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Planar updates lineup of 4K digital signage displays

Global display and digital signage technology provider Planar Systems Inc. has unveiled the next-generation of its Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD display line, designed for ultra-high-resolution commercial applications, according to a company announcement.

October 8, 2015

Global display and digital signage technology provider Planar Systems Inc. has unveiled the next-generation of its Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD display line, designed for ultra-high-resolution commercial applications, according to a company announcement.

Planar said the latest in its UltraRes Series design combines the best of the current models with new features inspired by customers and trends in the emerging 4K ecosystem. The next-generation models also retain many of the high-value features offered by the first-generation Planar UltraRes Series, including UHD image performance, the ultra-slim Planar Profile Mounting System, efficient power management and optional multitouch interactivity.

Available in 98-inch, 84-inch and a new 75-inch diagonal, the new displays include built-in Planar MediaPlex Plus Processing for enhanced versatility and control of multisource viewing, the company said, as well as support for native 4K resolution at up to 60Hz that can be driven via single-cable HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2.

"The breakthrough enhancements of the Planar UltraRes Series will revolutionize the way 4K displays are used for professional visualization, collaboration and presentation," said Jennifer Davis, vice president of marketing and product strategy for Planar Systems, in the announcement. "Never before have customers had access to this level of 4K video performance and built-processing in a lineup of displays designed for the rigors of a commercial environment."

The next-generation Planar UltraRes Series features include:

• Advanced multisource viewing: The new displays come standard with integrated Planar MediaPlex Plus Processing, allowing multiple sources to be viewed simultaneously and managed more efficiently. Multiple sources can be viewed in dual, triple, quad or picture-in-picture layouts. Images can be precisely controlled and adjusted, and content can be scaled up and down within any layout, the company said. In addition, users can save, recall and schedule preset configurations.
• Future-proofed video performance: Leveraging advancements in UHD video capture and playback sources, the Planar UltraRes Series has been designed to support native UHD resolution at up to 60Hz with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, enabling smooth motion video and mouse tracking. It is also compliant with the HDCP 2.2 hardware encryption specification for compatibility with future 4K sources.
• Embedded flexibility with OPS: The Planar UltraRes Series includes a built-in expansion slot that supports Intel's Open Pluggable Specification. This makes the display compatible with any OPS module, including the new Planar ContentSmart 4K Media Player designed to help users design, manage and play back digital signage content.
• Easier installation and access: The optional Planar Profile Mounting System has been enhanced to enable even easier installation and access to inputs. The mounting system provides a front service access mode and offers what Planar claims is "the slimmest mounted profile in the industry," meeting Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines in buildings and facilities.
• Integrated multitouch functionality: The new Planar UltraRes Touch models with in-bezel touch technology offer a sleeker installation, sunlight rejection, greater accuracy and are easy to set-up with plug-and-play HID-compliance.  Planar UltraRes Touch displays support up to 32 simultaneous touchpoints and are intended to be ideal for multi-user applications, the company said.
• Advanced energy efficiency and ruggedness: The series comes with redundant power supply for continuous operation, a fanless, whisper-quiet design and advanced energy efficiency that utilizes edge-lit LED technology and passive cooling. It is available with optional Planar Extended Ruggedness and Optics technology, which utilizes a protective glass bonded to the front surface of the display to protect the LCD from damage in high-traffic environments and improve contrast.
• Multisource viewing management from mobile devices: The updated Planar UltraRes App for iOS and Android is designed to enable simplified on-the-fly switching of layouts and sources from a phone or tablet. It is available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The next-generation Planar UltraRes Series 4K displays are now available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers.

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