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Announcing the MediaWall 4200

June 24, 2009, Alameda, CA - RGB Spectrum is pleased to announce the latest in the MediaWall 4000 family of wall display processors, the new model 4200, offering real time performance with up to 12 windows and 8 display screens. The new model joins the recently introduced 4500, a larger processor supporting up to 30 inputs and 8 outputs. The 4200, housed within a 3RU enclosure, is designed for smaller display walls and for mobile applications where space is at a premium.

In keeping with RGB Spectrum's standards of performance and value, the 4200 delivers real-time performance regardless of the number of inputs and outputs at any resolution. Unique among display wall processors, the MediaWall 4200 is based on custom, high performance architecture rather than a PC, with faster updates, more display flexibility, robustness and security. Real time display of inputs is guaranteed under all conditions, without any dropped frames.

The MediaWall 4200 processor can display up to twelve graphics and video signals on up to eight screens in a 2 x 4 array. Images can be displayed anywhere, any size, within or across screens, in correct aspect ratio or stretched to fit, in whole or zoomed to emphasize details. Unlike other video/data walls, the MediaWall processor has essentially no limits on display alternatives; the multi-screen array forms a truly virtual screen in which any display of windows is possible.

The MediaWall 4200 offers a scalable system which can be expanded to as many as 12 inputs and 8 outputs. Input alternatives include RGB/DVI and analog video modules. HD-SDI modules will be available in the near future.

The system offers plug-and-play capability. Graphics signals are selectable up to 1920 x 1200 pixels. HD inputs are also supported. Standard video inputs may be composite, component or S-Video. Background images, up to the aggregate resolution of the display wall, can be loaded from compact flash cards or over a network is available as an option.

DVI inputs include built-in cable equalization on all inputs to increase cable lengths up to 50 meters without the need for external signal extenders. On DVI outputs, 500mA of DVI output power is available for pin-powered devices, obviating the need for external power adapters.

Control is offered via USB, RS-232, or Ethernet port. A web browser based control system provides both local and remote operation. The user interface provides a graphical representation of the wall with "drag and drop" window positioning and scaling.

The system offers 24/7 robustness. It comes packaged in a compact rack mountable enclosure with replaceable air filter and optional redundant power supply, providing an excellent solution for challenging environments. Most importantly, the MediaWall processor provides the security and reliability of an embedded operating system and the absence of a hard drive.

The MediaWall 4200 processor works with any display devices, with adjustments to compensate for the bezel between panels or cubes, as well as overlapped outputs to support edge blending on a continuous screen. Output resolution can be adjusted to the exact resolution of any display up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, the highest resolution of any data/video wall.

A full array of features include dynamic window sizing and positioning, smooth zooming within images, custom borders, titling, programmable presets, backgrounds, logos, digital clock, and on-screen cursor control. Full KvM control of computers displayed is offered as an option.

The MediaWall 4200 is unbeatable for mission critical, real time operations.

RGB Spectrum® is a leading designer and manufacturer of videographic and multimedia hardware subsystems. Products include the View™ family of video windowing systems, the RGB/Videolink® line of scan converters, the Linx™ DVI Matrix Switchers, the DGy™ digital recording system, Quadra® DVI universal scaler and synchronizer, SynchroMaster® keyers and overlayers and ComputerWall® and MediaWall® multi-screen display controllers. RGB Spectrum is based in Alameda, California, and can be reached at 510-814-7000 and on the internet at http://www.rgb.com.