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Barco is launching its large venue XDL laser projector series coinciding with InfoComm 2018. The XDL offers Rec. 2020 color, and native 4K resolution up to 120Hz. Superior 3D performance, is also claimed, but most likely this is sequential or polarizer based 3D not 6 Primary's frequency off-set 3D. As there is no mention of 6P, and the projector requires all the brightness for the primary signal, hence lacking a secondary engine and signal path.
"The current market trend is clearly moving towards creating higher impact experiences. To deliver that result, professionals demand increased color performance and contrast. The XDL series offers unparalleled brightness compared with other laser projectors – up to a massive 75k lumens - that provide images with extraordinary colors from a single unit. So professionals can play with bigger screens resulting in higher impact experiences while removing complexity from installations", Barco said in a prepared statement.
For Barco Product Manager Stefan Vandemaele, the new projectors offer two powerful benefits to large events: superb images and power. “With the XDL series, we have been able to combine the best of two worlds,” he says. “Extraordinary colors thanks to a laser light source known from our Flagship cinema projector and state-of-the-art image processing from our best-selling UDX events projector.
"Installing one projector is always easier than having to install several and create blends to produce the brightness required in the environment. It means less equipment to transport and makes set-up far less complicated. XDL speeds up the installation process by reducing cable hassle and alignment time. The projectors provide an exceptional lens shift of up to 100% allowing for versatility in installation. The images are easily matched to the projection surface with the on-board real-time warping and blending feature. And thanks to their modular design, servicing becomes a breeze", Barco promotes its new light cannons.
Last year with the launch of the UDX series, Barco launched a campaign to unify the lenses to match its high-end rental&staging projectors, these XDL will also use those lenses.
"When it comes to TCO, the XDL is a smart investment. Companies that already own Barco XLD+ lenses will be able to reuse them on the XDL projectors. Leveraging a laser light source, image flicker and lamp-related costs and maintenance (such as lamp replacements) are eliminated. Compared to xenon projectors, the XDLs also consume 40% less power and ensure minimum downtime. What’s more, the XDL input is already 8K-ready which makes it a future-proof investment" Barco added.
"The current market trend is clearly moving towards creating higher impact experiences. To deliver that result, professionals demand increased color performance and contrast. The XDL series offers unparalleled brightness compared with other laser projectors – up to a massive 75k lumens - that provide images with extraordinary colors from a single unit. So professionals can play with bigger screens resulting in higher impact experiences while removing complexity from installations", Barco said in a prepared statement.
For Barco Product Manager Stefan Vandemaele, the new projectors offer two powerful benefits to large events: superb images and power. “With the XDL series, we have been able to combine the best of two worlds,” he says. “Extraordinary colors thanks to a laser light source known from our Flagship cinema projector and state-of-the-art image processing from our best-selling UDX events projector.
"Installing one projector is always easier than having to install several and create blends to produce the brightness required in the environment. It means less equipment to transport and makes set-up far less complicated. XDL speeds up the installation process by reducing cable hassle and alignment time. The projectors provide an exceptional lens shift of up to 100% allowing for versatility in installation. The images are easily matched to the projection surface with the on-board real-time warping and blending feature. And thanks to their modular design, servicing becomes a breeze", Barco promotes its new light cannons.
Last year with the launch of the UDX series, Barco launched a campaign to unify the lenses to match its high-end rental&staging projectors, these XDL will also use those lenses.
"When it comes to TCO, the XDL is a smart investment. Companies that already own Barco XLD+ lenses will be able to reuse them on the XDL projectors. Leveraging a laser light source, image flicker and lamp-related costs and maintenance (such as lamp replacements) are eliminated. Compared to xenon projectors, the XDLs also consume 40% less power and ensure minimum downtime. What’s more, the XDL input is already 8K-ready which makes it a future-proof investment" Barco added.