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InfoComm14: Planar showcases 4K digital signage displays

June 18, 2014

Today at InfoComm 2014, display and digital signage technology provider Planar Systems Inc. announced it is expanding its 4K product offerings with new displays ranging in size from 28 inches to 98 inches.

The new displays, which will be showcased at the InfoComm 2014 professional A/V trade show in Las Vegas, include additions to two Planar product families — the Planar UltraRes Series and Planar EP-Series.

"Planar's early and ongoing commitment to commercial 4K is reflected in this wide range of new models," said Steve Seminario, senior director of product marketing at Planar Systems. "From desktop monitors to ultra-large format displays, our goal is to accelerate the adoption of ultra HD technology by making it accessible, affordable and well-tailored to commercial applications."

Compatible with existing full-HD and 4K sources, as well as the growing number of 4K devices coming to market, Planar said its 4K displays offer broad connectivity for both current and future use. All models also come with an energy-efficient architecture featuring a "whisper-quiet," fanless design made possible through LED backlighting and advanced power management, the company said.

Planar UltraRes 98

With the Planar UltraRes 98 the company is expanding its Planar UltraRes Series line to include a large-format 4K display in a size that supports large rooms by providing a single-display solution to applications previously requiringa tiled video wall. Designed for resolution-rich commercial applications, the Planar UltraRes 98-inch is aimed at deployments ranging from conference rooms to training centers to public display applications.  

Like the Planar UltraRes 84-inch, which Planar introduced in 2013, the Planar UltraRes 98-inch offers extensive connectivity options, including support for up to eight connected sources. It also includes built-in UltraRes MediaPlex software, which allows multiple sources to be viewed simultaneously with the ability to upscale and downscale content to full screen or quadrants of the screen. With an installation depth less than four inches, the Planar Profile Mounting System makes the Planar UltraRes 98 compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

The Planar UltraRes Series now supports true 4K at up to 60Hz via HDMI 2.0, enabling smoother fast-motion video and mouse tracking, as well as compatibility with new and emerging 4K playback devices, the company said.

Planar EP-Series 58 and 65

Planar is also bringing 4K resolution to its Planar EP-Series line with the introduction of 58- and 65-inch models. The displays, built for mission-critical and extended use applications, are intended to be ideal for demanding 24/7 commercial operations such as airports and control rooms and as digital signage in a variety of settings including retail stores, hospitality settings and corporate lobbies, the company said.

The ultra HD Planar EP-Series 58-inch and 65-inch displays come standard with an expansion slot that supports Intel's Open Pluggable Specification for digital signage, making them compatible with OPS devices such as media players and PCs. The new 4K displays support both landscape and portrait modes and include an ultra-slim, logo-free bezel. Planar EP-Series 4K displays are also available with integrated multitouch technology for interactive 4K experiences.

The new displays will be available through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers and will begin shipping in the third calendar quarter of 2014, the company said.

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