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Welcome & Contents EDITOR’S COMMENT
A HEALTHY FUTURE IS PROJECTED
CONTENTS Application overview..................04 How manufacturers address different markets Market trends ...............................06 Technological developments that shape the industry Company listing ...........................14
‘Projection technology has made enormous strides in recent years’
Editor: Paddy Baker paddy.baker@intentmedia.co.uk Managing editor: Joanne Ruddock jo.ruddock@intentmedia.co.uk Deptuy editor: James McGrath james.mcgrath@intentmedia.co.uk Head of design & production: Adam Butler adam.butler@intentmedia.co.uk Designer: Tom Carpenter tom.carpenter@intentmedia.co.uk Sales manager: Ian Graham ian.graham@intentmedia.co.uk Production manager: Evan Graham evan.graham@intentmedia.co.uk
As we reflect elsewhere in this publication, projection technology has made enormous strides in recent years. Higher brightness is a never-ending quest; new illumination sources promise greater convenience as many of the hassles caused by the need for lamp replacement are negated; and projectors are now intelligent, interactive, networked devices. And as the market matures, specific functionality is developed to address the needs of particular application sectors – whether that be short throw, the best possible image clarity, or the highest levels of connectivity. At times, you just want to take a step back and get an appreciation of the whole as well as the individual parts. And that’s what this, the first in a new series of Installation Technology Guides, is designed to do. Rather than provide insight into one specific aspect of projectors – as we would generally do within Installation’s regular feature coverage – we want to give a broad overview of how the market is developing, and what the key applications are that use projection technology. In addition, you can read about the latest offerings from leading projector manufacturers. I hope you enjoy reading this Technology Guide. And if you have suggestions for subjects that we might cover in future publications, please get in touch.
Paddy Baker Editor, Installation paddy.baker@intentmedia.co.uk
PROMOTIONAL ARTICLES Barco ..................................................10 With brightness from 3,000 to 40,000 lumens, Barco makes projectors for numerous markets; installs include the Super Bowl and Eurovision Song Contest NEC Display Solutions ..................12 NEC’s projector ranges for the High Light Output sector combine qualities that have helped the company become a leading name in digital cinema projection
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Look out for the next Technology Guide from Installation: DIGITAL SIGNAGE For more information, contact Ian Graham ian.graham@intentmedia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7354 6000
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Shifting focus
Barco’s DP2K-32B holds the Guinness World Record for the brightest projector with an output of 43,000 lumens
It’s not just the transition from VGA to WUXGA resolution that has changed in the projector industry, nor average brightness having increased at least tenfold. There have been more fundamental changes to the way projector manufacturers design their products for different vertical markets, as Ian McMurray describes Awfully projected images once had
rival the image quality of film – but
60,000-lumen laser-based digital
of 28,000 lumens. Stacking is also
their time to shine. Between 1990
that it might eventually replace film
cinema projector) – high resolution (4K
giving rise to important functionality
and 2001 the InfoComm Shoot-Out
projectors altogether in cinemas.
is, increasingly, becoming the norm),
such as edge blending; the aptly
provided a platform for manufacturers
Yet, there are now some 100,000
and optimisation of the electronics
named Christie Roadie range is a
to pit their projectors against multiple
screens worldwide that have made
to generate a ‘film-like’ (rather than
good example of the genre, while
others in a darkened room. In the
the transition – and the expectation
‘video-like’) image.
Barco’s offering comprises close
quarter of a century since the first
is that the large majority of the
Shoot-Out, the projector industry has transformed in such a way that there are no longer shockingly bad
Taking their place just below
to a dozen models with brightness
remaining 30,000 screens will have
digital projectors in the projector
between 8,000 lumens and 40,000
converted to digital by the end of
hierarchy, but designed for a
lumens. Surpassing even that is
2015.
completely different application set,
Digital Projection – one of the first-
are so-called ‘large venue’ projectors.
ever licensees of TI’s DLP technology
pinnacle of digital projection
Here too, the primary distinguishing
– with over 40 models in its TITAN
achievement. Four manufacturers
feature is brightness. It’s possible
family.
were differentiated largely on their
dominate this market: Barco, Christie
to sub-divide this market into two:
brightness – which, in today’s terms,
and NEC all licence DLP Cinema
fixed install, and rental/staging. In
projection, multi-lamp is widely used
ranged from ‘scarcely visible’ to
technology from Texas Instruments,
either case, the range of potential
either to deliver higher brightness, or
‘somewhat dim’. Today, however,
with a cumulative market share
positions within a projection space is
failsafe, or extended gaps between
the industry is characterised by its
estimated at around 90%, while
enormous, mandating the provision
maintenance visits – or all three. The
fragmentation as the market has
Sony is the lone representative of
of a broad range of lens options.
Panasonic PT-EX16KE, for example,
matured. Projectors are now designed
the liquid crystal camp with its SXRD
Because the projector could be
features no fewer than four lamps.
to serve specific applications and
technology. Whatever the underlying
placed just about anywhere, remote
market niches, with feature sets to
technology, these projectors are
control is often a pre-requisite to
PICTURE PERFECT
match.
characterised by three factors: high
account for accessibility issues.
Digital cinema (and large venue
brightness – it takes over 30,000
Certain applications call for more
projectors to a slightly lesser
DIGITAL CINEMA EXTRAVAGANZA
lumens to put an image on a 100ft
brightness than a single projector
extent) prioritise image quality.
Certainly, at the InfoComm Shoot-
screen (Barco claimed a Guinness
can deliver, meaning that projectors
But a market where image quality
Out, only the truly starry-eyed could
World Record back in 2010 for its
need to be designed for stacking.
is of greater importance, if not
have imagined a time not only when
DP2K-32B with brightness of 43,000
NEC’s PX700W can be stacked up
paramount to the projector’s
an electronic projector could begin to
lumens and has just launched a
to four high for total light output
operation, is visualisation, CAD/CAM
projectors like the ones seen back then. In the Shoot-Out era, projectors
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW and medical applications. These
different BYOD screens to the class,
attention of consumers. Few consumers, however, are
The Themescene HD83 – at the top end of Optoma’s offering – delivers
highly specialist verticals that the
while administrators can manage up
projection industry has penetrated
to 1,024 Epson networked projectors
seriously looking at the SIM2
1,600 lumens at a contrast ratio of
necessitate high degrees of detail
using Epson’s EasyMP software or
Superlumis, with its eye-watering
50,000:1. Almost silent in operation
and colour accuracy to create picture
Crestron RoomView.
price tag in the UK of some £37,000
at 22dB – a key consideration in the
(€44,000). Announced in November
confines of a domestic environment –
realism. A recent example of this
Concerns about the possible
is Sony’s 4K resolution SRX-T615,
damage caused to pupils by looking
last year, it is a 3-chip DLP-based
it features two HDMI inputs as well as
with its ability to switch between
directly into a projector’s lens,
projector of which one reviewer said
VGA and composite, and the triggers
a standard sRGB colour gamut,
together with the potential on-screen
that it featured “unbelievable, cinema-
necessary to integrate it within a
DCDM or Adobe RGB as required.
disruption caused by movement
grade picture quality”. More typical of
wider home automation system.
Canon has worked with Lariviere
between the projector and the
the high end of home cinema is the
on its XEED range of projectors
screen, were key drivers in the search
JVC DLA-X900R. Featuring JVC’s own
for gamers – both PC and console
to be compliant with the DICOM
for projectors which could be placed
D-ILA technology – a close cousin of
– looking for a more expansive,
(Digital Imaging and Communication
much more closely to the screen. This
Sony’s SXRD technology – it is still the
immersive experience in which their
in Medicine) standard required by
resulted in a surge of popularity for
price of a very small family car.
entire field of view is occupied by,
many medical applications. Another
short-throw and, eventually, ultra-
company working within this area is
short-throw projectors. An example
though, from a high-end home
this class of user, there is rather less
projectiondesign – now part of Barco
of the former is the InFocus IN114ST
cinema projector at this level of
interest in absolute picture quality
– which developed the FL33 using
with its throw ratio of 0.6 – in other
the market? In the case of the
and more in input lag times… Epson
LED illumination to maximise colour
words, for every metre of projected
Superlumis: brightness of up to 5,000
markets no fewer than five projectors
fidelity, while the company’s WQXGA
width, the projector needs to be set
lumens, a choice of two lens types
specifically aimed at gamers, with the
resolution FL35 is used by British
0.6m (24in) from the screen. The
that maximise either brightness or
EH-TW5200, for example, providing
Airways for simulation.
Hitachi CP-A222WN ultra-short-throw
contrast in order to fit the projector
a ‘fast mode’ for more responsive
projector can deliver a 203cm wide
to the ambient lighting environment, a
gameplay.
image from a distance of 50cm.
range of throw ratios and substantial
BLURRED LINES There’s a fine line between installation
The short-throw and ultra-short-
What can a customer expect,
There is also a growing market
say, exploding fighter aircraft. For
And finally, no discussion of
connectivity. The DLA-X900R offers
consumer projectors would be
projectors and boardroom projectors.
throw characteristics of projectors
brightness of 1,300 lumens, and
complete without at least a passing
If there is a difference between
designed for education use have also
native contrast ratio of 150,000:1
mention of pico-projectors – with their
the two, it is only that the former
enabled them to gain acceptance
(with so-called ‘dynamic contrast
average brightness of 50 lumens, and
are perhaps more often found in
in the retail environment, notably in
ratio’ of 1,500,000:1).
available for less than £100 (€120) –
entertainment applications, where
shop window displays.
For the more typical home cinema
which innovative manufacturers are
enthusiast looking for a more
beginning to incorporate into a range
AT HOME
engaging experience than that
of end-user devices including cameras
projector market, it’s the market for
If the projector market has evened
offered by a large plasma or LCD
and smartphones.
corporate meeting facilities, including
out in terms of image quality – which
screen, there is plenty of choice – not
training rooms. Here, companies like
is now almost universally very high,
least, for example, from the online
some ways are most representative
Acer, BenQ, Epson, InFocus, Optoma,
certainly by comparison with what
store of their favoured supermarket.
of how far we’ve come since the
Sony, ViewSonic and Vivitek have
it once was – and has progressively
At the low end, the difference
InfoComm Shoot-Out. Not in terms of
a plethora of solutions offering a
diversified to serve the specific
between a home cinema projector and
image quality (although they’d have
broad range of brightness and throw
needs of a range of sectors, it also
a boardroom projector is largely about
probably fared pretty well 20 years
distances. Quiet or silent operation
witnessed something of a remarkable
market positioning: even the provision
ago…) but in terms of the innovative
is typically seen as mandatory in
transition in terms of price. Excellent
of an HDMI input can be expected
ways manufacturers are applying
the corporate environment, as are
projectors can now be bought for a
in a business projector, given the
technology to bring affordable
network connectivity (increasingly
very few hundred pounds, euros or
prevalence of video in today’s
projection to new classes of user
wireless) and security. An example
dollars – compared to the thousands
corporate world. One company that
and that look likely to safeguard the
is the 3,000-lumen Epson EB-955W
they once cost – and that has,
has developed a broad range of home
future of projectors for many years to
with zoom lens, BYOD connectivity,
increasingly, brought them to the
entertainment projectors is Optoma.
come.
the latter are strictly for business. Certainly, if there is a mainstream
It’s pico-projectors, though, that in
Kensington and password locks and a USB port for plug-in presentations. Mention of training rooms moves the discussion on to what has become perhaps the largest market segment for projectors: the education market. Increasingly, it is the case that every classroom benefits from the ability to engage every pupil. At BETT this year, Epson announced the EB-5 series of interactive finger touch technology projectors, specifically targeted at schools and colleges. The company has incorporated new moderator software into these projectors, which allows teachers to present up to four
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MARKET TRENDS
The future’s bright, the future’s…? It’s exactly 30 years since Gene Dolgoff developed a digitally addressable LCD matrix device with sufficient resolution – a technology that would eventually create the projector industry we know today. Ian McMurray looks at how things stand in 2014
At ISE this year, Digital Projection launched what the company claims is the world’s first 12,000-lumen laser-based projector.
When Mitsubishi announced that it
Raikes, managing director of displays
parameters such as luminance,
BANG FOR THE BUCK
was exiting the projector business in
consultancy Meko. “That’s a sharp
contrast, resolution, size, aspect
“Projection certainly has a place in the
October last year, there was a frisson
contrast to the large flatpanel
ratio, shape and so on, where
market,” believes Steve Gore-Browne,
of consternation in the market. After
market, which is seeing good year-on-
projection is uniquely placed to
group technical manager, display
all, the company had only recently
year growth - around 20%, according
deliver the solution.”
technologies at integrator Saville AV.
debuted its LaserVue projectors at ISE
to Meko’s DisplayCast service for
2013, and had excited a good deal of
Europe, although we think 2014 may
Reflex and Paradigm have seen
even basic projectors are such now
interest with the launch of its Cloud
be a little slower.”
growth in markets that demand high
that they really do provide end users
It’s no coincidence that both
“The quality, life and running costs of
image quality, high brightness – and
with the most ‘bang for their buck’.
year. Did Mitsubishi know something
inevitably masks a more complex
where there is significant value for
You can have a 2m-diagonal 720p
about the projector market that no
truth.
the integrator to add. As Raikes
wide screen with a colour-accurate
confirms: “High-end projectors are
image on a meeting room wall for
Projectors at InfoComm later in the
That overall slight decline, however,
one else knew – or was it just about
“It was a steady year for us in
Mitsubishi? As some commentators
projector sales, with about 10%
doing well. For very large areas,
as little as £500 (€600). Flatpanels
pointed out, the company had pulled
growth on the previous year,” says
projection remains a cost-effective
cannot offer this and, over multiple
out of rear projection TVs at the end
Roland Dreesden, managing director
way of presenting digital content.”
rooms, the cost savings are quickly
of 2012 – so it had something of
of integrator Reflex. “The majority of
The consensus in the industry is
a track record of refocusing its AV
the uplift came from higher education
that the small decline in projector
display needed for an average room
business.
projects – mainly in lecture theatres.”
sales has been primarily in those
is, almost always, underestimated by
market areas where flatpanel
clients.”
“The projector business was
evident. The size of the flatpanel
Certainly, projector manufacturers
A COMPLEX TRUTH
good for us, because we had high
display (FPD) technology can deliver
For sure, 2013 was a challenging year
end sales,” echoes Greg Jeffreys,
a similar image to projection –
are rising to the challenge. The last
for projector manufacturers.
managing director of projection
but often more conveniently and
12 months have seen some exciting
solutions specialist Paradigm AV.
more cost effectively. Projector
developments in three key areas:
expected result for mainstream
“There are still important parts of
manufacturers are not standing still,
cost of ownership, resolution and
projectors will be a decline in volume
the market - like simulation – where
however.
connectivity.
of about 5% for 2013,” notes Bob
the image needs to have defined
“According to PMA Research, the
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MARKET TRENDS significant is cost of ownership – and,
For Jeffreys, lampless projection is
meeting room market - projectors
quick to acknowledge the progress
specifically, the issue of the regular
one of two important developments in
can bring value. The challenge
projector manufacturers have made.
replacement of expensive lamps, an
the market: the other is 4K resolution.
is to communicate that value to
“They’ve done an amazing job in
annoyance that has plagued projector
He has an ally in Nick Rogers, CEO of
prospective users, many of whom
boosting performance,” he says, “as
users throughout the history of the
PMA Research (formerly Pacific Media
have been seduced by the allure of
well as reducing prices and making
technology. It’s an issue thrown into
Associates).
flatpanel display technology. It’s a
projectors easier to use.”
greater relief by the fact that cost of
“4K resolution is one of the
value that good integrators bring. “The important thing is to take on
Jeffreys is similarly enthused. “I believe the medium/long-term future
ownership of a flatpanel is virtually
technologies that are driving the high
zero.
end of the projector market,” he says.
board the user experience, and sell
for projectors is good,” he smiles. “I
“Others include edge blending and
on the basis of delivering what the
think the manufacturers broadly ‘get
video mapping.”
application needs,” says Jeffreys. “We
it’ and are working intelligently to
now have quality standards, such
communicate their value to the AV
last month and saw the combination
as ANSI/InfoComm PISCR [Projected
food chain.”
most exciting developments in the
of a Christie 4K projector with a
Image System Contrast Ratio] to
Most commentators agree: the
market during 2013,” says Chris
Stewart StarGlas screen couldn’t help
demonstrate and even certify a
future for projectors looks brighter
Chinnock, president of market
but be compelled by what the higher
delivered result.”
at the top end of the market, where
researcher Insight Media.
resolution can deliver.
The projector manufacturers’ response has been to bring to market alternative illumination technologies. “Laser and LED were probably the
Certainly, anyone who was at ISE
“A good integrator is ideally placed
the opportunities for innovation
to offer unbiased advice on choosing
and differentiation – and thus
LEDS, LASERS LEAD THE WAY
the right solution,” stresses Dreesden.
profit – are unquestionably greater.
“One of the key technology
“The integrator is also well placed
Further down the market, the
developments in projectors is in light
to consider the technical aspects
competitive environment is much
sources,” agrees Raikes. “Although
of the installation, offering design
more challenging: there are plenty
some vendors remain wedded to
and installation to suit the brief and
of projector manufacturers vying
lamps, solid state light sources such
space. And, of course, an integrator
for those spots on boardroom
as LEDs and lasers are continuing to
is in the optimum position to offer
ceilings, in training facilities and in
develop. It is sometimes said that
ongoing support through maintenance
classrooms – and plenty of flatpanel
bulbs are the last refuge of ‘glass,
and managed services.”
displays looking to find a home
Gore-Browne agrees. “At Saville, we
heat and vacuum’ technologies after
where a projection screen would
ensure that the portfolio of product
otherwise hang. That market may
we offer provides the client with the
not be growing – but according to
very best hardware at whatever price
PMA Research, so-called ‘mainstream’
point they are working to,” he says. “A
projectors still saw worldwide
quality integrator will always asses
shipments of close to 7 million units in
their clients’ needs – both for now
2013, with around the same number
and in the future – the hardware’s
forecast for this year – making it a
intended use, required mounting
very attractive, and perhaps lucrative,
WELL CONNECTED
position and environment before
opportunity for manufacturers with
“Laser/LED light engines are emerging
The third area of development for
advising on the best unit to meet
the right products. It’s a market that,
as more mainstream now although, in
projectors has been in connectivity –
these criteria. They will then ensure
in unit terms, is ten times the size of
truth, there is still work to be done to
increasingly, an absolute pre-requisite
that it is installed correctly – and
the ‘high-end’ market – although less
produce the same level of projected
for the mainstream corporate market.
safely – and that it’s commissioned
than twice its value.
“The development of Cloud-based
and set up to the best standards.”
transistors killed valves and LCDs killed CRTs.” “Lampless laser projectors have been around for a while,” adds Dreesden, “and now, they’ve started to become much more visible thanks to the increased performance of the
“One of the key technology developments in projectors is in light sources.” Bob Raikes, Meko
latest models.” Gore-Browne isn’t quite convinced.
image quality that lamped units
“Web-based suppliers will simply
Whether Mitsubishi’s decision to withdraw from the projector market
provide,” he says. “Some educational
and wireless ways to connect to
establishments will specify laser/LED
projectors is an interesting one,”
sell whatever the end user thinks they
will prove to be prescient, with others
due to the perceived lower running
suggests Raikes. “Like corporate IT
want,” he continues. “The reality of
perhaps following the company’s
departments, those dealing with
what the end user thinks they want
lead, or whether it will just prove to
costs.”
meeting room applications are having
and what will actually work for them
be a single manufacturer realigning
all projector manufacturers are
to handle BYOD and the fact that
is often not the same.”
its business focus, remains to be
addressing cost of ownership in the
those attending meetings want
He goes on to note that not
same way. “Manufacturers are now offering previously unprecedented extended warranty and lamp packages,” he
seen. Certainly, at ISE in February,
to show content from a variety of
MAKING IT WORK
projectors were everywhere. Christie,
devices, few of which will have VGA
“A projector is invariably part of a
Digital Projection – with what the
ports.”
complete solution that will likely
company claimed is the world’s
involve networking, audio/video
first 12,000 lumen laser-based projector - Hitachi, Panasonic (another
“Wireless is growing, and HDbaseT
continues. “Epson in particular is
is a growing standard,” notes Nick
distribution and so on,” says Chinnock.
leading this, with the option for an
Rogers.
“The ability to make that all work
laser-based projector), ViewSonic
together and deliver a seamless end-
and Vivitek were just some of the
many models,” adds Gore-Browne.
user solution is where the integrator
companies to launch new products at
an unlimited lamp usage package.
“Panasonic has been especially
brings value.”
the show, while plenty of others were
This is to overcome the perceived
instrumental in leading this adoption.”
end user to purchase, for a very nominal sum, a five-year warranty and
advantages of the laser/LED units while offering the end user a far higher level of image quality.”
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“Yes, HDbaseT is now standard on
Although he believes that
showcasing projectors launched since
projection technology will find it
ISE 2013. From the evidence available
in many applications – even in
increasingly challenging to compete
in Amsterdam, the projector market
the mainstream boardroom and
with flatpanel displays, Raikes is
continues to be a vibrant one.
There can be little dispute that,
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BARCO
From 3,000 to 40,000 lumens: there’s a Barco to fit all needs
What links the Eurovision Song Contest, the Super Bowl, the European tour of will.i.am, the Cannakale Legend Demonstration Center in Gallipoli and Aachen University? Barco! Offering projectors with brightness levels of 3,000 to 40,000 lumens across many different markets, Barco is a true projection leader that provides a solution for every application. Brightness champions
find ways to project onto a large (40m
the bill. Just like their ultra-bright
further add to the image quality and
Most of the references listed above
x 8m), curved wall, ensuring there
counterparts, these three-chip HD
consistency.
recently learned the meaning behind
was enough light to compete with
series are equipped with Xenon
really bright projection – all having
500+ moving lights. In total, 60 Barco
lamps and a high-contrast optical
design that makes them simple to
discovered Barco’s heavy-duty, high-
projectors were used to meet the
engine, both of which guarantee vivid
install and service. Equipped with
definition three-chip HDF and HDQ
challenge, including 28 HDQ-2K40s.
colours to present audiences with
a solid and adjustable frame, the
projectors. Designed with the road in
“It is changing the idea of how
crisp, stunning images. The world-
projectors can easily be stacked and
mind, the HDF-W22 (22,000 lumens),
bright projection can be used in a
class image processing tools and
rigged as well. What’s more, they can
the HDF-W26 (26,000 lumens) and
show situation,” comments Mikki
Athena scaler, which are integrated as
all be controlled through smartphones
the 40,000-lumen HDQ-2K40 (2K
Kunttu video designer for the ESC.
standard in all Barco’s HD projectors,
and tablet computers - a must in
resolution) projectors are Barco’s top-
“Usually it is hard to get the projected
of-the-range series for the rental and
image to appear brighter on stage
staging market.
with all the lighting going on so we
exhibitors, who are always looking
used to dim the lights for video. Now
THE BARCO WORLD OF CINEMA
HDQ-2K40: the beast
it’s the opposite. With the HDQ-2K40
Building on its reputation for superior
Buyens, Barco’s general manager
The amazing brightness of the HDQ-
it takes guts to go 100% and in open
technology, Barco is constantly
Entertainment and Corporate, at the
2K40s is evident through countless
white; we sure wiped the others off
expanding its digital cinema offering.
launch. Pioneering cinema chains
testimonials from event organisers.
the stage.”
Besides providing a wide range of large
Kinepolis (Europe), Cinemark (US) and
and small, 2K and 4K digital cinema
several leading Chinese exhibitors immediately ordered their first units.
The team behind the 2014 Super
“This new beast, the HDQ-2K40
Bowl, for example, chose 12 HDQ-
projector, is by far the brightest
projectors, Barco also equips theaters
2K40s on account of their ability to
projection instrument I have ever
with its Auro 11.1 digital sound format.
project extremely bright images even
seen,” adds ESC lighting designer
And just last month, it took a giant
amidst the glaring ambient light of
Fredrik Jönsson.
leap forward by launching its very
nearby Times Square. Winning combination of quality and
- the first of its type capable of
ease-of-use
showing 4K content at 60 fps and
year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
For events that don’t require the
3D movies in 4K resolution at such
Barco has been a partner to ESC for
massive 22,000 to 40,000 lumens
high brightness levels.
years, yet the 2013 edition was bigger
light output, the HDX-W12, HDX-W14
– and more challenging. Barco had to
or HDX-W18 projectors perfectly fit
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for more light output,” explained Wim
first laser-illuminated projector
2K40 set-ups to date was at last
One of the most impressive HDQ-
All Barco’s HD series have a modular
“The new laser projectors truly meet the needs of cinema
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BARCO today’s increasingly mobile world. FLEX: choose your brightness Another distinct asset of Barco’s
EQUIPPING THE MEETING ROOM OF THE FUTURE
top-of-the-range HD projectors is
Ease-of-use and design As behooves a Barco product, the business projectors ensure excellent performance, high brightness and
that they are available with light-
By teaming up with projectiondesign,
ultimate reliability. Ease-of-use was
on-demand technology, making it
a market leader in one-chip DLP
another key criterion when designing
possible to configure the projectors
projectors, Barco made a very clear
the new corporate AV range. In
to generate any light output between
statement: it was determined to lead
meetings, people want to focus on the
10,000 and 20,000 lumens.
the market for small- and mid-size
presentation, not on the technology.
visualisation solutions too. First to
What’s more, thanks to their elegant
the fleet centered around fewer
launch as a result from the combination
white design, the new projectors blend
projector models and thus limit
of R&D teams was an extended range of
in with the contemporary meeting room,
its running cost,” says Thierry
business projectors.
boardroom or auditorium.
Barco distributor AED Display. “We can,
Whatever the size, purpose or demands
Corporate collaboration
ClickShare Inside
for example, evenly spread our stack
Barco ensures that there is a projector
The full business projector fleet puts
Just like ClickShare, Barco’s Corporate
of HDX-W20 projectors across our
to meet any need for the corporate AV
Barco back on the map of the corporate
AV projectors facilitate collaboration.
five branches. In this way, there is a
market. The new portfolio therefore
AV market from which it withdrew a
Supporting the integration of optional
high chance that we can immediately
comprises a wide range of single-chip
couple of years ago. The company
connectivity modules, they are fully
offer local customers a projector that
and three-chip DLP projectors – with
returned to the market in 2012, by
future-proofed and can easily be
meets their requirements, without
brightness levels from 5,000 up to
launching ClickShare - a wireless
upgraded with extra functionalities. The
the need for time-consuming and
10,000 lumens and with resolutions
presentation system that allows
‘ClickShare Inside’ option can be nicely
expensive shipments.”
from XGA to WQXGA.
meeting participants to share their
integrated under the hood of Barco’s
content with the click of a button.
business projectors, to allow users to
“FLEX is a great way to standardise
Heldenbergh, general manager of
Heldenbergh illustrates the FLEX benefits with a true story. “A
wirelessly share content on-screen.
customer recently rented four HDXW20FLEX projectors for a corporate
lenses and colour wheels for any
curved screen multiple projection
in the broadest sense of the term.
event in London,” he says. “Once
type of application. When looking for
through to holographic and dome
Offering one-chip and three-chip
the projectors had been set up, the
a compact single-chip DLP projector,
projection. The investment bore fruit:
projectors with brightness levels
organiser realised that more light
the F12 – with WUXGA, 1080p or
the museum is a real crowd-puller and
up to 40,000 lumens across many
output would be needed than the
SXGA+ resolution up 4,100 lumens – is
won the InAVation Visitor Attraction
different markets, we can provide
planned 14,000 lumens, because
a valuable option.
Award at ISE 2014.
a professional solution for every
the room could not be darkened.
The F22, F32 and F35 projectors
When it comes to training and
application. As the market continues
As the HDX projectors come with
feature up to 3,300, 8,000 and
virtual reality applications, Barco
to change, we’re better equipped than
wireless control capabilities, via a
7,200 lumens respectively. Besides
has instances of its technology from
ever to keep our finger on the pulse of
mobile phone, we could immediately
these versatile projectors, the
around the world. The AirTanker
the developments and cater to these,”
change the light output from 14,000
projectiondesign stack also
training center at Brize Norton, UK,
concludes Wim Buyens, Barco’s
to 20,000 lumens remotely, from
includes the LED-lit FL33 and FL35
which is the RAF’s largest military
general manager Entertainment and
Belgium. The issue was solved in only
projectors. Considered the world’s
base, installed FL LED projectors in the
Corporate.
a few minutes.”
highest resolution LED projector,
Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA)
the FL35 shows pictures at double
simulator. Staff at the facility say that
Stepping into the mid-segment
the resolution and at 50% higher
the projectors drastically improved
While the large-venue projectors
brightness than any other LED-
the operation uptime of the simulator,
described above highlight Barco’s
illuminated projector, for the
as they no longer have to change
longstanding market leadership
unmatched 100,000 hours lifetime of
lamps and recalibrate the projectors
in state-of-the-art, three-chip
the LED light source.
every 1000 hours.
increasingly expanding its offering
Simulation and virtual reality
Communication at the RWTH Aachen
into the mid-segment too. The
The F and FL series, as well as
University - a global pioneer in
acquisition of the Scandinavian
Barco’s wide range of SIM and
simulation science - called in the help
company, projectiondesign, was a
Galaxy projectors, have found their
of Barco to design the world’s largest,
smart move to embrace projectors
way to numerous museums and
most sophisticated virtual reality
with a light output below the
planetariums, wordwide, where they
environment. The five-sided CAVE is
10,000 lumens range. Today, Barco’s
are used for projection and simulation.
powered by 24 Barco NW-12 Galaxy
product offering includes the full
The Çanakkale Legend Demonstration
projectors. “We wanted the new CAVE
projectiondesign portfolio of single-
Center in the Gallipoli National Park
to be larger, with 4K resolution and
chip venue projectors designed for
(Turkey), for example, used a mix of
active stereo. There weren’t many
professional projection in small and
F32 projectors with WUXGA, 1080p,
companies that could meet our tough
medium venues.
or SXGA+ resolution options, to
demands,” Professor Kuhlen explains.
The Center for Computing and
DLP projectors, the company is
Available in various configurations,
meet the application needs in its
these compact and flexible systems
different galleries - from flat multiple
True projection leader
offer a wide choice in resolutions,
projection, projection mapping and
“Barco now is a true projection leader
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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE WITH AN OUTSTANDING VISUAL EXPERIENCE Delivering the perfect innovations for the toughest installations, NEC’s projector ranges for the High Light Output sector combine the knowledge and expertise that has helped make NEC the leading name in digital cinema projection and the peace of mind that users can expect the highest levels of performance and quality. Empowering Innovation since 1899,
NEC portfolio that will meet every
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY
wireless PC image transfer function
the NEC brand represents a promise
challenge, and since the projectors
Due to the vast number of connectors
not requiring any software installation
to provide peace of mind though
are all based on an advanced design
featured within the NEC projector
and the built-in Viewer function
the assurance of a superior product.
concept mirrored from recent
ranges, including innovative HDBaseT,
enables presentation directly from a
Using quality Japanese components,
advances in NEC’s NC Digital Cinema
DisplayPort and a host of networking,
thumb drive. In addition, the PA (MM
NEC products are engineered to
ranges, users can expect a unique
analogue and digital connection
models), PX, PH Series supports a
an exceptionally high standard
level of functionality, connectivity
terminals, NEC offers extensive
remote desktop function, through
for uncompromising reliability
and quality.
connectivity which will continue to
the Network Drives and Media
serve well into the future. With a
Connect features, so the projector
and longevity backed by a robust warranty and technical support
NEC’s HLO projectors are rich
host of extended network and multi-
can substitute as a display device
service. NEC displays and projectors
with network, multi-media and
media features, users are also able
for multimedia files stored on a
are trusted across the world in
professional installation features
to stream content over the network
media server. Wireless Image Utility
airports, hospitals, arenas and
for superior projection performance.
from any Windows network drive
(WIU) enables wireless transfer of
cinemas, corporates and institutions -
Highlighted here are some of
and administrators can monitor and
presentations or pictures directly
where performance is critical.
the high-end features which aid
control these projectors through a
from iPhone/iPad which can be used
simple installation, operation and
wired connection or over an optional
as a document camera.
flexible HLO projection or dedicated
maintenance, enabling users to
WiFi module.
‘virtual cinema’ quality 3-chip DLP
engage their audience with an
projection, there is a projector in the
outstanding visual experience.
Whether it’s affordable and
PH SERIES Designed for those who need the
(1920x1200) resolution installation
very best and brightest picture
projectors delivering superb
quality combined with maximum
brightness levels and colour ranges
levels of control, the NEC PH Series
for an outstanding visual experience.
is a heavy-duty installation projector
Even in high ambient light conditions
range, powered by a unique 3-chip DLP
the combination of ultra-high
system. Rich with network, multi-
brightness (13,500 ANSI lumens for
media and professional installation
the PH1400U) and 10-bit Integrated
features for superior projection
Device Technology HQV (Hollywood
performance, these workhorses
Quality Video) signal processing allows
are ideal for rental and staging
audiences to enjoy extremely detailed
applications and for fixed installations
picture quality.
in conference halls, museums and higher educational environments. The PH1000U and PH1400U are high-end 3-chip WUXGA
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NETWORK MANAGEMENT FEATURES Easy network connection - aside from conventional LAN connection, the WLAN Access Point Function and WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) function delivers an easy and versatile WLAN connection. Powerful network control – enabling cost savings and convenient maintenance and management of content and scheduling, NEC projector ranges include powerful complimentary software utilities. The NEC NaviSet Administrator 2 Utility allows the monitoring and control of all projectors in a network. Http Browser Control means users can control a single projector from a web browser. Network image transfer - the Network Projector function includes support for direct image transfer from Windows 7 or Windows 8. The Image Express Lite utility has a
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION FEATURES OPS expansion slot (PX and PH Series) - NEC, in partnership with Intel, has developed the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), providing a platform for growth in the digital signage sector by defining standards for embedded devices. The standard makes it easy for player device manufacturers and display makers to develop products which are compatible out of the box and offers the end user greater choice and flexibility. A specialised slotin PC can turn the projector into a digital signage content player or an
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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS integrated OPS board with HD-SDI
vertical keystone distortion, NEC
connectivity, ideal for broadcasting
HLO projectors can make many more
applications. HDBaseT interface or
complicated adjustments that
Miracast extension is also supported.
compensate for the angular, three
technology, the PX Series
Projector stacking - NEC’s Stacking utility means that up to four projectors can be combined to create outstanding brightness for large venues with high ambient light. The stacking tool is easy to set up with automated features that automatically align the individual projector images to create a perfect overlay. This feature also prevents the complete loss of an image, should
dimensional or irregularity of the
boasts up to WUXGA
PX SERIES Based on DLP Chip
projected surface, e.g. for simulation.
(1920x1200) resolution,
Consistent projected images are
a contrast ratio of 2100:1
achieved, even in extremely irregular screen situations.
Lens shift & lens memory - Lens
and brightness up to 8,000 ANSI The PX Series of heavy-
lumens. Superb picture quality is
duty projectors is designed for fixed
ensured thanks to 10-bit HQV colour
Shift with vertical and horizontal
installations in higher educational
processing. Guaranteed flexibility on
adjustment and Lens Memory (PX/
environments, for critical signage
signage applications can be offered
PH Series) makes setting up the
applications or events, combining
through the OPS compatible STv2
perfect installation image easy. The
high brightness, image precision
interface supporting the integration
projector is equipped with a Lens
and industry leading reliability and
of a single board computer, 3G SDI,
performance.
HDBaseT and WiDi/Miracast.
Shift that allows the user to adjust the projected image horizontally
one projector be out of action.
Edge blending - this utility provides an easy way to create larger pictures, particularly useful in large auditoriums. Edge Blending creates content for design applications or combines several pictures to form one picture of outstanding quality.
Geometric correction & 3D reform - advanced and finely tuned Geometric Control functionality allow flexible and easy installation in even the most irregular screen situations and applications. While 3D Reform corrects horizontal and
or vertically. The centered lens
built to withstand the rigors of 24/7
design on the PA and PX Series aids
operation with constant de-install / re-
alignment for easy installation.
install demands for rental and staging
Choice of bayonet lenses – with up to six high-quality bayonet lenses available, customers can choose the one which best suits their application. The PX/PH Series supports Lens Memory which adjusts the lens focus/zoom/position automatically and individually, according to the input signal and previous setting. Dual lamp system - best reliability and system stability is guaranteed with the automatic dual lamp system on the PX and PH Series. Rigging mount (PH Series) - The integrated rigging and stacking mount ensures that the projector can be installed and configured in a variety of ways to best suit the user’s requirements. The riggable design is easy to install into a racking setup with minor adjustment using lockable thumb-screws. With a robust full metal cabinet, the PH Series is designed and
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applications. ECOLOGICAL FEATURES Conforming to NEC’s Green Vision, every new product launched to the market incorporates innovative ECO features to maximise productivity and
NEC Display Solutions
reduce power consumption.
Athene
The new PA Series2 incorporates
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and management functions maintain best productivity.
NEW PA SERIES Delivering many unique features,
2xHDMI and DisplayPort. With 360
NEC’s new PA Series2 is the world’s
degree free tilt, portrait mode support,
first projector range to offer a 4K
geometric correction, stacking and
interface for multi-screen display
edge blending functionality and active
capability. Outstanding picture quality
single projector 3D support, the PA
is guaranteed thanks to NEC’s 3rd
Series2 offers unrivalled installation
generation Sweetvision, brightness
capability, ideal for corporates, higher
up to 7200 ANSI lumen and NEC’s
education, museums and signage
scaler chip delivering a Cinema Quality
applications in large rooms and
Picture.
auditoriums.
The new PA Series offers rich connectivity including HDBaseT (excluding PA671U, PA621U) for transmission of up to 4K signals,
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LISTING
Projector manufacturers Barco
Digital Projection
JVC
Sim2
www.barco.com
www.digitalprojection.com
www.jvcpro.co.uk
www.sim2.com
BenQ
DLP
NEC
Sony
www.benq.eu
www.dlp.com
www.nec-display-solutions.com
http://pro.sony.eu
Canon
Eiki
Optoma
Vivitek
www.canon-europe.com
www.eiki.com
www.optoma.com
www.vivitek.eu
Casio
Epson
Panasonic
Viewsonic
www.casio-projectors.eu
www.epson-europe.com
http://panasonic.net/avc/projector
www.viewsoniceurope.com
Christie
Hitachi
Ricoh
www.christieemea.com
www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
www.ricoh-europe.com
LAMP SPECIALIST
Delta
InFocus
Sharp
Just Lamps
www.delta-europe.com
www.infocus.com
www.sharp.eu
www.justlamps.net
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