Friday, August 19, 2011

LG Electronics Showcases Sleek Designs, Advanced HDTV Technologies at 2011 Hospitality Design Expo


Emphasizes Stylish LED HDTV Line, LCD HDTVs with Pro:Centric(TM) Technology, LG Cinema 3D LCD HDTV and Large-Screen Plasma Displays


About SharpNHK began R&D into Super Hi-Vision, which has dramatically higher resolution than current HDTV, in 1995 and aims to begin trial broadcasts in 2020. With approximately 33 megapixels (7,680 [H] x 4,320 [V] pixels), or 16 times the resolution of HDTV, Super Hi-Vision will offer powerful, life-like image reproduction."With such an extensive upgrade to undertake, we needed to ensure that we selected a solution that would be both cost-effective and reliable," said Favio Cervantes, Director of Engineering for Cablemás. "Upon careful review, we selected a suite of field-proven products from RGB Networks that are simple to deploy and maintain, and provide the quality that we are committed to delivering to our subscribers."LG is demonstrating its industry-leading Pro:Centric and Pro:Idiom technologies, which enable hoteliers to provide easy delivery of customized content, including information-sharing, advertising and HD programming.Modern Design Meets Cutting-Edge Technology with Pro:Centric and Pro:IdiomFor hoteliers seeking a sophisticated design with crisp picture and energy-saving technology, LG is featuring its commercial LED HDTV (model LE530C). Available in 42-inch diagonal, 47-inch diagonal and 55-inch class (54.6-inches measured diagonally) sizes, this series features a slim 1.2-inch profile and invisible speaker system. Delivering superb high-definition images, these LG commercial LED HDTVs are ideal as the focal point of a guest room or public area.Technical specifications and details for all LG HDTVs on display at HD Expo this week can be found on LG's Website at www.LGsolutions.com.LG's first commercial 3D LCD HDTV (model 47LD950C) offers a truly cinematic experience away from theaters and in the comfortable setting of a hotel. Unlike most consumer 3D TVs that use clunky and expensive active-shutter 3D glasses, this LG Cinema 3D commercial model uses comfortable and trendy polarized eyewear, similar to that used in movie theaters.Pro:Centric is LG's unique applications platform that enables in-room television interactivity, streamlining how hoteliers deliver information into the guestroom. With Pro:Centric, guests have easy access to interactive electronic program guides and hotel services such as spa appointments, room service or golf course scheduling. This is a cost-effective way for hoteliers to deliver uniform services and features across both radio frequency (RF) and Internet protocol (IP) based networks without the need for additional hardware such as set-top boxes.About RGB Networks RGB Networks enables video service providers to migrate to a multi-screen environment for the delivery of linear and on-demand video over managed and unmanaged IP networks. The company's success is based on core strengths in transcoding, advertising and overlay insertion, ultra-dense modulation and statistical multiplexing. RGB's solutions for video delivery to TVs, desktop and mobile devices are built to deliver the highest video quality at the best price-performance on the market -- they uniquely offer the density and scalability required to support the growing demands of consumers with integrated functionality that simplifies operators' network architectures and minimizes operational costs. RGB's products are deployed by over 200 cable, telco, satellite, OTT and mobile operators in 30 countries. Venture capital firms Accel Partners, Comcast Interactive, Focus Ventures, Granite Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, and Mitsui & Co. Venture Partners have invested $63 million in the company. RGB is a private, profitable company based in Sunnyvale, California with offices around the world. For more information, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com .LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.- Screen size: 85 inches (approx. 1.9 x 1.05 m)For hoteliers who want to offer big screens with stunning picture quality, LG is showcasing its stunning new 50-inch diagonal and 60-inch class (59.8-inches measured diagonally) size commercial plasma HDTVs (model PK550C) that deliver a superior viewing experience for a variety of hospitality applications. This series' TruSlim bezel and narrow 2.2-inch cabinet depth trim unnecessary bulk and focus the attention to the HD screen. Commercial features include public display settings, USB cloning capability and an RS-232C port which helps reduce installation time and maintenance costs.Source: SharpThis LCD will be shown to the public at NHK's Science & Technology Research Laboratories in Tokyo from May 26 to 29, 2011.About Cablemás Cablemás is the second largest cable television operator in Mexico based on number of subscribers and homes passed. As of March 30, 2011, Cablemás' cable network served one million cable television subscribers, 375,000 high-speed internet subscribers, and 210,000 telephony lines, with more than 2,900,000 homes passed.For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glasses required and are sold separately on some models."Cablemás is undertaking an ambitious digital upgrade that will enable them to expand their current offerings, increase their subscriber base and maintain their market leadership," said Lou Mastrocola, Vice President, Americas Sales for RGB Networks. "As pioneering Latin American operators like Cablemás prepare their networks for the next generation of digital video services, the market for our proven digital simulcast solutions remains strong."

SOURCE LG Electronics USA




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