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Datacolor to Attend CEDIA UK Expo with ColorVision (17/6/2005)

Stand F28, Hall 3 Lobby, CEDIA UK Expo 2005

- Perfect home cinema entertainment, thanks to ColorFACTS and SpyderTV

Datacolor, the world's leading supplier of colour management technologies, will be attending the CEDIA UK EXPO in Birmingham. From June 28th to June 30th, the company can be found at Stand F 28 in the lobby of Hall 3, where it will be presenting ColorFACTS and SpyderTV - the new calibration solutions for the home cinema sector. The high-end tool Datacolor ColorFACTS analyses and optimises the colour reproduction of video projectors and beamers. The internationally renowned Image Science Foundation (ISF) has certified the system as the calibration standard for improving electronic image processing. With Datacolor SpyderTV, the colour management experts are offering an entry-level solution to those seeking to improve their home theatre viewing experience. SpyderTV scientifically measures contrast, brightness, color, tint, and color temperature presets and helps users make the necessary adjustments to dramatically improve picture quality. SpyderTV supports Plasma, RPTV, DLP, LCD and CRT televisions.

As well as the Datacolor experts, an ISF specialist will be attending the trade fair and will be happy to answer questions from interested visitors.

Datacolor ColorFACTS is available in three configurations: Professional I, II and III. All models include the following features:

- Automated C3 calibration
- Video wall calibration aided by a wizard
- User-friendly interface
- Compatibility with sensors from various manufacturers
- Analysis and reporting functions
- Compatibility with the relevant test picture DVDs such as AVIA, Video-Essentials or Peter Finzel's reference DVD
- Compatibility with several signal generators such as Accupel HDG-300, Extron VTG 200, Extron VTG300.
- Measurement and display of gamma curves
- Includes freely selectable colour system parameters (ATSC, HDDV, NTSC, PAL, SECAM as well as user-defined parameters)
- Includes freely selectable calibration targets (A, B, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, E, 9300K or user-defined colour temperature and colour coordinates)

ColorFACTS is suitable for high-end plasma, front and rear projection (RPTV), digital light processing (DLP), liquid crystal on silicone (LCOS), liquid crystal display (LCD) and cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions. The tool is currently being localised for the German market; this version is due to be launched at the IFA Berlin (September 2005).

Depending on requirements, the prices of the three versions vary between EUR 2,400 and EUR 3,800. Further information on the specific ColorFACTS Professional I, II and III products is available from essential media or on the Internet. A demo version can be downloaded.

SpyderTV optimises contrast, brightness, color, tint, and color temperature presets of plasma, RPTV, CRT, DLP and LCD televisions. The Spyder colorimeter - which is connected to a PC or laptop - measures the signals and determines the optimal settings with the help of a software wizard. SpyderTV will be available beginning June 2005 at a recommended retail price of EUR 249.

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