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CTX OptoEzPro 585 Projector

CTX Opto announces the latest addition to the EzPro family of portable LCD projectors: the EzPro 585, an affordable, sub-10 pound single-panel SVGA LCD projector. The EzPro 585’s metal halide bulb produces 500 ANSI lumens, yet weighs only 9.9 pounds. Features a contrast ratio of 200:1, the ability to project 16.7 million colors and two built-in 3-watt stereo speakers.

    

ExtronSS 200 Sync Stabilizer

The Extron SS 200 300 MHz Sync Stabilizer accepts most sync configurations and outputs digitally restored RGBHV or RGBS on five BNC’s and a female VGA connector. Digital display devices such as LCD’s, DLP’s, Plasma and DILA’s often have trouble with sync signals that have been altered through previous processing. The SS 200 restores the sync signal, preventing most problems. The SS 200 also converts RsGsBs, RGsB, or RGBS to RGBHV—the input type required by many digital displays.

800-633-9876     www.extron.com

ProximaUltralight LX1 Projector

The UltraLight LX1 from Proxima is an 800-lumen, 8.6-pound, XGA resolution ultra-portable projector. Its 4,000-hour lamp should last the life of the projector, under normal usage of approximately eight hours per week. Comes with free technical support and two-year projector warranty. It has a 1.3:1 manual zoom lens that allows for flexibility and easy placement anywhere in a room, and an image size that adjusts from 22 to 250 inches (diagonal).

    

SonyVPL-XC50U XGA LCD projector

Sony Electronics’ new Ultra Personal VPL-XC50U LCD projector weighs just 8.2-pounds. Features include preset data memories and Auto Pixel Alignment. The magnesium diecast body is lightweight, yet durable. The magnesium casing also provides natural heat dissipation. The unit also comes with a built-in carry handle for extra convenience. The Sony-produced .9" true polysilicon XGA LCD panels provide 1024 x 768 resolution and 600 ANSI lumens of light output. Includes Sony’s Remote Commander unit full-function remote control.

800-222-7669     www.sony.com

ClarityVideoBanner? displays

Clarity’s new VideoBanner displays are designed for dynamic signage applications. The VN-3820-VA is a lightweight, low profile large screen digital display system with long lamp life, and low power consumption. The display screen is on a 10' downward slant for optimum viewing when mounted overhead. A new patent-pending optical system provides excellent brightness and image clarity while dropping the power consumption of the lamp to a mere 100 Watts and extending the lamp life to 8,000 hours typical.

    

ElectrohomeVistagraphx 2500 DLP Projector

Producing over 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and XGA resolution, the new Electrohome Vistagraphx 2500 has independent horizontal and vertical size adjustments for graphics and video inputs. Contrast ratio is greater than 250:1 using ANSI’s checker board measurement, and more than 400:1 full field. With ten available lens options, the Vistagraphx 2500 may be used on screen sizes ranging from five to 25 feet. Several remote control options are available including third-party control and switching compatibility.

    

PanasonicDVCPRO PV Series

Panasonic’s introduces the new DVCPRO PV (Professional Video) Series. Initial products in the DVCPRO PV Series, include two DVCPRO camcorders, the '-inch 3-CCD AJ-D400 and 1/3-inch 3-CCD AJ-D215, a studio editing VTR and a studio player. Complete with lens, 1.5=inch viewfinder, cassette and battery pack—the AJ-D400 weighs under 13 pounds. The ideal acquisition tool for multimedia and event production, the AJ-D215 offers an optional IEEE 1394-based DVCPRO interface for downloading digital video and audio for desktop multimedia applications.

800-528-8601     panasonic.com

SharpXG-E3500U LCD Projector

Sharp’s new XG-E3500U 1,500-ANSI-lumens, XGA projector includes features designed specifically for the high-end professional/installation market. For example, an RS-232C interface allows for control directly from a PC or popular third-party control systems. Sharp’s motorized power zoom/focus lens minimizes ‘keystoning’ in critical installations. Includes multiple RGB computer inputs (both 15-pin and 5-BNC), as well as S-Video and Line-Doubled Composite Video inputs (BNC connector), and built-in stereo amplifier with speakers. Image sizes range from 40 inches to 40 feet diagonally.

    

Toshiba700 Series MediaStar Projectors

Toshiba’s new 700 Series MediaStar lightweight XGA-resolution LCD projectors feature 1,400 ANSI lumens of brightness. The TLP-710U (14.9 lbs.) and TLP-711U (19.0 lbs.) display XGA (1024 x 768), compressed SXGA (1280 x 1024) and compressed UXGA (1600 X 1200) resolutions. The TLP-711U projector features a built-in "visualizer" – an 840,000 pixel color document camera with one-button white balance control. Both units feature 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios and component video inputs, and are DTV and DVD source compatible.

    

AlesisADAT/EDIT Software

Users of any model Alesis ADAT recorder can now add hard disk editing and signal processing to their existing ADAT systems with the new ADAT/EDIT. ADAT/EDIT package includes the ADAT/PCR interface card, ADAT/EDIT audio editing software, ADAT/CONNECT audio transfer software and all the cables required to connect ADATs to a personal computer. Compatible with most popular audio edit software, the ADAT/EDIT software imports and exports up to 24-bit audio from ADATs with single sample accuracy.

401-658-5760     www.alesis.com

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