Sony Electronics is showcasing their latest in 4K home theater projection in the form of the VPL-VW5000ES. Unveiled at last year’s CEDIA Expo, the VPL-VW5000ES is the first projector designed specifically for home cinema use that features 4K resolution powered by a laser light engine that provides 5,000 lumens of brightness, is compatible with High Dynamic Range (HDR), emulates the new BT.2020 color […]

Primeview USA has introduced a 32″ UHD LED LCD monitor to the market. The new display expands the company’s 4K UHD (3840×2160) line to under 40 inches (also going up to 98 inches diagonal) to fit a vast range of budgets and size of space in control rooms, medical environments, gaming, museums and digital signage. It’s specified as having 10-bit color. […]

Wolf Cinema will release upgrades to four existing home theater projectors as well as two new projector and processor ensembles, built around sixth-generation, three-chip D-ILA light engine technologies. According to Wolf, the existing four platforms – models SDC-8, SDC-10, SDC-12 and SDC-15 – have been upgraded to provide for compatibility with Ultra HD/4K consumer video content.  Starting at […]

CAST Software’s wysiwyg R36 lighting design and previsualization software from CAST is now shipping. CAST has just added a couple of enhancements including support for 4K resolution and 4K image export in Shaded View. The Shaded View feature now exports image views of up to 4096×4096. wysiwyg R36 has increased compatibility with the latest Sketchup […]

The new firmware update for the ClickShare CSC-1 Base Unit is available now and it adds two key features: 4K resolution compatibility as well as full mirroring from iOS9 devices. Barco’s CSC-1 was already compatible with resolutions up to 2560×1600 but now, with this new firmware update, the CSC-1 is capable of outputting 4K (4096×2160) […]

Extron is now shipping its XTP SFR HD 4K, an XTP scaling receiver for extending video, audio, bidirectional control, and Ethernet over one fiber optic cable. It accepts signals from XTP Fiber transmission products, and incorporates the Extron’s new Vector 4K scaling engine, specifically engineered for 4K applications. For streamlined integration, it features on‑screen menus, […]

Vivitek Corporation today announced it’s shipping the $799 NovoPRO — taking aim at Barco’s ClickShare product. Vivitek’s NovoPRO collaborative and interactive wireless BYOD “system” offers the same advanced feature set as the bestselling NovoConnect, but on a Quad-Core processor. Equipped with UltraHD 4K support (Buyer Beware: no color bit-depth specified thus, it likely doesn’t do 4K @ 60Hz or […]

Delvcam today launched its new broadcast-quality 4K UHD 28-inch monitor that offers full screen, split screen, and quad viewing options as well as inputs for 3G‐SDI, HDMI, VGA, DVI and audio. The monitor is designed for in-studio and in-field ENG news crews or live event’s monitoring for TV stations, production studios and directors for live […]

Extron is shipping its DXP 1616 HD 4K and DXP 168 HD 4K, the first two models in a new series of high performance HDMI matrix switchers for resolutions up to 4K (capable of 4096×2160 @30Hz at 4:4:4 and 4096×2160 @60Hz at 4:2:0). They are HDCP compliant, and support data rates to 10.2 Gbps, Deep Color […]

Crestron is now shipping five new HDCP 2.2 compliant DigitalMedia input and output cards, making it possible to upgrade DM systems to distribute HDCP 2.2 protected 4K content (color bit depth up to 4:4:4 @ 30Hz and 4:2:0 @ 60Hz). To add HDCP 2.2 sources, systems integrators need only switch out the currently installed DM […]

Video Devices announces Firmware Version 1.10 for the PIX-E Series of 4K-compatible recording monitors. With this latest firmware update, the PIX-E5 and PIX-E5H monitors now offer higher frame rate recording via HDMI, enhanced playback capabilities, and anamorphic desqueeze. Additionally, the PIX-E5 will also offer 6G-SDI to support 4K over a single SDI cable. With firmware […]

RGB Spectrum’s MediaWall V display processor now includes a second, larger chassis and expanded features bringing more flexibility and capability to the product line. The new Model 550 MediaWall V wall processor offers more inputs and outputs in high definition (HD) and 4K/ultra high definition (UHD) formats (but, no specification for color bit depth). Input […]

Anyone can sell LCD displays. But, selling LED Walls takes pixel-pitch knowledge, expertise and understanding of how the human-eye sees color and resolution. Christie has launched a new white paper that addresses all of this. In addition to explaining the applications, it goes through and educates the reader on how we see pixels. As you […]

KanexPro has two new matrix switchers in the HDMX44-4K and HDMX88-4K, both spec’d to handle switching of 4K/60Hz with HDCP 2.2 — but, buyer beware as they are NOT specifying color bit depth on their spec sheets. These matrix switchers are available in combinations of 4×4 and 8×8. The 4×4 HDMI matrix switcher includes four […]

A new series – I’ll be looking at news and developments in both AV and IT within the industry during the week. Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Acano (11/20) Today, Cisco announced its intent to acquire Acano Limited, a privately held company based in London that provides collaboration infrastructure and conferencing software. Acano’s hardware and […]

Healthcare imaging is a focus for Barco and now they’ve announced a 4K end-to-end solution for the operating room, comprising a 4K 31” and 58” surgical display and its OR-over-IP management platform for streaming of 4K video and data. Obviously, offering four times the resolution of HD, 4K imaging in the operating room is proving to […]

Extron has been using Vector 4K in their products for a few months now — we started noticing it mentioned in their release in September when they launched the DTP CrossPoint 108 4K, but now it’s officially been explained. Vector 4K is the company’s latest generation of Extron scaling engines (that apparently will be used […]

Sony Electronics last month introduced the VPL‑W5000ES, a 5,000-lumen 4K SXRDTM laser light source projector. Sony’s new reference-quality unit is the first projector designed specifically for home cinema use that features 4K resolution powered by a laser light engine that provides 5,000 lumens of brightness, is compatible with High Dynamic Range (HDR), emulates the new BT.2020 color gamut, […]

Sony has announced the STR-ZA5000ES, a new ES receiver with 130 watts x 9 channels that supports routing 4K Ultra HD signals. The ZA5000ES is the first ES receiver compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Using two additional amplifiers, these formats can support up to 11.1 channels of sound for the latest object-oriented audio sources that are […]

Extron has started shipping the DTP T DWP 4K D series of two input Decora-style transmitters for sending DisplayPort or HDMI, audio and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T DWP 4K 232 D extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T DWP 4K 332 D extends signals up […]

Aurora’s new V-Tune Pro 4K is a worldwide compatible tuner for any integrated system which requires IPTV, ATSC, QAM and NTSC. The tuner is capable of decoding MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, H.264 and H.265 with resolutions up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz via RF and LAN. There is also an on-board 4K scaler for viewing 1080P HD […]

Extron has started shipping DA2 HD 4K, a one input, two output HDMI distribution amplifier designed specifically for 4K applications. It provides distribution of computer and video resolutions up to 4096×2160, including 1080p/60 with Deep Color (12-bit). This distribution amplifier is HDCP compliant, and supports data rates up to 10.2 Gbps, 3D, Lip Sync and HD lossless […]

Officially launched at CEDIA 2015, Just Add Power’s new 3G Ultra HD over IP “platform” claims to provide a video matrixing of 4K signals via HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.x sources to any combination of HDMI 2.0 and 1.x screens over a Gigabit network and Cat 5e/6 cabling infrastructure. By using Just Add Power’s 3G […]

Comprehensive just debuted its Pro AV/IT 1×4 4K splitter with CEC system reset and EDID capability. Dubbed the CDA-HD400EK, it is designed to distribute 4K video (12-bit color capable) to four simultaneous HDMI outputs from a single HDMI input. Comprehensive says it also supports 3D with resolutions up to 4Kx2K at 30Hz. With selectable EDID settings the source unit responds […]

Extron announced the immediate availability of the XTP CP Fiber 4K input and output matrix boards, XTP FT HD 4K transmitters, and XTP FR HD 4K receivers that expand the XTP Systems family. These products enable switching and long distance transmission of video signals up to 4K/30 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits per […]

The Freiburg based Pyramid Computer GmbH is introducing its new polytouch 55 4K monitor for digital signage applications. With a native 4K panel (3840x2160px), the polytouch 55 4K is integrated with interactive multi-touch. The polytouch 55 4K is available in two versions: Either as all-in-one multi-touch system with integrated panel PC or as stand-alone multi-touch […]

Vizio just put itself on everyone’s map today with the debut of a 120” TV — yes, it is really 120”. It’s an LED-backlit LCD monitor that’s 4K resolution. It was probably the biggest “wow” at the show. Everyone was talking about it and everyone went to see it. It’s only being sold by the […]

Extron has started shipping its DTP T HD2 4K 230 and DTP T HD2 4K 330, transmitters for sending HDMI with embedded audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T HD2 4K 230 extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T HD2 4K […]

As more American homeowners purchase high-end home entertainment, lighting control, whole home control and security systems, the professionals they turn to for help in selecting and installing the components are reaping the rewards. The residential electronic systems industry will realize a third straight year of growth, according to a new report issued today by CEDIA […]

At CEDIA, SunBriteTV has announced its entry into 4K UHD with two new outdoor televisions. The rugged 84-inch Pro Series model (SB-8418UHD), with the company’s largest screen size to date, and the slimmer 55-inch Signature Series unit (SB-5574UHD) are among the first 4K-enabled weatherproof televisions available on the market. The 84” makes it two outdoor […]

Shuttle Computer Group announced its XS35V5 and XS36V5 with improved graphics performance aimed at digital signage, kiosks and menu boards. These new SFF computers from Shuttle feature: Triple Play: The XS35V5 and XS36V5 have 4K or 1080p outputs on HDMI. Fanless Design: Using a cooled heat pipe and sink technology, heat is transmitted throughout the […]

AudioControl today announced the launch of their new 7.1.4 Concert AVR-7 and Concert AVR-9 receivers with Dolby ATMOS, 4K, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2 and introducing DIRAC LIVE FOR AUDIOCONTROL. The AVR-9’s 7 x 200 watts per channel theater amplifier is designed as the high-end home theater amp. The Concert AVR-7 also includes the same high […]