source installation projection, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, Bravia Professional Displays and more for digital signage, content creation, simulation, corporate, faith and higher education at Booth C2363.

Sony’s technology highlights at InfoComm 2018 include:

The Crystal LED Display System

Anchoring the booth is Sony’s scalable 8K x 4K Crystal LED Display System in an impressive 32-foot x 18-foot configuration consisting of 288 units.

Attendees can view spectacular footage such as corporate, automotive, e-sports, entertainment and retail images, on the industry’s first end-to-end 8K 120p HDR display solution, shot by UHC-8300, Sony’s first 8K System Camera. With a contrast ratio of over 1,000,000:1 and a 99% black surface area, Sony’s Crystal LED offers high contrast, high resolution and immersive visuals. Current customers include: the University of Nebraska.

Vision Exchange

The latest version 1.1 of Sony’s flagship interactive collaboration and active learning solution Vision Exchange is also on display for the first time and being demonstrated on the show floor. The upgrade allows for improved communication through the integration of Skype for Business, which enables distance learning, as well as Personal Note Taker, for smarter note-taking.

Version 1.1 is applicable with the main units PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and the Pod PC Software PES-C10. It is planned to be released this month.  Customers who previously purchased V1.0 can upgrade to V1.1 at no additional cost during the first year of purchase. For future updates, Sony’s Software Upgrade Program (SUP) will provide users with an annual subscription to ensure their version always remains up to date with the latest functionality.

Current customers include: the University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Arizona State University.

High brightness laser projectors

Sony’s new high brightness installation laser projectors, VPL-FHZ120L (WUXGA 12000lm) and VPL-FHZ90L (WUXGA 9000lm) are being showcased and are in use for the first time in the US. Both models offer visibly superior pictures ensuring audience engagement and a minimalistic design to blend in in various environments. They also come with the advantages of a laser light source, including increased brightness, ease of use and installation flexibility.

The VPL-FHZ120L is ideal for auditoriums and conference halls supporting live performances and ceremonies. The 3LCD installation projector covers sRGB100% and is suitable for applications requiring precise colour reproduction such as in exhibitions and museums. The VPL-FHZ90L is suitable for mid to large-sized classrooms or corporate meeting rooms, even those with challenging installation demands including natural lighting or bright spaces.

Demos on-site are showcasing the VPL-FHZ120L’s wide lens shift capabilities (Max. Vertical ±107%, Horizontal ±60%). VPL-FHZ120L is planned to be available in August 2018 and VPL-FHZ90L is planned to be available in September.

PTZ cameras

Sony’s full line-up of PTZ cameras, including the BRC-X1000 (4K) and BRC-H800 (HD) models, will be on display at InfoComm, combining image quality, sensitivity and flexible remote operation for broadcast and production. New to the show, the BRC-X1000 and BRC-H800 will be available in white, which is ideal for environments such as classrooms, churches, government buildings, medical spaces and corporations. The models are planned to be available in August 2018.

In the booth, BRC-X1000 will be showcased in an auditorium set-up and as part of a lecture capture system. Visitors can see examples of different use cases such as event shooting, distance learning, corporate training and high-end video conferencing.

Bravia Professional Displays

Sony’s newest BRAVIA Professional Displays in 43in, 49in, 55in, 65in, 75in and 85in models are enabling collaboration in education and corporate applications including meeting rooms, classrooms, lobbies, hotel guest rooms, showrooms, sports venues and more. Highlights include scalable architecture, operation on the Android TV platform, an intuitive user interface for content, device management, network and serial communication control, flexible installation options and HTML5 support. They can even be used in conjunction with Vision Exchange to create a fully functional huddle room or collaborative learning environment.

The new displays are planned to be available this month.

Sonic Surf VR

Sonic Surf VR is a suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers and specially developed software designed to simulate placing, moving, and partitioning sounds in one space using an intuitive software application. The result is an interactive area where sounds move freely around within a space to create immersive experiences. At InfoComm, Sonic Surf VR will allow attendees to visit not only a virtual aquarium but also a virtual museum, offering sound partitioned audio in multiple languages.

Sonic Surf VR is suitable for wide range of applications, such as location-based entertainment like theme parks, special events, exhibitions, museums, aquariums and corporate showrooms. As a standalone audio experience or combined with digital signage, projection mapping and lighting, it can enhance the value of the work of creators and producers who are producing dynamic content with innovative design elements. Sony also encourages students studying content design to experience and leverage this new technology for their creative ideas.

Sonic Surf VR is planned to be available this month.

Professional Monitors

Sony has a line-up of LCD and OLED professional monitors from entry level to high end, varying in size from 9in to 55in. Applications include higher education, corporate, production and editing. Popular models include the cost-effective, versatile LMD B series and PVM OLED Series. Sony’s monitors boast a range of high-end features including: unique SDI & HMI sync free side by side, waveform, vectorscope and audio level meter display, video and computer input versatility, on screen tally, time code function and camera focus functions and are specially priced for education applications.

New solutions under development

Two additional solutions under development are on display to maximise and enhance Sony’s Crystal LED display system and address requests from customers.

Beyond 4K AV over IP for Crystal LED is an IP-based workflow for content sharing and design review. At the booth, visitors can experience the simple and flexible sharing and monitoring of large volumes of data, with fewer cables and more reliability. It is also planned to have capabilities to monitor the flow and status of packets as well as past logs using Sony’s original Software Defined Network (SDN).

In addition, Sony’s Color Management Solution is designed for situations where extreme accuracy and precise colour matching among displays are required. The Crystal LED display system can be used to seamlessly match with Sony’s 4K OLED master monitor BVM-X300 and LCD monitors for easy adjustments and consistent colour uniformity, which are often necessary in design simulation and retail.