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Runco Shows 7 TVs, OPAL Technology, Projectors
Runco says OPAL technology reduces reflections and increases contrast.
Runco's booth has been quite busy. Amid the announcement of the company "phasing out" the Vidikron brand, it has introduced a slew of products at CEDIA Expo 2008.
Runco introduced seven new 1080p LCD and plasma flat panels, including the company's largest flat panel — the 70-inch Crystal Series CX-70DHD.
Runco says the CX-70DHD is the first LCD to use Runco's proprietary external DHD video controller/processor. It also features the company's VirtualWide mode, which it says converts 4:3 content to 16:9.
CX-70DHD includes the Imaging Science Foundation's ISFccc calibration suite and Vivix II digital video processing. It's less than six-inches wide and has the following inputs: Composite, S-Video, HDMI with HDCP and RGBH.
The two other Crystal Series LCD flat panels are the 65-inch CX-65HD and 47-inch CX-47HD. Both offer internal Vivix II processing with Runco's RTR (Real-Time Refresh) 120Hz technology, connectivity including HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color, WideVision technology with VirtualWide mode and ISF calibration.
Runco has also added two CinemaWall plasmas: the 50-inch XP-50 and 65-inch XP-65. They feature Vivix II processing, ISFccc calibration and Dynamic Pixel Protection to reduce static image retention.
MSRP:
CX-70DHD — $34,995 (October)
CX-65HD — $14,995 (December)
CX-47HD — $4,495 (December)
CX-OPAL47 — $5,995 (January 2009)
XP-65 — $12,995 (January 2009)
XP-50 — $6,495 (January 2009)
WP-420PALHD — $8,995 (currently available)
The company also unveiled its OPAL (Optical Path Alignment) technology, which Runco says provides three benefits:
Runco is adding the VX-8 to its VideoXtreme line of high-performance projectors.
The VX-8 includes three SuperOnyx DMDs and Runco's exclusive 2.35:1 CineWide technology. It supports 1080p/24 and features multiple HDMI inputs.
The VX-8 features ISFccc calibration for top performance during day or night.
ConstantContrast technology offers frame-by-frame correction, while CorrectColor provides color calibration for D65 protection.
Other features include:
Runco introduced seven new 1080p LCD and plasma flat panels, including the company's largest flat panel — the 70-inch Crystal Series CX-70DHD.
Runco says the CX-70DHD is the first LCD to use Runco's proprietary external DHD video controller/processor. It also features the company's VirtualWide mode, which it says converts 4:3 content to 16:9.
CX-70DHD includes the Imaging Science Foundation's ISFccc calibration suite and Vivix II digital video processing. It's less than six-inches wide and has the following inputs: Composite, S-Video, HDMI with HDCP and RGBH.
The two other Crystal Series LCD flat panels are the 65-inch CX-65HD and 47-inch CX-47HD. Both offer internal Vivix II processing with Runco's RTR (Real-Time Refresh) 120Hz technology, connectivity including HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color, WideVision technology with VirtualWide mode and ISF calibration.
Runco has also added two CinemaWall plasmas: the 50-inch XP-50 and 65-inch XP-65. They feature Vivix II processing, ISFccc calibration and Dynamic Pixel Protection to reduce static image retention.
MSRP:
CX-70DHD — $34,995 (October)
CX-65HD — $14,995 (December)
CX-47HD — $4,495 (December)
CX-OPAL47 — $5,995 (January 2009)
XP-65 — $12,995 (January 2009)
XP-50 — $6,495 (January 2009)
WP-420PALHD — $8,995 (currently available)
OPAL Technology
The company also unveiled its OPAL (Optical Path Alignment) technology, which Runco says provides three benefits:
- Ambient-Light Rejection (ALR) — offers 20-times reduction of internal and surface reflections
- Acute Contrast Enhancement (ACE) — Three-times increase in contrast
- ISS (Impact, Shake and Shock) Protection — Enhances resistance to dust contamination, condensation and direct impact
VX-8 Projector
Runco is adding the VX-8 to its VideoXtreme line of high-performance projectors.
The VX-8 includes three SuperOnyx DMDs and Runco's exclusive 2.35:1 CineWide technology. It supports 1080p/24 and features multiple HDMI inputs.
The VX-8 features ISFccc calibration for top performance during day or night.
ConstantContrast technology offers frame-by-frame correction, while CorrectColor provides color calibration for D65 protection.
Other features include:
- Seven primary lens options and two CineWide with AutoScope choices
- A low-noise cabinet design
- Updated Proteus lenses
- Increased power Axishift
- A lamp life up to 2,500 hours
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