MELVILLE, N.Y., July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, today unveiled the REALiS 4K501ST Pro AV LCOS Projector
which incorporates all of the same features as Canon's current
award-winning REALiS 4K500ST, as well as an enhanced video
interface that offers two HDMI version 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2
support. Other features include native 4K resolution of 4096 x
2400, up to 5000 lumens1 and Canon's LCOS Technology
with AISYS-enhancement for brilliant, high-brightness and detailed
image reproduction. The REALiS 4K501ST also offers a Genuine Canon
4K lens and a robust collection of advanced image adjustment and
professional install setting features, including Marginal Focus
which helps ensure content projected on the peripheral portions of
domed surfaces remains in focus. At only 39.6 pounds, this model
also offers one of the most compact and lightweight form factors of
a high brightness 4K projector.
The REALiS 4K501ST projector's compact size, capability to
reproduce 4K content at 60Hz via a single HDMI cable2,
and its impressive combination of outstanding image quality and
advanced features make this product accessible to a wide range of
markets from museums and galleries to higher education, and
specialized applications like immersive simulation and training
which require amazing image quality but may have limited spacing.
"4K projection display is becoming ever more popular and by
offering enhanced connectivity, Canon will be able to reach new
markets interested in 4K projection technology," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and chief operating
officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "This
projector's highly detailed 4K resolution, LCOS Technology,
advanced Canon optical and image processing technologies, and
versatile performance help empower users to bring content to
life."
Native 4K Resolution
At 4096 x 2400, the REALiS
4K501ST projector's native 4K resolution is made up of more than
9.8 million pixels – higher than the Digital Cinema Initiative
(DCI) standard for 4K cinema (4096 x 2160) and more than QFHD (3840
x 2160), the resolution standard for 4K TV. This higher resolution
can be a critical factor for those applications like simulation and
training and design and engineering, which may require larger
vertical display areas.
Genuine Canon 4K Lens
The 4K501ST projector comes
equipped with a specially designed Genuine Canon 4K short focus
wide zoom lens and throw ratio of 1.0 – 1.3:1, allowing it to
project a 10-foot wide image from an approximate distance of only
10 feet. This projection lens possesses advanced spherical focus
capabilities derived from Canon's renowned L-Series EF camera
lenses which is distinguished by a bold red ring around the outer
barrel. The lens delivers superb performance due to such
sophisticated Canon optical technologies as ultra-low dispersion
(UD) glass, aspherical lens elements and super spectra multi lens
coatings. The lens also includes a Marginal Focus feature which
helps ensure content projected on the peripheral portions of domed
surfaces remains in
focus.
LCOS Technology with AISYS-enhancement
The 4K501ST is
the newest member of the REALiS Projector series which all feature
Canon's LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) Technology with
AISYS-enhancement. This advanced technology, which is achieved by
Canon's proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) Optical
Engine maximizing the performance of three LCOS panels, is renowned
for delivering virtually seamless images with outstanding color
reproduction, and low-latency playback for improved display of
video content. This unique engine is critical in helping to ensure
the 4K501ST projector delivers an ideal combination of both
brightness (up to 5000 lumens) and contrast ratio (up to 3000:1),
while also helping the projector maintain a small form factor – a
very important issue for applications with limited spacing, and
those that may require an upgrade of an existing lower resolution
unit of similar size.
The 4K501ST projector is also able to deliver a virtually
consistent level of brightness throughout its zoom range thanks to
the combination of the AISYS Optical Engine and the advanced
optical technologies found within the projector's Genuine Canon 4K
lens.
Image Processing
The REALiS 4K501ST projector also
integrates powerful dual image processing engines that execute such
complex tasks as smooth reproduction of uncompressed 4K video at up
to 60 fps, and two upscaling technologies, BiCubic and Canon's
proprietary Sharp Trace which detects contours of an image in a
diagonal direction and performs interpolation, to help optimize 2K
video and other non-native 4K resolution content.
Advanced image adjustments and system settings on the REALiS
4K501ST also include the following optional features:
- Dynamic Gamma: analyzes individual areas of an
image for specific, independent contrast adjustment so light and
dark areas do not appear over- or underexposed.
- Memory Color Correction: enhances skin tones and
other color features for rich, vivid results that look striking to
the human eye.
- Motion Blur Reduction: offers three different
modes (Strong, Low and Off) for improved visibility when video
content movement is fast3.
The Canon REALiS 4K501ST projector also offers six different
pre-set image modes, as well as three customizable image modes, to
help optimize quality based on content type and projection
environment. The projector's special DICOM® Simulation Mode can be
ideal for displaying monochrome digital X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs
with superb grayscale gradation. This mode, which offers both clear
and blue base color temperature presets, simulates the results of
devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standard4.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance
The small form
factor and weight (39.6 pounds) of the Canon REALiS 4K501ST
projector allows this model to be installed in a wide range of
applications and environments. Motorized Lens Shift, Zoom and
Focus, 360-degree Vertical Installation5, 4-Point
Keystone Correction and a variety of other advanced professional
calibration settings provide further installation versatility,
including:
- Built-in Edge Blending: enables the projection of
one seamless, large image from multiple projectors without the need
of special software.
- Advanced Registration: allows independent
position adjustment of the three primary colors (RGB) with high
accuracy (0.1 Pixel) ultimately helping to reduce blurred colors or
lines often projected at the edge of an image.
Versatile Connectivity
Generous industry-standard connectivity on the Canon REALiS 4K501ST
projector includes two HDMI (version 2.0) and four DVI inputs
supporting single, stripe and cross configurations for 4K, 2K or HD
video playback. This model also supports PJLink™ which makes it
possible to control and monitor the projector over a network,
making it easier than ever to observe lamp hours, usage and more.
For even more control, the REALiS 4K501ST projector is a Crestron
Connected® device and support AMX® Device Discovery.
Price and Availability
The Canon REALiS 4K501ST Pro AV
LCOS Projector has a suggested list price of $58,990 and is scheduled to be available through
authorized Canon dealers by October*. The Canon
REALiS 4K501ST is backed by the Canon Projector and Lamp Limited
Warranty, and the Company's award-winning Professional Service
& Support which includes a Three-Year Advanced Warranty
Exchange Service Program and a Service Loaner Program.
For more information please visit projectors.usa.canon.com
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading
provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital
imaging solutions to the United
States and to Latin America
and the Caribbean (excluding
Mexico) markets. With
approximately $31 billion in global
revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third
overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon
U.S.A. is committed to the highest
level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent
U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. Canon U.S.A. is
dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas
Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for
the design, construction, operations and maintenance of
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
*Availability, prices and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by
individual dealers and may vary.
1 When in Presentation Mode and lamp is set to Full
Power Mode.
2 Select resolutions available when projecting via a
single HDMI 2.0 input – see User Manual for complete list.
3 When this function is set to "strong", flicker and
reduced brightness may become noticeable depending on the image. If
noticeable use the "weak" setting.
4 The REALiS 4K501ST is not cleared or approved for
medical diagnosis and should not be used for these purposes.
5 When standing the projector straight up or
down, lamp life may be shortened.
Canon U.S.A.
Website:
www.usa.canon.com
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1-800-OK-CANON
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