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(Information Articles and Product Highlights by Application: Broadcast/Production, Display, & Visual Imaging/Surveillance)

Informational Articles:
Simply Information
The Benefits of UV
e-VTR: The Future of Video Production
Gray Market Goods: The Price Can Be Appealing, But Are you Really Saving Money And At What Cost?
Financing: How It Can Help & Why The Majority Of Companies Use It
Everything IP- The Ability To Monitor & Control From Remote Locations

Press Releases
JVC HD Content Distributions
Sony: IMX Format
VMI: Now An Authorized Dealer For Sony Clie
3M: Digital Wall Display Dealer
VMI: AG-DVX100 Shipping

How's To's for Presentation Displays & Related Applications
Introduction to Digital Signage

  • Functions and Features of Digital Signage
  • Configuration and Integration Guide for Digital Signage
    Digital Signage: Capture the Audience with the Message
    The Differences Between Home Theater & Multimedia Projectors
    Fixing a Distorted Screen Image With Keystone Correction
    Buying Electronic Presentation Projectors- What To Know & Look For
    Selecting the Right Front Projection Screen
    Exploring Videoconferencing- Costs, Efficiency, Ease of Use & Whether Or Not It Is Right For You

    How's To's for Visual Imaging & Security Products
    What to look for in a security camera

    Broadcast and Production Products (Production & Post Production to Training Rooms)
    Audio
    Anchor Audio Explorer Pro 6000 Speaker
    Extron MVC 121 Microphone and Line Level Mixer with Volume Control
    Sanken COS-11 Lavalier Microphones
    Sanken CS-1 Short Shot-Gun Microphone
    Sennheiser EM550-G2 Dual Channel True Diversity Receiver With Active Antenna Splitter
    Shure SM86 Unidirectional Condenser Microphone
    Sound Devices 302 Compact Production Mixer
    Sound Devices 442 Portable Mixer

    Cameras
    Canon XL2 Camcorder
    JVC GY-DV5000 & BR-DV3000
    JVC: JYHD10U the First HD Camcorder
    JVC: JYHD10U and the GRHD1 Comparison
    JVC KH-F870U CMOS High-Definition Camera
    Panasonic AG-DVC30 Camcorder
    Panasonic AG-DVC30 Versatile DV Camera for Professionals
    Panasonic AG-DVC60 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder
    Panasonic AG-DVX100A 1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV CinemaTM Camera
    Panasonic: AJ-SDX-900 24p/30p/60i SDTV DVCPro Camcorder
    Panasonic AW-E655 ˝" 3CCD Bayonet Mount With Motor-driven Optical Filter
    Sony: DSR-570 Camcorder
    Sony DSR-DU1 DVCAM HDD Video Disk Unit
    Sony DSR-PD170 Camcorder
    Sony HDC-F950 CineAlta Portable Camera Delivering Full 1920(H) x 1080(V) RGB Imagery
    Sony HDC-X300 Compact HD Camera
    Sony HDW-730 HDCAM Camcorder
    Sony HDR-FX1 Three-CCD HDV 1080i Camcorder
    Sony: MSW-900 MPEG IMX Camera
    Sony PDW530: Optical Disc Camcorder with MPEG IMX/DVCAM Recording

    DVD Recorders & Players
    FOR-A LDR4 Multichannel Digital Disk Recorder
    JVC BD-X200U DVD Authoring Recorder
    Panasonic DMR-T6070 DVD-R/DVD-RAM Recorder
    Panasonic LQ-DRM200 DVD-Ram/R Video Recorder w/ Serial Remote Control
    Pioneer DVR-A08XL Multiple Format DVD Drive
    Pioneer PRVLX1 DVD Recorder
    Pioneer: Firmware update for Pioneer DVD Products

    Editing
    Canopus EDIUS HD Editing Solution
    Casablanca AVIO DV Set-top Editing System
    Casablanca Solitaire Set Top Editing System
    Casablanca Solitaire Digital Video Editor
    Leitch VelocityHD Non-Linear HD Editing System
    Pinnacle Systems Liquid Editing for Workgroups
    Pinnacle: Liquid Purple v5.1
    Pinnacle: Liquid v5.6 New Features
    Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station Control Room in a Suitcase
    Sony Vegas® 5 Video and Audio Editing Software
    Focus Enhancements MX-4DV Professional Digital Video Mixer

    Mixer
    Focus Enhancements MX-4DV Professional Digital Video Mixer

    Monitors
    Datavideo TLM-70 Portable DV Input Monitor
    JVC DT-V1710CGU & DT-V1910CGU HD DTV Monitors

    Streaming
    Canopus MediaEdge2 Video Distribution System
    Digital Rapids CarbonHD Technology Platform for HD/SD Video Capture & Playback
    Digital Rapids DRC-Stream
    Pinnacle X2 Streamfactory

    Switchers
    Echolab Nova1700 Digital Video Switcher
    Kramer VP-724DS Video Scaler/Switcher
    Link 800 Series Majestic Routing Switchers
    Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station Control Room in a Suitcase
    Videotek RS Line of High Definition Video Routing Switchers

    Test & Measurement
    Tektronix: TG700 Series- Test Signal Products
    Tektronix: WVR600 Series Waveform Rasterizers
    Videotek's Latest in Test & Measurement and Monitoring Equipment

    VTRS
    JVC BD-X200U DVD Authoring Recorder
    JVC BR-6000-NET IP VTR
    JVC BR-D95U D-9 VARIABLE MOTION RECORDER/PLAYER
    JVC CU-VH1US-P HDV Recorder Player
    Panasonic AJ-SD93 DVCPRO50 Compact VTR with IEEE 1394 Interface- A Convenient Feeder for Nonlinear Editing
    Panasonic's New AJ-SD755 DVCPRO25 Editing VTR
    Sony DVW-M2000 Digital Betacam Recorder/Player
    Sony: MSW-M2000 MPEG IMX VTR
    Sony PDW1500 XDCAM Compact Deck (MPEG IMX/DVCAM)
    Sony SRW5000 High Definition VTR, with HDCAM and Digital Betacam Playback

    Other Broadcast & Production Products & Accessories
    Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station Control Room in a Suitcase
    Altinex MT105-120 and MT105-121 VGA-UXGA Video Matrix Switcher Cards
    Altinex SR140 1XL Scaler
    Contemporary Research VSCC S-Video Closed Caption Decoder
    Datavideo DAC-5 Converts SDI Video and AES/EBU Audio to and from FireWire DV Audio/Video
    Focus FireStore DV Conversion Suite
    Focus Enhancements Firestore FS-3 DTV Disk Recorder
    FOCUS Enhancements FireStore FS-4 DV Disk Recorders with Direct to Edit (DTE) for Hand-Held Camcorders
    For-A IVS-700HS Image Stabilizer
    Fujinon A18x7.6BERM/BERD Broadcast ENG/EFP Zoom Lens
    Keywest Technology MX5 CG
    Kramer Electronics VA-2003 Electronic Video Image Stabilizers
    Leightonix: Net Series- Networked Managed Event Controllers
    Miranda MDC-900/920 Downconverter for Sony & Panasonic HD Cameras
    Sony's Enhanced DigitalMaster DVCAM Videotape
    Broadcast Pix Studio
    Tektronix SPG600 and SPG300 Video Signal Generators
    Tektronix WVR7100 Digital and Composite Waveform Rasterizers
    Telemetrics: ITCM-CV-CAU- Intercom Modem Enhances Triax/Coax System Versatility
    ORAD: Cyberset Light The Affordable High-Performance 3D Virtual Set
    Leitch's NEO line
    Sony Storage Solutions (Also great for security, data and office uses)
    Wohler AMP2-S8MDA Multi-Channel Rack-Mounted Audio Monitor

    Presentation Displays & Related Products (Conference Rooms to Digital Signage/Visual Messaging)
    Audio
    ClearOne AccuMic PC Echo-Cancelling Microphone
    Tascam AV-452 Combo Mic Mixer, A/V Receiver, & Power Amplifier

    Digital Wall Displays
    3M Digital Wall Displays for Every Application

    Displays- CRT, LCD, Plasma & Rear Projection
    AMX 7" Widescreen Touchpanel
    AMX: Modero Touch Panels- The New Line Now Offers 12" and 15" Models
    Clarity Bengal 61" Rear-Projection Display
    Clarity Bay Cat Bigger, Better Direct-View LCD
    JVC GD-V422UA 42-Inch Plasma Display Monitor
    Mitsubishi 30" & 40" LCD Monitors
    NEC 84VP4 84" 2x2 Plasma Display for Digital Signage/Visual Messaging
    Panasonic Overview of the New LCD & Plasma Displays (Also great for Post Production)
    Panasonic TH42PWD6UY: 42" Plasma
    Panasonic TY-TP42P6S and TY-TP50P6S Plasma Touch Panel Module
    Pioneer PDP-614MX 61-INCH Industrial Display Plasma
    Samsung 57-inch TFT-LCD Panel for HD-TV
    Samsung MP Line of TFT-TV LCD monitors
    Sharp LC-M3700 Advanced Super View LCD Monitors
    Sony PFM-42X1 High Definition XGA Resolution Plasma
    Sony SDM-S74 & SDM-S94 LCD Monitors
    Viewsonic LCD VG Monitor Series
    Wohler RM-2440 Quad 4.0" LCD Color Video Monitor

    Network Storage Players
    Adtec Edje-3000 ASI Transport Stream Multiplexor & Digital Media Router
    Adtec Edje-DVD MPEG Digital Video Player & Network Appliance with DVD Drive
    Keywest MX Series: Network Storage Players
    Sony EBS-N100 & EBS-N200 Network Boxes
    Sony NSP-1 IP-Network Appliance For Graphics Based Digital Signage
    Sony NSP100: Network Storage Player

    Projectors
    3M X70 Digital Projector Ideal for Medium to Larger Rooms
    JVC:DLA-SX21
    Mitsubishi XL5900 Projector w/ Built-In Motion Sensitive Anti-Theft Alarm Feature
    Mitsubishi XL5U Ultraportable Projector
    Mitsubishi XL30
    NEC LT10 Portable Projector
    NEC LT-170 Rugged & Portable Projector
    NEC MT1075 Desktop/Installation Projector
    NEC VT770 3000 ANSI Lumen Semi-Portable Projector
    NEC WT600 Mirrored Reflection Projector
    Panasonic:Micro-Portable LCD XGA and SVGA Projectors
    Panasonic PT-D5500U 5000 ANSI Lumens XGA DLP Projector with BriteOpticTM Dual-Lamp Technology
    Panasonic PT-DW7000 16:9 3-Chip DLP Projector
    Panasonic PT-D7700 DLP Projector
    Panasonic PT-L500U 850 ANSI Lumens 16:9 Native High-Definition Projector
    Panasonic PT-LB10NTU XGA Wireless Projector with One-Touch "Auto-Everything" Set-Up
    Panasonic PT-LM1U Travel Projector
    Sanyo PLV-WF10 4000 ANSI Lumen 16:9 Projector
    Sanyo PLV-Z2 HD-Proportional 16:9 LCD Projector
    Sony VPL-CX85 WIFI Projector
    Sony VPL-DS100 SuperLite Series LCD Projector
    Sony VPLPX35 2600 Ansi Lumen LCD Projector
    Sony VPLPX40 SuperBright LCD Data Projector
    Sony VPL-CX70 Ultra-Portable Projector
    Sony VPL-CX75 Wireless Projector

    Screens
    Da-Lite High Contrast Gray Projection Screens
    Dalite: ISC Series: The ProAV Industry's First Network-Based Screen Controller
    Da-Lite Theater-Lite Portable, Easy to Set-Up Screen
    Draper: Onyx Permanently Tensioned Screens

    Videoconferencing Systems
    Sony: EVID 70
    Sony PCS1 Series: Videoconferencing Units
    Sony PCS-G70 High-End Videoconferencing System for Muli-Point Calls and Large Conference Rooms

    Other Presentation Products & Accessories
    Da-Lite PWM-1624 Universal Plasma Wall Mount
    ELMO EV-4400AF Visual Presenter
    Elmo HV-C1000XG High-Resolution Ceiling Mount Visual Presenter
    ELMO PTC-201 Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera
    Extron: IPL T S2 Ethernet-to-Serial Interface
    FEC Flat Panel Enclosures
    RGB QuadView XL Windowing System
    RGB Spectrum Superview 3000RT: Multiple Input Video Windowing System
    RGB Quadra UDC 400 Multi-Channel Signal Converter
    Sony: Introduces the PR-NZ90 PDA
    Toshiba P414DL 41" "Ultra-Thin" DLP(tm) Tear Projection Cube
    Wolfvision: VZ-C10 Ceiling Visualizer

    Visual Imaging & Surveillance Products (Machine Vision to Remote Monitoring)
    Surveillance & Monitoring Equipment
    Avery® Photo ID System

    Cameras- Surveillance
    Panasonic Hybrid PSS300 Digital Recorder Takes Network and Coax Cameras
    Panasonic WJ-HD300 Security Systems Digital Video Recorder Series
    Panasonic WV-CP254H Day/Night CCD Surveillance Camera
    Panasonic WV-CW474A Vandal Proof Camera
    Panasonic Network Security Camera WV-NM100
    Panasonic WV-NW474S Hybrid Vandal-Proof Camera, Surface Mount, SDII, Day/Night
    Sony's Mini Dome Color Cameras
    Sony BRC-300 All-In-One 3CCD Robotic Camera
    Sony: EVID 70
    Sony SNC-RZ30N
    Sony: SNC-Z20N
    Sony SNT-V501/V504 Series Video Network Stations

    Cameras- Visual Imaging
    Hitachi HV-F31F 3CCD Progressive Scan Color Camera
    Hitachi KP-F120 Series Progressive Scan, 1.45 Million Pixel Digital Output Cameras
    Hitachi KP-F200/F200CL High Resolution Black and White Camera
    Hitachi KP-M3R 1/3 inch Monochrome CCD, Near IR Camera
    JVC KH-F870U CMOS High-Definition Camera
    JVC KY-F550 Ultra Compact 1/3" 3-CCD Camera
    Sony: EVID 70
    Sony XC-555 Compact Camera for Machine Vision to Remote Monitoring Applications
    Sony XC-HR57 Progressive Scan CCD Camera
    Sony XC-HR58 High Speed Progressive Scan Video Camera
    Sony XCD-X710 1/3 Inch IEEE 1394 Digital High Res. B/W Camera
    Sony XCD-X710CR IEEE 1394 Progressive Scan Color Raw Camera
    Sony XCDSX900UV Near-Ultraviolet High Res. B & W Digital Camera
    Sony XCD-SX910 Imaging Camera
    Sony XCDSX910CR IEEE 1394 Progressive Scan Color Raw Camera
    Sony XCDSX910UV 1/2 type IT Progressive Scan UV CCD Camera
    Sony XCEU50 1/2" Near UV Sensitive B/W Camera


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