Sound and Communications - February 2008 Issue

DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2008 NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Minicom’s DS Vision 3000 Receiver DCL
Magenta Research’s 4Play Transmitter
Atdec’s Telehook TH-31-55-TC
Ceiling Mount
Atdec’s Ceiling Mount
Atdec’s ceiling mount Telehook
TH-31-55-TC is can support 31"-55"
LCD and plasma TVs and monitors
up to 132lb. each. Targeted at commercial
and professional installers,
architects and interior designers looking
for a solution to mount flat panel
displays to a wall or ceiling, it is offered
in a black or white powdercoat
finish that effectively blends with
most commercial interiors. It allows
displays to rotate 360° and offers an
adjustable tilt from -5° to +25° and
features horizontal adjustment of
+/-5°. The telescopic pole allows minimum
distance from ceiling to center
of display 8-11/16" and maximum distance
from ceiling of 78¾". Available
in back-to-back configuration.
Atdec Pty Ltd.
(888) 718-3689
www.atdec.com
Booth #462
Provision’s 3D Display
Provision Interactive Technologies is
commencing installation of 3DEO Rewards
Centers in grocery stores. These
become a destination for consumers
where they can have an entertaining
interactive experience in the store and
then be rewarded with promotions,
sweepstakes and coupons for products
and services. Using Provision’s Holo
3D floating image display inside the
3DEO Rewards Center, this technology
will be used to advertise all types of
products and services within the store.
It comes in large and small versions.
The large 3DEO Rewards Center has a
40" holographic display with dual
touchscreens; the small one has a 17"
holographic display with 1 touchscreen.
Holo 3D displays feature digital
streaming images that float in space
without the need for special glasses.
Provision Interactive
Technologies, Inc.
(818) 775-1624
www.provision.tv
Booth #553
Sharp’s Digital Signage
Software Package
Sharp’s Digital Signage Software
Package comprises PN-SS01 digital
signage software and optional PN-
SV01 viewer software. The PN-SS01
software enables content to be programmed,
delivered and displayed;
the complementary PN-SV01 viewer
software stores content on a USB
flash drive for remote playback on
additional PCs and the Sharp “PN”
series of pro LCD monitors. The PN-
SS01 software programs digital posters,
billboards, full-motion video information,
animation, and real-time
news and weather reports, and is
compatible with many multimedia
sources, including movies, flash animations,
audio and still images. The
software enables content to be displayed
on a single screen; optional
PN-SV01 viewer software expands
the capability by displaying different
content at different times and to different
audiences.
Sharp Electronics
(201) 529-8200
www.sharplcd.com
Booth #643
Magenta Research’s
Transmitter
Magenta Research’s 1080P/1080i/
720p-ready DVI-D transmitter for DVI
video distribution to between 2 and
8 DVI displays has 4 CatX outputs,
and a Local Monitor Out port can be
used to connect a second transmitter,
providing a total of 8 DVI outputs.
The 4Play transmitter sends the DVI-
D signals via the multiple CatX cables
to Magenta’s Cat’s i HDMI/DVI receivers
up to 300' from the source. Another
feature is the inclusion of
Magenta’s mock-mode DDC functionality,
which allows for a variety of
DDC options for a trouble-free installation.
The transmitter is compatible
with all HD formats, plus VESA video
formats including 1680x1050 and
1600x1200 resolutions.
Magenta Research
(860) 210-0546
www.magenta-research.com
Booth #429
Philips’ 42" LCD Monitor
Whether used in a network or as
a single public display, the Philips
BDL4231C 42" LCD monitor offers
numerous features for digital signage
applications that must withstand the
rigors of heavy usage. Optimized for
public viewing with 1366x768 resolution,
3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
and HDMI inputs for a full digital hidef
connection, it includes an integrated
SmartCard Xpress Slot that
provides added functionality when
coupled with optional card solutions.
To diminish operational costs, it uses
SmartPower technology, which allows
users to control backlight inten-
Provision Interactive Technologies’
3DEO Rewards Center
sity by up to 50%. Wireless Smart-
Loader adds the capability to copy
menu settings from 1 display into
additional displays, ensuring display
uniformity.
Philips Professional &
Business Solutions
(770) 821-3622
www.philips.com/professional
Booth #423
Minicom’s Dual
Cascade Receiver
Minicom Advanced Systems’ Dual
Cascade Receiver (DCL) expands the
DS Vision 3000 digital signage distribution
system’s capabilities by supporting
star configurations as well as
daisy chains. The DCL, allows cascading
of up to 10 units in a row,
enabling easier positioning of screens
and reduced cable clutter. Additionally,
it has 2x the power of a regular
video receiver, allowing use of 2
back-to-back screens on a single unit
while still controlling each screen
separately. The double-port feature
simplifies installation. DS Vision 3000
is a long-range Catx-based distribution
system delivering HD video and
stereo-audio content to up to hundreds
of plasma/LCD screens up to
2000'.
Minicom Advanced Systems
(908) 486-2100
www.minicom.com
Booth #831
74 Sound & Communications
www.soundandcommunications.com