an integrated Ethernet interface.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de/ Top
- MediaDist / Extron CH: new prices for 2002/2003
The new Extron pricelist for 2002/2003 (valid from the 1 st of November 2002 in Switzerland and Liechtenstein) can now be downloaded. Also from the 1 st of November on, MediaDist AG will be dealing all sales, support and service activities in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the American trademark Inline products. Inline is a leading manufacturer for interfacing,
data- and audiovisual signal management as well as for signal processing and enhancement. The wide range of CAT-5
Tools round off the shipped product palette.
More: http://www.extron.ch/news.htm Top
- InFocus: Cooperation contract with Funai Electric for the production of a projector
InFocus Corporation, a specialist for digital presentation technologies cooperates in the fields of product development and
manufacturing with Funai Electric, an international leading manufacturer of Consumer Electronics. Funai wild be producing
a whole series of conference rooms and home cinema projectors for InFocus. The Japanese company is a world-leading
producer of televisions, Video and DVD players. The cooperation with InFocus includes the production of projectors in the
Funai production offices and the further technical development of the digital projectors. Some of the benefits of this
cooperation for InFocus are the worldwide availability of the products, the possibility to use their international distributors
and the reduction of production costs. The first products will be available in China at the end of this year.
More: http://www.infocus.de Top - Panasonic Broadcast: EMMY for the Varicam HD-Camcorder
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented the EMMY Award to Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. for the development of the Cinematography Camcorders AJ- HDC27 Varicam. The prize that is also
known as the “technical Oscar” especially emphasizes the variable frame rate with progressive picture scan of the Varicam.
In comparison to normal film this technique allows film-like productions with all the benefits of the digital video
technologies for much lower costs. The AJ-HDC27 Varicam is more and more used for film productions, documentations,
commercials and institutional projects.
More: http://www.panasonic-broadcast.com Top
- AVE and DVS sign a trade agreement
The companies AVE Audio Visual Equipment Verhengsten GmbH & Co and DVS Digitale Videosysteme GmbH signed a
trade agreement. Through this cooperation, AVE is now able to offer uncompressed digital HDTV and SDTV technology
for the high quality film transfer, postproduction and presentation. DVS won a good partner with tradition and a great
experience in the area of high resolution images. AVE offers fixed installed products as well as rental products and
complete solutions. As a distributor of cameras, converters, projectors, monitors and appliance parts AVE can now provide
the whole HDTV spectrum starting from the recording up to the playback. AVE ordered two HD Stations Plus for rental
purposes and is therefore able to offer two uncompressed recording HDTC Servers with each over 60 minutes of memory
capability. The system was already used at the Car Show in Paris.
More: http://www.avepro.net Top
- KAROW TV: Germany / Farör – Performance in its best quality
All of the 40,000 spectators were of the same opinion when the spotlights in the AWD-Arena in Hannover went out. It was
impressive. What they meant was not the boring match of the German national soccer team but the 44 m² video display with
the 15mm LED Technology by KAROW TV. Even the responsible people of the DFB (German Soccer Association) spoke
of absolute high quality. In other stadiums there are normally 35mm technologies used which are not able to display such
high contrast and resolution rates. One thing that even underlined the high brightness of the display was the fact that it was
placed right above the lowest point of the stadiums edge. Even with bright daylight, the LED Wall showed a brilliant image.
Later when it was dark, the sky formed a black passepartout that underlined the colours of the display. “Like a huge
television” was the unanimous opinion. Many of the spectators would have probably preferred to stay at home in front of
their own TV- if they would have been able to assume the end of the match.
More: http://www.karow-group.de Top
- ICIA: ARCHI-TECH AV Award announced for 2003
ICIA (International Communications Industries Association) and the magazine ARCHI-TECH announced that from now on
applications for the first donation of the AV-Award 2003 can be handed in. The prize will be handed over every year and its
aim is to award and support excellent designs of AV- Communication surroundings.
More: http://www.infocomm.org
and http://www.architechmag.com Top
- BARCO: Daylight Display Technology at the Paris Motor Show 2002
BARCO is delighted to confirm its position as a worldwide player concerning “Daylight Displays” once again. The
BARCO display technology with 486m² was the most popular provider of solutions for 21 leading car manufacturers at the
motor show 2002 in Paris (25.9 - 10.10.2002). Mainly used was the iLite6 (the best quality indoor-Display that’s on the
market at the moment) and the dLite 7 (the most used product in big companies). The BARCO iLite-Displays are available
with a viewing angle from 3 to 10 mm. The dLite, available with a resolution of 7, 10 and 14 mm, is a rugged Display and
therefore the ideal product for events where even people in the last row can view the high quality image.
More: http://www.barco.com Top
- TDS Promethean: ACTIVote is the most recent development concerning ACTIVboard
The board is equipped with a wireless interface. and becomes an insertion medium for small voting devices. In this way a
whole seminar can take votes, take tests or assessments at the same time. The software ACTIVstudio is extended
adequately, to make the development of questionnaires in the flipchart mode and the evaluation of the given answers
possible. The results are determined by the software automatically and can be shown, saved or exported into an excel
database, they can be arranged by participants or groups.
More: http://www.tds-promethean.de/ Top - Christie: Two Roadie X10 Projectors at the International Book Awards
For the second time at the Munich Cuvilliés Theatre the International Book Prize was awarded. In total eight German and
international authors received CORINE, the trophy statue for their outstanding literary achievement. Each of these authors
has written books, which were highly praised by critics. Among the winners were: Paulo Coelho, Waris Dirie and Astrid
Lindgren. Christie installed 2 Roadie X10 for the spectacle so that the audience, even those sitting in the last row could
enjoy the event on stage. The Roadie X10 is a 3-Chip DLP projector with 10,000 ANSI lumens. For this particular event the
projectors were equipped with a special, long focal length lens: 4,0- 7,0:1. The extremely long focal length allows the
projectors to be placed at quite a distance away from the screen. Yet despite the distance, the projectors displayed an
amazing light performance. The reflective DLP™-technology enables homogenous images and guarantees a natural color
reproduction. The data was transmitted via a SDI-signal from the outside broadcast unit to the projectors.
More: http://www.christiedigital.com/ Top
- Adtec: Babtist Hospital installs digital broadcast systems
The American Baptist Hospital recently updated their patient and staff education system. They replaced tape deck
controllers with the Adtec system, which includes three Soloist 2™ broadcast digital video players and a digital studio
encoder. Adtec is the world’s leading manufacturer of MPEG2-based digital video players and controllers.
With the Adtec system it is possible to distribute more efficiently educational programming to three of the nine channels
watched by Baptist patients and staff. The encoder enables videotaped programming to be converted to a file similar to that
used in DVD players. Once converted, programs can be distributed to the Soloist2™ for broadcast at a later time. Since the
installation of Aztec’s equipment, updating and reprogramming channel material now takes minutes, rather than hours or
days with tape deck controllers.
More: http://www.adtecinc.com/ Top
- Vigatec: completely digital with the help of DUNE-F SDI
Vigatec presented its new DUNE-F SDI – a complete digital presentation system. A DVD-Max (based on the DV-747A by
Pioneer) was used to transmit material under the motto TRUE DIGITAL. DUNE-F SDI did the whole de-interlacing and
scaling. The new XGA-Plasma TH-42PHD5EX with DVI Input by Panasonic was used as a display. To show the
compatibility and to make a comparison to analogue equipment, a YPrPb was installed to show HDTV material.
More: http://www.vigatec.de/ Top
- Vogel’s: new generation of plasma-display-holders
Vogel’s is the worldwide leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality supports for audio and video equipment.
Vogel’s Professional sets a new standard for mounting plasma displays, with a new series of aluminium plasma display
supports. These next generation plasma display supports distinguish themselves due to their innovative combination of
attractive design, use of aluminium, modular construction and incredible ease of installation. The key to this new plasma
supports is the universal adapter, which can be used for the horizontal and vertical mounting of practically all brands of
plasma displays. A series of wall and ceiling supports for both single and double-sided plasma mounting is offering a
solution for most situations. With the separate available Turn & Tilt modules, which fit on any type of tube, it is very easy
to find special solutions for any customer.
Mail: prof@vogels.com Top
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