Creating Solutions Together with Customers at InfoComm 2018

At InfoComm 2018, Sony is “Creating Solutions Together” with its partners and customers, highlighting a full line of professional display, A/V and presentation technologies. Visitors to the Sony booth, C2363 will see immersive 8K x 4K Crystal LED Display System, Sony’s highest brightness laser light source installation projection, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, BRAVIA_™ Professional Displays and more.

The professional display and A/V production markets are rapidly changing, and Sony’s solutions and new products featured at the show are designed to meet a range of applications, requirements and budgets.

“There are so many issues a customer needs to consider, whether the application is digital signage, content creation, simulation, or higher education,” said Unni Krishnan, Head of Education & Corporate Sales at Sony Professional Solutions MEA. “At InfoComm, we’re demonstrating that Sony has the right mix of solutions, systems and technologies for professional display and presentation needs in a variety of markets and budget.”

Visitors to the Sony exhibit can experience the latest technologies through interactive and simulated “real-world” scenarios that illustrate the practical benefits and applications of Sony’s solutions. Various demonstrations and scheduled seminars will take place to introduce our range of new products and solution.

Crystal LED Display System

Anchoring the booth will be Sony’s scalable 8K x 4K Crystal LED Display System in a 32-foot x 18-foot configuration consisting of 288 units.  It creates the attractive space where people gather and share the “WOW”.

Attendees will be able to view spectacular footage such as corporate, automotive, e-sports, entertainment and retail, some are on the industry’s first end-to-end 8K 120p HDR display solution, shot by UHC-8300, Sony’s first 8K System Camera.  With a contrast ratio of over 1,000,000:1 and a 99% black surface area, Sony’s Crystal LED offers high contrast, high resolution and immersive visuals.

Active learning solution; ‘Vision Exchange’

The latest version 1.1 of Sony’s flagship interactive collaboration and active learning solution ‘Vision Exchange’ will also be on display for the first time and demonstrated on the show floor. The upgrade allows for improved communication through the integration of Skype for Business, which enables distance learning, as well Personal Note Taker, for smarter note-taking.

The version 1.1 is applicable with the main units PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and the Pod PC Software PES-C10. It is planned to be released in June 2018, and customers previously purchased V1.0 can upgrade to the V1.1 at no additional cost during the first year of purchase. For future updates, Sony’s Software Upgrade Program (SUP) will provide users with an annual subscription to ensure their version always remains up to date with the latest functionality.

High brightness laser projectors

At InfoComm, Sony’s new high brightness installation laser projector, VPL-FHZ120L (WUXGA 12000lm) and VPL-FHZ90L (WUXGA 9000lm) will be showcased and in use for the first time in the U.S.  Both models offer visibly superior pictures ensuring the engagement of the audience and inspire their imagination in minimalistic design to blend-in various environments.  They also come with advantage of laser light source benefits, including increased brightness, ease of use and installation flexibility.

The VPL-FHZ120L is ideal for auditoriums and conference halls supporting live performances and ceremonies. The 3LCD installation projector has the mode to cover sRGB100% and suitable for applications requiring precise colour reproduction such as in exhibitions and museums.  The VPL-FHZ90L is suitable for mid to large-sized classrooms or corporate meeting rooms, even those with challenging installation due to natural lighting or bright spaces.

Demos on-site will showcase the VPL-FHZ120L’s its industry-leading wide lens shift capabilities (Max. Vertical ±107%, Horizontal ±60%).

VPL-FHZ120L is planned to be available in August 2018 and VPL-FHZ90L is planned to be available in September.

PTZ cameras for various markets

Sony’s full lineup of PTZ cameras, including BRC-X1000 (4K) and BRC-H800 (HD) models, will be on display at InfoComm, combining image quality, sensitivity and flexible remote operation for broadcast and production.  New to the show, BRC-X1000 and BRC-H800 will be available in white, ideal for environments such as classrooms, churches, government buildings, medical spaces and corporations. The models are planned to be available at the end of August 2018.

In the booth, BRC-X1000 will be showcased in an auditorium set-up and as part of a lecture capture system. The visitors can see the potential of different use cases such as event shooting, distance learning, corporate training and high-end video conference.

BRAVIA_TM Professional Displays for collaboration solution

Sony’s newest BRAVIA_™ Professional Displays in 43”, 49”, 55”, 65”, 75” and 85” models are enabling collaboration in corporate applications including meeting rooms, lobbies, hotel guest rooms, showrooms, sports venues and more.  Highlights include scalable architecture, an intuitive user interface for content, device management, network and serial communication control, flexible installation options and HTML5 support.

The new displays are planned to be available in June 2018.

New “Sound VR” technology; Sonic Surf VR

Experience Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers and specially developed software designed to simulate popping, moving, and partitioning sounds in one space using an intuitive software application. The result is an interactive space where sounds move freely around within a space to create immersive experiences.

At InfoComm, Sonic Surf VR will allow visitors to visit not only a virtual aquarium but also a virtual museum, offering sound partitioned audio in multiple languages.

Sonic Surf VR is suitable for wide range of applications, such as location-based entertainment like theme parks, special events, exhibitions, museums, aquariums and corporate showrooms. As a stand-alone audio experience or combined with digital signage, projection mapping and lighting, creators and producers who are producing dynamic content with innovative design elements can further enhance the value of their work.

Sony also encourage students studying content design to experience and leverage this new technology for their creative ideas.

Sonic Surf VR is planned to be available in June 2018.

New solutions under development

Two additional solutions under development, will be on display to maximize and enhance Sony’s Crystal LED display system and address requests from customers.

Beyond 4K AV over IP for Crystal LED is an IP-based workflow for content sharing and design review.  At the booth, visitors can experience the simple and flexible sharing and monitoring of large volumes of data, with fewer cables and more reliability. It is also planned to have the capabilities to monitor the flow and status of packets as well as past logs using Sony’s original Software Defined Network (SDN).

In addition, Sony’s Colour Management Solution is designed for situations where extreme accuracy and precise colour matching among displays are required. Crystal LED display system can be used to seamlessly match with Sony’s 4K OLED master monitor BVM-X300 and LCD monitors for easy adjustments and consistent colour uniformity, often necessary in design simulation and retail.

For more information, come and see Sony at InfoComm2018 from 6th to 8^th June, Booth C2363, or visit the Sony website.