DIGITAL PROJECTION INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES CUTTING-EDGE DLP® PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY TO SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA, GA, (January 17, 2007) –Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announced that for the ninth consecutive year, DPI will be the official provider of digital projectors to the Sundance Film Festival. The annual event will be held January 18th – 28th in Park City, Utah.
The Sundance Film Festival will feature screenings on a wide variety of DPI’s diverse line of projectors. The annual event will showcase a full range of digital films, on screens ranging from 7 feet to 33 feet wide. For the larger screens, DP’s 3-chip DLP® LIGHTNING 40HD-T and HIGHlite Pro Series projectors will be utilized. For medium-sized venues, DP’s 3-chip TITAN series will be used. The company’s 1-chip dVision projectors will be employed in press areas.
DPI began its relationship with the Sundance Film Festival in 1999 and ever since, the use of the company’s DLP® displays has steadily increased at every event. Projectors used at the festival are selected on the basis of their capability to display proper SMPTE specified lumens on the screen, as well as the appropriate resolution based on screen size and content. The 2007 Sundance Film Festival will feature more digital screenings than in any prior year, in a total of fifteen different venues. Over 100 of the films at this year’s festival were shot using HDCAM and will be screened digitally, on a projector from DPI.
“There is a reason that DPI has been our only provider of digital projectors for the past nine years,” stated Laynee Jones, Sundance Festival Director of Operations. “As filmmakers continue to adopt the digital medium, they demand only the highest quality projection systems to display their craft. The superior quality and reliability of the DP products and their staff’s commitment to the success of the festival have kept our audiences engaged and our filmmakers delighted for nearly a decade,” Jones added.
Digital Projection manufactures a wide range of DLP® projection systems for commercial, business and home cinema use. Many of the units specifically calibrated for the prestigious Sundance Film Festival will be available for purchase after the event.
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CR InTune News - QMOD Ships and Thunders
QMOD-HD Available for Sale and Evaluation
The QMOD-HD HDTV Modulator has been shipping for about two months. The product has been such an overwhelming success, we have difficulty keeping it on the shelf - please call for availability. sales@crwww.com for orders and status, contact Janine Davis to arrange a QMOD demo unit for hands-on testing through our CR dealers. Your area CR independent representatives have demo systems available as well. Feel free to send technical questions to Doug Engstrom.
Making Thunder with QMOD-HD
The Ford Center, home of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball team, wanted a more cost-effective solution to broadcast the game in-house over RF. First, the video team hooked their HD system's AJA FS1 to a "Pro" HDTV modulator. Hit with real 19.4 Mbps HDTV game video, the unit failed miserably, unable to keep up with the high bitrate and fast-paced action of HD game video. "Unwatchable," concluded the video team, "the players were like fuzzy objects, with the pixels trying to catch up."
The staff called Dan Nix of AVL System Design in Edmund, OK, for help. He recommended the QMOD-HD, and CR Fedexed a unit to the team so they could broadcast the Friday game. The result? Perfect video, true HD encoding, without artifacts or fuzziesl Like a great basketball shot - nothing but net. The facility team thanks CR for making a product that really does what it promises! Even better, they now own three QMOD-HD HDTV Modulators.
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New QMOD Features and Firmware
Since its introduction, we've added a number of new features via firmware updates. Go to the Downloads section of our website for QMOD firmware Version 2.1. Updated features include:
- 18/25 Bitrate Selection. Some sets can't handle a full 25 mbps video stream (V 2.0)
- 480i Component video. Perfect for SD-SDI to Component interfaces (V 2.0)
- RGBHV Input Selection. Use a 720p/1080i scaler to format non-HD PC video (V 1.8)
- RS-232 Control. Full RS-232 control (V1.6)
- S-Video Input. Connect via the composite video and Component Pb connector (V 1.4)
Note that firmware versions 1.7 and beyond require an update of the encoder firmware. To check your version, select Firmware on your QMOD. The last four characters should be Ø2A1. Contact CR Support for upgrade information.
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Secure Video Connections for QMOD Component
The QMOD-HD's RGB HD15 input can be used for RGBHV and YPbPr applications. That means you can install a secure locking connection for Component instead of the RCA inputs. Use an HD15 to BNC or HD15 to RCA cable, then set the QMOD to YPbPr.
Updated CR Dealer Price List 1-25-10
We've changed the quantity break points on the QMOD-HD to match the rest of our IC HDTV solutions product line. Single-unit dealer and MSRP prices haven't changed. Download the ZIP file below, which includes Excel, PDF and E-Zip versions of the dealer price list.
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Leading AV Magazines Interview CR President Scott Hetzler
Kirsten Nelson, editor of Systems Contractor News, and Cynthia Wisehart, editor of Sound and Video Contractor, recently featured interviews with Contemporary Research President Scott Hetzler. In her "Editorial Note" (SVC, Dec. 2009)
Ms. Wisehart explores the driving forces that led Scott to create QMOD-HD, and his views on the role in deploying broadband RF as a HDTV integration solution, and the value of energy-efficient design. Ms. Nelson, in her Nov. 2009 "Tuned In to High Definition" interview reveals Scott's engineering background, his time with AMX, his views on HTDV integration, as well as AV technology and CR's future.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MIZZEN MARKETING
This year Mizzen Marketing has once again chosen to support a charity instead of sending Christmas cards via post. We encourage you to also find a cause close to your heart and then do something about it
Our charity of choice is the Make A Wish Foundation. Please check this link for more information on a wonderful charity that works tirelessly to make dreams come true for terminally ill children. It allows them to have that one special day in his/her life that will give them hope and memories they can hold on to through some of their rough times. These children have so much courage.
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; the sprit of Christmas which is peace; the heart of Christmas which is love and many wishes for a peaceful New Year.
The Mizzen Team,
Dave, Skip, Dan and Dee
TV One New Products
TV One has a number of new product announcements and I want to pull them all together in one document.
First, the C2-6104 DVI-I Multiviewer has had good success over its first few months. We will be following it with the C2-6204 3G-SDI Multiviewer in January. The C2-6204 will have the same basic features of the C2-6104, but will include 3G-SDI AND DVI-I outputs. List price on both products is $4,900.
The new CORIO Tools Suite is now on the website as a no charge download. This is a vast improvement over its predecessor and can control multiple processors from within one session. Here is the link to it:
http://tvone.crmdesk.com/answer.aspx?aid=8785&back=search.aspx%3Fquery%3dsoftware%2bdownload
The 1T-CT-691 and 1T-CT-692 is an HDMI v1.2 wireless transmit/receive pair with a working range of 60 ft. It can operate as either a point to point or multipoint. It is HDCP compliant. Maximum resolution is XGA; 1080p30; 1080i. Approximately late January availability. List price will be $495 each or $990 for the pair.
The 1T-CT-570 is a DVI-D over Fiberoptic transmit/receive pair with a working range of 1500 ft. It requires a 4-core fiber cable which is available from a number of sources. Maximum resolution is WUXGA (1900x1200) and 1080p60. These are currently in stock and shipping. List price for the pair is $595.
1T-CT-420 is an economy transmit/receive set for RGBHV over Cat.5. Maximum range is 590 ft. Maximum resolution is 1280x1024. These are currently in stock and shipping. List price for the pair is $275.
The LM-503HD is a triple 5” HD Universal LCD monitor in a rackmount frame. Inputs are SD/HD-SDI, PC, YC, YUV/YPbPr on 3-BNC; CV on BNC. Availability in late December. List price is $4,650.
Finally, the P2-105 Power Supply has been available for quite some time. This supply has 5 12v outputs rated at 1A each. They will power any of the C2-1000 series, any of the S2 series, and any of the TV One Task products that use 12v. (If you’re not aware, SOME One Task products use 5v.) They will not power the C2-2000 series due to the higher current demands of those products. They have the twist-lock coaxial connectors and will rackmount with the C2/S2 series rackmount kits. Here’s a great way to eliminate some of the rats nest of wires around AC strips and provide a reliable source of power for multiple product installs.
Contemporarty Research - QMOD-HD is in stock and shipping
Great news! The QMOD-HD is shipping and in stock, so we are out of the backorder situation we were in for a while. MSRP is $2379, making it an amazing value in the Pro AV market.
Reports from in the field are that it performs flawlessly doing fast motion video, and it is very low voltage, and powerful so generates almost no heat at all. The image quality is excellent!
TV One Announces New DVI over Fiber Optic Extender System
Erlanger, KY, November 30, 2009 – The new 1T-CT-570 DVI-D over Fiber Optic Transmission System includes the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter and the 1T-CT-572 Receiver. The DVI Fiber Optic Extender is a high performance system used to transmit PC signals and HDTV video at resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p respectively over distances up to 1640 ft (500 meters). Utilizing very small footprints, the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter connects directly to the source device’s DVI output connector and the 1T-CT-572 Receiver connects directly to the display or other destination device’s DVI input connector.
Four Fiber Optic cables provide a RF immune, virtually lossless method for transporting the video signal to a remote location. No adjustments are required and setup consists of simply making certain that the source device’s output resolution matches the destination device’s capabilities, plus insuring that the cables are securely and correctly connected. Two 5VDC Power Adapters are provided, however, most PC’s and other source devices provide sufficient power via their DVI output connector to power the 1T-CT-571 Transmitter.
The 1T-CT-570 System has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $595.00. Please contact TV One for a demonstration.
TV One Wins Award For Best Video Product
The Worship Facilities Conference & Expo awards TV One for Best Video Switcher/Scaler/Mixer with the C2-6104 CORIOview Video Processor
ERLANGER, KY, November 16, 2009
TV One is excited to receive the show award for Best Video Switcher/Scaler/Mixer at the October Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) recently held in Charlotte, NC. The WFX New Product Awards recognize the most innovative new building and technology products to hit the house of worship market.
Jay Gonzalez, Southeast Regional Manager for TV One was present to accept the award and states, “I am proud to accept this award on behalf of TV One. We have a lot of talented engineers who along with the entire staff work hard to provide products that are unique to the industry and the C2-6104 CORIOview certainly fits into this award category and we are pleased to have this product selected by WFX.”
The C2-6104 4-Window DVI-I Processor has five DVI-I inputs (including one for cascade or background usage) to place up to 4 sizeable windows on a single DVI-I output. Each window is powered by a CORIO®2 scaler providing full PIP flexibility. DVI-D resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz and 1080p are supported along with analog DVI-A (RGBHV/YUV/YPbPr via optional HD-15 adapter) resolutions up to 2048x2048 at virtually any refresh rate.
Color borders and source labeling are provided for each window. Four image stores are built into the unit which can each display one of ten user loadable graphic images to be used in place of an input. The key mode allows any window to be keyed over any other window with variable priority/ layer control on any Chromakey, Lumakey, and mixing channel with precise 4:4:4 keying at the pixel level.
The CORIOview multi-viewer has powerful control capability with ten front panel presets (50 total) and RS-232/RS-4232/RS-485 or Ethernet control with full adjustments of all the parameters, while utilizing a front panel LCD menu system to aid in quick setup at the unit. The new CORIOtools Suite also fully integrates into the CORIOview along with many third party control system interfaces.
Outstanding control, flexibility, and quality is what made the TV One C2-6104 CORIOview an award winning video switcher/scaler/mixer at the WFX show in Charlotte, NC.
BTX appoints Mizzen Marketing as Rep
BTX Technologies,a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced that Texas-based Mizzen Marketing Resources and North Carolina-based Precision Sales Group (PSG) will be representing the company in the south central and southeastern United States, respectively. Through individual marketing agreements, Mizzen will provide sales, marketing, and dealer support to BTX and its resellers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and PSG will provide the same in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Mizzen Marketing Resources has built its solid reputation providing the pro A/V community with video and media conferencing and collaboration, digital signage and streaming, and integrated room system solutions. The company supports its manufacturer and dealer partners in creating a mutually satisfying and profitable relationship with each other and the end user.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with BTX," said Dave Taylor, owner of Mizzen Marketing. "The company's unique patented solutions along with their engineering and manufacturing capabilities make BTX a very exciting line."
PSG is a manufacturer representative agency specializing in commercial and residential A/V technology. The company has more than 15 years of experience spanning all facets of the consumer electronics and pro A/V industry.
"As a team we are excited about working closely with BTX, a company that boasts a long history of innovative products, customer service, and support," said Jon Perry, president of PSG. "We look forward to introducing the breadth of the company's product line across all our vertical markets."
"The sales professionals at Mizzen Marketing and PSG have provided A/V integrators in their territories with the highest level of sales and support for more than two decades. We are very pleased to be working with each of these two organizations," said Greg Schwartz, president of BTX Technologies. "Through our new agreements with Mizzen and PSG, we are even better prepared to provide the growing BTX reseller network and its customers with professional solutions, service, and support."
Magenta Research Establishes Magenta Applications Assistance Program (MAAP)
New Milford, CT, October 1, 2009 -Magenta Research, the leader in the extension, distribution, and switching of video/audio/serial signals over UTP and fiber optic cable, has announced the establishment of the Magenta Application Assistance Program (MAAP). The MAAP program will deliver an application design service to qualified industry professionals. The MAAP program will leverage the deep industry experience of the Magenta Research team and help provide elegant solutions for multi-source, bi-directional RS232 and distance challenges in AV installations. To learn more about MAAP, please visit: www.magenta-research.com.
"While vendors make promises that their functionality will 'evolve' to 'meet standards for meaningful use,' the rapid pace of change in digital signage and AV systems means that integrators and consultants can't afford to wait for innovation and are expecting a lot more support and service from their key vendors," said Bob Michaels, Magenta Research’s President. "As a result, Magenta Research is providing MAAP for two core reasons: first, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our team’s deep knowledge of the changing technical landscape, and second, the industry needs a quality company to step up and provide high-touch service to their key supporters. Innovation in the Pro AV market is happening at a revolutionary speed, and distribution solutions, whether digital or analog, are moving at an evolutionary pace—we want people to know there is a better way."
Digital Projection appoints Mizzen Marketing as Rep
Mansfield, Texas.....Mizzen Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of Digital Projection to our lineup of exceptional manufacturers, effective May 1.
A digital imaging pioneer and industry leader, Digital Projection International (DPI) manufactures and distributes an extensive and expanding line of ultra high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP® projection systems. These projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as large-venue, live-event staging, Fortune 5000, homeland security, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial entertainment, worship and elite home cinema.
Multiple company accolades include two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.
We look forward to discussing your potential application for Digital Projection products, which range from compact and cost-effective single-chip DLP projectors to the biggest and baddest 3-chip DLP projectors of them all - and now include optional 3D capability!
Feel free to get in touch directly with DPI's regional Market Development Manager, Eric Lardner at elardner@digitalprojection.com, or 972.567.3953.
Black Diamond Video and Brightline join Mizzen Team
Mizzen Marketing has joined forces with two more dynamic manufacturers in February; Black Diamond Video and Brightline. Brightline, www.brightlines.com, manufactures revolutionary lighting systems, setting the standard in energy-efficient lighting for videoconference, telepresence and distance learning applications. |
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AMK's PSA series of self-amplified ceiling speakers has created a lot of profitable sales in the education market.
Out of that has grown the QSA series, http://www.amkspeaker.com/hspec/QSA615/QSA615.htm - a pre-packaged four-speaker system including a self-amplified master and three slave speakers - for those rooms that are too large to be handled by a single speaker or speaker pair. PSA and QSA speakers offer low cost, easy installation and, best of all, absolutely superior performance.
Clockaudio
has introduced a new microphone base with a programmable switch that offers ultimate flexibility in creating the desired user experience. Set the switch on the S140http://www.clockaudio.com/Portals/5/Images/Technical/S140data.pdf S140 for PTT, PTM or latching on/off by simple push-button programming - no more dip switches! The S140 is RF-resistant, and also features LED indicator and 48v phantom power.
DWI Enterprises is known for manufacturing high quality custom and standard lecterns and teaching stations. One of their coolest products is the IS-25 instructors station, http://dwienterprises.com/instructors_station/is25.asp, which features a keyboard tray that operates a hinged LCD display mount. Need the computer? Just pull out the keyboard and up pops your display like magic. Don't need the computer? Push in the keyboard and the display folds flat into the lectern, leaving a clean work space on top. Go to the link above and cruise through the "more images" section for the full scoop.
NCast has just announced the release of the industry's most cost-effective high-performing video and graphics streaming encoder, the Telepresenter M4, http://ncast.com/telepresenterM4.html, utilizing industry-standard H.264 technology for live streaming or presentation capture and archiving. Higher than hi-def, the 1920x1200 capabilities of the M4 allow for universal playback using Flash®, Quicktime®, Silverlight® and other technologies that support the H.264 standard.
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Press release from Contemporary Research:
As of September 1, 2008 Contemporary Research has joined forces with the staff at Mizzen Marketing to represent our products in the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas AV systems markets.
We have known and respected Dave Taylor and his team for many years, and feel their knowledge, professional service, and product lines are a great match for the solutions we provide in HDTV and AV integration.
Feel free to contact the staff at Mizzen Marketing for information, questions, and demo requests regarding Contemporary Research solutions. Please continue to e-mail or fax orders to CR for processing.