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Verizon Center to install first high-def LED scoreboard

August 21, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Verizon Center is set to install the first indoor high-definition light emitting diode (LED) display scoreboard. ANC Sports Enterprises and Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision Systems will create, install and operate the first true high-definition LED center-hung scoreboard. Verizon Center will also become the first arena to exclusively feature Diamond Vision LED fascia (ribbon displays), corner stat displays and video boards driven by ANC Sports' patent pending VisionSOFT operating system. 

"Arenas are being built all over the country and in order to compete, you need to be ahead of the curve," said Abe Pollin, chairman of Washington Sports & Entertainment. "Partnering with ANC Sports and Mitsubishi Electric, who have created the first true high definition scoreboard, is a perfect example and we're excited to be able to expand our resume of firsts for sports and entertainment facilities."

The four high-definition Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision 6mm video screens will measure 14 feet, five inches high by 25 feet, two inches wide, providing fans with the highest clarity of all the action, including video playback.  In addition to the high-definition boards, the new center-hung scoreboard will also feature four 10mm five-foot, three-inch high by 25-foot six-inch wide LED video matrixes and two 20mm LED rings. The four 10mm video matrixes will feature images with clarity found on many primary arena video screens around the country, creating an incredible visual structure with the high-definition displays that will exhibit over 68 billion colors.

Operated through ANC's VisionSOFT software application, the signage system is capable of exhibiting separate game prompts, statistics and 3D animation in real time to build an energetic environment throughout the building.

A renovation of the current LED boards and static fascia signage will also take place and involve the replacement of the existing signage with Mitsubishi's new 20mm Diamond Vision indoor fascia display. Over 1,000 feet of linear LED fascia will bring to life the entire upper level of the arena bowl, while 400 feet of full-motion signage will continue to animate the lower level of the arena bowl. Four additional LED displays will also light the top corners of the arena bowl with statistics, 3D graphics and advertisements, thus completing the entire digital display system.

Through a multi-year agreement with Washington Sports & Entertainment, ANC Sports will create statistical templates, sponsor content and team animations for the entire signage system.

The new scoreboard is set to debut this fall at a yet to be determined date.