Electrohome Expands Premier Three-Chip DLP Projector Series, Adds VistaPro 2000.KITCHENER, Ontario Coordinates: The City of Kitchener (IPA [ˈkɪ.tʃə.nɝ]) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada. , Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 1997- Electrohome Projection Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-resolution video/data/graphics projection systems, today announced the addition of the VistaPro 2000 to its line of three-chip DLPT-based, high-brightness projection systems for the professional display market. The VistaPro 2000 offers 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a contrast ratio of 150:1 ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. using a 1,000 watt CERMAX Xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. integrated lamp reflector reflector: see telescope. . The VistaPro 2000 will carry a suggested U.S. list price of $56,995, plus lenses, and is available this month. The VistaPro 2000 is the newest addition to Electrohome's Vista series. Its predecessor, the VistaPro Plus - 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 - is renowned for its accurate color reproduction, seamless imagery, digital accuracy, color and brightness uniformity, and scaleability to higher resolutions. The VistaPro 2000 will particularly benefit companies in the rental/staging market that use projectors in large venue events and road shows including conventions, concerts, religious tours, business presentations, entertainment and sports features as well as TV productions. These firms require reliable projectors with high-brightness capabilities for applications demanding large screen and/or high ambient light environments. "The trend to use projection in the rental market is accelerating", 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. "Rental customers comprise the oldest and most mature high-brightness projection market. We've developed the VistaPro 2000 to meet these customers' advanced need for highly reliable, easy to use, high-brightness, high-resolution projection systems which offer compelling performance at the lowest possible cost." The all-digital architecture of the VistaPro 2000 projector is supported by its intuitive, menu-driven control software, its compatibility with a variety of signal sources and its fast and easy set-up capability. Equipped with a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to that combines a hand-held remote, the Vista Pro projector is also easy to operate. Frequently used projector functions can be accessed either from the IR wired, built-in remote or via a computer. Established in 1979 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Electrohome Projection Systems represents the Visual Communications Division of Electrohome Limited. Founded in 1907, Electrohome Limited supplies total solutions in visual communications to customers around the world, specializing in large-screen data/graphic projection systems. -0- Vista, VistaPro, VistaPro Plus, and VistaPro 2000 are registered trademarks of Electrohome Projection Systems, Electrohome Limited. Digital Light Processing and DLP 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. , Incorporated. For sales, please call 1-800-265-2171. Please visit http://www.electro.com 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 Sarah Mensching, (781) 224-1100 dparrott@rogerscom.com, smensching@rogerscom.com or Electrohome Dorina Belu, (519) 749-3323 dbelu@electro.com |
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