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First News From the 2006 CEDIA Expo in Denver!!
Thursday, Sept. 14th, 2006
1080p video displays, HD DVD, Blu Ray Disc and media servers, many of the video variety.
This year, unlike last, many devices actually had 1080p inputs.
NOTE:
Almost all the projector demos at the show were HD material off video servers. As projector
manufacturers typically use nothing but the best source material for their demos, one may
conclude that this technology has arrived. The combination of easy cataloging, high quality
imaging and rapid material changes render the video server too attractive to ignore for this
type of application.
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Thursday, Sept. 14th, 2006
- Crestron Introduces New Multi-Room Receivers with not only 4 zones of distributed
audio, but also 7.1 surround! The surround system has 100 watts x 7 channels. The
other zones have 45 watts / channel. Like other products from their Adagio line, a
2series control processor is included. They also showed a WiFi touch panel with a
fingerprint scanner!!! It allows the remote to be customized for a specific user, or
secured from unauthorized use. - 1080P plasmas in sizes down to 42" looked just fantastic from Pioneer Elite,
Panasonic, Hitachi and Fujitsu's new Aviamo line. - Sony Shows Off a new SXRD projector at the $5,000 price point, the VPL-WV50.
Fantastic Picture, especially considering the price point! It's very similar to the WV-
100 but uses a UHP bulb instead of a Xenon unit. According to Sony reps, the video
processing is different as well. - McIntosh introduced a 1080p projector, its first projector.
- Crews from HD Net were on hand to get the scoop in native HD. They were
everywhere, so if you couldn't attend the Expo, you'll get to see it at home in HD. - Toshiba announced the next generation of HD-DVD players. They address many of
the well known problems with the first gen players. In addition Toshiba is looking to
get back the reported $200 it lost per player on the gen 1 units by raising the price
on the higher end player $200. In addition, that player, the HD-XA2, will output video
in the HD-DVDs native resolution of 1080p.
1080p video displays, HD DVD, Blu Ray Disc and media servers, many of the video variety.
This year, unlike last, many devices actually had 1080p inputs.
NOTE:
Almost all the projector demos at the show were HD material off video servers. As projector
manufacturers typically use nothing but the best source material for their demos, one may
conclude that this technology has arrived. The combination of easy cataloging, high quality
imaging and rapid material changes render the video server too attractive to ignore for this
type of application.
CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE
This is it! If the Ruby was any
indication last year, this is
one of the projectors
everyone will be talking
about this year. 1080p
SXRD, a pretty damn good
picture and a $5,000 retail
should guarantee that. It
trades the Xenon bulb in the
Ruby for a UHP bulb. Bulb
price should be around
$300. In the dark demo
room, the picture was quite
impressive. Some lights ere
turned on to simulate
ambient light and the image
was still very nice.
indication last year, this is
one of the projectors
everyone will be talking
about this year. 1080p
SXRD, a pretty damn good
picture and a $5,000 retail
should guarantee that. It
trades the Xenon bulb in the
Ruby for a UHP bulb. Bulb
price should be around
$300. In the dark demo
room, the picture was quite
impressive. Some lights ere
turned on to simulate
ambient light and the image
was still very nice.
Arcam's follow up to their
successful Solo CD receiver
is this Solo Movie 5.1 with
an integrated, progressive
scan DVD player. 5.1
channels of linear
amplification , 2-way RS-232
for ease of integration,
integrated iPOD control, 2
HDMI inputs, internal scaling
to 1080i or 720p and HDMI
or component outputs round
out the feature set. Should
be dynamite sound quality in
a small package.
successful Solo CD receiver
is this Solo Movie 5.1 with
an integrated, progressive
scan DVD player. 5.1
channels of linear
amplification , 2-way RS-232
for ease of integration,
integrated iPOD control, 2
HDMI inputs, internal scaling
to 1080i or 720p and HDMI
or component outputs round
out the feature set. Should
be dynamite sound quality in
a small package.
Arcam also displayed the
latest addition to their FMJ
line, the DV137 universal
disc player.
latest addition to their FMJ
line, the DV137 universal
disc player.
Here's a shot of McIntosh's
entry into the 1080p home
theater projector fray. This
thing boasts a plethora of
inputs, with 4 HDMI and
6(!!) each of component,
S-video and composite. It
uses a single chip DLP light
engine and a 2-zone scaler
/ processor.
entry into the 1080p home
theater projector fray. This
thing boasts a plethora of
inputs, with 4 HDMI and
6(!!) each of component,
S-video and composite. It
uses a single chip DLP light
engine and a 2-zone scaler
/ processor.
Crestron revolutionizes the
touch panel remote with the
TPMC-8X. Encased in a
slim, magnesium alloy case,
the unit has 800x600
resolution and A/B/G WiFi
communication. Video can
be streamed to the panel
and full duplex, 2-way audio
makes applications such as
a front door video intercom
really slick. The coolest
thing is the fingerprint
scanner. Station or channel
peset pages can be
configured for independent
users or any parameter the
system is controlling can be
altered for the individual
user. The scanner can also
activate locks or security.
touch panel remote with the
TPMC-8X. Encased in a
slim, magnesium alloy case,
the unit has 800x600
resolution and A/B/G WiFi
communication. Video can
be streamed to the panel
and full duplex, 2-way audio
makes applications such as
a front door video intercom
really slick. The coolest
thing is the fingerprint
scanner. Station or channel
peset pages can be
configured for independent
users or any parameter the
system is controlling can be
altered for the individual
user. The scanner can also
activate locks or security.
Sharp debuted two new,
1080p LCD HDTVs in their
62 series, a 46" and a 52".
They announced them the
week before CEDIA, and
showed them off at the
show. Here's the 52". Both
LCDs feature 2 HDMI inputs
that, wonder of wonders,
actually accept 1080p. Both
use Sharp's 4 wavelength
backlight system as well.
Dynamic contrast was given
as 10,000:1. Viewing angle
was impossibly wide.
1080p LCD HDTVs in their
62 series, a 46" and a 52".
They announced them the
week before CEDIA, and
showed them off at the
show. Here's the 52". Both
LCDs feature 2 HDMI inputs
that, wonder of wonders,
actually accept 1080p. Both
use Sharp's 4 wavelength
backlight system as well.
Dynamic contrast was given
as 10,000:1. Viewing angle
was impossibly wide.
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CEDIA lumaries abounded at the Lutron dealer appreciation dinner, with at least two ex CEDIA
presidents in attendance. In a stroke of pure genius, Lutron decided to hold the event at
Invesco Mile High Field, home of the Denver Broncos. About 500 dinner guests gathered in the
stands to watch the Bronco's cheerleaders practice, and support them with rousing cheers of
their own. After the awards presentation, the sidelines were opened up for everyone to show
why there are pro athletes, and then the rest of us. The hosted bar didn't hurt anyone's social
skills a bit, either. A great time was had by all.
presidents in attendance. In a stroke of pure genius, Lutron decided to hold the event at
Invesco Mile High Field, home of the Denver Broncos. About 500 dinner guests gathered in the
stands to watch the Bronco's cheerleaders practice, and support them with rousing cheers of
their own. After the awards presentation, the sidelines were opened up for everyone to show
why there are pro athletes, and then the rest of us. The hosted bar didn't hurt anyone's social
skills a bit, either. A great time was had by all.
Remote controlier RTI
showed a slick update to
their popular T-2+ touch
screen remote, the
T-2C. As you may have
deduced, the "C" stands
for color. The screen
resolution was great.
showed a slick update to
their popular T-2+ touch
screen remote, the
T-2C. As you may have
deduced, the "C" stands
for color. The screen
resolution was great.
Vidikron got the 1080p, 3-chip projector ball rolling with the
announcement of their new Vision 110, to be introduced n
November. It will give installers a choice of 6 different lense
options. Like many other Vidikron units, it is really at it's best
with the inclusion of the optional CineWide and Autoscope
anamorphic system for constant height images. Once you've
experienced 3-chip and anamorphic 2:35, nothing else will
do. Vidikron showed several projectors, all with truly excellent
imaging capabilities. They have added the option of
CineWide and Auto Scope and on some of the bread and
butter / meat and potatoes units.
announcement of their new Vision 110, to be introduced n
November. It will give installers a choice of 6 different lense
options. Like many other Vidikron units, it is really at it's best
with the inclusion of the optional CineWide and Autoscope
anamorphic system for constant height images. Once you've
experienced 3-chip and anamorphic 2:35, nothing else will
do. Vidikron showed several projectors, all with truly excellent
imaging capabilities. They have added the option of
CineWide and Auto Scope and on some of the bread and
butter / meat and potatoes units.
A sampling of some of the new 1080p
DLP home theater projectors being
introduced. This was a display at the
Texas Instruments DLP booth.
DLP home theater projectors being
introduced. This was a display at the
Texas Instruments DLP booth.
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