Posts Tagged ‘4K Projector’
On the Road to 4K UHD
May 8, 2013 | 
Author This blog provides an update on 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) standards, services and products. 2013 is the year in which the essential pieces will be coming together that will enable large scale production of 4K UHD products and services in 2014. Also I provide a word of warning about being an early adopter of 4K UHD technology. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, CEDIA Expo, Ultra HD, Ultra High Definition | 
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Update on 4K UHD Consumer Products
This blog provides a brief update on new 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) products. Some of these were announced this week at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) annual trade show being held in Las Vegas. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, Projectors, Ultra-HD, Uncategorized | Tags: 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Projector Reviews blog, Ultra HD, Ultra High Definition | No Comments »
Ultra-HD Video Standards Move Forward
In several past blogs I have discussed international/industry standards that relate to the next generation of Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) devices (i.e., displays, video sources & video distribution). Specifically, in past blogs I have discussed (HERE and HERE) the next generation HDMI (i.e., version 2.0) and also the new High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) defined by the ITU-T Recommendation h.265 (discussed HERE and HERE). I have also previously discussed (HERE) the potential for a next generation Blu-ray Disc standard that would support 4K UHD resolution. For this new blog I am discussing another “recommendation” (i.e., standard) already published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) that defines the “Parameter values for ultra-high definition television systems for production and international programme exchange.” Read the rest of this entry »
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CES 2013 Preview
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins Tuesday, January 8th in Las Vegas. A day earlier (i.e., Monday, Jan. 7th) is designated as CES Press Day and several of the manufacturers of home theaters projectors and related products (including LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Sony, etc.) will be holding press briefings that day. This blog previews a few products planned for introduction at CES as well as discussing some projector technologies and related video products that may be introduced at CES for the home theater market. Updates from Jan. 7th press conferences now posted. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, CES | Tags: 2013 CES, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources | 2 Comments »
What to Expect at CES 2013
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins January 8th in Las Vegas. This blog discusses a few products that are known to be scheduled for introduction at CES as well and some speculation of what else we may see coming from the projector manufacturers (and a few others) known to be exhibiting at CES. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, CES, Projectors | Tags: 2013 CES, 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Ultra High Definition | 2 Comments »
Outlook for 4K Video Sources in 2013
This blog discusses how the technology pieces are starting to come together in support of “4K” video. The first consumer 4K video projector that made it to market (in early 2012) was Sony’s excellent VPL-VW1000ES projector. As of the date of this blog, the VPL-VW1000ES is still the only available consumer projector with a native 4K resolution and capable of accepting a 4K video input. Several consumer electronics manufacturers, including Sony, LG and JVC, are now introducing 4K resolution 84 inch flat panel LCD/LED displays. All of these 84 inch displays appear to be using the same LCD panels that are, by some unconfirmed reports, being sourced from LG. While some may point out all of these 4K display devices, with retail prices in the $20,000 to $25,000 range, are far too expensive to be affordable to all but a very select group of consumers. However, they do represent a modest first step in what will certainly develop into a broader market,with lower priced products, over time. What has been missing up to this point is any 4K video sources or video material (e.g., movies). This blog is focused on what we can expect for 4K video sources over the next year. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Sources, 4K Technology, 4K Video, HDMI | Tags: 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Ultra HD | 1 Comment »
CEDIA Expo 2012 News – Part 3
September 7: This is the third blog in a series reporting on new products being introduced at the CEDIA Expo 2012, that is now underway in Indianapolis, Indiana. I will update this blog later today with more news out of the CEDIA show. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Technology, 4K Technology, Projectors | Tags: 3D Projector, 4K Projector, CEDIA Expo | 1 Comment »
CEDIA Expo 2012 News – Part 2
Thursday – 9 September: Today is the first day the CEDIA trade floor is open and several companies are officially introducing new projectors and related products today. I will be updating this blog a few times today, so check back. Read the rest of this entry »
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CEDIA Expo 2012 – Preview
This blog presents a preview of new projectors and a few related products that may be introduced and/or demo’ed at next month’s CEDIA Expo 2012. The CEDIA Expo is the most important trade show in the USA for the introduction of new home theater video projectors and related products. Also included below are some products that may come to the marketplace during the next few months, but the manufacturer does not have an exhibit/booth at the CEDIA Expo. In some cases the product information that I discuss below is based the preliminary information from the manufacturer while for some other products the information below is based on what appears to fairly credible rumors. In the following write-up I have tried to clearly identify the rumors from the more firm information. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Technology, 4K Technology, 4K Video, CEDIA Expo, Image Processing, Projectors | Tags: 3D Projector, 3D Technology, 4K Projector, CEDIA Expo, Projector Reviews blog | No Comments »
Beyond HDMI 1.4
The current generation of the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) specification was issued in early 2010, in the same time frame as the specification for Blu-ray 3D players (which specifies a HDMI 1.4a output). The latest version of the HDMI Specification is v1.4b which is functionally the same as v1.4a, but with the addition of testing requirements to be used by manufacturers to certify compliance with the specification. Most current consumer video devices include support for the HDMI v.1.4a. I provided an overview of the HDMI v1.4a provisions related to 3D video in my very first blog (HERE) for Projector Reviews. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Technology, 4K Technology, 4K Video, HDMI, Projectors | Tags: 3D Projector, 4K Projector, HDMI 1.4a, next generation HDMI | 4 Comments »