Electrohome's high-brightness, DLP-based VistaPro projector now available.KITCHENER, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 1997--Electrohome Projection Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-resolution, high-brightness video/data/graphics projection systems, today announced the availability of their VistaPro high-brightness projector. Delivering 1300 ANSI lumens of brightness, accurate color reproduction, seamless imagery, digital accuracy, color uniformity and scaleability to higher resolutions, the VistaPro kicks off Electrohome's new Vista series of DLP-based projectors for the professional display market. The suggested U.S. list price for the VistaPro is $39,995.00, plus lens. The VistaPro is the first projection system based on Texas Instruments' (TIs') three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic ) engine. "Consistent with our commitment to bringing only the highest quality product to market, backed by superior reliability and customer service, the VistaPro system sets the stage for an entire series of top-of-the-line, DLP-based projection systems from Electrohome," said Dave Lowater, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Electrohome's Visual Communications Group. "With the convergence of computer, telecommunications and other technologies, we recognize the importance of offering an all-digital solution to the professional display market." The VistaPro projector is immediately available through Electrohome's dealer network. To locate the nearest Electrohome dealer, please call (800) 265-2171. Established in 1979, Electrohome Projection Systems is one of the three units comprising the Visual Communications Group of Electrohome Limited. Among its pioneering achievements are the first large-screen data projection system (1979) and the first CRT-based single-lens color data/graphics projection system (1983). Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario Coordinates: The City of Kitchener (IPA [ˈkɪ.tʃə.nɝ]) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada. , Canada and founded in 1907, Electrohome Limited is an international supplier of commercial and industrial visual display products. In addition to Projection Systems, Electrohome Limited's Visual Communications Group includes Display Technologies. Publicly held, Electrohome Limited holds ownership in two Canadian television Canadian television may refer to:
-0- VistaPro is a trademark of Electrohome Projection Systems, Electrohome Limited. Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device A Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD is an optical semiconductor that is the core of DLP projection technology, and was invented by Dr. Larry Hornbeck and Dr. William E. "Ed" Nelson of Texas Instruments (TI) in 1987. and DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. are trademarks of Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. Inc. All trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. World Wide Web sites: Electrohome http://www.electro.com Texas Instruments http://www.ti.com/dlp CONTACT: Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A, TSX: RCI.B, NYSE: RCI) is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications and cable television, with additional telecommunications and mass media assets. Edward S. Deborah Parrott or Matt Boucher, 617/224-1100 dparrott@rogerscom.com mboucher@rogerscom.com or Electrohome Denise Gosling, 519/749-3332 dgosling@electro.com |
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