Today at InfoComm 2014, Planar
Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a global leader in display and digital
signage technology, announced it is expanding its 4K product offerings
with new displays ranging in size from 28” to 98”.
Planar EP Series 4K Display with Touch (Photo: Business Wire)
The new displays, which will be showcased at the InfoComm 2014
tradeshow, include additions to two popular Planar product families—the Planar®
UltraRes™ Series and Planar®
EP-Series™. Planar also unveiled its new Planar®
IX-Series™ 4K desktop monitor.
“Planar’s early and ongoing commitment to commercial 4K is reflected in
this wide range of new models,” said Steve Seminario, senior director of
product marketing at Planar Systems. “From desktop monitors to
ultra-large format displays, our goal is to accelerate the adoption of
ultra HD technology by making it accessible, affordable and
well-tailored to commercial applications.”
With four times the resolution of full HD, Planar ultra HD displays
deliver life-like picture quality and an immersive experience.
Compatible with existing full HD and 4K sources, as well as the growing
number of 4K devices coming to market, Planar 4K displays offer broad
connectivity for both current and future use. All models also come with
an energy-efficient architecture featuring a whisper-quiet, fan-less
design made possible through LED backlighting and advanced power
management.
Planar UltraRes 98”
With the Planar UltraRes 98” the company is expanding its award-winning
Planar UltraRes Series line to include a large format 4K display in a
size that supports large rooms by providing a seamless, single-display
solution to applications previously requiring a tiled video wall.
Designed for resolution-rich commercial applications, the Planar
UltraRes 98” combines 4K clarity with state-of-the-art design and
performance. From conference rooms to training centers to public display
applications, the immersive 98” display captures the attention of
audiences from a wide range of viewing distances.
Like the best-in-class Planar UltraRes 84”, which Planar introduced in
2013, the Planar UltraRes 98” offers extensive connectivity options,
including support for up to eight connected sources. The Planar UltraRes
98” includes built-in UltraRes
MediaPlex™ software, which allows multiple sources to be viewed
simultaneously with the ability to upscale and downscale content to full
screen or quadrants of the screen. With an installation depth less than
four inches, the Planar
Profile™ Mounting System makes the Planar UltraRes 98” compliant
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and ensures easy
installation in any environment.
The Planar UltraRes Series now supports true 4K at up to 60Hz via HDMI
2.0, enabling smoother fast-motion video and mouse tracking, as well as
compatibility with new and emerging 4K playback devices. “We choose
Planar for many of our display needs,” said Jeff Hastings CEO of at
BrightSign, the market leader in digital signage media players. “Planar
has built a reputation as a premier commercial 4K display manufacturer
in the industry, and is also proving to be a leader in the effort to
support true 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, an important
requirement for smooth video playback.”
Planar EP-Series 58” and 65”
Planar is also bringing 4K resolution to its popular Planar EP-Series
line with the introduction of 58” and 65” models. The displays, built
for mission-critical and extended use applications, are ideal for
demanding 24x7 commercial operations such as airports and control rooms
and as digital signage in a variety of settings including retail stores,
hospitality settings and corporate lobbies.
The new 4K displays join the Planar EP-Series full HD 46” and 55”
models, known for high durability, stunning image performance and
advanced commercial functionality. The ultra HD Planar EP-Series 58” and
65” displays come standard with an expansion slot that supports Intel’s
Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) for digital signage, making them
compatible with OPS devices such as media players and PCs. The new 4K
displays support both landscape and portrait modes and include an
ultra-slim, logo-free bezel to direct viewers’ attention to the
display’s content. Planar EP-Series 4K displays are also available with
integrated multi-touch technology for interactive 4K experiences.
Planar IX-Series 28”
Introducing 4K for desktop users, the Planar IX-Series features a 28”
LCD monitor that offers an immersive 4K desktop experience for control
room operators, architects, video editors, graphic designers,
photographers and corporate desktop users. The new ultra HD desktop
monitor line is available with dual and quad stand options and features
Planar’s FlexFour™ software, allowing up to four distinct video sources
to be viewed concurrently on the same monitor.
The Planar UltraRes 98”, Planar EP-Series 58” and 65” and Planar
IX-Series 28” will be available through Planar’s global network of
authorized resellers and will begin shipping in the third calendar
quarter of 2014. Please visit Booth #C6836 at InfoComm 2014 to learn
more about Planar’s new 4K products and to see a demonstration.
Additional information is available at www.planar.com/4K.
About Planar
Planar Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR) is a global leader in display and
digital signage technology, providing premier solutions for the world's
most demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions,
government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home
theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance
when image experience is of the highest importance. Planar video walls,
large format LCD displays, interactive touch screen monitors and many
other solutions are used by the world’s leading organizations in
applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from
interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Founded in 1983,
Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing
partners and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.
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