Consumer Technology expands its computer-to-TV adapter line with new Presenter Mac/PC Multisync; new Macintosh computer-to-TV adapter provides access to additional RGB and multisync monitors.BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 1994--Consumer Technology Northwest today announced the addition of a new member, the Presenter(tm) Mac/PC Multisync, to its line of computer-to-TV adapters. The Presenter Mac/PC Multisync lets users display Macintosh and PC-generated images on U.S. standard TVs or to record presentations directly to 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. video cassette video cassette Noun a cassette containing video tape video cassette n → videocassette f video cassette n → . The adapter works with Macintosh 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). and multisync monitors in addition to VGA monitors, expanding the variety of monitors compatible with Consumer Technology adapters. The Presenter Mac/PC Multisync includes the Electronic Marker(tm), software that enables users to highlight computer-generated presentations as they would overhead transparencies. "Consumer Technology maintains an on-going commitment to provide the best tools for the Macintosh environment, a medium especially well suited for presentation technology," said Mark Lieberman, co-founder and vice president of Consumer Technology. "By introducing the Presenter Mac/PC Multisync, we're bringing computer-to-TV adapter technology to an even broader Macintosh audience, enabling large numbers of users who own RGB monitors to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. this low-cost, high-quality presentation solution." Video Stabilizer stabilizer: see airplane. (tm) and Clear View(tm) Technology The Presenter Mac/PC Multisync features the revolutionary Video Stabilizer, a feature distinguishing all Presenter products with virtually flicker-free display. In addition, the product introduces Clear Image(tm), circuitry design that produces clear, crisp text using a composite video A video color format that combines all three YUV video signals into one channel. The first video signal to include color, composite video transmits brightness/luma (Y) and colors/chroma (U and V) over one cable. NTSC, PAL and SECAM television sets have composite video inputs. signal. As a full frame buffer An area of memory used to hold a frame of data. Typically used for screen output, the buffer is the size of the maximum image that can be displayed on the screen. The memory, which is either a separate memory bank on the display adapter or a reserved part of regular memory, holds a , Presenter Mac/PC Multisync accepts multiple scan rate The number of times per second an image capture or display device samples its field of vision. See scan line and horizontal scan frequency. See also scan technology. frequencies used by several Apple RGB monitors and digitizes an image a frame at a time to produce enhanced text quality. The product also lets users mirror a Macintosh multisync monitor, so users view both their monitor and the TV screen simultaneously. The Portable Presentation Solution The Presenter Plus Mac/PC Multisync provides a portable solution for sales people carrying a laptop who need a way to present materials at sites where computer monitors are scarce. The product is ideal for educators who can leverage their existing TV resources as computer presentation display devices. Trainers and other business users will find the Presenter Mac/PC Multisync a convenient way to display computer materials on large-screen TVs without having to invest in expensive large-screen monitors or LCD display devices. Key Features Macintosh RGB Monitor Support The product supports Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh RGB 12", 13", and 14" monitors in mirror modes as well as Macintosh video modes 512 x 384 and 640 x 480. -- Remote Control: TV-style remote control lets users remotely control all functions such as TV brightness, vertical and horizontal image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required and centering. -- Zoom: Users can increase parts of an image up to two times with up and down, right and left movement. -- Screen Freeze: Freezing the screen or a presentation clip lets presenters focus on specific aspects of a presentation in greater detail. -- Video Fonts(tm): Large proprietary fonts provide for better text resolution and readability with TV display. -- IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. Passthrough Mode: This mode enables users to view presentations simultaneously on both their VGA monitor and the TV screen. -- Portable One-box Solution: The Presenter Mac/PC Multisync includes a hardware adapter, PC and Macintosh video fonts and Electronic Marker software for both Macintosh and Windows, composite and S-Video cables, VGA and Macintosh cables, and a power supply. The adapter device can easily fit into a briefcase or computer carrying case, and the entire package weighs under four pounds. Pricing and Availability The Presenter Mac/PC Multisync will be available November 1994 for $475 through leading distributors, retail outlets, and directly from Consumer Technology. Users can upgrade from previous versions of the Presenter Plus to the Presenter Mac/PC Multisync for $249. For additional information about the Presenter Mac/PC Multisync, the Electronic Marker, or other Consumer Technology products, contact representatives at 503/643-1662 or 1-800/356-3983. Consumer Technology Northwest Inc. designs, manufactures and markets computer peripherals that integrate personal computers and video. The company was first to introduce a computer-to-TV adapter to the market and remains the market leader in computer-to-TV adapters. Consumer Technology was founded in 1991 with three employees and now distributes its technology throughout North and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, and Asia. -0- NOTES: -- The Electronic Marker, Presenter Plus, Video Fonts, Fit TV, Video Stabilizer, and Sharp View are trademarks of Consumer Technology Northwest Inc. -- Apple, Macintosh, Performa, Centris, Duo, Quadra, and PowerBook are registered trademarks and Power Macintosh and System 7 are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. -- MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. CONTACT: Berlin Collyer Communications
Linda Berlin, 206/323-2323
or
Consumer Technology Northwest Inc.
Mark Lieberman, 503/643-1662
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