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).

Harman Kardon intros three new AV receivers, each featuring HDMI 1.3a, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and an enhanced Bridge II iPod docking system. The new receivers also sport a “groundbreaking” onscreen menu system designed to make it easy for users to setup and use the systems.

The AVR 354 AV receiver offers 7.1 audio with seven 75 Watt channels, along with an HDMI 1.3a repeater, Faroudja DCDi Cinema processing, 1080p upscaling, EZSet/EQ equalization, and multi-room capability. The AVR 254 offers a similar feature set with 50 Watts per channel; it also touts three HDMI inputs the 354 might as well, but Harman Kardon isn’t entirely clear on that point. The 354 and 254 sport a full-color onscreen menu system and Deep Color compatibility.

The AVE 254 and 254 carry suggested price tags of $899 and $649, respectively.

LaCie has doubled burn speeds to 4x for its d2 Blu-ray Drive and has updated the case and software suite. The multi-format drive records, rewrites and reads 25GB or 50GB BD-R and BD-RE, as well as DVD-RW DL and CD-RW.

LaCie d2 Blu-ray has both Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 connections, and is available now for as low as $650.

BenQ today introduce a top-notch projector, called SP920. This HD projector includes 6,000 Lumens, picture-enhancing features, and Texas Instruments DLP chip. An important feature of this projector is that it has a 3D Color Management system with a unique dual lamp design that is sure to please consumers. Lamps on this projector include two 280W lamps output the same 6,000 lumens as the competitions dual 300W bulbs for a 23.5% optical efficiency. OSRAM’s UNIversal SHAPEd Lamp Light Technology (UNISHAPE) also gives the SP920 the ability to adapt lamp output to each color wheel segment, and thereby overcoming the catch-22 of brightness versus color correction and dark detail enhancement.

Westinghouse announce it’s new 40-inch LCD HDTV, called VK-40F580D, with a built-in slot-loading DVD player, and two HDMI inputs.

The new VK-40F580D LCD tries to appeal to customers who want things simple, combining a 40-inch 1080p LCD flat-panel TV with an integrated slot-loading DVD player and two HDMI inputs that can automatically detect when an external video source is activated.

The VK-40F580D offers a 1,920 by 1,080-pixel resolution, an integrated NTSC/ATSC/ClearQAM tuner. The display touts an 1,800:1 contrast ratio, a 176 viewing angle, and an 8ms response time. The unit also features deep calibration capabilities and a series of preset video modes. The integrated slot-loading DVD player does not offer upscaling, but it does offer Westinghouse’s PixelDirect technology that puts DVD video to the display on a direct path. The unit also features two video inputs, antenna and component inputs, analog and S/PDIF audio output, all mounted using

The Westinghouse VK-40F580D is available now at a suggested retail price of $1,149.

High Fidelity HDTV Inc, Canada’s foremost HD broadcaster, and Smithsonian Networks of the USA, have signed an exclusive programming agreement under which programs from the US service Smithsonian Channel HD will be broadcast on Oasis HD, Equator HD and Treasure HD, three of the all-HD channels operated by High Fidelity in Canada.

Smithsonian Channel HD’s programming is as varied and enriching as the Smithsonian Institution itself, covering genres such as wildlife, technology, history, culture and children’s programs.

“As one of our first international distributors, this deal clearly demonstrates the brand value of the Smithsonian name throughout the world,” said Tom Hayden, General Manager of Smithsonian Networks. “We welcome High Fidelity HDTV to our family and look forward to providing our Canadian friends with the best in HD programming.”