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Panasonic Introduces Compact 20,000 Lumen Projector Series at NAB

April 17th, 2012

This week at the NAB trade show, Panasonic announced their new PT-DZ21K series projectors. The series includes two 20,000 lumen units – the WUXGA resolution PT-DZ21KU and the SXGA+ resolution PT-DS20KU, along with the 16,500 lumen PT-DW17KU projector which is WXGA resolution.

The PT-DZ21KU and PT-DS20KU are 3D ready and can utilize an active shutter system which can be equipped with an external emitter via the timing signal IN/OUT terminal. For passive, polarized 3D projection these units support frame-sequential, side by side and top and bottom formats. These projectors are also equipped with DICOM simulation mode for use in medical and teaching environments where the ability to view X-ray images is needed. Both the PT-DZ21KU and PT-DS20KU are able to project onto various curved screens via the Geometric Adjustment Feature.

All three units boast a compact footprint, 2,000 hour lamp replacement cycle, a liquid cooling system which keeps the noise level low, a maintenance-free EcoFilter with a lifespan of 12,000 hours and low power consumption. Additional feature include Lens Memory, Edge Blending, 360-degree installation capability and Multi-Unit Brightness control.

Optional lens choices are available to support a wide range of throw distances. The PT-DZ21K series can handle more than 100 input signals including SDIx2, HDMI, DVI-D, and LAN(RJ45). The projectors can be remotely controlled and operated using Panasonic’s Multi-Projector Monitoring and Control software. The web browser feature enables users to view and send e-mail alerts from the projector.

The DZ21KU will begin shipping in May and the PT-DS20KU and the PT-DW17KU will begin shipping in June. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Recent projector market research from Pacific Media Associates shows that sales of high-end, large venue projectors are outpacing the mainstream projector market in terms of growth. We’ll be waiting to see how these feature paced, compact units do.

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InFocus Announces New Installation Projector Series

April 13th, 2012

Projector manufacturer InFocus announced the first two models in its new IN5540 series of high-end installation projectors  – the 7500 lumen, XGA resolution IN5542 and the 6500 lumen, WXGA resolution IN5544.

Both of these 3LCD projectors cater to the large-venue installation market. The IN5542 and IN5544 offer 7 different lens options with capabilities ranging from ultra-short throw to ultra-long throw. The motorized lens shift can cover a total range of 2.7 screen areas vertically and 2.2 screen areas horizontally. They also have lens memory, making them easily customizable for difficult installations. The projectors can handle 90-degree vertical projection as well.

The lamp and filter are easily accessible for easy maintenance and the four-layer high-efficiency filter is rated for 10,000 hours, making them great units for constant-use applications. The IN5542 and IN5544 began shipping this week.

Projector market research from Pacific Media Associates has shown that high-end, large-venue units have continued to outperform the overall projector market, so timing is right for these new InFocus models.

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Laser Light Engines and Sony to Demo High Brightness Laser 3D Cinema at NAB

April 11th, 2012

During the upcoming NAB Technology Summit on Cinema, laser-illumination developer Laser Light Engines and Sony will hold the first public demonstration of fully “despeckled”, high brightness, high frame rate, wide color gamut laser technology for silver screens. Laser Light Engines will hook up their new laser light source to a Sony 4K projector.

Laser Light Engines announced their first full despeckling laser at ShoWest 2 years ago. Shortly after, 3D and the use of silver screens took off. It’s much harder to despeckle on a high gain silver screen, so Laser Light Engines went back to the drawing board and say that they have now come up with the solution.

This new laser technology promises brighter images with a wider color gamut and greater energy efficiencies than cinema projectors using Xenon lamps. Laser light sources require less cooling, also adding to the “green” appeal. Laser technology is expected to extend the life of the light-source exponentially.

Finally, Laser Light Engines founder Bill Beck says, “You can truly talk about booth-less projection. Take the business end of the projector, put it in it’s own box, hang it from the ceiling and pipe the light and content in via fiber optic cable”. This also means that older projectors can be easily retrofitted for laser light.

Projector market research firm Pacific Media Associates (PMA) has been following the development of laser light engines for pico projectors, mainstream projectors and digital cinema projectors for several years now. PMA is excited to see where this major development from LLE will take the digital cinema market.

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Sony Professional Solutions to Open Digital Motion Picture Center

April 4th, 2012

Sony recently unveiled their new Digital Motion Picture Center (DMPC) at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, CA. The demo and training facility will officially open on May 1st, and will offer hands-on training for directors, cinematographers and other film and TV professionals. Initial training is slated specifically for Sony’s new F65 CineAlta digital motion picture camera and new 4K workflow solutions.

The center will showcase an end-to-end solution from Sony. Content creators will be able to shoot 4K content, process it through an on-site 4K workflow and then view their results on a Sony 4K projector.

Projector market research firm Pacific Media Associates has been  following the Digital Cinema market, from a projector standpoint,  since it’s inception. With Digital Cinema installations at an all time high, this commitment to training on the production side will be sure to move this market forward – ultimately making for a better viewing experience for the movie-viewing consumer.

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