WATCHOUT version 5.5: the most powerful multi-image display and presentation software available today!

Launching in collaboration with Dataton Premium Partner Show Sage at InfoComm 13, the latest version of Dataton WATCHOUTâ„¢ multi-image display and presentation software brings a number of new and significant features such as hardware assisted synchronization, frame blending, dynamic IP addressing of individual computers, cluster naming and insertion of URL based images. The company has also announced the shipping of its WATCHPAXâ„¢ solid-state media server with embedded WATCHOUT that has been upgraded to accommodate several newly introduced video output format compatibilities.

Lars Sandlund, Chief Operations Officer at Dataton

Lars Sandlund, Chief Operations Officer at Dataton says: “The new features of version 5.5 ensure that WATCHOUT is the most powerful multi-image display and presentation software available in the market today. Our customers are always finding new ways of using video display technology. To support them, Dataton invests heavily in its in-house research and development of software and hardware to constantly innovate WATCHOUT, keeping it ahead of coming trends in video and display and to meet future imaging requirements.�

Jim Testa, President, Show Sage adds: “The new features of version 5.5 will be popular with our customers who are using our Show Sage server hardware. We expect that the new WATCHOUT version 5.5 will amaze visitors at InfoComm 13. To promote the new version we will be hosting hourly booth demonstrations to allow visitors to interact and test out the new features.�

Just a few of the new features of WATCHOUT version 5.5 are:

Dataton WATCHPAX solid-state media server.

WATCHPAX now provides hardware-accelerated playback of HD video in H.264 and MPEG-2 encoding formats. WATCHOUT also supports playback of QuickTime Animation as well as H.264 video in MOV files.

Hardware Assisted Synchronization

When run on display servers which utilize certain AMD FireProâ„¢ Workstation Video Cards and a companion ATI FireProâ„¢ S400 Synchronization Module, WATCHOUT now supports hardware-based synchronization of the video outputs allowing users to play back frame-accurate synchronized content across multiple computers. Using the “gen lock” feature of the S400 Synchronization Module, users can lock an entire WATCHOUT rig to an external sync source.

Frame Blending

For even smoother video playback, Frame Blending harmonizes any differences in frame rate by smoothly blending frames together in a few simple steps, eliminating the need to skip or double frames.

Dynamic IP Addressing of Individual Computers and Clusters

Enabling users of WATCHOUT to be even more organized, it is now possible to dynamically or self-assign all computer names and IP addresses in complex video systems. In addition, it is possible to assign a name to an entire cluster group of display computers to be used in a show.

URL-based Images

Images from URLs can now be uploaded into WATCHOUT at the click of a button. This new feature is in addition to loading images from a file or disk, or from the WATCHOUT Dynamic Image Server.

Dataton will exhibit at Booth 3915 at InfoComm 13 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, from 12-14 June 2013.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – MAY 2013: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and B.B. King are just a few of the world’s great musicians who got their start in the very musical city of Memphis, Tennessee. In honor of that heritage and in recognition of the fact that future stars are currently establishing themselves in this city, the Memphis International Airport decided to brand its recently-constructed, $122 million, seven-level parking structure with music playback to cover its 4,000 economy parking spaces and 2,500 rental car spaces. With characteristic reliability and rock-steady performance, thirteen Ashly ne8250.70 eight-channel amplifiers power the new sound system.

McClure Engineering of St. Louis, Missouri designed the sound system, and Audio Communications of Memphis installed it. “Memphis is known for its deep musical traditions,� said Walt Wilhelm III, owner of Audio Communications. “This is where Elvis launched his career. This is the home of Stax Records. The airport authorities wanted to celebrate that heritage and to emphasize that Memphis is a contemporary music hotspot. They mostly play music from active local musicians.� Added David Bick, systems engineer with McClure Engineering, “They wanted to create an atmosphere for the airport, and the parking garage is often the point of entry and exit. They wanted the parking garage to have a signature.�

Bick continued, “I specified the Ashly ne8250.70 amplifiers because they’re quiet, reliable, and a tremendous value. I know it can happen every now and again, but I have yet to experience a single Ashly failure. The fact that Ashly amps are so quiet wouldn’t be a huge factor in a parking garage, but it is in all the auditoriums and theaters where we place Ashly amps.�

Inputs to the system include a Denon CD changer with an iPod dock. Those feed a BSS Blu-series processor, which in turn outputs to the rack of thirteen Ashly ne8250.70 amplifiers. A total of 742 One Systems 103IM-70 loudspeakers dot the ceilings of the seven-story structure, providing coverage of approximately ten cars per speaker. In addition there are 38 One Systems 108IM-70 speakers and 12 TIC Gs3 in ground speakers located in the pedestrian plaza.

ABOUT ASHLY AUDIO Ashly Audio Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality & high performance signal processing equipment and power amplification for use in the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. The 37-year old company is headquartered in Webster, New York U.S.A. www.ashly.com

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NEOSHO, MISSOURI – MAY 2013: Neosho, Missouri serves as the western gateway to the Ozark Mountains. Recently, the Neosho R-5 School District initiated a multi-phase plan to convert an open field adjacent to Carver Elementary School into a sports complex with two baseball/softball diamonds and a soccer field. Lance Brummett at Warren Smith & Associates, Consulting Engineer P.C. (Tulsa, Oklahoma) designed the electrical infrastructure for what will be known as the Carver Sports Complex. Nate Pugh, project supervisor and Vince Hightower, installation foreman of Total Electronics Contracting (Joplin, Missouri) oversaw its installation. In order to provide the district with reliable, affordable sound reinforcement for the sports complex, Ashly Audio processing, amplification, and user control forms its core.

“Although they only have the first softball field completed, we have already installed the audio systems that will cover both ball fields,� said Pugh. A pair of Community R.5 loudspeakers covers each field (four loudspeakers total) from atop a concessions stand that resides between the two fields. A single Ashly KLR-2000, rated at 1000W on each of two channels, powers the system, one channel per field. An Ashly ne24.24M processor handles all of the input management, signal processing and routing logic for both fields. Because it has a modular I/O design, the ne24.24M is perfectly tailored to the complex’s needs. Twelve inputs collect six identical sources from each field, and four outputs feed the amplifier with two spares.

“This was my first experience using the Ashly ne24.24M processor,� said Hightower. “After just an hour with it at the shop, I felt completely comfortable and ready to take it to the field. It went in easily and without a hiccup. The fact that it’s modular is nice; we were able to give them what they needed without wasting a lot of untapped potential. The Ashly KLR-2000 is a great sounding amp. It’s nice and clean and promises to deliver reliable sound for a long time to come.�

A pair of Ashly FR-8 Network 8-Channel Remote Faders provide simple, intuitive user control of source volume and muting, as well as output volume for each field. Because the FR-8 connects to the ne24.24M with just a simple Ethernet jack, installation was a snap. Input sources are identical for each field and include a tuner, a Marantz CD/iPod player, an ElectroVoice wireless microphone, a Shure wired announcer microphone, and an additional microphone jack. Furman sequencing provides power to the system in a Middle Atlantic rack.

ABOUT ASHLY AUDIO Ashly Audio Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality & high performance signal processing equipment and power amplification for use in the commercial sound contracting and professional audio markets. The 37-year old company is headquartered in Webster, New York U.S.A. www.ashly.com

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 2013: Spurred by Symetrix’ increasing global presence and the rise of a robust Asian market, former Symetrix Technical Sales Engineer Hock Thang has been promoted to the newly-created position of Regional Sales Manager – Asia / Pacific. Based in Singapore, Thang’s mastery of the Symetrix product line – including Jupiter app based turn-key DSP, Solus standalone fixed I/O DSP, as well as Edge and Radius Dante network audio DSP – has been winning Symetrix converts throughout the region.

“Since 2006, Hock has been an invaluable resource for Symetrix in Asia,� said Mark Ullrich, Symetrix international sales manager. “From his home base in Singapore, Hock has been providing trainings and superior support to the Asia-Pacific Symetrix distributor network. He will continue with this fully but will now also add new focus on strategic sales activities, territory management, and increased connection and support for our distribution partners.�

“I’m privileged to work with such a great team at Symetrix,� said Hock Thang. “Together with our extremely committed distribution partners I look forward to growing Symetrix further in my new role. As our products evolve and become more sophisticated and competitive, we must have the presence and sales infrastructure in place to support it. With the recent release of SymNet Radius AEC Dante network audio DSP, for example, I’ll be focusing heavily on growing the awareness of our full range of conferencing solutions. I look forward to working even more closely with distributors, consultants, and end-users alike, to continue to install superior Symetrix DSP products in the Asia-Pacific region.�

ABOUT SYMETRIX Symetrix engineers high-end professional audio solutions, specializing in DSP hardware and software. Symetrix products are distributed worldwide, and designed and manufactured in the U.S. at the Seattle area headquarters. Since 1976, customers have enjoyed the benefits of Symetrix’ independent ownership and management. For more information on Symetrix professional audio products, please visit www.symetrix.co or call +1 (425) 778-7728.

© Trilussa Hotel, image courtesy of Engineering Solutions.

WATCHOUT generates multiple images for ground-breaking ambient project

Covering over 100 square metres inside Rome’s luxurious Trilussa Palace Hotel, the new Moon Spa is a private wellness area unlike any other. Using Dataton WATCHOUT™ Andrea de Martino, CEO of Engineering Solutions, has created what he calls “a space that can be transformed according to customers’ requirements with lighting, multimedia and environmental control solutions.�

Key to the provision of this private, multimedia dream-world are a series of edge-blended LED projectors that offer three video backdrops on opposing walls. At the touch of a button, Moon Spa customers may choose from a pre-programmed library that includes Caribbean beaches, aerial views of tropical rain-forests, the slopes of an active volcano and stunning shots of Planet Earth as viewed from space.

Plunge pools, Turkish baths, Finnish saunas and a variety of showers are offered alongside loungers, with the whole space having a choice of automated lighting and audio environments which can be synchronised with the video.
“The ability of WATCHOUT multi-image display and presentation software to seamlessly edge-blend multiple images and synchronise their playback with audio, DMX and DALI lighting-control data was key to its deployment at the Moon Spa,� comments Claudio Ceroni of MecTech, which supplied the Dataton systems to Engineering Solutions.

“The result is a unique deployment of this technology in a space that will surely act as the template for many similar installations in the future.�
Fredrik Svahnberg, Marketing Director, Dataton, adds: “The Trilussa Palace Hotel installation is the first time WATCHOUT has ben used in a spa that we know of. Looking at the images it is not hard to see why the customer was so keen to use our technology. Once again, we find a brand-new application for WATCHOUT!�

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ABU ROAD RAJASTHAN, India – Brahma Kumaris, World Renewal Spiritual Trust has recently constructed Godlywood Studios in its Shantivan Complex at its International Headquarters at Abu Road, Rajasthan. This highly advanced electronic media studio creates television programs and films dedicated to spreading spiritual knowledge and Raja Yoga meditation. This ambitious studio project is intended to create and air various spiritually oriented TV programs and films was conceived and initiated by BK. Ramesh Shah, Managing Trustee of the Brahma Kumari Organization. To help achieve this vision, Godlywood Studios has installed a HARMAN Studer Vista 1 mixing console to serve at the heart of its audio system.

The Brahma Kumaris, World Renewal Spiritual Trust organization is spread over 138 countries with 8,500 centres. Following BK. Ramesh Shah’s vision to create a world-class studio with all functional infrastructure facilities under one roof, the implementation of this project was handed over to Shri. Haridas Bhanushali (BK Harilal). Under the leadership and guidance of BK Harilal, the team executed this project in a short span of one year.

Determined to create a modern facility with world-class tools and equipment, Godlywood studios enlisted a technical committee comprised of BK Shiva, Shashi Mekal and Gerard Goveia of Broadcast Media Equipments Pvt Ltd (BMEPL) along with Ashish Barje, Sales Manager, Recording & Broadcast, HARMAN Professional India. The team selected HARMAN’s Studer Vista 1 mixing console to serve at the heart of the studio, marking the first installation of a Studer Vista 1 in India.

“The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization [BKWSO] chose the Studer Vista 1 as the perfect fit for Godlywood studios because the primary requirement was that of a compact solution without compromise on system performance, DSP capability or reliability. The Studer Vista 1 enables us to have the control surface, I/O system, DSP and power supplies all contained within one very small footprint console,� said Shashi Mekal, Technical Head, Godlywood Studios.

The BKWSO was also impressed with the Vista 1 for its user-friendly, easy-to-learn interface and unique functionality with its Vistonics™ user interface and 40 on-screen rotary knobs. Using Studer’s unique Virtual Surround Panning, the operator can take mono sources and create a realistic sound field for a film quickly and easily.

The system integration for the project was performed by TASS Services of Mumbai. AVF Distributors, the authorized dealer for HARMAN’s broadcast range, supplied the console to Godlywood.

Commenting on a successful installation, Gerard Goveia, Director, TASS Services, Mumbai, said, “The Studer Vista 1 perfectly fit the bill given the specifications by BKWSO, as well as the budget for the studio’s setup. The Vista 1 sits at the heart of the studio, providing complete control and ease of operation to the technical users.�

In addition to the Studer Vista 1, Godlywood Studios deployed a full array of HARMAN technologies in the space, including three JBL 3730 ScreenArray cinema loudspeakers, one JBL 4642A subwoofer and eight JBL 8320 compact cinema surround loudspeakers. The system is powered with five Crown DSi 1000 and two DSi 4000 amplifiers.

Godlywood Studios also features an audio dubbing studio equipped with AKG C414 microphones and dbx processors, as well as an HD multicam shooting floor that has JBL LSR4326 studio monitors.

Elaborating on HARMAN’s legendary expertise in broadcast solutions across the world, David McKinney, Senior Director, India Operations, HARMAN Professional said, “The Studer Vista 1 has proven to be the ideal console for this prestigious installation at Godlywood Studios. The internal 5.1-to-stereo down mix function allows for simultaneous live productions in both formats; this saves a lot of time for the engineers having to redo the mix. Being a successful installation of Studer Vista 1 in India, we are extremely proud of the installation and the team involved has done a commendable job in the project.�

HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of audio, lighting and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson®, and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,300 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

Wireless Extender, HDWX-100-TR is designed for wireless signals extending of HDMI, keyboard and mouse. The transmitter module HDWX-100-T connected to the HDMI source encodes the HDMI by H.264 and transmits the signal via advanced Wi-Fi, 802.11a/n technology. The receiver module, HDWX-100-R connected to the display receives and decodes wireless signal into HDMI for display. The USB keyboard and mouse interface in the receiver module, HDWX-100-R also can be accessed to the source via transmitter module HDWX-100-T, if it is connected to the source by USB interface.

The HDWX-100-TR supports the digital video data of full HD up to 1920x1080p at 60Hz and 7.1ch surround audio and transmits the signal up to 30 meters (100feet). It also enables to distribute one (1) video source up to four (4) displays and makes four (4) local keyboard and mouse accesses to the source.

By using GUI interface, user can select one of active transmitters for pairing in the receiver side. With these key features, 4 x 4 wireless routing system can be configured without any electrical connection.

HDWX-100 is Wireless HDMI Extender which supports:

- Wi-Fi standard: 802.11n, 5GHz, 2×2 MIMO, internal antennas (Maximum Throughput: 300Mbps)

- WPA/WPA2 and QoS

- Supports up to 1920×1080, 60Hz video and 7.1ch audio

- Has H.264 codec

- HDMI V1.3 and HDCP2.0 compatible

- Coverage distance (1:1 based)
- LOS (Line of Sight): up to 80meters
- NLOS: up to 30meters
: Typically 20meters (Indoor)

- Multi-cast: up to 1:4 distribution at 1920×1080, 60Hz

-USB backchannel: extend PC control to remote-site (RX)

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New optical DisplayPort extender, DPFX-100-TR is designed compact enough to be fitted into various installation environments with two (2) LC fibers connection. The transmitter and receiver set, DPFX-100-TR enables to transmit WQXGA (2560×1600) at 60Hz signal up to 300m (985feet) over two (2) LC multi-mode fibers, avoiding any tricks like scaling or data compression for lessening a burden of data transmission.

Between the transmitter and the receiver, pure fiber connection by two (2) LC fibers connector gives clean, secure and easy installation with no electrical hazard and a perfect electrical isolation. The DPFX-100-TR can be operated by USB power without external DC power adapter by plugging the supplied USB to DC plug cables to each module.

DPFX-100 is 2-Fiber DisplayPort Extender which supports:

- Supports DisplayPort 1.1a standards

- Extends WQXGA (2560×1600) at 60Hz

- Transmits DP data up to 300m (985feet) over two (2) LC multi-mode fibers (50/125um)

- Offers total data rate 10.8Gbps (2.7Gbps per lane)

- Supports Dual-mode DP (DP++)

- Supports auxiliary /l²C channel over fiber

- Compact design allows direct connect to the DP display

- Operated by USB power or DC power supplier

- Certifies FCC and CE standards for EMI/RFI emission

- Has DP receptacle and provides intermediate cable for flexible installation

-Includes two (2) +5V, 1A DC power adapters / two (2) USB to DC plug cables for the transmitter and receiver

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- Secure the electrical isolation

New optical HDMI extender, HDFX-250-TR is designed compact enough to be fitted into various installation environments with two (2) LC fibers connection. The transmitter and receiver set, HDFX-250-TR enables to transmit WUXGA (1920×1200) or 1080p at 60Hz signal up to 300m (985feet) over two (2) LC multi-mode fibers, avoiding any tricks like scaling or data compression for lessening a burden of data transmission.

Between the transmitter and the receiver, pure fiber connection by two (2) LC fibers connector gives clean, secure and easy installation with no electrical hazard and a perfect electrical isolation. The HDFX-250-TR can be operated by USB power without external DC power adapter by plugging the supplied USB to DC plug cables to each module.

It passes CEC, EDID & HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection) for better installation flexibility and compatibility.

HDFX-200 is 1-Fiber HDMI Extender which supports:

- Extends WUXGA (1920×1200) at 60Hz (1.65Gbps/ch) or 1080p at 60Hz (36bit, 2.25Gbps/ch)

- Transmits HDMI data up to 300m (985feet) over two (2) LC multi-mode fiber

- Supports HDMI1.3 up to 36-bit color depth

- Operated by USB power or DC power supplier

- Complies with CEC, EDID & HDCP1.2

- Certifies FCC and CE standards for EMI/RFI emission

- Has HDMI receptacle and provides intermediate cable for flexible installation

-Includes two (2) +5V, 1A DC power adapters / two (2) USB to DC plug cables for the transmitter and receiver

OPTICIS HQ
#16FL Kins Tower. 8, Seongnam-daero, 331beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-844 Korea Tel: +82 31 719-8033 | Fax: +82 31 719-8032 | tosales@opticis.com

- Secure the electrical isolation

New optical HDMI extender, HDFX-200-TR has one (1) LC fiber connection and is designed compact enough to be fitted into various installation environments. The HDFX-200 with the same mechanical dimension for each of transmitter and receiver enables to transmit the uncompressed HDMI up to WUXGA (1920×1200) at 60Hz refresh ratio or 1080p at 60Hz, avoiding any tricks like scaling or data compression for lessening a burden of data transmission.

ThBetween its transmitter and receiver, pure fiber connection by one (1) LC fiber connector gives clean, secure and easy installation with no electrical hazard and a perfect electrical isolation. The maximum extension is 300m (985feet) over a multi-mode fiber.

HDFX-200 has HDMI receptacle and provides intermediate cable to be connected to various types of HDMI connectors. It passes CEC, EDID & HDCP for better installation flexibility.

HDFX-200 is 1-Fiber HDMI Extender which supports:

- Extends WUXGA (1920×1200) at 60Hz (1.65Gbps/ch) or 1080p at 60Hz (36bit, 2.25Gbps/ch)

- Transmits HDMI data up to 300m (985feet) over one (1) LC multi-mode fiber

- Supports HDMI1.3 up to 36-bit color depth

- Complies with CEC, EDID & HDCP1.2

- Certifies FCC and CE standards for EMI/RFI emission

- Has HDMI receptacle and provides intermediate cable for flexible installation

OPTICIS HQ
#16FL Kins Tower. 8, Seongnam-daero, 331beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-844 Korea Tel: +82 31 719-8033 | Fax: +82 31 719-8032 | tosales@opticis.com

- Secure the electrical isolation