Canon U.S.A. Introduces REALiS WUX5000 and WUX5000 D Projectors

Canon U.S.A., Inc., has introduced its brightest-ever REALiS installation LCOS projectors, which are designed to for a wide range of professional The REALiS WUX5000 and WUX5000 D utilize Canon's fourth-generation AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology to maximize the display capabilities of their advanced LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) imaging panels. This combination enables the projectors to deliver higher-than-HD-resolution (1920 x 1200) wide-screen video and still images with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a high brightness level of 5,000 lumens, the company says. The 5000-lumen brightness level improves display quality in long throw venues or rooms with relatively high ambient light levels, the company says.

"The REALiS WUX5000 series is ideal for end-users in such markets as education, business, and government, as well as for professionals in photo studios, film and TV production facilities, theme parks, and museums," noted Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, imaging technologies and communications group, Canon U.S.A. "The introduction of these new models firmly plants Canon within many professional markets and we will continue to produce high-quality products that users demand."

The REALiS WUX5000 features a built-in Canon Color-Correction IC (integrated circuit) and 3D color LUT (look-up table) for six-axis color management. Users can adjust specific colors without affecting the display of neighboring colors. A dynamic gamma feature can also optimize gradation reproduction and contrast, which can be beneficial when displaying movies with low-contrast scenes. A memory color correction feature enables users to save their preferred color settings. User-determined display settings for the product also include presentation, vivid photo, and photo/sRGB.

The REALiS WUX5000 D has all the features of the WUX5000 model plus a DICOM simulation mode designed to reproduce medical images such as X-Rays, CAT scans and MRI images with s21-step grayscale gradation.

Three optional high-resolution interchangeable lenses are available for the units. These lenses -- including a 1.5x zoom, 0.8x ultra wide angle single focal length, and 1.7x long focus zoom -- incorporate advanced low-distortion and high-resolution optical technologies originally developed for Canon's camera lenses. Engineered to minimize brightness loss, each lens is the same physical length, due to the use of advanced Canon aspherical elements. This uniformity of length can simplify shipment of assembled projector/lens units for rental/staging companies, and avoid lens-overhang issues when mounted inside projector-lift systems.

The projectors' lens shift feature enables installers to overcome moderate projector-placement obstacles by shifting the lens itself to adjust the vertical and horizontal position of the projected image. (This is done using the projector's control panel or remote control.) The projector can be ceiling-mounted with a plate or extension pole using either Canon's mounting bracket or products from independent ceiling-mount companies. When used in multi-projector configurations, the units can also be stacked or installed side by side.

The projector's lamp and air filter assemblies can be expediently replaced from the back and side of the projector respectively, and its optical filter element can be replaced from the top of the unit for added convenience and economy.

The projectors are compatible with a wide range of video and computer devices. Signal inputs include HDMI Version 1.3, DVI-D, and analog PC terminals, two audio inputs, and one audio output for external amplification and speakers. A built-in 5W speaker is also included. A network-ready RJ-45 port allows for authorized users to manage and control multiple projectors from any PC on the network. An RS-232 serial connection allows for monitoring the projector locally through a third-party control system. A hand-held remote control enables users to control up to four projectors individually or simultaneously. Lens shift and Gamma control buttons are also included on the remote control.