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Canon Launches New XEED Compact Installation Projector Series
Published Jul 21, 2013
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Canon Middle East, world leader in imaging solutions, is launching a new range of compact installation projectors that provide market-leading image quality and represent a new category of projector solutions. The new Canon XEED Compact Installation series will enable system integrators to provide customers with outstanding image quality from a compact projector, while retaining the features and performance normally only found on full-size installation models.
The new series consists of two standard (the XEED WUX450 and XEED WX520) and two short-throw models (the XEED WUX400ST and XEED WX450ST).
The XEED WUX450 and XEED WX520 both have a 1.8x zoom projection lens that delivers virtually the same brightness throughout the entire zoom range. The all-new projection lens has a constant aperture of F2.8, resulting in almost no loss of brightness at the telephoto end of the zoom range (maximum 5% drop). This outstanding performance is a direct result of Canon’s expertise in lens design, coupled with the fifth-generation AISYS optical system, which maximises the performance of the LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) panels. LCOS technology produces fine, detailed images without the lattice effect sometimes seen on other projectors.
The combination of LCOS technology and constant brightness is unique to Canon and gives system integrators maximum flexibility to use the device from various throw distances with no compromise on image quality or luminosity. The projectors are designed for maximum flexibility and include four corner keystone correction, which makes it easier to configure clear displays from any projection angle.
Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East commented, “Within the segment, nothing comes close to the quality and brightness offered by the new XEED Compact Installation series. Our partners can now offer a compact projector with comparable features and performance to larger installation models, allowing greater flexibility when meeting the needs of customers.”
Class leading energy efficiency
The new series offers class-leading energy efficiency, with a dedicated ECO button. The new products use significantly less power than comparable products, whilst delivering exceptional brightness. Canon’s ultra-efficient fifth generation AISYS optical system and all new projection lens are instrumental in this super-low power consumption. The models boast a best-in-class energy consumption of just 0.081 watts per lumen for the WUX450 and 0.068 watts per lumen for the WX520. Whilst in standby mode the devices use only 1W, further helping to prevent wasted energy.
Ease of installation and maintenance
The new series supports system integrators with quick and easy maintenance features. The air filter can be accessed without the use of any tools and the lamp can be replaced from the rear without uninstalling the projector, thereby preventing downtime and improving efficiency. Firmware updates can also be delivered via USB flash drives, meaning that essential updates can be applied without the need to return the device to a service facility.
Thanks to a brand new image processor, the models also include an array of advanced features that make them particularly suitable for multi-display applications. Registration adjustment allows installers to perfectly align the three RGB panels, effectively eliminating convergence issues. Hardware edge blending is now built-in, enabling system integrators to easily create panoramic images, with perfect blends between each projector.
Compact Install Short Throw projectors
Also launched today are two short throw models – the WUX400ST and WX450ST - based on the same hardware platform as the XEED WUX450 and XEED WX520, but with the addition of an all-new Canon short throw projection lens. These two projectors are designed for both front and rear projection installations and are especially suited to environments where space is at a premium, as well as larger venues where long cable runs are difficult or expensive to implement. A digital enlargement capability of 1.4x and no image distortion means they are perfect for short-throw scenarios where image quality is paramount.
DVI and HDMI inputs are provided across all models, with a picture-by-picture facility that allows simultaneous display of two separate digital image sources for maximum flexibility.
Hendrik Verbrugghe continues; “Canon is dedicated to helping system integrators provide bespoke projection solutions to their clients – whatever the environment or client brief. Our new XEED Compact Installation series offers all the features of an installation projector in a smaller chassis, whilst boasting best-in-class energy efficiency. In this way, we are providing the opportunity for our partners to target the installation market with a high quality and competitively priced product.”
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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