"Local and zoned advertising is a proven source of additional advertising revenue that earned cable television operators more than $4.7 billion in 2007, and working with Tandberg Television we are enabling telecom carriers to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity," said Ramin Farassat, RGB Networks' Vice President of Product Marketing. "RGB is committed to helping our customers make the most from their networks. Whether it's delivering more programming without increasing bandwidth or inserting local ads, RGB - and our partners - will help our customers achieve their most strategic business goals."

Carl Furgusson, Vice President of Product Management at Tandberg Television said: "Delivering localized and targeted advertising creates new revenue generating opportunities for operators and drives the next generation of personalized television. With the growth of MPEG-4 AVC HDTV services it is important that we enable our customers to take advantage of advanced advertising business models, whilst at the same time ensuring the high quality of their HD pictures."

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A breakthrough on price for a 720p home theatre projector, the SANYO PLV-Z60 home theatre projector features super-bright 1200 ANSI lumens and impressive 10000:1 contrast ratio with 12-bit digital processing. Incorporating a 3D colour management system, the PLV-Z60 includes two HDMI inputs, a versatile lens shifting system and a near-silent fan. Available in October, Manufacturer's List Price (MSLP) is $1,350.

The first portable projectors to feature active maintenance filter systems (AMF), the SANYO PLC-XC55 and PLC-XC50 are extremely portable and small enough for ceiling mounting. Both are equipped with a high output 7 Watt speaker and with security bar and PIN locking systems, and are ideally suited for the education market. The AMF system is a unique filtration system with a filter cartridge that last 3000 hours. These LCD portable projectors sport 3100 lumens (PLC-XC55) and 2600 lumens (PLC-XC50). Weighing in at 8.82 pounds (3.96 kilograms), MSLP is $1,999 and $1,660 respectively.

The SANYO PLV-Z700 is a full 1080p HD home theatre projector with a versatile lens-shifting system allowing the projector to be placed almost anywhere. The new variable iris adjusts automatically to optimum light levels every 1/60th of a second, and this projector features a rich 3D colour management system and two HDMI inputs. Designed for residential installations, this 3LCD panel projector offers 1920 X 1080 resolution and a 10000:1 contrast ratio. Available in October, MSLP is $2,200.

The first Sanyo projector to benefit from its new Quadrive (TM) technology to improve brightness and colour accuracy, the portable SANYO PLC-XP200L offers 7000 lumens and a 2200:1 contrast ratio. The new optical engine, Quadrive, adds a colour control device to the conventional 3LCD systems. The colour control device increases the level of colour purity by about 20 per cent compared with previous models. This unit also boasts the AMF system and offers various optional lenses and the PJ Network Organizer for networking functions. Weighing in at 25.1 pounds (11.3 kilograms), the PLC-XP200L will begin shipping in October with an MSLP of $9,999.

The SANYO CE52SR1 is the company's first 52 inch sunlight-readable outdoor High Definition LCD waterproof monitor that is ideal for outdoor applications such as advertising and displays. It sports anti-reflective and tamper-proof glass, with a brightness of more than 1000 cd/m2 (candela per meter squared) and a frame constructed from marine grade anodized aluminum for long-lasting performance under adverse conditions. It offers full 1920 X 1080 HD resolution, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and has an Ingress Protection (IP-66) rating against dust and liquids. Available in October, the MSLP is $16,490.

In late October, the ultra-short throw SANYO PLC-XL51 LCD projector will be released, the world's shortest projection distance projector, which features a proprietary optical engine allowing the projection of images up to 80-inches (203.2 centimetres) from a distance of about three-inches (7.6 centimetres). Ideal for classroom, conference room and advertising applications, it offers 2700 lumens and a 600:1 contrast ratio. This unit also has a built-in networking capability. MSLP will be $3,700.

In December, Sanyo will introduce a new ultra-high contrast, 120HZ full HD 1080p LCD Front projector. The SANYO PLV-Z3000 features a 65000:1 contrast ratio with 1200 ANSI Lumens. It is the industry's first to introduce a 5:5 pull down, for the most frame accurate delivery of all source material. Replacing the popular PLV-Z2000, this unit offers Sanyo's proprietary TopazReal HD technology, which includes 14-bit digital processing and the real-focus HD lens system. Complete with an advanced lens shifting function and a quiet fan system, the PLV-Z3000 has short throw capability and 2X zoom, creating a large screen image in almost any sized room from virtually any location. MSLP to be announced.

SANYO Canada, established in 1958, is based in Concord, Ontario (a business suburb north of Toronto). Founded in 1947 in Osaka, Japan, SANYO, which stands for "three oceans," has $22 billion worldwide in sales. The company provides a full range of SANYO consumer and industrial products including audio and video, digital cameras, wireless communication, LCD projectors and monitors, security video, air conditioning and home appliance products. SANYO is also the world's largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. Its environmental focus includes solar energy panel products, non-fluorocarbon refrigeration, and electric vehicle power solutions (for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Honda Accord). It is also a major manufacturer of lab equipment and C02 incubators. Visit www.sanyo.ca for more information.

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The first portable projectors to feature active maintenance filter systems (AMF), the Sanyo PLC-XC55 and PLC-XC50 are portable and small enough for ceiling mounting. Both are equipped with a high output 7 Watt speaker and with security bar and PIN locking systems, and are ideally suited for the education market. The AMF system is a filtration system with a filter cartridge that last 3000 hours. These LCD portable projectors sport 3100 lumens (PLC-XC55) and 2600 lumens (PLC-XC50). Weighing in at 8.82 pounds (3.96 kilograms), the company said.

Sanyo noted the PLV-Z700 is a full 1080p HD home theatre projector with a versatile lens-shifting system allowing the projector to be placed almost anywhere. The new variable iris adjusts automatically to optimum light levels every 1/60th of a second, and the projector features a rich 3D color management system and two HDMI inputs. Designed for residential installations, the 3LCD panel projector offers 1920 X 1080 resolution and a 10000:1 contrast ratio, according to the company.

The first Sanyo projector to benefit from its new Quadrive technology to improve brightness and color accuracy, the company noted, the portable Sanyo PLC-XP200L offers 7000 lumens and a 2200:1 contrast ratio. The new optical engine, Quadrive, adds a color control device to the conventional 3LCD systems. The color control device increases the level of color purity by about 20 per cent compared with previous models. The unit also features the AMF system and offers various optional lenses and the PJ Network Organizer for networking functions, the company said.

The Sanyo CE52SR1 is the company's first 52 inch sunlight-readable outdoor High Definition LCD waterproof monitor that it said is ideal for outdoor applications such as advertising and displays. It sports anti-reflective and tamper-proof glass, with a brightness of more than 1000 cd/m2 (candela per meter squared) and a frame constructed from marine grade anodized aluminum for long-lasting performance under adverse conditions. It offers full 1920 X 1080 HD resolution, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and has an Ingress Protection (IP-66) rating against dust and liquids, the company said.

In late October, according to the company, the ultra-short throw Sanyo PLC-XL51 LCD projector will be released, a short projection distance projector, which features a proprietary optical engine allowing the projection of images up to 80-inches (203.2 centimeters) from a distance of about three-inches (7.6 centimeters). Ideal for classroom, conference room and advertising applications, it offers 2700 lumens and a 600:1 contrast ratio. The unit also has a built-in networking capability.

In December, Sanyo added, it will introduce a new ultra-high contrast, 120HZ full HD 1080p LCD Front projector. The Sanyo PLV-Z3000 features a 65000:1 contrast ratio with 1200 ANSI Lumens. It is the industry's first to introduce a 5:5 pull down, for the most frame accurate delivery of all source material. Replacing the PLV-Z2000, this unit offers Sanyo's proprietary TopazReal HD technology, which includes 14-bit digital processing and the real-focus HD lens system. Complete with an advanced lens shifting function and a quiet fan system, the PLV-Z3000 has short throw capability and 2X zoom, creating a large screen image in almost any sized room from virtually any location, the company noted in a release.

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"Local and zoned advertising is a proven source of additional advertising revenue that earned cable television operators more than $4.7 billion in 2007, and working with TANDBERG Television we are enabling telecom carriers to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity," said Ramin Farassat, RGB Networks' Vice President of Product Marketing. "RGB is committed to helping our customers make the most from their networks. Whether it's delivering more programming without increasing bandwidth or inserting local ads, RGB -- and our partners -- will help our customers achieve their most strategic business goals."

Carl Furgusson, Vice President of Product Management at TANDBERG Television said: "Delivering localized and targeted advertising creates new revenue generating opportunities for operators and drives the next generation of personalized television. With the growth of MPEG-4 AVC HDTV services it is important that we enable our customers to take advantage of advanced advertising business models, whilst at the same time ensuring the high quality of their HD pictures."

About RGB's Modular Video Processor

The Modular Video Processor (MVP) is a complete IPTV solution that enables telecom carriers to deliver high quality, IP-based video services to their subscribers. The MVP is specifically designed for mid-to-large size carriers and fully supports the MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 encoding standards. The MVP utilizes all of RGB's proven video processing capabilities, enabling carriers to aggregate content, groom channel line-ups from multiple sources, transrate programs to enable the delivery of more programming without impacting picture quality and deliver advanced advertising solutions. By combining all these capabilities within a single, carrier-grade chassis, the MVP dramatically reduces the start-up costs for carriers to begin delivering video services.

About TANDBERG Television

TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group, delivers the multimedia technology and expertise that is moving digital video forward. Whether it's advanced compression systems, on-demand or content distribution, the company's award-winning solutions are used by the world's leading broadcasters, operators and programmers to deliver new viewer experiences and advertising opportunities. With a broad suite of open, standards-based products, TANDBERG Television offers the highest quality solutions for Digital TV, HDTV, VOD, and IPTV. For more information, please visit www.tandbergtv.com

About RGB Networks

RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional solutions. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture(TM) (VIA), RGB's VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable, multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for personalized video services.

For more information about RGB Networks and its advanced video processing solutions, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com.

SOURCE: RGB Networks

RGB Networks contact: 
Mobility Public Relations 
John Giddings, 650-353-4330 
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or 
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Gay Bell, +44 20 7486 4900 
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