Award-winning CRT projectors from NEC Technologies now offer liquid-coupled optical systems.ITASCA I·tas·ca A lake of northwest Minnesota. It was identified in 1832 as the source of the Mississippi River. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 1997-- MultiSync(R) XG Series Offer Increased Contrast and Brightness NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Technologies Inc. today demonstrated its leadership position and dedication to the CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. projection market with the introduction of the dramatically improved MultiSync(R) XG Series of CRT projectors. The second-generation MultiSync XG Series CRT projectors now offer a liquid-coupled optical system to improve brightness by ten to 20 percent and contrast by about 40 percent. The new MultiSync XG Series projectors deliver superior image quality, tremendous reliability and ease-of-use, and offer outstanding compatibility with virtually every computer and video source in use today. Building on more than a decade of success and heritage in CRT projection market, the new MultiSync XG Series projectors have been completely redesigned to answer the needs of demanding end-users. "The new generation of MultiSync XG Series projectors take CRT projection to the next level as the most dynamic, versatile presentation technology available," explains Dan Zubic, product manager for NEC Technologies' Visual Systems Division. "We're excited about this new introduction as we've seen demand for CRT projection solutions increase due to the rapid convergence of presentation technologies and traditional PC products. Our MultiSync projectors are the ultimate projection choice for fixed installations, offering the best color contrast ratio and best color reproduction available. In fact, no other projector or technology can provide the versatility, sharpness and true color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). reproduction of the MultiSync XG Series projectors for any resolution, display source or application." While CRT projection technology, in general, is a very stable and mature approach to presentation solutions, the new MultiSync XG Series projectors incorporate many new "smart" digital processes that simplify their installation and use, and dramatically improve the image quality from previous generations of products. First, the new projectors feature digital wave convergence that eliminates the "picture drift" that occurred in many older products. Second, the new projectors offer gamma correction An adjustment to the light intensity (brightness) of a scanner, monitor or printer in order to match the output more closely to the original image. A gamma correction imposes the complement of the "tone curve" in order to flatten the line and bring the gamma closer to the ideal 1. , which compensates for difference in the color correction Altering the colors in an image in order to print or display it properly or for special effects. Depending on the application, color correction can be a significant problem if the resulting image must be approved or a purchase is made because of color choice. accuracy of typical CRT projectors and the extreme color sensitivities of the human eye. The MultiSync XG Series' gamma correction system affects the relationship of the incoming signal, the projector's portrayal of the signal, and the user's expectation of what the signal should look like. The result is the most accurate representation of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color possible. And finally, two of the three new MultiSync XG Series projectors offer a liquid-coupled optical system that increases image contrast and brightness. The system replaces the air space between the CRT and the lens elements with a liquid "sleeve" that provides for a more efficient transmission of light from the CRT through the lens. The result is a decrease in the amount of light lost through secondary reflection off the surface of the lens and an increase in the amount of light that is projected on the screen. Virtually all of the CRT's light energy is transmitted, keeping the picture bright and sharp. The three projectors in the line are: -- MultiSync XG75A -- Ideal for general computer or video display for corporate conference room applications, training facilities, medical training and sophisticated entertainment applications, the MultiSync XG75A CRT projector offers horizontal scan frequencies between 15 and 75 kHz and a video bandwidth The transmission capacity required to display video, measured in MHz, and calculated by horizontal x vertical resolution x frames/sec. For example, an 800x600 resolution at 60 fps yields a 28.8 MHz video bandwidth. NTSC video uses a 4.2 MHz video bandwidth. See NTSC. of 110 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. . The projector delivers a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 and a light output of 230 ANSI lumens. The MultiSync XG75A will begin shipping in July 1997 with a suggested retail price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) of $14,500. -- MultiSync XG110LC -- Designed for more demanding image display needs such as network control rooms, CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. applications or flight and military simulation Military simulations, also known informally as war games, are simulations in which theories of warfare can be tested and refined without the need for actual hostilities. Many professional analysts object to the term wargames applications, the MultiSync XG110LC offers horizontal scan frequencies from 15 to 110 kHz and a video bandwidth of 120 MHz. Image contrast and brightness have been dramatically improved through a new Liquid-Coupled Optical System. Offering a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200, the projector delivers a light output of 240 ANSI lumens. The MultiSync XG110LC will begin shipping in July 1997 with an SRP of $20,995. -- MultiSync XG135LC -- Best-suited for environments that display the most precise, high-resolution images, including CAD/CAM applications or computer and engineering research facilities, the MultiSync XG135LC offers horizontal scan frequencies of 15 to 135 kHz and a video bandwidth of 150 MHz. Also providing a Liquid-Coupled Optical System, the projector offers a maximum resolution of 2000 x 2000 and light output of 240 ANSI lumens. The MultiSync XG135LC will begin shipping in July 1997 with an SRP of $23,995. The new MultiSync XG Series CRT projectors offer a major circuitry re-design and new enhanced software that greatly improves the operation and performance of the projectors. Each projector also features an enhanced color purity filter on each lens that provides for more accurate color reproduction and increased color saturation for the most lifelike image quality available. The color purity systems enhance the acuity of the projected image resulting in a much richer color depth Same as bit depth. . To simplify user operation, the new projectors have incorporated a new one-step process for entering new computer or video signals. When a new signal is recognized, the projector enters the new signal, stores it into memory and automatically names it for future retrieval. Two Modes of Convergence In mathematics, there are many senses in which a sequence or a series is said to be convergent. The aim of this article is to serve as an index for various modes (senses) of convergence, organized according to the settings in which they are defined. Control The MultiSync XG Series projectors offer a range of convergence correction tools to manipulate broad corrections to the most precise pinpoint control. Every MultiSync XG Series projector includes NEC's exclusive AccuZone(TM) and AccuPoint(TM) Digital Wave Convergence Technologies. AccuZone convergence allows the user to adjust multiple points simultaneously in course, medium or find (AccuPoint) adjustment. Course mode allows convergence to be performed in nine zones, while medium allows 49 zones of adjustment. AccuPoint convergence delivers the most accurate convergence adjustment by enabling independent adjustment of 208 points across the screen. The AccuPoint system ensures the most clear, consistent and accurately converged large screen images. And as always, all convergence adjustments can be made easily via the remote control and on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. menus. No physical access to the projector is required. For added picture quality, the projectors also feature white uniformity correction to eliminate image color impurities. And to extend the life of the high-quality images offered by the XG Series projectors, an Image Shift Phosphor-Saving Technology orbits the screen image preventing phosphor burn-in Phosphor burn-in, colloquially known as screen burn, is a permanent disfigurement of areas on a CRT display (i.e. a computer monitor or television screen) caused by non-moving text or graphics being displayed continuously for long periods. . The projectors also continually perform self-diagnosis tests and display the results of these tests on a rear-panel digital display for simplified maintenance. NEC's AccuBeam(TM) Dynamic Astigmatism astigmatism (əstĭg`mətĭz'əm), type of faulty vision caused by a nonuniform curvature in the refractive surfaces—usually the cornea, less frequently the lens—of the eye. Adjustment technology provides the most accurate electronic focus for absolutely clear, sharp projected images in the center and all corners of the screen. The projectors' contrast modulation feature allows for even illumination across the screen, resulting in a more uniform screen image. XG Series Offer Simple Operation The new MultiSync XG Series projectors are designed to offer the simplest operation possible for the end-user, whether it's in a corporate, educational or other environment. Each projector features a simple one-step process for recognizing and entering new video or computer signals. When the projector recognizes the new signal, the user simply presses enter on the remote control, selects a memory location and stores it into memory. For added convenience, the MultiSync XG Series projectors feature two remote controls for simplified operation and setup. A full-featured setup remote enables even the most novice user to quickly and easily make comprehensive image adjustments, select sources and program settings. The remote is back lit for ease of use in darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. presentation environments. A second user remote gives access to such adjustments as source selection, brightness and contrast, and features a compact, hand-held size for easier use during presentations. Both remote controls simplify setup, operation and troubleshooting by utilizing helpful on-screen menus. The MultiSync XG Series projectors also offer closed-captioned technology for the hearing-impaired. The projectors decode signals sent by broadcast television networks to enable on-screen viewing of audio information in text format. A comprehensive input panel on the projectors provides standard inputs for one Video, one S-video and one RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). , with two additional video or RGB inputs available. As an added option, the MultiSync XG Series projectors feature PC Control with ACAT ACAT See: Automated Customer Account Transfer (Automatic Convergence Adjustment Technology). Used with a PC, this feature allows a user to control all projector controls from the PC's keyboard and mouse. For installations using multiple projectors, PC Control allows up to 64 projectors to be controlled from a single PC. Another key benefit is that the user can download and save convergence and picture memory parameters to a computer hard drive or floppy disk. This information can be reloaded to the projector at any time and is a valuable time-saving tool in the event the projector data is lost or changed. PC Control with ACAT also features Set-up Manager, which allows the user to calculate the throw distance for proper physical setup of the projector. A Troubleshooter feature allows the user to monitor projector functions in the case of malfunction. NEC Technologies Inc. Headquartered in Itasca, NEC Technologies Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals and other technology products for the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market. Award-winning product lines include MultiSync(R) desktop and presentation monitors, MultiSync portable LCD projectors and fixed-installation CRT projectors, SuperScript Any letter, digit or symbol that appears above the line. For example, 10 to the 9th power is written with the 9 in superscript (109). Contrast with subscript. (TM) printers, MultiSpin(R) CD-ROM readers and Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service AFIS Armed Forces Radio and Television Service AFIS Airborne Flight Information System AFIS Automated Fingerprinting Identification System (Pakistan) ). NEC Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corp. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800/NEC-INFO. NOTE TO EDITORS: There is an "at" symbol preceding "nectech.com" in each of the e-mail addresses below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: NEC Technologies Inc. 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