TECHNOLOGY: SHOWCASE
Increasingly, LCD displays are being selected for applications where projectors had previously dominated the market. Add to that the availability of versatile videowall configuration possibilities and we see the technology more in demand than ever. James McGrath takes us through some of the devices currently on the market
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NEC P Series has human awareness
User-friendly content creation and reduction in energy usage were both key considerations for NEC Displays when designing the flagship model in its new P Series digital signage range. The NEC MultiSync P801 is an 80in LED backlit screen capable of handling heavy- duty applications in public display areas for 24/7 operation – such as in retail and transport environments. It’s also suitable for corporate boardrooms that function with high ambient light, and control rooms. NEC adopted a customisable approach to how the display’s content appears on-screen, with some innovative technology that allows the screen to react to its environment. Firstly, the energy-conscious Programmable Ambient Light sensor increases or decreases the backlight depending on the amount of ambient light within the room to make viewing more comfortable on the eye: a dim display will correspond with a dim room while high ambient light will increase the display’s brightness levels. There are also a number of pre-programmable
options to override this feature if it isn’t necessary. Secondly, technology called ‘Human Sensor’ manages the screen’s power and brightness depending on viewer proximity; exerting more power the further away the viewer is from the screen and steadily decreasing power as they approach the display.
Combined, these technologies create a reduction in overall running costs as the screen is always powered appropriately. This efficiency also reduces maintenance costs. The display can be pre- configured before it is installed via NEC’s new Android App and an embedded NFC sensor to save time and cost. What’s more, with the addition of NEC’s DisplayNote Presenter Licence, users can present, share and collaborate with multiple participants across multiple devices.
The addition of Multi-
Display Management Software, NaViSet Administrator 2, allows users to manage all connected display devices from a centralised location.
www.nec-display-solutions.co.uk
A retail and advertising market consolidating towards single-point providers – be it manufacturers or integrators – has resulted in Barco rounding off its current repertoire of visualisation products with a range of indoor and outdoor LCD- based advertisement kiosks. The company can now
provide a complete media range of LED, LCD, projection, image processing and content management systems for public DOOH applications, such as in malls, stations, airports, venues and street furniture, which are increasingly looking for single-point providers. The new range will grow
from the initial 55in and 72in models – both of which will be available from this month in indoor (LCD55ix) and outdoor (LCD72ox) models. Each of the displays is modular in make-up, meaning it can be customised to suit its application; the upper housing has optional sideboard finishes so that it can incorporate different colours and materials. The
range is also wall-mountable or can be supplied with a customised base unit. On the larger models, there is also the option of having LEDs fitted on the underside of the base unit to illuminate the base. Each model contains an integrated display panel, player hardware and content management software together with display management software features to improve reliability and to detect
malfunctions quickly.
A whole host of other technologies ensure the display works as it should. These include an integrated heat management system with optional air conditioning should the display be located in high ambient-temperature areas;
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and optional I-Guard technology – a monitoring tool that continually analyses images to detect and correct instabilities for maximum display uptime. In addition,
the screen offers the space and ability to integrate interactive technologies to suit advertisers’ needs and provide a call to action for viewers. This involves hardware such as touch, camera, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and
iBeacon as well as software apps like moderated social media integration and campaign management.
www.barco.com
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Mitsubishi delivers high-end LCD displays
In late 2013, questions were raised when Mitsubishi Electric withdrew from the front projection market. But the company didn’t make the decision lightly, and the announcement was just the beginning of a new, complete focus on control room and high- end display aspects to its pro- AV business. To that end, the latter part of
last year also saw the launch of the L55P1 and L55S1 high-end 55in LED-backlit displays. The former is designed for applications such as control
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room tiled displays, while the latter is suited more towards signage or monitoring applications. Both models incorporate the same basic functionality and features, such as a 50,000-hour lifespan, Intel OPS slot and compatibility with AMX Device Discovery and Crestron RoomView systems. But the P1 comes with more input options, making it more versatile in command and control applications.
The displays are built as LED- backlit, super-narrow-bezel LCD monitors for long-term operation and low cost of ownership. Mitsubishi maintains the view that quality and reliability are both key advantages when choosing its solutions for applications – such as control rooms – that necessitate reliability.
displays.mitsubishielectric.eu
www.installation-international.com
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