Specifications

January – March 2003 ExtroNews 14.1 19
Samsung
www.samsung.com
Samsung has introduced the PPM63H1, a
63-inch wide screen (16:9) plasma display
monitor perfect for conference rooms, retail
displays and digital signage. The PPM63H1
delivers 600:1 contrast ratio and is currently
the largest plasma display on the market. It
features a high-resolution 1366 x 768 native
resolution and accepts various computer
signals, as well as NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV,
component, composite, and S-video signals.
The suggested USD list price is $16,500.
Recommended Extron products:
For switching and distribution of
HDTV/component and S-video sources to the
Samsung PPM63H1, Extron offers a selection
of twisted pair solutions that help system
integrators maintain professional video quality
over long cable runs while taking advantage of
reduced cost, weight, size, and ease of cable
termination. The Inline VTT001CM Transmitter
and VTR001CM Receiver transmit and receive
high-resolution RGBHV video signals up to 500
feet (152 meters) over CAT 5/5e/6 UTP cable.
The Extron TPX 88 and TPX 88 A Twisted Pair
Matrix Switchers accept high-resolution signals
ranging from RGBHV to S-video and stereo
audio using twisted pair cable.
Sharp Electronics Corporation
www.SharpLCD.com
Sharp has recently introduced two LCD
projectors to its Notevision family: the
Notevision C45X and Notevision C45S.
These projectors are ideal for classrooms,
conference rooms, and work environments.
They deliver 2400 ANSI lumens and weigh
11.3 pounds. The Notevision C45X offers a
native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution and the
Notevision C45S offers a native SVGA (800 x
600) resolution. These projectors handle
images up to UXGA 1600 x 1200 and various
Macintosh and workstation signals, as well as
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV video signals.
The suggested USD list price is $5,195 for the
Notevision C45X and $4,395 for the
Notevision C45S.
Recommended Extron product:
For fixed installations using the Notevision
C45X or Notevision C45S, the Extron
System 7SC Switcher offers more inputs,
making it ideally suited for education and
corporate environments. The System 7SC is a
seven input, dual output switcher with scaling
capabilities and advanced film mode
processing: 3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC
and 2:2 film detection for PAL. Six of the seven
inputs of the System 7SC accept composite
video, S-video, component (including HDTV),
or RGBHV, while the seventh input accepts
composite video, S-video, or RGBHV. Audio is
available on all seven inputs with adjustable
gain and attenuation.
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
www.necvisualsystems.com
NEC has introduced the ShowCase Series
HT1000, a DLP-based digital entertainment
projector designed for residential and
commercial entertainment users. The
HT1000 has a native XGA (1024 x 768)
resolution, and offers 1000 ANSI lumens of
brightness and an industry first 3000:1
contrast ratio. This projector incorporates
NEC’s new proprietary SweetVision
™
technology, which adds additional contrast
enhancements. This projector has
composite, S-video, component, RGB, and
DVI inputs, and accepts all video formats
including NTSC, PAL and SECAM. The
HT1000 weighs 7.1 pounds and has a USD
suggested list price of $5,495.
Recommended Extron product:
For home theater installations, the Extron
DVS 204 Digital Video Scaler offers an
affordable switcher and scaler solution. Up
to four video sources can be switched into
the projector. Inputs one through four
consist of an RGB input that works as a
pass-through to simplify the system design,
and they accommodate component video,
S-video, and composite video. The output of
the DVS 204 can then be scaled to the native
1024 x 768 resolution of the NEC Showcase
HT1000 using proprietary Extron scaling
technologies, including Dynamic Motion
Interpolation, True Rate
™
, and Accu-RATE
Frame Lock
™
.
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