Specifications

March/April 2001 ExtroNews 12.2 25
PlasmaSync 50MP1
NEC Technologies Inc.
www.nectech.com
NEC Technologies Inc. announces the
availability of the
PlasmaSync 50MP1 for
applications such as conference room and
board room presentations; training and
broadcast facilities; and videoconference
suites. The 50-inch XGA plasma offers
1365 x 786 resolution and can display
sources up to UXGA. Some of the features
include split screen multi-source display,
picture-in-picture display options, and built-
in stereo audio, and an inverse mode to
display inverted RGB color values. List price is
$18,995 (USD).
Recommended Extron products:
The SW VGA switchers and P/2 DA
distribution amplifiers are additions that can
multiply the 50MP1’s inputs or the PC’s
outputs. The SW VGA series are 2, 4, or 6
input switchers with 15-pin HD connectors.
The switchers allow multiple PCs to be
switched to one plasma. The P/2 DA 2, 4, or
6 distribution amplifiers strengthen the PC
signal and distribute one PC’s signal to
additional NEC plasmas or projectors.
Connecting all these components together
are the Extron
15-pin HD cable assemblies.
These cables are offered in plenum and non-
plenum jackets, and some offer gender
choice at the cable ends, as well as
the capability of carrying audio in the
same jacket.
Sony Electronics
www.sony.com
Sony Electronics unveiled the VPL-FX50 LCD
projector for installation applications such as
conference and boardrooms. It has 3500 ANSI
lumens, has native XGA resolution, and
weighs 23 lbs (10.4 kg). It also has a network
connection. It accepts a variety of input video
sources including composite, S-video,
component, RGB video, DVI, and computer
signals up to UXGA. It is also compatible with
a range of HDTV and DTV signals. The
suggested list price is $14,000 (USD).
Recommended Extron products:
When using the DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
input of the VPL-FX50 LCD projector, the
DDTX/DDRX DVI driver will lengthen the
distance run, and the
D/2 DA4 DVI
distribution amplifier will multiply the output
of the PC’s DVI graphics card. Since the DVI
signal is recommended for runs up to 15 feet
(4.6 m), the DDTX/DDRX DVI driver allows the
signal of the DVI card to be driven up to 330
feet (100m) using Extron’s SHR cable. If
multiple VPL-FX50 projectors are needed, the
D/2 DA4 DVI distribution amplifier splits
the signal of the DVI graphics card to
four outputs.
VPL-FX50
NEW NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY
Sharp Electronics Corp.
www.sharp.com
Sharp Electronics Corp. announces
shipment of the
LC-28HM2 widescreen
28 inch (71 cm) LCD video monitor for
applications that include television broadcast
and production, videoconferencing,
transportation, entertainment, and
tradeshows. The LC-28HM2 offers stereo
audio, is 2.3 inches (58.4mm) deep, and
weighs 23.5 lbs (10.7 kg). It provides
1280 x 768 resolution; accommodates
VGA– XGA PC computers; and accepts
composite, S-video, component, HDTV, and
DVD video signals. Suggested list price is
$16,995 (USD).
Recommended Extron products:
For switching and distribution of
HDTV/component and computer signals to
the LC-28HM2, Extron offers a selection of
switchers and distribution amplifiers (DAs).
For HDTV/component applications, the
SW 6
Component
switcher allows multiple HDTV
images to be switched to one monitor, and
the
ADA 6 Component distribution
amplifier allows one HDTV image to be
displayed on multiple monitors. For
computer applications, the SW VGA
switchers and P/2 DA distribution amplifiers
can be used. The
SW VGA series are 2, 4, or
6 input switchers with 15-pin HD connectors.
The
P/2 DA 2, 4, or 6 or Wall Mount (WM)
series distribution amplifiers strengthen the
PC signal and distribute the PC’s signal to
multiple monitors.
LC-28HM2