Lumagen Raises the Video
Processor Performance Bar with the New Artisan™ 8K Video Processor
A bespoke video processor intended for filmmakers to preserve their
vision, and for movie enthusiasts to see the image as the director intended.
Includes all the current features of the company’s Radiance Pro 4K series,
including the newest, namely compatibility with Dolby® LLDV™ and direct
control of Seymour-Screen Excellence’s masking systems.
Beaverton, OR — September 3, 2024 — Once again adding to its 22-year legacy
as the leader in the design and manufacture of video processing products for
home cinema, corporate, and studio markets, Lumagen today announced the
ArtisaN™ 8K video processor, created to bring AV image mastery into the home
cinema in 2025.
ArtisaN noun ar· ti· san 'är-t?-z?n
1: an expert distinguished by uncompromising dedication to their trade.
2: has both the creativity and the skill to make a functional and
distinctive product ensuring the highest quality standards.
3: master craftsman of fine objects.
Lumagen Artisan - the Master Craftsman of Image Science
As told by Lumagen president Jim Peterson, “Being Lumagen’s first 8K
processor, with ArtisaN, we embarked upon a completely new innovative
design. We hand-crafted the proprietary hardware, software and video
processing algorithms and have selected the finest components, 8K HDMI chips
and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). This all comes together to deliver
the best in-motion video, complementing the artistic craft of the filmmaker,
and delivering the best home cinema experience.”
The ArtisaN supports up to 8K60 and 4K120 inputs and outputs, including HDCP
2.3, HDR10, and HLG, and is compatible with Dolby® LLDV™ sources (new
feature) with eight inputs, two outputs, and a multitude of video
processing, setup, and calibration features. An evolution of Lumagen’s
commercial-grade Radiance Pro™ series, the ArtisaN includes all the current
features of the series, including their new ability to directly control
Seymour-Screen Excellence’s masking systems.
Peterson furthered, “The ArtisaN will continue to provide and even exceed
what Lumagen processors are best known for. This includes ongoing refinement
of our Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM), which analyzes multiple regions of every
frame of content, detects scene changes, and optimizes the image for each
frame of content. Jon Thompson, a movie producer responsible for
post-production image quality at a major studio, recently evaluated the
Lumagen DTM versus the other options. He stated that ‘the other DTM options
used today are not even in the same league as the Lumagen.’”
“With 8K projectors and televisions, scaling quality again comes to the
forefront. The ArtisaN builds upon the foundation of the Radiance Pro series
as the industry’s best motion picture scaling that scores more than 20%
higher than the competition using the Tektronix PQA600C analysis software.
Lumagen’s scaling provides the best quality scaling for 4K, 1080, 720, and
SD, and with the ArtisaN, sources for 8K projectors and TVs. Scaling is also
essential for aspect-ratio control, especially when using an anamorphic
lens. In addition, the ArtisaN will have an edge-sharpening feature that
helps restore detail lost during compression of the digital content,”
pressed Peterson.
Like the Radiance Pro 5348, the ArtisaN uses circuitry to reduce HDMI output
clock jitter. Minimizing signal jitter is an extremely important criteria
for HDMI. The ArtisaN will produce an optimal clock to send to the audio
processor to minimize jitter at the DACs. Reduced jitter at the DACs reduces
distortion and significantly improves audio.
“The adaptability of the ArtisaN is second to none. Using FPGA technology,
the ArtisaN can add hardware image processing and setup features years after
installation to incorporate new features as technologies evolve, providing
the best image experience possible for our customers,” added Peterson.
Available in 2025, the ArtisaN will be manufactured in the USA to maintain
the highest quality standards, with a release price of MSRP (USD) $12,995.
Peterson says Lumagen will offer a generous trade-in program for customers
who currently own a Radiance Pro series video processor desiring to upgrade
to the ArtisaN upon availability. “Stay tuned for the ArtisaN Beta launch,”
concluded Peterson.
Lumagen video processing technology can be experienced in home theater demos
at the 2024 CEDIA Expo in Seymour-Screen Excellence’s Sound Room 4 and booth
4409, as well as Harman booth 2512.
Visit www.lumagen.com for more technical information on the ArtisaN. For all
inquiries, please contact Jim Peterson at 503.574.2211 or sales@lumagen.com.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark of Lumagen, Incorporated. Radiance,
Radiance Pro, and ArtisaN are trademarks of Lumagen Incorporated. Lumagen
production schedules, products and features are subject to change without
notice.
Lumagen, Inc. / www.lumagen.com / Beaverton Oregon, USA / Phone:
503.574.2211
VIDEO PROCESSOR WORLD
LEADER LUMAGEN LAUNCHES $5,495 MSRP VIDEO PROCESSOR, THE RADIANCE
August 28, 2024 Adding to its
22-year legacy as the leader in the design and manufacture of video
processing products for home cinema, corporate, and studio markets, Lumagen
has just made video processing more affordable for home cinema enthusiasts.
Today the company announced the addition of the Radiance Pro™ 4140 to its
series of award-winning video processors. The Radiance Pro 4140 is priced
$1000 less than the Radiance Pro 4240-18G. The Radiance Pro 4140 at $5495
MSRP (USD), represents a new price point for Lumagen and is shipping now.
The Radiance Pro 4140 incorporates a single 18G input and 9G output in a
compact case design with the same outstanding video processing as other
models in the Radiance Pro series. The 4140-18G with an 18G output is also
available, and is housed in a 1U rackmount case, at $5995 MSRP USD. The
single HDMI configuration satisfies the requirements of entry level home
cinema systems,” stated Lumagen president Jim Peterson.
A Lumagen video processor is considered by many experts to be an essential
part of any quality home cinema. The Radiance Pro series, including the
4140, uses Lumagen’s proprietary video processing algorithms to refine and
enhance the video images presented by front projectors, flat panel displays,
and LED video walls to provide industry professionals and movie enthusiast’s
the best in-motion image experience.
All models in the Radiance Pro series have the same video feature set, which
includes the industry’s best HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM), best scaling
for in-motion video content, instant-auto-aspect ratio detection and
selection, plus a host of customization features. They support 4k60 inputs,
4K60 outputs, including HDCP 2.3, HDR10, and HLG, and are compatible with
Dolby® LLDV™ sources. Additionally, the Radiance Pro 5244 and 5348 models
add HDMI dejitter circuitry, which improves audio by reducing the HDMI clock
jitter at the audio processor input.
Each Radiance Pro video processor is a custom designed commercial-grade
product, manufactured in the USA and engineered to be adaptable to
incorporate new features as technology evolves. This proven capability along
with free firmware updates and unparalleled customer service provides
Lumagen customers with years of the best home cinema video quality
available.
Peterson, added “Because the Radiance Pro provides the industry’s best
processing for in-motion video content, it has become more than a home
cinema product. It has found its way into studio post-production suites for
use in video quality control for consumer releases, and for use maintaining
proper lip-sync using its Genlock feature. Image science is our passion, and
our products allow viewers to see what the director intended™. We are
excited that the Radiance Pro 4140 allows a broader segment of the home
cinema enthusiast market to enjoy the very best in video processing.
The Radiance Pro series of video processors will be demonstrated at CEDIA
Expo, September 2024, in Sound Room 4 (SR4), booth 4409, plus other
locations. Visit www.lumagen.com for more technical information on the
Radiance Pro series. For all inquiries, please contact Jim Peterson at
503.574.2211 or sales@lumagen.com
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark of Lumagen,
Incorporated. Radiance, and Radiance Pro are trademarks of Lumagen
Incorporated. Lumagen production schedules, products and features are
subject to change without notice.
Lumagen, Inc. / www.lumagen.com / Beaverton Oregon, USA / Phone:
503.574.2211
New
Lumagen®
RadiancePro™
5348
Beaverton Oregon,
January 24, 2021 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the
design and manufacture of products for the home and corporate theater
markets, today announced the addition of the RadiancePro™ 5348 to it's video
processor family.
Lumagen, Inc. is excited to announce the latest addition to the Radiance
Pro family of 4k video processors, the Radiance Pro 5348. The Radiance Pro
5348 takes the ultimate video processor to the next level by minimizing
output-jitter and electrical noise. The Radiance Pro 5348 has ten 18 GHz
inputs, two 18 GHz outputs, and one audio-only output, in a 1U case. This is
a fixed configuration.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
New
Lumagen®
RadiancePro™
Configurations
Beaverton Oregon,
July 9, 2020 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the
design and manufacture of products for the home and corporate theater
markets, today announced the addition of the RadiancePro™ configurations to it's video
processor family.
We are excited to announce the Radiance Pro 4244 (six
input, two output), and the Radiance Pro 4246 (eight input, two output),
configurations. We had dealers asking for more inputs than the four the 4242
supports, but with only two outputs to keep cost down. The Radiance Pro
4244, and 4246, fulfill this request, and fill the price gap between the
4242-18G, and the 4446+. The 4244 and 4246 use the 444X main board, but
chips responsible for the additional two outputs, and PiP/PoP, are
depopulated to save manufacturing cost. So, as with the 424X models, the
4244 and 4246 will never support PiP/PoP.
The Radiance Pro 4244 and 4246 configurations are available for immediate
sale.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
New
Lumagen®
RadiancePro™
4240 and 4242
Beaverton Oregon,
March 9, 2016 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the
design and manufacture of products for the home and corporate theater
markets, today announced 2 new members of the RadiancePro™ video
processor family.
We are pleased to announce two new members of the Radiance Pro family.
These are the Radiance Pro 4240 (2 in, 2 out), and the Radiance Pro 4242 (4
in, 2 out). USA retail pricing on these is $4995 and $5295 respectively. For
your reference I am attaching the USA dealer price list, including these new
products. The Radiance Pro 424X dealer is 60% of retail, and the Radiance
Pro 444X models remain at 55% of retail for the dealer price.
The 424X models are housed in a 1U rack mountable case, and have all the
processing features of the 444X series, except PiP/PoP will not be offered
for the 424X series. This includes using the same dual-input and dual-output
modules for the HDMI inputs and outputs. Below is a drawing of the back side
for your reference.
Note that like the Radiance Pro 444X models, the hardware for the Radiance
Pro 424X models is at Production Status, and the Software is at Beta status.
Once Production Software is available a software update will be all that is
needed to take a Radiance Pro to full production status.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
New
Lumagen® Radiance™
2020
Beaverton Oregon,
October 24th, 2014 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the
design and manufacture of products for the home and corporate theater
markets, today announced the addition of the Radiance™ 2020 to it's video
processor family.
Supporting all the features of the Radiance Mini adding 2
more inputs, an additional output, expanded CMS and including Darbee
DVP™ processing.
The Radiance 2020 supports input and output rates of up to 1080p60 with four HDMI inputs, two HDMI
outputs, and an RS232 command input.
With its extensive processing, setup, and calibration, feature-set the
Radiance family is perfectly suited for refining and enhancing the images
presented by front projectors, and top-level flat-panel displays. With the
introduction of these new products, the Radiance family continues as the
video backbone for the best home theaters and media rooms.
The Radiance 2020 will be available October 28. Suggested retail pricing for the
Radiance 2020 is $2495.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
The
Lumagen® Radiance™
Video Processor Family Adds New Members
Beaverton Oregon, April 16th, 2014 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the
design and manufacture of products for the home and corporate theater
markets, today announced four new members of its Radiance™ video processor
family. These are the Radiance 2123™, the Radiance 2124™, the Radiance 2143™
and the Radiance 2144™.
Jim Peterson, Lumagen’s president, stated, “our customers
were asking for more HDMI inputs, and the ability to scale source material
up to 4k60. All four of these new products increase the HDMI input count to
eight, and two can scale SD and HD source material up to 4k60. This
maximizes video performance by taking advantage of Lumagen’s proprietary
NoRing™ scaling to scale film source to 4k24 and video to 4k60.
Supporting all the features of the Radiance 20XX series, including Darbee
DVP™ processing, the new Radiance 21XX series answers our customer’s
challenge.”
The Radiance 2123 and 2124 support input and output rates of up to 1080p60.
The 2143 and 2144 increase the output rate to up to 4k60 in 8-bit 4:2:0
format.
The Radiance 2123, and Radiance 2143, support eight HDMI inputs, two HDMI
outputs, a wired-IR command input, an RS232 command input, plus an internal
USB-to-serial adapter. They are housed in a 1U rack mountable case.
The Radiance 2124, and Radiance 2144, add two component inputs, two
composite inputs with 3D comb filter, two analog stereo inputs, one optical
audio input, and three COAX audio inputs, plus a COAX audio output.
With its extensive processing, setup, and calibration, feature-set the
Radiance family is perfectly suited for refining and enhancing the images
presented by front projectors, and top-level flat-panel displays. With the
introduction of these new products, the Radiance family continues as the
video backbone for the best home theaters and media rooms.
The Radiance 2123 and 2143 are available immediately, and the Radiance 2124
and Radiance 2144 will be available in May. Suggested retail pricing for the
Radiance 2123, 2124, 2143, and 2144, is set at $3095, $3595, $3995, and
$4495, respectively. Optional rack-ears for mounting in a 19” rack are
available at a suggested retail price of $50.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
Lumagen®
Announces Three New Radiance™
Video Processors
Beaverton Oregon, May 21,
2013 – Today, Lumagen® is
announcing the availability of the three additional Radiance™ 20XX family
video processors. The first, the Radiance 2022, adds analog video inputs,
and associated audio inputs, to the previously announced Radiance 2021. The
Radiance 2022 has an input complement of four HDMI, two Component, two
SVideo, and two Composite video, matching the RadianceXS-3D for video, and
audio, I/O.
Lumagen is also introducing the Radiance 2041, and the Radiance 2042,
which increase the maximum output rate to 4k at 30 Hertz for the Radiance
2021, and Radiance 2022, respectively.
All Radiance 20XX products include the video calibration and setup
features of the award winning Radiance product line, along with integrated
Darbee DVP™ technology. Setup and calibration features include 125-point
linear-Gamma RGB color palette CMS, 21-point parametric gray-scale and
Gamma, a host of setup features, Lumagen’s industry leading No-Ring™ scaling
technology, and support for 3D scaling and conversion between 3D formats for
displays and projectors that do not support all the common 3D formats
Lumagen’s president Jim Peterson stated, "Our customers have been asking
us for a product that they can use to drive their 4k displays and projectors
at their native 4k rate so they can use Lumagen’s reference quality NoRing™
scaling to convert standard and high definition sources to 4k. With the
introduction of these new products, the Radiance family can now support this
request."
The USA suggested retail pricing is $3295, $3495, and $3995 for the
Radiance 2022, Radiance 2041, and Radiance 2042, respectively.
For further information email sales@lumagen.com, call 503-574-2211, or visit
www.lumagen.com.
About Lumagen
Lumagen provides solutions for video switching, calibration, processing and
scaling. Together these features allow knowledgeable integrators and
enthusiasts to enable the best quality, and most accurate, video images
available. Lumagen is a privately held video systems product company founded
in September of 2001. It is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA.
About DarbeeVision
DarbeeVision Inc. was founded
by Paul Darbee and Larry Pace to commercialize system products, discrete
hardware, and embedded solutions based on Darbee Visual Presence Technology.
DarbeeVision is offering its Darbee Visual Presence technology for consumer
electronics product integrations. The privately held company is
headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA. For information call
657-600-8241, email info@darbeevision.com, or visit www.DarbeeVision.com.
# # #
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of Lumagen,
Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Lumagen®
announces the first Radiance™
Video Processor with Integrated Darbee Visual Presence™
Technology
Beaverton Oregon, March 4,
2013 – Today, Lumagen®
announced the availability of the first Radiance™ video processor with
integrated Darbee Visual Presence™ (DVP™) technology. The Radiance 2021™
includes all the video calibration and setup features of the award winning
Radiance product line, with the addition of DVP™ technology.
Lumagen’s president Jim Peterson stated, "Darbee Visual Presence is a
great fit for our video processor product line, which includes the CEA™ 2010
Platinum award winner for Video Product of the Year, the RadianceXE™. We are
always working to improve the video quality available to our customers and
see Darbee as a great way to add value to our products."
Larry Pace, DarbeeVision’s President, stated "Lumagen’s award winning
products have consistently earned a reputation for enabling a superior video
entertainment experience. Their very popular Radiance video processor line
delivers cutting edge technologies, making them a natural fit to partner
with DarbeeVision. DarbeeVision's proprietary technology takes video images
to the next level of reality for the home theater. Darbee uses a unique and
patented approach to deliver extremely lifelike images that make the
original image seem dull and flat by comparison, and so is a fitting
addition to the Lumagen Radiance product line."
The Radiance 2021 supports four HDMI inputs, plus two HDMI outputs and a
COAX audio output, in a 17 inch "1U" rack mountable case. Similar in input
and output capability to the RadianceXS-3D, the Radiance 2021, by
eliminating analog video inputs, is a nod to the all-digital theater that is
becoming common in the industry. It supports input and output rates of up to
1080p60. The Radiance 2021 includes all the calibration, setup and
processing features of the industry leading RadianceXS-3D video processor,
such as 125-point linear-Gamma RGB color palette CMS, 21-point parametric
gray-scale and Gamma, a host of setup features, Lumagen’s industry leading
No-Ring™ scaling technology, and support for 3D scaling and conversion
between 3D formats for displays and projectors that do not support all the
common 3D formats. The Radiance 2021 has a USA suggested retail price of
$2795.
The Radiance Altera® Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based
architecture has maintained its industry leading position due to its ability
to add new architectural features in the field, long after purchase, by
updating the FPGA program. The Altera Cyclone II™ FPGA allowed Radiance
products to introduce frequent software updates that have included a number
of hardware algorithm improvements. Among these are 3D scaling and
calibration, and the new 125-point Linear-Gamma RGB CMS. The Radiance 2021
is the next step forward in this architecture. By using the Altera Stratix
III™ technology to increase both performance and available FPGA resources
Lumagen was able to add the DVP™ technology to the Radiance 2021, while
maintaining all current RadianceXS-3D video processing features.
About Lumagen
Lumagen provides solutions for
video switching, calibration, processing and scaling. Together these
features allow knowledgeable integrators and enthusiasts to enable the best
quality, and most accurate, video images available. Lumagen is a privately
held video systems product company founded in September of 2001. It is
headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. For further information email
sales@lumagen.com, call 503-574-2211, or visit www.lumagen.com.
About DarbeeVision
DarbeeVision Inc. was founded
by Paul Darbee and Larry Pace to commercialize system products, discrete
hardware, and embedded solutions based on Darbee Visual Presence Technology.
DarbeeVision is offering its Darbee Visual Presence technology for consumer
electronics product integrations. The privately held company is
headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA. For information call
657-600-8241, email info@darbeevision.com, or visit www.DarbeeVision.com.
Lumagen is a registered trademark, and Radiance is a trademark, of
Lumagen, Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Lumagen®
announces Harman Luxury Audio Group as new Worldwide Distributor
March 26, 2012 — Today Lumagen®
announced that, effective immediately, Harman Luxury Audio Group will become
a worldwide distributor of Lumagen’s award winning line of video products,
including the Consumer Electronics Association’s 2010 Video Product of the
Year, Platinum winner, the RadianceXE™.
The Radiance™ family provides a versatile backbone for high-definition
theater systems and is perfectly suited for refining and enhancing the
images presented by front projectors, and flat-panel displays. With up to 18
video, and 18 audio input sources, and two HDMI outputs, it offers the
extensive switching, setup, and calibration, capabilities needed for large
theater systems, at home, or in a corporate or video production environment.
Proprietary No-ring™ scaling, linear-Gamma RGB-color-palette CMS, 21-point
grayscale calibration, video deinterlacing, MPEG artifact reduction, and
temporal noise reduction, combine to provide the best video quality
available. The Radiance line of processors also solves the myriad of system
installation challenges facing consumers today such as 3D source conversion
to a required 3D format, 2D and 3D anamorphic scaling, as well as image
sizing, position, EDID control and other setup requirements.
Jim Peterson, President, Lumagen stated, "We are excited to partner with
Harman to integrate Lumagen Radiance video processing with Harman audio
processors through this distribution agreement. The outstanding audio
performance provided by Harman products is a picture-perfect match for our
Radiance Video Processors. Over the years we have seen customers pair these
products in numerous systems and this agreement will insure that all Harman
customers gain easy access to Lumagen’s award winning products."
Jim Garrett, Senior Manager, Marketing, Harman Luxury Audio Group added
"Providing a separate Lumagen Radiance video processor protects our current
customers’ hardware investment by providing a video upgrade path, while
allowing them to keep their current audio processor in place. It also gives
new customers the ultimate in audio and video by pairing Harman and Lumagen
technology. This approach allows Harman to design and build audio components
that dovetail with separate video solutions, and it provides a clear path
for independent audio and video upgrades that will keep our customers on the
cutting edge of performance."
Lumagen is a privately held video systems product company located in
Beaverton, Oregon. Lumagen provides solutions for video switching,
processing, and calibration. For additional information see Lumagen’s
website at www.lumagen.com, call Jim Peterson at 503-574-2211 or email
sales@lumagen.com.
RadianceMini 3D joins the award winning Lumagen®
Radiance™
video processor family.
The RadianceMini 3D sports two HDMI® inputs,
and one HDMI output, and can be controlled by either the included IR remote,
or by RS-232. Control and setup are the same as other units in the Radiance
family. In addition, it provides the same exceptional video quality that the
Radiance line has become known for. The unit’s case measures in at a
diminutive 8.5” by 5” by 1.05” (216mm by 127mm by 27mm) and has mounting
tabs so it can be fastened to a shelf, or to the wall behind a flat-panel
display.
HDMI 1.4 3D is supported, including scaling and aspect
ratio control for 3D Bluray movies for use with an anamorphic lens, such as
those produced by Panamorph®. For dual-projector 3D, two units
can be used with each receiving 3D and outputting video for either the
left-eye or right-eye.
Jim Peterson, Lumagen’s president, stated, “Our
customers have been asking us for a new Radiance product optimized for small
systems. The RadianceMini 3D fulfills this request, as well as the need for
premier video processing when another product, such as an AVR, or HDMI
matrix-switch, is being used for source selection.”
As with the other members of the Radiance line,
proprietary No-ring™ scaling, linear-Gamma RGB-color-palette CMS, 21-point
parametric grayscale calibration, video deinterlacing, MPEG artifact
reduction, temporal noise reduction, and other features, combine to provide
the best video quality available.
The RadianceMini 3D is currently available, and is
priced at $1995 MSRP.
For more
information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
The award winning Lumagen® Radiance™
video processor family now supports HDMI® 1.4 3D, including 3D
scaling for anamorphic lens based systems.
December 29, 2010 — Lumagen, Inc.,
a specialist in the design and manufacture of
video products for the home and corporate
markets, is announcing
that the Consumer Electronics Association® 2010 Platinum
Video Product of the Year, the RadianceXE, along with the entire Radiance
product family, now boasts optional support for processing and scaling HDMI
1.4 3D.
Jim Peterson, Lumagen’s president, stated, “The
Radiance architecture is designed to be flexible, and avoid the designed-in
obsolescence common in the industry. This flexibility is demonstrated by our
addition of HDMI 1.4 3D, including support for 3D processing, scaling, and
aspect ratio control for 3D anamorphic lens based systems. As a further
demonstration of its flexibility, the Radiance can now accept HDMI 1.4 3D
material and output either the left-eye or right-eye only for dual projector
3D using passive 3D glasses.”
At the time of this press release, the Radiance has
been reported to be the only consumer product that can scale Bluray®
3D movies properly when using anamorphic lens based projectors. The Radiance
family provides a versatile backbone for high-definition theater systems and
is perfectly suited for refining and enhancing the images presented by front
projectors, and flat-panel displays. With up to 18 video, and 18 audio input
sources, and two HDMI outputs, it offers the extensive switching, setup, and
calibration, capabilities needed for large theater systems, at home, or in a
corporate environment.
Proprietary No-ring™ scaling, linear-Gamma RGB-color-palette
CMS, 21-point grayscale calibration, video deinterlacing, MPEG artifact
reduction, and temporal noise reduction, combine to provide the best video
quality available.
For more
information contact Lumagen at:
503-574-2211 Voice • www.lumagen.com • sales@lumagen.com
Lumagen Announces HDMI to CAT-6 Extender
June 30, 2010--- Lumagen, Inc. a leader in video processor technology is
announcing a new line of HDMI extender products. The first products in the
series are a HDMI to CAT-6 extender, and a HDMI to HDMI repeater.
Jim Peterson, Lumagen’s President, stated “We decided
to add HDMI extender products to our portfolio because we had so many calls
from our dealers about the failure of competitive HDMI extender products to
work reliably. Our HDMI extender products are designed to be the most
robust, and reliable, in the industry. Our HDMI extenders are already
proving themselves by solving HDMI transmission issues in systems where
other well regarded competitive products have failed.”
The HDMI-CAT6 extender provides buffering not only for
the video signals but also the DDC control signals, allowing reliable
transmission distances at 1080p60 of over 50 meters total distance from
source to destination. Many competitive products buffer video in the
receiver only, and have no buffering at all for the DDC signals used for the
HDCP/EDID interface. Lumagen estimates that about 1/3 of the support calls
it receives concerning the failure of competitive HDMI extenders relate to
the failure of the HDCP/EDID signals. To overcome this limitation Lumagen
buffers both the video and control signals in both the transmitter and
receiver boxes. This means the HDMI input cable to the transmitter box is
isolated and buffered from the CAT cable between the transmitter and
receiver which in turn is isolated and buffered from the receivers output
HDMI cable. This design increases the maximum reliable transmission distance
from the source to the destination device. Lumagen has demonstrated reliable
operation in the lab with 30 meters of HDMI 1.3 cable from the source to the
HDMI-CAT6 transmitter, plus 30 meters of CAT6 cable from the transmitter to
the receiver, plus a 2-meter HDMI cable from the receiver to the display, at
1080p60.
The HDMI-HDMI repeater can recover and buffer HDMI
signals using 30 meters of 22 AWG HDMI cable. Like the Lumagen HDMI-CAT6
product, the HDMI-HDMI repeater buffers both video and control signals,
maximizing reliable cable length.
The HDMI-CAT6 is in production and available
immediately. The HDMI-HDMI is slated for July production.
About Lumagen: Founded in 2001, Lumagen has been
bringing significant new technology to the video processing and distribution
market since 2003. Lumagen has taken this strong position in the video
processing market using its proprietary software and hardware algorithms to
provide the best quality, setup features, and calibration in the industry.
Contact Jim Peterson at 503-574-2211, or email sales@lumagen.com,
for additional information.
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