Specifications

18 ExtroNews 13.2 April – June 2002
Christie Digital Systems
www.christiedigital.com
Christie Digital Systems introduced three new
mid-sized LCD projectors in their Vivid LX line.
The Vivid LX20 weighs 8.6 lbs and delivers
2000 ANSI lumens with a native XGA
(1024 x 768) resolution. The Vivid LX20
features auto-setup functionality allowing fast
plug and play set-up to RGB computer signals
(VGA to SXGA) and uses a digital visual
interface (DVI) to offer digital connectivity to
computer video cards, composite video,
S-video, and component video inputs. The
Vivid LX26 weighs 17.4 lbs and delivers 2600
ANSI lumens and 500:1 contrast ratio. The
Vivid LX35 weighs 18.5 lbs and delivers 3500
ANSI lumens with XGA (1024 x 768) native
resolution and offers a 800:1 contrast ratio.
The Vivid LX26 and Vivid LX35 offer a number
of analog and digital inputs supporting
various video and data formats as well as
analog HDTV sources. The suggested USD list
price is $5,995 for the Vivid LX20, $8,995 for
the Vivid LX26, and $12,995 for the Vivid
LX35.
Recommended Extron product:
Adding the Extron MediaLink™ System will
allow easy remote control of the Vivid LX line
of projectors. The flexible MLC 206
MediaLink Controller is an intuitive,
intelligent remote control panel that provides
power on/off, input switching, and volume
control for the Vivid LX line as well as room
control. For expansion of an A/V system, the
MLC 206 can be coupled with a variety of
versatile MLS MediaLink Switchers, which
allow additional inputs to be added to the
Vivid LX line.
ExtroNews publishes information about new products that are relative to the Extron product line in the New News section. Also listed are
the recommended Extron products that will complement these new display devices in their targeted applications. If you would like a new
product to be reviewed for New News, please send a press release, literature, contact name, and a four-color slide or photo to:
New News c/o Pat Charlton, Extron Electronics, 1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805, phone: [phone], ext. 6244
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WN-4030-SE THUNDER 9000gv
Digital Projection, Inc.
www.digitalprojection.com
Digital Projection, Inc., recently announced
its THUNDER Displays line-up of projectors,
featuring three-chip DLP™ technology by
Texas Instruments. The THUNDER 10000sx
features a SXGA (1280 x 1024) native
resolution and offers 9500 ANSI lumens. The
THUNDER 9000gv features XGA
(1024 x 768) native resolution and 10,000
ANSI lumens. Both models are compatible
with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. Inputs
on these projectors include composite,
S-video, component, HDTV, RGB/Digital DFP
and computer. Both units offer optional
HD-SDI and SD-SDI inputs. The suggested
USD list price is $86,995 for the THUNDER
10000sx and $78,995 for the THUNDER
9000gv.
Recommended Extron product:
For rental and staging events, the SGS 408
Seamless Graphics Switcher can be
combined with the THUNDER 9000gx or
THUNDER 10000sx to put on the show. The
seamless cuts, dissolves, wipes, and titles of
the SGS 408 bring professionalism and style
to live presentations. The SGS 408
incorporates two video scalers plus a digital
video mixer and can manage component as
well as any type of RGB input from video
sources up to 1600 x 1200 resolutions.
When using the SDI input of the THUNDER
projectors, the Extron Digital CrossPoint
DXP line of Serial Digital Interface (SDI)
matrix switchers allow multiple SDI signals to
be routed to the projector.
Vivid LX26
NEW NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY
Clarity Visual Systems
www.clarityvisual.com
Clarity Visual Systems recently introduced
the 40 inch Wildcat family (WN-4030-S &
WN-4030-SE) rear-projection displays based
on their Advanced Performance Liquid Crystal
Display (AP/LCD™) technology. The two
Wildcat models use the same native SVGA
(800 x 600) optical engine, but the Wildcat SE
adds advanced signal processing electronics
for greater input flexibility and high resolution
image scaling. This enhancement lets the
Wildcat SE accept inputs with resolutions up
to XGA (1024 x 768) for stand-alone
applications and up to UXGA (1600 x 1200)
resolution using Clarity Big Picture™
processing for wall applications. Both models
accept computer signals on a 15-pin HD or
DVI-D connector. An optional Video Input
Module is available for composite video and
S-video formats. The units can be stacked in
multiple horizontal and vertical
configurations to create effective displays
that can be controlled or updated
instantaneously from anywhere. The pricing
in the US starts at $9,995.
Recommended Extron product:
The Extron USP 405 Universal Signal
Processor can zoom an image up to 200%
and allow panning across the screen. The
image can be zoomed in and out up to
200% while keeping the image in its original
aspect ratio. With its zooming capabilities, a
single video signal can be ran through four
USP 405s and divided into quadrants to
create a professional video wall effect across
four display devices.