Canon introduces fifth generation video visualizer; The RE-350.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1996--The Visual Communications Systems Division of Canon U.S.A. Inc., today introduced the Video Visualizer vi·su·al·iz·er n. One who visualizes, especially a person whose mental images are predominantly visual. Noun 1. visualizer - one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual visualiser RE-350. The RE-350 is designed to offer educators, medical technologists and business people high quality video images for Distance Learning, Remote Diagnostic Imaging, and Business Videoconferencing applications. Successor to the RE-650MKII, which was an industry standard, the RE-350 can be used in an expanded number of applications due to its enhanced feature-set. The RE-350 can view and capture 3-dimensional objects, flat art, documents, photos, slides, and X-ray. The RE-350 will output crisp, high resolution, NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. , S or 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). video. Images can also be input to a PC, VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. or Videoconferencing system. The RE-350 has a whole range of new features including; Genlock, RGB output, RS-232 control, built-in backlight, switch selectable monochrome/color output, text enhancement circuit, as well as a standard complement of focus-follow-zoom logic control, auto/manual white balance, switchable negative/positive video, pneumatic safety attenuator at·ten·u·a·tor n. A device that attenuates an electrical signal. Noun 1. attenuator - an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal (protects camera head), 12X power zoom with variable speed control, 450 TVL TVL Travel TVL TV Lines (resolution) TVL Transvaal TVL The Vampire Lestat (Anne Rice) TVL TV Land (television station) TVL Tenth-Value Layer , 46dB S/N (1) (Serial/Number) Common shorthand for serial number. (2) (Signal/Noise) As in "s/n ratio." See signal-to-noise ratio. , electronic shutter, as well as an optional software developers kit. The RE-350 was designed from the ground up to be extremely user friendly. The object stage area has been reconfigured to permit unobstructed access for larger than normal art or X-Rays. Access is available from the front or rear of the stage area for placement or repositioning of material. The RE-350 camera features Canon's automatic Through-the-Lens (TTL (1) (Time To Live) A parameter in a network packet that sets a time limit to its validity. In order to prevent an IP packet from propagating endlessly through the network, the value in the TTL field is reduced by each router. ) auto-focus technology. In addition, the 12X power zoom lens features Canon's built-in logic circuit which permits unparalleled zoom operation without any focus adjustment. Canon's superior lens technology offers an extended range of object viewing from 12 3/4" X 9 9/16" to as small as 1 5/32" X 31/32". With the availability of integral RS-232 control, the RE-350 lends itself to convenient integration to various room and media control systems such as those manufactured by Creston and AMX AMX American Motors Experimental AMX Aeromexico Aerovias de Mexico (ICAO code) AMX Air Mobility Express AMX Amberjacks (FAO fish species code) AMX Alabama Motor eXpress and other companies. By utilizing the optional software developers kit the RE-350 becomes even more adaptable to a multitude of imaging and presentation applications. Weighing 22 pounds and measuring 19 1/8"W X 20 11/16"D X 7 1/2"H the RE-350 is easily transportable and features a carry handle and vinyl dustcover. It will be available starting Sept. 15, 1996. Canon U.S.A. Inc. headquartered in Lake Success is a leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon U.S.A. oversees sales and marketing, manufacturing, research, and development throughout North, Central and South America, employing more than 9,000 people at 30 facilities. CONTACT: Canon U.S.A., Inc. Russell Marchetta, 516/328-5145 rmarchetta@cusa.canon.com Canon Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com |
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