Following are additional details on some of the new products from
our manufacturers that would not fit in our Infocomm 2009 Highlights email.

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Tandberg

Tandberg Introduces Quickset C20 Video Conference System!

This year at Infocomm, Tandberg put the competitors on notice with the introduction of the QuickSet C20 and C20 Plus video conference systems. 

QuickSet C20 is an affordable, complete and easy, high-definition solution for team rooms in the SMB market segment. The TANDBERG QuickSet C20 provides absolute quality in a compact, scalable, affordable plug-and-play solution. The first of its kind, the QuickSet C20 provides 1080p video conferencing that is easy to deploy, manage and use for small and medium team rooms.

QuickSet C20 Base Package – List Price $7,900 plus Core Services
The base C20 package consists of the C20 codec, a 4x PHD zoom camera, PM20 microphone, and NPP software.   Out of the box, the maximum resolution supported is 720p and the codec supports call rates to 6mb, IP only.  Quickset C20 utilizes the same processing that exists in the C60 Integrator codec and C90 Collaboration engine and may be upgraded to support dual monitor and 1080p30 HD video conferencing.

QuickSet C20 Options
Dual Monitor Support                          List Price $2,000
Premium Resolution Option             List Price $3,000 (enables 1080p30 support)

Quickset C20 Plus System – List Price $9,900 plus Core Services
The QuickSet C20 Plus is identical to the base QuickSet C20 package with the following enhancements.  The C20 Plus ships with the standard 1080p PHD camera with 12x zoom. The QuickSet C20 Plus includes NPP software and ships with one PM20 microphone. The Premium Resolution software Option enables both 720p60 and 1080p30 conferencing.  Dual Monitor is also an option.

QuickSet C20 Plus Options
Dual Monitor Support                          List Price $2,000
Premium Resolution Option             List Price $3,000 (enables 720p60 & 1080p30 support)

QuickSet C20 Plus Demo System Promotion
Between now and August 31st Certified Dealers may purchase QuickSet C20 Plus demonstration systems at a very special price. Orders must include standard VCare or Tandberg Customer Core services.  The demo package includes Dual Monitor & Premium Resolution options.  Dealers must maintain their C20 Plus demonstration systems for nine months before they may be resold.   Contact your Visitec representative for details.

Simple Answers to Simple Questions

Why no embedded Multisite in the QuickSet C20? 
It’s simple.  Embedded multisite is convenient for very small applications where the quality of the participants’ multisite experience and ability to scale may not be critical.  

A scalable infrastructure approach employing a Codian MCU will provide a better user experience in both scheduled and ad hoc conferences.  Transcoding reduces impact on network congestion and bandwidth demands.  Did you know that a Codian HD MCU can return 720p quality video to endpoints at bandwidths as low as 512K to each system?  The built in gatekeeper function of the MCU enables the ability to create a simple dialing plan for your customers.  Included ConferenceMe enables MCU delivered desktop VTC clients so that anyone with a PC and a webcam can join conferences.  A Codian MCU may be registered to other SIP services including phone systems to allow for audio participants in video calls. 

Network MCU’s are expensive.  How do I deliver the value at affordable prices?
When Tandberg announced the QuickSet C20, they also introduced two endpoint/MCU solution bundles.   The MCU-4501 is an HD MCU with 6 ports.  There is an option to add an additional 6 ports.

• Solution Bundle including one TANDBERG Codian MCU 4501, 4x TANDBERG Quick Set C20 with Dual Display Option   List Price $64,900 plus Core Services

• Solution Bundle including one TANDBERG Codian MCU 4501 and 6x TANDBERG Quick Set C20 with Dual Display Option Price $71,400 plus Core Services

Tandberg also offers the Shield Leasing program.  This unique leasing offer not only allows customers to acquire new technology using operating budget dollars, but it also provides for a complete technology refresh at the midterm of the lease without penalty to the customer.  Tandberg Shield is a great way for your customer to purchase to their needs now with the added benefit of knowing that should their needs for video grow, they can be assured that they will not be straddled with outdated or insufficient equipment down the road. More info here

See this link for a complete QuickSet C20 product FAQ

Other Tandberg Updates & Information from Infocomm 09

• Tandberg introduced the new TS 7000 Telepresence Server providing a less expensive solution to the MSE-8000 MCU and Telepresence blades in a smaller footprint
• Learn more about collaboration applications featuring the C90 codec here.  
• The new PHD USB HD webcam was featured throughout the Tandberg booth.  Delivery is anticipated by the end of Q3
• Customers interested in trying Movi may receive a free 15-day trial by visiting www.callmeonvideo.com (Contact your Visitec rep for a promo code)
• Drive user adoption.  Point all of your customers to www.videochampion.com
• Dealer tools and resources can be found at www.tandberg.com/partners/integrator-toolkit.jsp (Partner Login Required)
• Tandberg's C Codec control modules for AMX and Crestron are available at developer.tandberg.com

RGB Spectrum

New Linx 800 DVI Matrix Switcher and Linx 900 CrossXFormat Matrix Switcher

Another Linx has been added to the chain with the addition of the two new 8x8 members of the of the Linx Family of Matrix Switchers. The new Linx 800 and Linx 900 fit perfectly as the entry level and lower cost versions of recently introduced Linx 1600 and 1700 models, which offer 16x16 switching matrixes.

Linx 800 provides and attractively priced entry level DVI non-blocking matrix switcher with HDCP and RGB Spectrum’s Total EDID ManagerTM software.
Linx 900 CrossXFormatTM non-blocking matrix switcher provides the ability to handle a room with both RGB sources and DVI sources while driving all displays in their best quality DVI mode. All of this at a new lower price plus the other desirable features of the Linx 800. Linx 900 is ideal for the smaller room that wants the improved quality of DVI but still has a mixture of RGB and DVI sources

The key features of the Linx 800 and Linx 900 are:

• Available in three attractively priced configurations; 4x8, 8x4 and 8x8,  
• Total EDID ManagerTM
• HDCP support
• Field Upgradeable Modular Architecture using a 2-channel Input upgrade kit and a 2-channel Output upgrade kit
• Input Cable Equalization and Output Pin Power
• Packaged in a 2RU chassis that is 16 inches deep
• Stores 100 presets
• Imports and exports preset and EDID information
• 3 Year Warranty
• Linx 900 Only: CrossXFormat capability to convert all analog RGB inputs to DVI 
   

Linx 800 Specs         Linx 900 Specs

The MediaWall® 4200 the newest member of the MediaWall family

The MediaWall® 4200  is a wall processor that addresses wall sizes from 1x4 to 2x4 with either 6 or 12 windows. In keeping with RGB Spectrum’s standards of performance and value, the MediaWall® 4200 delivers real-time performance regardless of the number of inputs and outputs at any resolution.  The flexible nature of MediaWall® 4200 architecture gives the customer a choice of input types including DVI/RGB, video (composite, S-Video and Component), and in the near future, HD-SDI 3G. All this capability is packaged in a 3U chassis. The MediaWall 4200’s major components are the same as the MW 4500’s.

The SuperView® 5000 the newest member of the SuperView® Family

The SuperView® 5000 is built from the same platform as the MediaWall® 4200  and offers the same input configurations and real time performance. The only difference is that it comes with only one output which can be either DVI or analog RGB. This will be the first member of the SuperView®  family with an architecture that gives the customer a choice of input types that includes DVI/RGB, video (composite, S-Video and Component), and in the near future, HD-SDI 3G.
 
The key features of the MediaWall® 4200 and SuperView® 5000 are:
 

• Either 6 or 12 graphic & video windows
• Either 4 or 8 DVI outputs on the MediaWall 4200
• One DVI or Analog RGB output on the SuperView 5000, with built in D/A
• Plug and play input architecture
• Available in 1x4 and  2x4 output configurations ( MW 4200 only )
• Up to 1920x1200 pixel input / output
• HD up to 2048x1080 pixel input / output
• Real time processing regardless of the number or resolution of inputs / outputs
• Bezel compensation and overlapped outputs for edge blending ( MW 4200 only )
• Scaling, panning, and zooming
• 50 Presets and Macros
   

Lutron

NEW – GRAFIK Eye QS Wireless combines total light control and energy management to meet the aesthetic, functional and regulatory needs of any project or space.  The wireless interconnects allow for reduced installation time and cost by eliminating the need to run or pull wire from the GRAFIK Eye QS to several components including Sivoia QS Wireless shades, wireless occupancy sensors, and additional GRAFIK Eye QS Wireless units.   

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NEW – Pro AV Digital Lighting Controller (QSE-PAV16M-120) flawlessly integrates a Lutron lighting control system with other elements of a professional A/V system into a single unit. It includes direct connections to Lutron digital ballasts, Lutron occupancy/vacancy sensors and wallstations. It also includes an integral Ethernet/RS232 to connect to A/V systems.

Sivoia QS Wireless Now available with RF technology, Sivoia QS Wireless provides ultra-quiet, scalable and reliable control of daylight at the touch of a button. This intelligent low-voltage system provides smooth, uniform movement; consistent alignment across multiple shades; and superior performance.  It eliminates the need for low-voltage wiring, thereby reducing installation time and costs.   It is available with sheer, privacy, and blackout fabrics, including many PVC-free fabric choices.

Sivoia QS Wireless can be operated with the new Pico wireless control, a multi-functional control that can be used as a stylish tabletop control on a pedestal; a lightweight hand-held remote; or a wall-mounted control within a Lutron Claro faceplate that looks like a traditional keypad, but without wires.

NEW – Radio Powr Savr is a wireless occupancy/vacancy sensor with cutting-edge technology that gives it unequalled ability to reliably detect fine motion.  It is extremely easy to install and set up, making it an excellent retrofit for regulatory purposes.

NEW – DMX Interface provides control of lighting and other theatrical equipment that use the DMX512 protocol, including LED lighting, strobes, fog machines, animated
characters and moving fixtures.  Using the interface, users can:

•    Map any DMX channel to a zone on the GRAFIK Eye QS link
•    Map multicolor lighting to one zone on the GRAFIK Eye QS system to map a zone intensity to a specific color


GRAFIK Eye QS I/O (Input/Output) Contact Closure Interface integrates a GRAFIK Eye QS control system with equipment that has contact-closure I/O.

It can be programmed to control or be controlled by any combination of GRAFIK Eye QS control units; or to control any combination of Sivoia QS window treatments on the QS link. It also can provide control of any non-Lutron device including motorized projection screens, window shades, occupancy sensors and standard push buttons. It can even provide room-combining functions for Grafik Eye QS units by accepting inputs from movable wall sensors.

 

Magenta Research

Cyan by Magenta Lineup Expands with New Products  

Magenta Research has announced the expansion of their Cyan by Magenta product line with the addition of the Cyan EVA and EVS series.
Launched in April 2009, Cyan by Magenta is a series of value priced products targeted for use in digital signage applications with shorter cable runs and smaller distribution footprints. The new Cyan EVA series supports VGA and stereo audio and offers a variety of transmitters and receivers to enable point-to-point and numerous point-to-multi-point configurations. The EVS series includes a transmitter receiver pair for extension of VGA and duplex serial signals for display control and remote touch screen applications.

The Cyan EVA series includes two port and four port transmitters and two daisy chain capable receiver types supporting 1920x1080 resolution at 328ft/100m and 500ft/152m respectively. The Cyan EVS is a transmitter receiver kit supporting 1920x1080 @ 500ft.

The Cyan by Magenta product range now features the following products:
 
     ·    Cyan EVA Series for VGA & Audio:  1920x1080 @ 500 ft/152m
     ·    Cyan EVS Extension kit for VGA & RS-232: 1920x1080 @ 500 ft/152m
     ·    Cyan VGA Extension kit for VGA: 1600 x 1200 @ 250ft / 76m
     ·    Cyan YUV Extension kit for YUV: 1080p @ 328ft/100m
     ·    Cyan HDMI Extension kit for HDMI Video/Audio: 1080p @ 100ft/30m, 1080i/720p @ 150ft/45m
     ·    Cyan Stereo Extension kit for Stereo Audio: 2000ft/609m
     ·    Cyan DVI TX4 Series for DVI distribution: 1080p @ 100ft/30m, 1080i/720p @ 150ft/45m

 Cyan Spec Sheet

Vaddio

ClearVIEW HD-18 High Definition 1/3" CCD Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera

The groundbreaking ClearVIEW HD-18 is equipped with a 1/3˝, 1.3 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, a glass multi-element wide dynamic zoom lens (18x optical), a tally light and a 1.8-lux rating, providing superior images in a wide range of high-definition video applications.

 The HD-18 is the only multi-format PTZ camera that delivers component HD in 1080p, 1080i or 720p and simultaneous SD video. Control runs via VISCA command protocol or the IR remote that is supplied. High-torque, micro-stepper precision robotics enhance performance with smooth pan/tilt operation for accurate camera movement and control. The HD-18 is compatible with any Polycom or TANDBERG videoconferencing codec.

ControlVIEW XHD Automated PTZ camera controller with HD, RGBHV and SD video switching, video transitions and camera preset trigger functionality

ControlVIEW XHD is an automatic camera control system designed to control up to six PTZ cameras (or other video sources) and assign up to 72 total camera preset positions. The ControlVIEW XHD 6 x 1 switcher accepts analog SD, HD and RGBHV signals on all inputs and up/downscale these signals to dual program outputs at either an SD, HD or RGBHV resolution.

The system works with a variety of PTZ cameras in the Vaddio line. Input trigger accessories that work with ControlVIEW XHD include Vaddio TouchVIEW RF buttons, StepVIEW Mats, AutoVIEW IR sensors and MicVIEW, as well as other third-party contact closure devices. Simply program a trigger device, such as a StepVIEW Mat, to a preset camera pan/tilt/zoom position. When an instructor walks onto the StepVIEW Mat, ControlVIEW XHD moves the camera to the programmed camera position, and then switches to that camera.

ControlVIEW XHD can also be connected directly to Precision Camera Controller for a low-cost HD switcher/camera controller package.