Toshiba Display Systems has joined hands with Magnetic Media Holdings Inc. to engulf 3D solution in their digital signage products. Toshiba will exhibit its Enabl3D technology in 32”, 42” & 47” monitors during Infocomm Convention (www.infocomm.org) June 18th - 21st at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Users can now watch 2D and 3D video content without using 3D glasses.

“We are very excited to have joined Magnetic’s Enabl3D™ Partner Program and look forward to the huge market opportunity that this has opened up for Toshiba virtually overnight. Having Magnetic handle the development of 3D enabling our displays was a logical and cost efficient choice for Toshiba. Had we attempted to develop our own 3D solution, it would have taken a tremendous effort in terms of R&D and the dedication of a significant amount of resources,” said Brett Armstrong, National Sales Manager, Toshiba Display Systems.

Enjoy 2D and 3D content on a single monitor using split screen templates at the same time. A cutting edge solution for professionals in digital advertising medium, this conjunction has come as a boon as they can now go ahead with their creativities now.

The 3D revolution is a boon to hardware and software manufacturers and they can prepare themselves for visual format after HD. And we know that you cannot wait for 3DTV content to enter your home.

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Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc., has recently announced the launch of its three new LCD projectors viz. the CP-X201, CP-X301 and CP-X401. All these models come with a new 2,000-hour filter to offer a lower total cost of ownership to schools in K-12 and higher education.

These three models of Hitachi vary in brightness with CP-X201 2,200 lumens, CP-X301 2,600 lumens and CP-X401 3,000 lumens. However, they are same by weight with just 7.7 pounds each. Hitachi’s CP-X201, CP-X301 and CP-X401 feature 7 Watts of built-in audio to eliminate the need for any external speaker.

“The introductions of the CP-X201, CP-X301 and CP-X401 address the education market’s need for enhanced reliability, performance and security,” said Ray Soltys, Director of Sales, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group. “These three new models, which provide different levels of brightness and cost, also demonstrate Hitachi’s commitment to providing solutions to meet a variety of demands.”

Out of the three models, CP-X201 and CP-X301 offer longer lamp life of up to 3,000 hours in standard mode and 4,000 hours in whisper mode. With all these new models, you get a remote control featuring a My Source/ Doc Camera button to allow you to directly choose an input source or document camera.

Featuring a Transition Detector, MyScreen Lock and PIN Lock functions, CP-X201, CP-X301 and CP-X401 projectors will soon be available in the market.

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Recently, Dreamer, a Korean-based leader in developing interactive TV-related platforms, announced that it has opened an office in Burbank, CA to serve Hollywood-based customers in a better way with its patented BIDDLE technology. Dreamer also intends to allow continuous update of interactive and customized content to consumers’ TV screens.

Dreamer’s BIDDLE technology has been designed to make it possible for content creators and distributors to deliver customized, interactive programming and services directly to the consumer’s living room TVs through a networked Blu-ray Disc player or a PlayStation 3 gaming console.

"BIDDLE technology is the only BD-Live solution available that allows content providers to continually update and add new applications and services that consumers can access via the same Blu-ray disc, even years after the disc has been released," said Jim Braun, CEO, Namsung America, an exclusive sales and marketing agent for the BIDDLE technology in North America.

Featuring BIDDLE technology, Dreamer has shown that the possibilities for interactive content and services including video/ audio on demand, product catalogs, social networking, advertising, web portals and e-commerce are virtually endless. All these and more can be personalized by region wise using specific players.

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Pioneer Electronics Inc. proudly announced a new line of KURO plasma displays recently in USA. Known to offer HDTV perfection, Pioneer has developed this new series with all the advanced features to create a mind-blowing entertainment experience. These new models of Pioneer incorporate the advanced SRS WOW HD technology for a finer control and adjustment of audio frequencies.

Pioneer’s new line of 2008 KURO televisions comes with enhanced features like networked home media gallery for playback of digital assets like HD movies, music and photos from a PC or via USB. These KURO televisions are DLNA and Windows PlaysForSure compatible.

“Our goal is to listen and fully understand the minds of creative professionals and their craft. When great entertainment comes together something truly magical happens, the boundaries of technology fall away, and you’re left with a truly unique experience. This is the hidden key to the power that KURO possesses and ensures the integrity of the artist’s vision is never compromised.” said Paul Meyhoefer, vice president of display marketing and product planning, home entertainment business solutions group, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

The new line of KURO televisions of Pioneer is just 3.7 inches thick. With all the models of this new line, you get a new remote control that has been specially redesigned with high definition graphic user interface for ease-of-use and seamless integration with other A/V equipments.

Pioneer PDP-5020FD and PDP-6020FD models are expected to arrive in the market in June 2008 at the suggested price of $ 4000 and $ 5500 respectively. Both these television models from Pioneer will come with a full one-year warranty.

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Panasonic recently launched Blu-ray disc player DMP-BD50 3G with 1080p resolution and BD-Live function. Connect it to internet using BD-Live and download images, subtitles etc.

“Panasonic was the first to bring a Blu-ray player with Bonus View (Final Standard Profile 1.1) to market and now with the DMP-BD50 we are again leading the industry with the inclusion of BD-Live,” said Paul Sabo, Panasonic, National Marketing Manager Entertainment Group.

Featuring DTS-HD Master Audio, lossless Dolby® TrueHD and Picture-in-Picture Applications, the player is one versatile device of its kind. Based on VIERA Link, one can operate VIERA Link equipped home theater components with one remote. Enjoy sharp and crisp images, thanks to P⁴HD i/p conversion processor and PHL Reference Chroma processor.

Connect Panasonic DMP-BD50 3G Player to 7.1 channel amplifier and enjoy 7.1channel surround sound. Transfer pictures from digital camera or camcorder through SD memory card and watch them on HD flat panel TV at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Get home the amazing piece for $699.95.

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"The Karat is a modern blending of performance and style," said Paul Madsen, president of Canton USA. "Designed with the same attention to performance as our other high-end lines, these are the perfect speakers for bold, modern décors. The narrow front baffle and deep side panels allow for the use of a large woofer for deep bass performance while maintaining precise imaging in the upper registers to minimize diffraction effects.”

The range consists of 2-1/2-way center channel speaker, 2-way bookshelf speaker, 3-way bookshelf speaker with side woofer and 3 slender 3-1/2-way floor-standing loudspeakers with large side-mounted woofers. Canon’s Karat line up is the result of improvement in crossovers, transducers and internal cabinet resulting in low distortion and enhanced dispersion characteristics.

While the 1” aluminum manganese tweeter offers surprising accuracy, the dome/voice coil former provides efficient heat sink. The price ranges from $600 to $2,400 per speaker available in graphite or silver lacquer finish with 15% surcharge on optional high-gloss white- or black lacquer finish.

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Pioneer Electronics is proud to launch four A/V receivers based on Revolutionary Amplifier Technology. The new line up of receivers includes models Elite SC-07, SC-05, VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. Combine these AV Receivers with Blu-ray Disc players and 2008 KURO displays to get amazing sound and video quality.

“Our flagship A/V receiver, the Susano, represents the pinnacle of high-end design and engineering in home theater equipment. We are now delivering that premium experience into our core line of Elite A/V receivers,” said David Bales, audio marketing manager for the home entertainment division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

The SC-05 and SC-07 called as “Susano” engulf in it Direct Energy HD Amplifier to deliver unmatched multi-channel power output and efficiency. Based on sound-tuning technology, the receivers lets you enjoy 3-dimensional aural experience. You will be amazed to know that there is no virtually wasted energy with very low distortion. Boasting Home Media Gallery, they also offer you option to select and playback music imaged from USB drive or PC drive.

You can experience high definition surround sound with high efficiency using Elite VSX-03TXH and VSX-01TXH. They feature 1080p resolution and support for DTS-HD High Resolution, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio sound format. For more information, please logon to www.pioneerelectronics.com and get to know the prices.

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Recently, Pioneer Electronics, world’s leading electronics manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new Signature Series of Elite KURO monitors. It has planned to extend its 2008 Elite KURO Line of Displays especially for custom installers. This new series will feature a unique set of technologies for seamless high-end installations.

Pioneer’s 2008 Elite KURO Line of Displays offer great improvement to the industry, as it is highly flexible and has the capability to control, calibrate and configure each display to the exclusive tastes and specific home environment of all the clients. This new series incorporates an enhanced “Optimum mode” to display pictures adjusting to the room light conditions and audio and video settings.

“We identified a core need in the custom installation market to deliver unmatched KURO performance to a unique subset of discerning entertainment purists with a passion for entertainment. Our Elite monitors are hand-selected to ensure the most pristine picture and premium performance associated with the KURO name and our Pioneer brand.” said Russ Johnston, executive vice president of marketing and product planning, home entertainment business solutions group, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Apart from introducing the Signature Series of Elite KURO monitors, Pioneer is also coming up with two new Elite KURO high-definition flat panel televisions to upgrade the current home theaters with advanced picture performance. All the new televisions of Pioneer feature an exclusive Home Media Gallery home networking functionality allowing its users to enjoy high quality digital music, images and direct Internet videos from a home PC.

All the products of this new line of displays will come with a full 2-year warranty. Elite KURO HDTV model no. PRO 111FD and PRO 151FD are expected to be available in the market from June 2008 at a price of $ 5000 and $ 6500 respectively. While Elite Signature Series Monitor model no. PRO 101FD and PRO 141FD are expected to be available in October and August 2008 respectively.

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Pioneer Electronics, has recently expanded its high definition home theater experience with the newly launched Elite BDP-05FD and Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players. Designed to give the users an advanced experience in high-end entertainment, these new products come packed with all the high tech features.

Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc Players feature picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform to deliver an improved overall performance. These new players are capable of working with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers providing you the most emotional reproduction of HD feature films.

“Our new Blu-ray Disc players continue to demonstrate Pioneer’s unwavering commitment to delivering an immersive seeing and hearing experience for those who want the absolute best in form and function,” said Chris Walker, senior manager of marketing and product planning for Blu-ray Disc at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “In offering a full line of players, we are solidifying Pioneer’s reputation as a brand that is continually meeting the needs of consumers who are designing or upgrading their home theaters.”

Picture Control Suite, High Quality Video Encoder, Advanced Audio Decoding, Advanced Audio Bitstream, HDMI 1.3a and Jitter-free HDMI Audio with POLS are some other innovative features and functions of Pioneer’s Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players.

Pioneer will start shipping its Elite BDP-05FD and BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc players this summer at the suggested price of $ 799 and $ 599 respectively.

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Designed to take the most pristine and detailed picture, Elite KURO Projector will end up offering you a high-end home cinema experience. It has been configured for high-end cinematic installations and is capable of supporting advanced calibration. This new projector by Pioneer also features various viewing modes like dynamic, movie and standard.

"Our customers are entertainment connoisseurs; they crave that total immersive experience that leaves you on the edge of your seat. The introduction of our new Elite projector is a perfect complement to our KURO line of displays and answers a need within the market for high-end cinematic installations." said Russ Johnston, executive vice president of marketing and product planning, home entertainment business solutions group for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Providing you with a perfect home cinema experience, the Elite KURO projector comes incorporating LcoS 1080p technology to produce one of the highest native contrast ratios and superlative picture performance. Not only this, it also features a wide lens sift capacity, a wide range of other precise adjustments and dual HDMI 1.3 support.

Pioneer’s Elite KURO projector is expected to be available in the market from June 2008 onwards at a suggested price of $ 9,000. You will be able to purchase it from Pioneer’s Elite dealer channel.

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