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New Radiance Pro Models
January 31, 2018
The new Radiance Pro 424X-C (compact model): Same features, smaller footprint
Radiance Pro 424X-C
Over the past months Lumagen has been asked for a
smaller version of the
Radiance Pro for use in smaller systems,
such as bedrooms that have limited space, or small
enough to easily carry to a calibration job. Because
of these requests they have added two new Radiance
Pro units to the line-up: The
Radiance Pro 4240-C and 4242-C (pictures
above). The "-C" stands for "compact".
The 424X-C units are identical in hardware and
function, and uses the same software, as current
Radiance Pro 424X models. The only
difference is the size: These new units are 11.3"W x
5.25"D x 1.75"H while the full size models which are
17"W x 10"D x 1.75"H. The front is similar to the
Radiance 2020 except the IR sensor and LED have
moved, and there is a Radiance Pro logo added. The
back looks like the connector portion of the full
sized Radiance Pro 424X. Pricing remains the same as
the existing 424X models (while the case is smaller,
the cost is dominated by manufacturing labor and
production volume, and not material). 18 GHz
upgrades are still available just like the current
4XXX models.
These new units are perfect for use with 4K
panels where space may be limited but you still want
perfect video and calibration. Our limited time $500
off discount on our
advanced auto-calibration package still applies to these two new models, same as all
other Radiance Pro units. Advanced auto-calibration allows anyone with little or no training to fully
calibrate their display with almost no user input to almost 5000 points.
It adjusts the display's grayscale, gamma, and colours to levels of accuracy that
are simply not achievable by manual (hands on) methods.
Just setup a few simple options in
ChromaPure
software, click "Auto-Calibrate", and then go have a cup of coffee while the
process completes, usually in a few minutes.
There is no need for the user to understand how calibration works.
Suitable for all display types.
Radiance Pro 444X-1U
Lumagen has decided to transition to a 1U (1.75"
height) case for all Radiance Pro products, so they
have introduced
Radiance Pro 444X-1U models. The 2U
(3.5" height) chassis will remain the standard model
until stock is gone. If you prefer a 1U version, let
us know at the time of order.
Radiance 214X price drops
Effective immediately
Radiance 2143/2144 prices have been dropped
significantly, placing them $200 lower than the
previous 2123/2124 prices! The Radiance 2123 and
2124 have now been discontinued.
Like the Radiance 2020, supply on remaining
2144/2143 units is low. Once these are sold Lumagen
will not be building more. Focus will be on the
4K/HDR capable Radiance Pro series.
For a complete breakdown of how these Radiance
units compare to other models, see our
Radiance feature comparison table.
Questions? Email
kal@curtpalme.com
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Barco 909 / CRT Projector Parts Blowout
December 16, 2017
Barco 909
Over the holidays, I will be putting up a number
of Barco 909 projectors for sale at very attractive
pricing. I have 5 in stock, and the tube condition
and lenses will vary. I just took in a bunch of
Barco 1209s projectors on trade, including a couple
that have very low hour tubes in them, so I will be
retubing the sets that I have, and will price them
from $1500-$3000 USD, depending on tube condition
and the type of lenses on them. I have two sets of
the top of the line HFQ900 lenses, as well as the
more standard GT17 lenses, and a few sets of the
small screen HD10L ones as well. I do also have red
and green colored C elements that can be added to
any of these 909s.
If you’re interested
send me an email,
and I will contact you as I work through the
projectors, between Christmas and New Years. Remotes
are included, ceiling brackets are not. I do have
two ceiling brackets available at $150 USD each if
you need them. The 909 is the pinnacle of CRT, and I
personally use two 909s in a stacked configuration
in my own 10' wide theater.
CRT Projector Parts Blowout
I am liquidating many projector parts and tubes
as following:
Boards are $15 USD each plus shipping, minimum
order 4 boards. Boards are untested, but were
working when put on the shelf. I will not knowingly
sell defective boards here, in fact I'll throw a
defective board in as a freebie if you want it, as I
do have some that are clearly marked as having
issues.
The $15 each also applies to whatever tubes I
have here for 8" sets. Reds will be pristine, blues
and greens may have some wear, but I will indicate
such via email before I ship so you know what you're
getting. I will ship tubes separately, they will get
crushed if I pack them with PC boards.
The projector boards and tubes include:
- NEC XG
- NEC XGLC
- Barco 1208
- Barco 1209
- Barco 808
- Barco 70X series
- Barco 800/801 (I have almost nothing for
these sets at this point)
- Sony 12XX (almost nothing left)
- Sony 1292 (very limited stock at this point)
- Marquee non Ultra boards*
- Worn Barco 1209s tubes with mounting frames
- Worn Marquee 9500 tubes c/w yokes and
mounting frames. Very useful for upgrading to
LUG tubes while continuing to watch your
existing set.
*Most Marquee non Ultra CLMs will need the battery to be replaced, a new
battery is NOT included in the $15 price.
What is NOT included:
- Barco quadruplers and HV splitters
- Barco 909 chassis and derivatives thereof
(Cine 9, Runco 1200, etc)
- Sony G90 parts
- Marquee Ultra boards of any kind
- Marquee LV and HV power supplies
- Most other 9" parts
I will also sell a limited selection of Barco HV quadruplers and HV splitters
at $75 each untested, or $100 each, tested for 24 hours in a chassis prior to
shipping. I have about 5 of each available.
Please
email me, indicating what you're interested
in.
It will take me some time to respond, but I can
deal with most requests to get them out before
Christmas. I will be working in the shop like a
madman all through the holidays to catch up on my
backlog as well. My sound company day job (www.soundsolutionscanada.com)
has had me very busy since the beginning of June,
but it's finally starting to slow down, giving me
time to process CRT parts and projector orders. This
is a great way to stock up on spare boards, some of
which are getting hard to find. I will still support
CRT until the last one is pulled out of service/
(That will be my own two 909s on my ceiling!). I
still have test chassis, and still do many repairs
of boards every month.
Cheers!
See my
eBay summary for more listings.
Questions?
Email Curt.
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Radiance
2020 End of Production Sale
November 21, 2017
The
Radiance 2020 has been discontinued. The few units left are being
liquidated at only $1399 (regular price is $2249).
We ship worldwide including free US/Canada shipping. Very limited quantities available. Once these are
gone they are gone for good. Bundle with our
ChromaPure advanced auto-cal package for quick and
easy automatic calibration.
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For a complete breakdown of how the Radiance 2020
compares to other models, see our
Radiance feature comparison table.
What is automatic calibration?
Automatic calibration allows anyone with little or no training to fully
calibrate their display with almost no user input.
It adjusts the display's grayscale, gamma, and colours to levels of accuracy that
are simply not achievable by manual methods.
Just setup a few simple options in
ChromaPure
software, click "Auto-Calibrate", and then go have a cup of coffee while the
process completes, usually in a few minutes.
There is no need for the user to understand how calibration works.
Suitable for all display types.
Why use automatic calibration? Previously, calibration required the user to adjust their display manually while
ChromaPure software read the results using a meter. The
user would loop through displaying test patterns, reading the results, and
making adjustments, until the results were as close to accurate as
possible. These calibration steps are outlined in our
free step by step
guide.
Manual calibration has many drawbacks:
- Requires the user to have access to typically hidden (service menu) controls in the display.
- Displays often have limited adjustments that do not work
correctly, or are cryptic.
- Displays often have only 1 gamma adjustment, if any at all (compared to
up to 21 points with
auto-cal).
- Displays often only have only 2 greyscale adjustments, if any at all (compared to
up to 21 points
with auto-cal).
- Manual calibration of colour is typically only done at 6 points
(if the adjustments are even available). Automatic calibration is done at up
to 4913 points for greatly increased accuracy.
- Manual calibration is time consuming.
- Manual calibration requires the user to interpret the meter readings and make the necessary changes in the display. Our
free step by
step guide is a step in the right direction, but the process is
still manually driven and can take hours, especially for someone new to the process.
All of these can result in a less than perfect calibration. Only automatic
calibration, done outside of the display, can compensate for these issues.
How does automatic calibration work?
Automatic calibration is an optional add-on to
ChromaPure software, and it works in
conjunction with a
Lumagen Radiance external video processor. The
processor acts as both a test pattern signal generator and calibration device. ChromaPure tells the video processor to display test patterns, measures the
results with a meter, and then tells the video processor how to adjust the
signal to compensate for display errors. This cycle repeats (often for thousands
of test points) until the measured results are as close to perfect as possible.
Once completed, the video processor stays in the signal chain permanently,
constantly adjusting the signal in real time to keep the display perfectly
calibrated. ChromaPure evens generates a before and after
calibration report for you.
Why does the number of calibration points matter?
When using a Radiance
video processor, calibration of up to 4913 colour points can be done achieving unparalleled colour
accuracy. Instead of manually colour calibrating to only the 6 primary/secondary colours that make up
the boundary of all known colours (called the gamut), we can now calibrate throughout the
entire colour space by measuring and correcting up to 4913 colours. Only
calibrating at the boundaries (as is done with manual calibration) can still
leave many inaccuracies (see
real life example).
This revolutionary
level of calibration accuracy has only been made possible by advancements in
processing power found in the
Radiance
family of video processors. Manual calibration at thousands of points is simply not possible because
displays do not have look up tables (LUTs) in which to store the correction
information. Even if they did, manually calibrating to thousands of points would
quite literally take the user weeks to perform.
Questions? Email
kal@curtpalme.com
More Information »
Add 3D to your TV/projector with the new lower
priced 3D-Discover
October
4, 2017
No 3D? No problem! Don't
replace your TV. Simply add a
3D-Discover and glasses!
Identical to the original
3D-Theatre, the
3D-Discover
drops the price significantly by only supporting
120Hz output (no 60Hz available) as found on digital
displays today (and most high-end CRT projectors).
This product is much the same as the now
discontinued
Optoma 3D-XL or
Viewsonic VP3D1
but at a much lower price and a much smaller
physical size.
Create a bundle by adding our high end,
completely adjustable
RF
glasses with emitter.
RF means they are completely immune to interference
and do not require line of sight.
The
3D-Discover
supports the most common 3D signal types including frame-packing, side-by-side, top-bottom.
It is firmware updatable so that new features can be
added in the future as needed.
Completely plug & play. Simply add the
3D-Discover between your source and the display.
Works on all 720p (or better) HD displays that
support 120Hz. Upgrade
to 3D at a fraction of the cost of buying a new
display.
Enjoy the latest 3D movies such as
Wonder Woman,
Guardians of the
Galaxy Vol. 2,
Beauty and the
Beast,
Kong Skull Island, and
more!
Supporting all 120Hz displays including 120hz 3D Ready projectors
by brands like Optoma,
Benq,
Viewsonic, etc.
Reviews/Testimonials "No ghosting on the image and the 3D effect on
my 120" screen is out of this world... This blows
the Movie Cinema's away, when you can set this up on
a big screen. And I love the added bonus of
taking the 3D-Theatre to anyone's house to enjoy 3D
since it works on any display. What more can I say
except I am glad Optoma delayed their product since
the 3D-Theatre is 110 times better and supports ALL
formats (unlike the 3D-XL) So if your thinking of
making the move to 3D but can't afford a 3DTV, or
heck, why even bother buying a 3DTV when you can
use the 3D-Theatre with your existing TV and/or
projector ... PRICELESSS" - Ian
"ONE WORD! AWESOME!!! Don't let the small size or the very basic
appearance of the 3D-Theater sway you in any way! It's the performance of this
little box that really impressed me. After waiting quite some time for the 3D-XL
to come out which still hasn't shipped in any volume I decided to get this
instead, and sure glad I did. It is super simple to setup and works perfect with
the PS3 and also with my WD TV Live media player for playing SBS 3D files. I
have it hooked up to my Optoma GT720 120hz
3D Ready short throw and watching
3D Blu-Ray on a 135" screen is simply breathtaking! Get one you won't be
disappointed!!" - John
Questions? Email us at
kal@curtpalme.com
More Information »
Save $500+ on our advanced auto-calibration package
with the purchase of a Radiance PRO
March
14, 2017
Effective immediately, purchase a
Radiance Pro video processor to get our advanced auto-calibration package
for only $280. That's more than a $500 savings! This is our
most popular automatic calibration package and includes
ChromaPure Standard,
Advanced Auto-Calibrate, and a
Display 3 PRO meter. Discount available for
a limited time only! We ship worldwide.
What is automatic calibration?
Automatic calibration allows anyone with little or no training to fully
calibrate their display with almost no user input.
It adjusts the display's grayscale, gamma, and colours to levels of accuracy that
are simply not achievable by manual methods.
Just setup a few simple options in
ChromaPure
software, click "Auto-Calibrate", and then go have a cup of coffee while the
process completes, usually in a few minutes.
There is no need for the user to understand how calibration works.
Suitable for all display types.
Why use automatic calibration? Previously, calibration required the user to adjust their display manually while
ChromaPure software read the results using a meter. The
user would loop through displaying test patterns, reading the results, and
making adjustments, until the results were as close to accurate as
possible. These calibration steps are outlined in our
free step by step
guide.
Manual calibration has many drawbacks:
- Requires the user to have access to typically hidden (service menu) controls in the display.
- Displays often have limited adjustments that do not work
correctly, or are cryptic.
- Displays often have only 1 gamma adjustment, if any at all (compared to
up to 21 points with
auto-cal).
- Displays often only have only 2 greyscale adjustments, if any at all (compared to
up to 21 points
with auto-cal).
- Manual calibration of colour (gamut) is typically only done at 6 points,
if the adjustments are even available
(compared to up to 4913 points with auto-cal).
- Time consuming. Manual calibration requires the user to interpret the
meter readings and make the necessary changes in the display. Our
free step by
step guide is a step in the right direction, but the process is
still manually driven and can take hours, especially for someone new to the process.
All of these can result in a less than perfect calibration. Only automatic
calibration, done outside of the display, can compensate for these issues.
How does automatic calibration work?
Automatic calibration is an optional add-on to
ChromaPure software, and it works in
conjunction with a
Lumagen Radiance external video processor. The
processor acts as both a test pattern signal generator and calibration device. ChromaPure tells the video processor to display test patterns, measures the
results with a meter, and then tells the video processor how to adjust the
signal to compensate for display errors. This cycle repeats (often for thousands
of test points) until the measured results are as close to perfect as possible.
Once completed, the video processor stays in the signal chain permanently,
constantly adjusting the signal in real time to keep the display perfectly
calibrated. ChromaPure evens generate a before and after
calibration report for you.
Why does the number of calibration points matter?
When using a Radiance
video processor, calibration of up to 4913 colour points can be done achieving unparalleled colour
accuracy. Instead of manually colour calibrating to only the 6 primary/secondary colours that make up
the boundary of all known colours (called the gamut), we can calibrate throughout the
entire colour space by measuring and correcting up to 4913 colours. Only
calibrating at the boundaries (as is done with manual calibration) can still
leave many inaccuracies (see
real life example).
This revolutionary
level of calibration accuracy has only been made possible by recent advancements in
processing power found in the
Radiance
family of video processors. Manual calibration at thousands of points is simply not possible because
displays do not have look up tables (LUTs) in which to store the correction
information. Even if they did, manually calibrating to thousands of points would
quite literally take the user weeks to perform.
Which Radiance Pro is right for me?
Radiance Pro units all offer the same world
class image processing. They mostly differ by the number of inputs and outputs. For complete details see our
Radiance feature comparison table.
The Radiance Pro is regarded as the world's best
video processor/scaler, with advanced Greyscale &
Gamma correction, and a powerful Colour Management
System (CMS). A requirement if absolute picture
perfection is to be achieved. All units support 4K
UltraHD, HDR, optional 18Ghz inputs, and HDMI 2.0 /
HDCP 2.2.
US/Canada shipping with tracking and insurance is
included in all our Radiance orders. International
shipping available too with a surcharge at checkout.
We ship worldwide.
Questions? Email us at:
lumagen@curtpalme.com
More Information »
UPDATED: ChromaPure Grayscale & Color Calibration for
Dummies
February 14, 2017
Our
ChromaPure Grayscale &
Color Calibration for Dummies guide has been
revamped to correspond with
ChromaPure 3.1. We've also added
instructions on how to calibrate the latest 4K UHD
TVs to Rec. 2020 / HDR standards.
This step by step guide is for the home theater enthusiast
who wants to get the absolute best picture out of
any TV or projector. It will show you how to obtain
the most accurate colors possible on any display
regardless of what sort of technology it uses
(Plasma, LCD/LED/OLED, DLP, CRT, etc). It
doesn't matter if it's a 20 year old analog model or
the most recent 4K projector or TV. All
will benefit from calibration.
New features in ChromaPure
3
- New streamlined and efficient user
interface
- Enhanced user-configurable reporting
- User-defined automated measurements
- Multiple gamma runs on one chart for
comparison
- 12/21 point selectable Lumagen LUT
auto-calibrate
- User-selectable dynamic range for grayscale
and gamma
- dE method selectable by module
- System-wide gamma, select once and apply
everywhere
- Calibration Templates for unlimited
customized measurements and reporting
- Support for sRGB gamma
- Support for Rec. 2020 gamut
New videos have been added to our
ChromaPure order page showcasing some of these new features.
Questions?
Email Kal!
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High-end CRT projectors
January 10, 2017
A few very high end CRT projectors in great shape have recently become available.
These units represent
the pinnacle of CRT projector brands, with focusing,
convergence and astig adjustments beyond that of any
other set.
-
(Qty: 1)
Runco DTV 1200 / Barco Cine 9: $2800
USD. While there have been several other
Barco 909s listed lately on eBay, most of those
either had issues or had the wrong lenses and/or
had tubes that were rotated 90 degrees for
flight simulator use, which isn't suitable for
most home theater installations. They also don't
have the lower noise fan circuit installed, nor
the color corrected C elements, which this
projector has. This Barco was produced after the
initial software and defective capacitor issues
that plagued earlier production runs. This
projector came out of a sophisticated
installation in Toronto, where it was rarely
used. You'll get 8000 hours+ out of these tubes.
This CRT projector will give high resolution
images, at 2500 X 2000 maximum, which is well
beyond 1080p. With an
HDMI card, (not included), the set will
handle all 1080p signals with ease, and at 1200
lumens, will fill almost any size screen. Our
own home theater uses two Barco 909s in a
stacked configuration on a 10' wide screen, and
the quality is amazing. The tubes are LUGs in
this projector, which were the stock tubes, and
as sharp as you can get. The lenses are scratch
free, as are the C elements. The keypad door is
included, but the hinges are broken, so we have
put Velcro in their place to keep the door in
place. The projector will come with an original
remote control and power cord. Regardless of
where you live in the world, the projector will
switch between line voltages, from 100-240 volts
with an internal jumper, and works with 50 or 60
Hz.
On eBay here.
-
(Qty: 1)
Sony G90: $1800 USD. As you can
see by the
tube face pictures, they are in good
shape, and have great emission. You'll get 7000
hours+ out of these tubes. The projector also
comes with a late model 2-input HDMI input card
and remote. This CRT projector will give high
resolution images, at 2500 X 2000 maximum, which
is well beyond 1080p. The set will handle all
1080p signals with ease, and at 1200 lumens,
will fill almost any size screen. The tubes are
LUGs in this projector, which were the stock
tubes, and as sharp as you can get. The lenses
are also the sharpest possible from Sony, the
HD-10F lenses. The lenses are scratch free, as
are the C elements. We have changed out the
Dallas memory chip so you've got no chance of it
failing. The set had an original 2400 hours on
it, the hour meter got reset when we changed out
the Dallas chip, and now reads only the amount
of test hours we put on the set. The factory
remote is included. The case has some minor
marks on it, but the case can be removed, and it
takes paint well. Otherwise, the marks are
minimal, and the set looks good as it sits. The
keypad door is included, but the hinges are
broken, so we have put Velcro in their place to
keep the door in place. The projector will come
with a programmed universal remote control and
power cord. Regardless of where you live in the
world, the projector will switch between line
voltages, from 100-240 volts, and works with 50
or 60 Hz.
On eBay here.
-
(Qty: 1)
Barco Reality 909: $2500 USD. As
mentioned above, there have been several 909s
listed lately on eBay, most of those either had
issues or had the wrong lenses and/or had tubes
that were rotated 90 degrees for flight
simulator use, which isn't suitable for most
home theater installations. This Barco was
also produced after the initial software and
defective capacitor issues that plagued earlier
production runs. This projector came out of a
sophisticated installation in San Francisco,
where it was rarely used. As you can see by the
tube face pictures, they are in
excellent shape, and have great emission. You'll
get 9000 hours+ out of these tubes. This CRT
projector will give high resolution images, at
2500 X 2000 maximum, which is well beyond 1080p.
With an
HDMI
card, (not included), the
set will handle all 1080p signals with ease, and
at 1200 lumens, will fill almost any size
screen. The tubes are LUGs
in this projector, which were the stock tubes,
and as sharp as you can get. The lenses are also
the sharpest possible, the Barco HFQ900 lenses,
the best you can get. The lenses are scratch
free, as are the C elements. The case has some
minor marks on it, but the case can be removed,
and it takes paint well. Otherwise, the marks
are minimal, and the set looks good as it sits.
The keypad door is included, but the hinges are
broken, so we have put Velcro in their place to
keep the door in place. The projector will come
with a programmed universal remote control and
power cord. Regardless of where you live in the
world, the projector will switch between line
voltages, from 100-240 volts with an internal
jumper, and works with 50 or 60 Hz. We do have
red and green C elements in stock to turn this
909 into the equivalent of the Cine 9 if
interested.
On eBay here.
We have sold hundreds of CRT projectors in the
last 15 years, and carry all parts in stock for the
above projectors, including HV quadruplers, tubes
and all modules. We know these projectors inside and
out, and set them up completely to ensure all
functions are working properly, and that they will
last for many years. More importantly, we give after
sales support now and down the road.
As for shipping, these units weigh about 275 lbs
with the pallet it will be packaged on, so they have
to ship air freight or via truck within North
America. Ground shipping ranges between $250-450
USD, and air shipping to Europe will run about $500
USD. Australia and New Zealand are about $850 USD.
Contact us for an exact price. Will arrive intact,
and will be insured for shipping. The projector will
be shipped in a foam lined road case on a pallet.
The road case does have casters and handles on it
for easy transportation.
See our
eBay summary for complete listings.
Questions?
Email Curt.
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Murideo SIX-G 4K Video Test Pattern Generator now
available
Sep 21, 2016
The
Murideo SIX-G is for the AV integration market to confirm HDMI 2.0(a) and
HDCP 2.2 operation at the 18 GBPS level. Additionally, the SIX-G is an excellent
troubleshooting tool for distributed HDMI systems and a reference source for
video calibration and is now supported by
ChromaPure Professional.
One of the biggest challenges for integrators today is determining what
infrastructure to put in the systems they design and further verifying that all
of the components will work together. Over the past few years UHD TVs have been
a mix of HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 – even to the point of varying by port.
The SIX-G takes out the guess work and provides absolute information about
HDMI components that will work and IDs ones that won’t work – all in a
hand-held, affordable, portable field tool.
The SIX-G is designed to be extremely accessible shipping with free control
software, plus front panel controls that allow access to 99% of the features.
The SIX-G carries a complete suite of ISF test patterns, selectable color
output level, RGB Triplets and Constant APL (Average Picture Level) all in one
place, making it a calibrators dream.
Technical Specifications
- HDMI 2.0(a) – 600Mcsc, 2160P60 4:4:4 maximum resolution
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) Injector, and management
- Video Bandwidth - 18 GBP/sec.
- HDCP 2.2 Compatible
- 48 Bit Per Pixel Color Depth Available
- 2600 MAH Battery
- DC 5V Power
Questions? Email us at:
chromapure@curtpalme.com
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New lower priced Radiance Pro 4K units now
available
April 22, 2016
The new 4K UltraHD capable
Radiance Pro models 4240 and 4242 are now available
for order at special CurtPalme.com prices.
Contact us for
trade-ins (any video processor) and the guaranteed best price.
Based on the
Radiance Pro 444X design, but with 2 HDMI
outputs instead of 4, the two new units are the
Radiance Pro 4240 (2 inputs), and the
Radiance Pro 4242 (4 inputs). Both come in
1U size (17" x 2" [1.75" without feet] x 9.5") which
is the same size as the
Radiance 2143 and RadianceXS-3D units.
The complete Radiance Pro model lineup is now:
- Radiance Pro 4240: 2 inputs, 2 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4242: 4 inputs, 2 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4440: 2 inputs, 4 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4442: 4 inputs, 4 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4444: 6 inputs, 4 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4446: 8 inputs, 4 processed
outputs
- Radiance Pro 4449: 8 inputs, 4 processed
outputs, 6 switched outputs
The new 424X series uses the same FPGA
(processor) as existing Radiance Pro models, and has
all of the video processing features of the 444X
models minus PiP/PoP support.
By keeping the input count to a maximum of four
and the output count to a maximum of two, the 424X
models allow for some cost reduction compared to the
444X models. The
Radiance Pro 4240 is perfect for systems
that use a matrix switch for input selection, or
switch sources using an AVR. The
Radiance Pro 4242 works well as the source
switcher for smaller systems.
The 424x models use the same
dual-input/dual-output daughter card I/O modules as
the 444X models and so currently support 9 GHz I/O.
Radiance Pro 424X hardware is at production status,
and software is in Beta.
For complete details see our
Radiance order page and newly updated
feature comparison table.
US/Canada shipping with tracking and insurance is
included in all our Radiance prices. International
shipping available too with a surcharge at checkout.
We ship worldwide.
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lumagen@curtpalme.com
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Radiance Pro with 4K UltraHD processing now
shipping
January 15, 2016
The new 4K UltraHD capable
Radiance Pro is now available
for order. The ideal video processor for your new 4K
projector or TV!
Contact us for
trade-ins and the guaranteed best price.
The
Radiance Pro features up to 8 HDMI inputs, 4
HDMI processed outputs, and 6 HDMI switched
(unprocessed) outputs. All inputs and outputs
support 4K Ultra HD (2160p60) and the newest HDMI
standards (HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2).
Five models are available:
- Radiance Pro 4440: 2 inputs and 4 processed outputs.
- Radiance Pro 4442: 4 inputs and 4 processed outputs.
- Radiance Pro 4444: 6 inputs and 4 processed outputs.
- Radiance Pro 4446: 8 inputs and 4 processed outputs.
- Radiance Pro 4449: 8 inputs, 4 processed outputs, and 6 switched
outputs.
In addition to end to end 4K FullHD processing,
some other notable features include:
- The new HDMI 2.0 chips are from Silicon Image and have an internal
microprocessor with reprogrammable flash memory. This will allow Lumagen to
provide updates when Silicon Image provides a new release and should help to
eliminate compatibility issues. Some back story: Before with HDMI 1.X chips
each company had to implement much of the HDMI protocols on its own. Often
the HDMI specification, or the HDMI chip specifications, left a lot to the
imagination. This meant each company had to make independent decisions on
how to do their implementation based on incomplete specifications. Now with
the internal processor being programmed by the chip manufacturer, and its
processor doing virtually all the HDMI compatibility work, issues should be
dramatically reduced. Even more so for the Radiance Pro when connected to
other products that use the new Silicon Image HDMI 2.0 chips, which many
will.
- The inputs are on "dual input" daughter cards and the outputs are on
"dual output" daughter cards. This allows upgrades to be offered when new
HDMI technology becomes available. It also allows replacing a single
input/output card if there is a surge event that takes out an input/output,
rather than the entire unit.
- The
Radiance Pro can have up to eight inputs,
and four "processed" outputs. Just as the previous Radiance units have two
outputs that can output audio and/or video from the same source, these four
outputs also output the same processed video and/or audio stream. Having
four outputs allows for a projector, a TV, a Receiver/Audio-processor, and a
spare.
- There can be up to six additional zones of switched (only) outputs on
some models. These are independent and give the
Radiance Pro up to seven independent zones.
This is useful for installers as it avoids the need for a separate matrix
switch. An example would be a home with 7 TVs where only 2 will ever be in
use at once. Only 2 sets of source devices is therefore required (not 7)
which lowers the cost. The Radiance Pro is then used to direct these sources
to whichever TVs are in use.
- The
Radiance Pro features much faster switching
than previous models as there is no GF9450 deinterlacing chip to have to
setup and wait for.
A bit of trivia: The powerful FPGA chip used in
the
Radiance Pro costs more than all of the
parts in the Radiance 2020 combined. This and other
aspects of the Radiance Pro architecture mean it
sits well above the previously top of the line
Radiance 2144 in terms of processing power and
flexibility for future upgrades.
For complete details see our
Radiance order page and newly updated
feature comparison table.
Questions? Email us at:
lumagen@curtpalme.com
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ChromaPure 3 now available!
December
30, 2015
ChromaPure 3 is now available!
Discounted upgrade pricing is available for existing
2.x users. The upgrade is
FREE
for customers who purchased ChromaPure after December 17, 2014!
This is the most comprehensive upgrade in the
product's history. ChromaPure has been completely
redesigned to make it more powerful and even easier
to use.
New features in ChromaPure
3
- New streamlined and efficient user
interface
- Enhanced user-configurable reporting
- User-defined automated measurements
- Multiple gamma runs on one chart for
comparison
- 12/21 point selectable Lumagen LUT
auto-calibrate
- User-selectable dynamic range for grayscale
and gamma
- dE method selectable by module
- System-wide gamma, select once and apply
everywhere
- Calibration Templates for unlimited
customized measurements and reporting
- Support for sRGB gamma
- Support for Rec. 2020 gamut
New videos have been added to our
ChromaPure order page showcasing some of these new features.
Upgrading to ChromaPure 3
- Current ChromaPure users who purchased after
December 17, 2014 are entitled to a free upgrade to Version 3. See our
ChromaPure order page to download your copy.
- All other users may upgrade from ChromaPure Standard 2.x for a special CurtPalme.com discounted price. See our
ChromaPure order page.
Confused about meters? See our
FAQ: Which meter
is right for me?
Questions? Email us at:
chromapure@curtpalme.com
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Quantum Dot display support added to the Display 3 PRO
meter
August 5, 2015
Support for displays that light with Quantum
Dot technology is now being added to all new
Display 3 PRO orders. Calibrate your newest
display with increased accuracy!
Quantum dots are different than white LED phosphors
used in typical LED backlit displays and emit in much narrower bandwidths.
This allows for a wider colour gamut when the
emission peaks are well-aligned with the RGB filters
employed in the LCD display. Quantum dots can
therefore increase the colour space of LCD panels
from today's relatively narrow
Rec. 709 colour space used in HD content, to
close to 100% of the
DCI colour space used in movie theatres. The
caveat of course is that a new display standard
(possibly
Rec. 2020) has to be defined and implemented
in the source content before this extended colour
range can be properly used. This is something we may
see in the future. (More information)
Quantum Dot correction may also be added to
existing
Display 3 PRO meters,
but the meter needs to be
recalibrated. The corrections we offer address not
only the differences in display technology but also
meter-to-meter variation, which is very real. When
we add a new correction mode, the user needs three
things to take advantage of it: A new
ChromaPure licence which we provide (the
older licence won't recognize the new mode), the
latest build of
ChromaPure software, and a new meter
calibration. We have to measure the new display
technology using your meter to apply a valid
correction. The normal fee for a full meter
recalibration is $175. However, for existing
customers who just want the new Quantum Dot correction mode and
are not interested in a full recalibration, the cost
is $50. Email us at
ChromaPure@CurtPalme.com if
interested.
Questions? Email us at
ChromaPure@CurtPalme.com.
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Colorimetry Research CR-250 Reference
Spectroradiometer
April 28, 2015
The new
Colorimetry Research CR-250 Reference
Spectroradiometer is the most affordable reference
spectroradiometer available today. A better
bang for your buck than the
JETI 1211, but not quite
as fast.
ORDER NOW »
There are two colour analyzers that professionals and dedicated enthusiasts
generally seek: A professional quality colorimeter for every day work (the
"field" meter) and a reference spectroradiometer to keep the colorimeter
accurate (the "reference" meter).
Unfortunately, such spectroradiometers are not cheap. The Photo Research and Minolta
reference spectros start at about $15,000 USD and go up to near $30,000 USD.
Now there is a new entry to the reference
spectroradiometer on the market, the
CR-250.
In our testing of the CR-250 we have found that it
performs as well or better than the JETI
spectros, the only other sub-$10,000
spectros on the market. It does this at the low
price point of $6990.
The
CR-250 has all of the accuracy expected of a
reference device and is fast enough with enough
low-end sensitivity that it can be used as a
stanalone color analyzer, though most will probably
use it to correct a colorimeter such as the
CR-100. Its
speed, low-light sensitivity, and repeatability are
world-class.
The CR-250 is one of the most affordable reference
spectroradiometers available. Just mount on a tripod
facing towards the source, connect to ChromaPure
Professional, and then use as you would any
other color analyzer.
For a complete review and other details see our
Colorimetry Research CR-250 order page.
Questions? Email us at
ChromaPure@CurtPalme.com.
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ChromaPure Tripod Extension
April 26, 2015
For some time we have been looking for a simple,
inexpensive product that would enhance the user's
ability to precisely place a
Display 3 PRO (or other meter) that has been
mounted to a tripod. The new
ChromaPure Tripod
Extension fits the bill exactly.
It is very common to have a flat panel installed
in a location that is recessed from available floor
space, which prevents one from placing a tripod
mounted
Display 3 PRO at a proper distance from the
screen. The ChromaPure Tripod extension makes this
very simple now. The extension arm is very light
weight, yet sturdy and it extends the meter forward
from the base of the tripod.
If you have a ceiling mounted front projector
there may be times where you want to read directly
from the lens. This has always been difficult with
ceiling mounts because tripods are generally not
tall enough to provide the necessary height. The
ChromaPure Tripod Extension solves this problem.
Two versions are available: A standard version
that can hold meters up to 1 lb in weight at an
extension of up to 3.5 feet (perfect for a
Display 3 PRO or other small meter), and a
heavy duty version for meters up to 2 lbs in weight
at an extension of up to 4 feet.
The ChromaPure Tripod Extension (standard version) is now included with the purchase
of any ChromaPure Display 3 PRO bundle
or Display 3 PRO auto-calibrate
bundle. It is also
sold separately
at a CurtPalme.com discounted price. The perfect addition to any calibration
toolkit!
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