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PPDE’s New 11 Series of 720P HD Plasmas

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 Panasonic Professional Displays Europe (PPDE) introduces a new 11 Series line-up of 720P HD plasma displays (42” and 50”).

The 11-series plasmas are the first models with a contrast ratio of 15,000:1, says Panasonic. Also new to the 720P models is improved video processing (now on par with their 1080p panels), which clear motion images with the equivalent of 4096 shades of gradation.

While these models maintain the Panasonic plasma essentials shared by their 10-series, the new 11 series HD Pro plasmas also have a new bezel design and are equipped with feature enhancements focused on digital signage (e.g., Text overlay, Adjustable menu position, Advanced multi -screen capability, Vertical mounting and Enhanced screen saver functions.

The 11 Series have an expected service life of up to 100,000 hours (from the 60,000 hours provided by 10-Series HD models).

The TH-50PH11 is available in September 2008. The TH-42PH11 will be available in October 2008.

 

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The Sidewinder Mount

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PDR Mounts brings out the PMSW50u SideWINDER, featuring the latest micro-adjust projector mount technology and available in either universal or platform specific configurations.

"For integrators, time is money," says Charlie Hawkins, PDR Mounts Sales Manager. "…With a simple twist of the wrist, ultra precise pitch-&-yaw settings are a breeze. The installer has registered precision in seconds."

PDR Mounts is a division of David Engineering and Manufacturing, established in 1972 in So. California and they produce their entire line of products in USA.

 

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Future is Up: New Plasma Lift System

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Future Automation will be exhibiting its range of moving panel mechanisms at CEDIA along with its full range of manual and automated wall mounts, plasma lifts, and projector drops.


Special attention should go to a new plasma lift system that is set to offer “unheralded functionality and space saving advantages." New products will also include the launch of Future Automation's new projector mechanism along with the first UK showing of its electric bi-directional swivel brackets.
 

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Milestone Will Distribute CLO in Europe

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Milestone will distribute differentiated versions of the CLO Systems products under Milestone's brand names in Europe (Chief, Sanus). CLO Systems' products include X-arm and T-arm series motorised wall-mounts which are designed for retail, residential and commercial applications.

Paul Feenstra, VP Milestone AV Technologies BV, says, “We believe automated mounting solutions represent an important, emerging product category, and our well-known Chief and Sanus brands will be strengthened by this welcomed addition to our product line."

Chief and Sanus displayed their new motorised products at the 2008 CEDIA Show in UK. Chief and Sanus' branded motorised products will be available to their dealers by end of August, 2008.

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Pluto Short Throw Projector Mount for Hitachi

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Dalen Top-Tec launch the UK’s first secured Pluto Short Throw Projector Mount, designed in conjunction with Hitachi Europe for the new ultra short throw LCD projectors CPA-100, ED-A100 and ED-A110.

Dalen & Hitachi


The introduction of the secure mount is developed to help prevent unauthorised removal or theft of the projector.

The Pluto Short Throw Secure Mount is a bespoke mount that is only suitable for the Hitachi CP-A100, ED-A100 and ED-A110 with the benefits of a simple one touch slide system for optimum picture sizing,

Models are available in two sizes to project from 50” up to 100” image at a screen distance of just 42cm.

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Chief’s New Generation of Swing

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For CEDIA in London, Chief Manufacturing will show their new generation of in-wall swing arm mounts for flat panels, a new automated swing arm that turns 90 degrees and new residential projector accessories including the CMA351 and the White Projector installation.

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Medialine First: LCD TV & PVR-HDD Combo

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NBMI’s Medialine 2000H is a 20’’ widescreen Combo LCD TV with a built in 160GB hard disk with PVR recording and built-in media player.
 

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It features a standard built in DVBT/TDT/TNT digital terrestrial tuner. A recording schedule can be entered via the EPG with an 8-days ahead schedule with a max of 6 recordings.

Live recording is possible when watching a channel, just simply push the RED button on the remote and your TV immediately starts recording the current program.

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