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Zandar Enhances Predator HD Series line-up with Dual HD functionality (11/4/2007)

Zandar Technologies have enhanced their Predator Series of MultiViewers by now offering Dual HD output functionality, whereby a single MultiViewer can drive one or two displays at native HD resolution. Zandar has also advanced their UMD and tally processing, fonts, alarming and Z-Controller operation. All these superior features will be showcased on the Zandar stand at the NAB 2007 show to the USA and International broadcast and production community.

The Dual HD at 50Hz and 60Hz enhancement applies to the Predator HD4, HD8, HD12 and HD16. Each unit combines a mixture of SD and HD signals, including 720p and 1080i, offering unprecedented image quality, operational flexibility and space saving benefits. With a superb high resolution output on DVI, another major benefit is the cost effectiveness over the use of HD monitors.

Deirdre Smith, CEO at Zandar Technologies states: "We've now enhanced our Predator HD range making them even more effective and versatile for broadcast monitoring and professional video applications. So far our Predator Range has made a tremendous impact in the outside broadcast market as well as production studios where space is prime real-estate."

Dual HD is not the only enhancement to the series. UMD and Tally functionality has been improved whereby tally display can be indicated by border color changes. Static and dynamic UMD display is also provided. Improved GPI features include automatic user triggers for full-screen and layout changes. The alarming function has also been enhanced with the addition of border color changes once an alarm is activated.

Multi-system configuration and control is made easy with significant enhancements to the Z-Configurator software user interface, and the new Z-Controller software. Systems can be combined into walls with various presets or scenarios. Z-Controller gives immediate operator control of the wall for scenario changes whether scheduled or on alarm activation, and provides visual indication of fault conditions and an alarm logging tool.

The Predator HD MultiViewer has taken the global outside broadcast community by storm. Since 2005, Predator MultiViewers have been deployed in trucks for tpc, Switzerland's largest TV production company; for SBP Italy, a large OB production and post production company who specialize in major events and sports coverage; and for Arqiva in the UK, among others. Arqiva, a leading provider of transmission services for broadcasters, favors Predator HD8 MultiViewers for use on HD content provision for Championship Football for Sky Sports and Sky HD.

Now gaining a foothold in the US remote production market, the Zandar Predator HD8 MultiViewer is used in the new HD capable 53' mobile truck for New Orleans based Yes Productions. In a system designed and integrated by Beck Associates, Yes Productions shall proudly show their new truck at NAB in Las Vegas. More information can be found at www.yesproductions.com. Meanwhile the Predator HD12 MultiViewer is being used in a HD Flypack System for Worldwide Satellite Communications. The Flypack is used for compact, convenient, flexible programme production intended for medical audiences and as an educational tool.

The full range of Zandar Predator, FusionPro+ and DX Series MultiViewers are on view on Zandar's booth #SU2729 at NAB 2007.

www.zandar.com

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