Avolites (8.K300) will show its new V8 software, running on its own Ai media servers. The software includes a new autoblend feature for projectors and a surface modelling page for the creation of editable 3D sets.
Christie (1.H50) will show several new DLP projectors, including one of the first showings of the Roadie 4K45 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 47). In the 1DLP space, Christie will demonstrate new models in the Q series: the DHD851-Q (7,200 lumens, ‘HD’ resolution); the DWX851-Q (7,500 lumens, 1280 x 800); and the DWU851-Q (7,500 lumens, 1920 x 1200). Three new conferencing systems, in the Brio line, will also be shown.
Additionally, Christie will show its new H Series projectors, which are said to be the smallest, lightest models in the 10,000+ lumen 1DLP category. The dual-lamp Christie D12HD-H (HD) and Christie D12WU-H (1920 x 1200) reach 12,000 lumens and weigh 24kg, suitable for mid-to-large rental and fixed applications. They can be installed in portrait or landscape mode, with warping, blending and colour correction. Additionally they feature camera-based geometry correction, a six-segment colour wheel, HDMI, HDBaseT and 3G-SDI inputs, as well as compatibility with Crestron and AMX systems. The H Series will be released in April.
Working with Infocomm International, Electrosonic (4.U25) will present an events and education programme. These will include a four-hour master class on ‘Displays of Today and Tomorrow’ (starting at 8am on 10th February) and the first Women of InfoComm networking breakfast.
Visitors to Hitachi‘s (4.S34) stand will see the company’s newest projectors. The centrepiece will be a curved display built with projection mapping, using the output of four stacked pairs of 9000-series projectors. The company will also show its CP-TW3003 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 7) projector and new HIT-FHD6514/6516 65″ flat panel displays. Finally, Hitachi will show a new laser phosphor projector.
Infinitus (8.M200) will show its newest iMotion displays, introduced at the end of last year (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 44), on its largest-ever ISE stand.
With indoor LED displays becoming more common, Macroblock (8.H350) released a series of fine pitch LED display drivers (MBI5151, MBI5152, MBI5153) in 2013. The company will demonstrate these drivers at the show.
As well as its new Nuforce audio products, Optoma (1.F70) will show a new UST projector called the EH320UST: an education model with 1920 x 1080 resolution and finger-touch. The EH415ST will also be demonstrated, a short-throw model with dual HDMI inputs. Finally, Optoma will have a concept solid-state model with an ultra-short throw ratio and 2.6:1 throw ratio. Optoma’s existing models will also be shown, such as the EH200ST, EH7700 and Displaymapper software.
As part of a new partnership, Pyramid Computer GmbH (8.F300) will be working with 3M to highlight the benefits of its Polytouch point-of-sale system.
Tobit Software (8.H345) will have an HDMI stick digital signage player called Dlitfass. Facebook is used as a content management system, which the stick connects to through WiFi. If the internet connection is interrupted, Dlitfass will play content from its local memory. ISE will serve as the unit’s launch platform; it will cost €170 ex VAT.
Vuwall (8.H330) will demonstrate new products based on its Vuwall2 software. Designed for applications such as security and control rooms, presentations and digital signage, Vuwall2 provides a ‘virtually unlimited level’ of granularity in how user rights can be assigned. Vuwall2 will also be on show at Matrox’s (11.F68) and Mitsubishi’s (2.A24) stands.
