Digital Projection Expands Video Processor Lineup To Include New 1080p Switcher / Scaler

VIP 2000 To Be Introduced At CEDIA 2006

August 22, 2006

Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announced their newest video image processor and source switcher, the VIP 2000. The new image processor is compatible with Digital Projection's complete line of single-chip and three-chip DLP projectors, and is specifically engineered for both home cinema and commercial use. Equipped with the same Silicon Optix Realta HQV™ processor as DPI's original VIP 1000, the VIP 2000 offers a complete solution for image scaling, input switching, video noise reduction and audio follow video routing. Offering all processing with minimal video delay, the VIP 2000 harnesses a series of powerful de-interlacing algorithms to enhance imagery delivered from both standard definition and high definition sources. Additionally, onboard multi-channel audio processing automatically compensates for frame delay, to assure source audio remains synchronized with the post-processed video. When paired with any display from Digital Projection, the VIP 2000 serves as the hub for all input sources, delivering one video output to the projector (HDMI/DVI or analog RGB). The standard input configuration of the VIP 2000 includes (2) HDMI inputs with full 8 channel audio support and DVI backward compatibility, (2) component analog inputs, (2) composite video inputs, and (2) S-video inputs. Two optional expansion modules can be ordered, which enable the addition of up to 2 HD-SDI inputs or 2 HDMI inputs. Mike Levi, President of Digital Projection, commented, "The exceptional video scaling and processing delivered by DP's original VIP 1000 received tremendous support – especially from our elite CEDIA integrators. We knew it was important to extend our VIP lineup to include models that, while still benefiting from Silicon Optix' Realta chip processing, could also serve the systems applications our Commercial AV dealers create. The VIP 2000 is the first of these cross-over products – unsurpassed image processing packaged in a rugged enclosure, equipped with extensive input and scaling capabilities, all accessed via an easy to view and navigate user interface." Other key features of the VIP 2000 include: * Per-pixel motion adaptive de-interlacing delivers Hollywood Quality Video™ * Real time MPEG artifact reduction improves compressed video and DVD display quality * Four side keystone adjustment and optional warping capabilities * Studio quality 10-bit video decoder and comb filter * Simple to navigate on-screen display, accessed via infrared remote or RS232 * Video input and output connectivity from 480i to 1080p DPI will be demonstrating the VIP 2000 on its projectors in Booth #558 at CEDIA 2006 in Denver. About Digital Projection International Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world's first 3-chip DLP™ projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer. DPI's groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has included many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award. Today, DPI manufactures and distributes an extensive line of ultra high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP™ projection systems. These projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as large-venue, live-event staging, Fortune 5000, Homeland Security, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, commercial entertainment, Worship and elite home cinema.

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