HDTV Television

The pace of technological advancements is gaining momentum at an ever-increasing rate.

No better proof of this claim exists than that which can be observed with the progression of new developments in television watching. TVs and programming have changed more in the last five years than they did in the previous 60.
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Runco, the leading brand in luxury display solutions, today announced that it is expanding its LightStyle Series with two new 3-chip DLP, 1080p projectors; the LS-10d and LS-10i. Designed to excel in both the dedicated theater as well as other rooms in the home, such as media rooms, basements, dens, these new Runco projectors deliver uncompromised 1080p 3-chip video performance at an astounding value.
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Remove the two plastic covers on the two ends of the Smart UPS battery. Remove the 100-amp fuse joining the two halves together. Remove the cable as well. Lightly sand the face of both batteries on the side closer to the terminals.
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Barco announced its new DP-1200 projector. This giant projector weighing 205 lbs. It features a 2048 x 1080 resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. This model comes with dual DVI inputs as well as dual SMPTE 292M inputs. The DP-1200 even has with a variety of optional lenses to choose from to help fit the projector to any theater. Barco highlighted that the DP-1200 was designed to reduce operating costs by having the projector only use 2kW to run and use a low wattage, 1.2kW lamp. The DP-1200 is currently available through Barco but no word about price has not been made public.

NEC has launched its first real full-HD plasma TV, its a 50-inch panel called PXT-50FHDP1.

The PXT-50FHDP1 operates at a 1920×1080 progressive scan resolution with a 100hz refresh rate, and boasts a 30,000:1 contrast ratio.

The retail price for this model is $3,499, and other sizes will be released soon.

Also NEC launched two new models from its HD plasma range. The 42-inch PXT42XD3 and the 50-inch widescreen PXT50XD3. But they are also a lot cheaper, with the PXT4 model retailing at $1,599, and the PXT5 model at $2,199.

DXG USA today unveiled the new DXG-567V high-definition camcorder with direct uploading capabilities for sites like YouTube. The DXG-567V is not bigger than an mobile phone, is available in 4 colors including black, red, pink and sky blue, and is priced at just $179.

The DXG-567V HD camcorder allow users to capture high-quality video and quickly upload and post it online. The DXG-567V camcorder comes with Rapid Blog Manager software, which allows users to upload and share videos on the Internet.

With the DXG-567V, it’s never been easier to capture and share high-definition video, up to 1280 x 720 at 30 frames-per-second (FPS). The camcorder’s buttons are all within reach, eliminating complex menus and making it easier to record spontaneous moments in high-definition video. When back at home, consumers can easily connect the DXG-567V to any plasma or HDTV with the included cables to experience the videos they’ve shot in HD.

Out of the box, the DXG-567V includes the ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme software to create, edit and watch videos.

InFocus has announced its latest HDTV projector.The InFocus X10 featuring Texas Instruments’ DLP DarkChip1 technology, and offering full 1080p HD resolution.

It features a native contrast ratio of 2,500:1, which can be boosted to 7,500:1, a maximum brightness of 1,200 ANSI lumens, BrilliantColor, D65K colour accuracy, and two HDMI inputs.

Two systems allow the projector to be calibrated once installed. The InFocus Colour Gamut Calibrator ensures accurate colour reproduction, while ISF Day & Night presets allow optimal settings to be stored for different amounts of ambient light.

The InFocus X10 will be available this month for around $2,200.

Panasonic announced its two new full-HD camcorders, the HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100, the world’s first AVCHD camcorders with a 3MOS system which provides superb video image quality.

The HDC-SD100 records to SD Memory Card, while the hybrid HDC-HS100 records to both SD Memory Card and to its internal 60 GB hard drive.

The world’s first AVCHD camcorders with a 3MOS system are newly developed by Panasonic and based on the company’s 3CCD technology, an already-established and renowned system that provides excellent color reproduction. With their expanded light-receiving areas, the MOS sensors also significantly improve image quality, even in low lighting. The three MOS sensors process the red, green, and blue components of incoming light separately, so color reproduction is superb. These sensors also have about double** the light-receiving area of CCD sensors, so image quality when shooting in low light is much higher. Compared with a conventional 1MOS, Panasonic’s new 3MOS system captures more vibrant, true-to-life colors, greater detail and richer gradation. This high-precision imaging element is first in the world*** to shoot in lighting as low as 2 lux and helps the SD100 and HS100 capture exceptionally clear, bright images.

Full-HD recording, with its total of 2,070,000 pixels, provides exceptional image details and rich colors. The Leica Dicomar lens system used in camcorders comprise 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lenses to improve resolution and contrast and an LD (low-dispersion) lens to help prevent color bleeding. Also, a special multi-coating process is applied to all lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration, so images are crisp, clear, and free of flare and ghosting. The use of a highly refractive lens also made it possible to have both 12x zoom power and a compact body.

The SD100 and HS100 are compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link?„?, allowing users to connect the camcorder to a VIERA HDTV via an HDMI cable, and operate the camcorder using the TV remote control, and following on-screen prompts. Furthermore, users can also take the SD Memory Cards from the camcorders and slip it into the SD card slot on a Panasonic PZ850 series VIERA HDTV, or a Panasonic BD50 or BD30 Blu-ray Disc?„? Player, and enjoy easy, instant large-screen viewing of stunning HD video.

Both Panasonic camcorders will be available in September 2008 for retail prices of $1,299.95 for the HDC-SD100 and $1,099.95 for the HDC-HS100.

SANYO introduced its latest projector, called XP200L. Its a first projector that launch new 4LCD engine is the PLC-XP200L. The additional Color Control Device in the 4LCD optical engine allows the PLC-XP200L to automatically control the amount of yellow light in the image, producing higher luminosity with improved color accuracy and clarity.

The PLC-XP200L is rated at an amazing 7000 lumens. Coupled with the impressive high contrast ratio of 2200:1, the PLC-XP200L is capable of generating clearer, richer and more beautiful images than was ever possible with high brightness 3LCD projectors.

Additionally, the PLC-XP200L is equipped with a high-output, single lamp that is designed for exceptional light efficiency. Aside from generating sharper and brighter displays in large halls and meeting rooms, the 4LCD design is well suited for digital signage and advertising in brightly lit environments.

There is an abundance of digital/analog video input terminals including a DVI-D (digital and analog video), component video and D-Sub15. The input signal compatibility includes UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, andMAC. It is also compatible with HD resolutions including 1080i 50/60, 1035i, 720p as well as standard definition (480p, 480i, 575p, 575i).

Other Specifications:

Resolution: 1024 x 768 Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Projection Lamp: NSHA 330W PC I/O: D-sub 15-pin Input and output, DVI-D (HDCP) input Video Input: RGBHV , Y,Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr ,Composite (BNC), Composite (RCA)/S-Video(mini DIN4)/ Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr(RCAx3) Audio: Stereo mini-jack input x 2 and output x 1 Dimensions: 14.57 (W) x 7.36 (H) x 17.32(D) inches (370.0 x 187.0 x 439.9 mm) Weight: 25.1 lbs (excluding lens)

The PLC-XP200L will be shipping in September 2008 with a MSRP of $9,995.00.

Canon introduced its HD projectors with WUXGA resolution – 1920×1200. The Canon Realis WUX10 is said to deliver the highest resolution of any Canon projector. Another model, the Realis SX80 is also a high-res model (1400×1050) that Canon says is the world’s first multimedia projector to offer PictBridge connectivity. But those spec-busting feature come at a price: the WUX10 is expected carry a suggested list price of $12,999. The SX80 will list for $3,999.

The new Canon REALiS WUX10 and SX80 Multimedia Projectors include such unique Canon user-friendly features as: Off and Go, which allows users to pack-up quickly after a presentation by simply unplugging the power cord while internal circuitry continues to run the fan and cool the projector Auto Set-Up functions for focus, keystone, signal inputs and screen color-correction and an RJ-45 Network Connection and a built-in network interface for centralized control and monitoring of multiple projector units (both projectors are also compatible with industry-standard controllers).