Toshiba Announces LCD Projector with Integrated Document Camera for Display of Live Video

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2006--

TLP-XC2500U Allows Educators, Corporate Trainers and Others to Enhance Presentations by Including Hands-On Demonstrations, 3D Objects and Documents

Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., today introduced the TLP-XC2500U LCD projector, the company's latest model incorporating an advanced document camera. The TLP-XC2500U is designed for teachers, corporate trainers, mobile professionals and small- to medium-sized businesses who would like to project live hands-on demonstrations, three-dimensional objects or documents with a high-quality, versatile projector.

With the TLP-XC2500U projector, users simply extend the camera arm from the projector and position it to incorporate photo samples, printed documents, blueprints, microscopic images, three-dimensional objects or close-up views of demonstrations of a new product or science project into their presentations. With its 3 mega pixel resolution, 16x zoom and built-in LED light, the document camera ensures bright and clear video images, even in a darkened room. The product has an estimated single unit price of $1,539(1)(ESUP).

The TLP-XC2500U also incorporates a unique anti-theft device for extra security. A removable palm-sized control panel on the projector is specially designed with a self-assigned password for theft prevention. When the control panel is removed, the projector is no longer operable unless the password is entered on the remote control.

"Toshiba's projector with integrated document camera is a distinctive Toshiba product that reduces the expense of purchasing two separate products and makes it more convenient to transport," said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. "The TLP-XC2500U's security features, brightness and other enhancements make the projector a perfect choice for educators, trainers and mobile presenters."

Weighing 8.8 pounds, the TLP-XC2500U features Toshiba's latest enhanced Natural Color Enhancer3 (NCE3) which makes LCD images exceptionally sharp and vivid. Packaged in a compact form factor, the projector features an impressive 2,500 ANSI lumens, XGA 1024 x 768 resolution, and 400:1 contrast ratio to deliver bright, captivating images for the classroom or conference room.

The TLP-XC2500U includes other features that Toshiba is incorporating in its latest line of projectors, including:

-- One-touch auto setup on a fully loaded presentation remote to ensure worry-free, professional presentations even in the most unforgiving environments;

-- Instant power shut down capability that enables the projector to power off instantly once disconnected from the power outlet with no cool-down time required;

-- Digital zoom function on the remote control allowing the presenter to zoom in on a specific image presentation element such as spreadsheet numbers or other important details.

Offering users a variety of connectivity options, the TLP-XC2500U projector includes composite video and S-video inputs, audio in and variable audio output capabilities. The special monitor-out capabilities allow users to display and view images on a monitor and screen simultaneously. This feature allows the presenter to face their audience directly rather than turning around to read slides as they appear on the screen.

The TLP-XC2500U also includes automatic vertical keystone correction (plus or minus 30 degrees) that instantly projects a square image even when the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen. Ensuring that the presentation is the center of attention, the TLP-XC2500U offers whisper-quiet operation of only 33 decibels (dB) (in low mode) - quieter than a soft conversation.

The Toshiba TLP-XC2500U is currently available through Toshiba's authorized distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and www.ToshibaDirect.com.

Toshiba TLP-XC2500U projector specifications
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        Model                                   TLP-XC2500U
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Display Technology         Shape              0.63 inches LCD
                       No. of Pixels       786,432 (1024 x 768)
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Projection Lens        Standard Lens   1.2x manual zoom/manual focus
                         F/f (mm)    F = 1.6 - 1.88, f = 18.6 - 22.3mm
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Light Source                              200W (160W in low mode)
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Brightness                                   2500 ANSI lumens
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Native Resolution                             XGA 1024 x 768
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Color Reproduction                       Full 16.7 Million Colors
Contrast Ratio                                    400:1
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Projection Screen Size
 (Diagonal)                                   33 - 300 inches
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Projection Distance                          3.8 ft - 28.9 ft
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                        Camera Lens          F= 3.0, f=9.6mm
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                       Image Pick-Up 3 million pixel  1/2 inch color
                           Device               CMOS Sensor
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                          Pixels     QXGA (horizontal 2048 x vertical
                                                   1536)
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Document Camera           Focus                   Manual
                         adjustment
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                           Zoom       None (adjust with the distance
                         adjustment           from the object)
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                       White Balance             Auto/Lock
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                       Illumination  High brightness LED illumination
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                         Mechanism               Arm Type
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                        Horizontal           15.63 - 106.25kHz
Compatible Scanning        (kHz)
 Frequency             ------------- ---------------------------------
                       Vertical (Hz)             50 - 85Hz
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                            RGB                1 x D-sub 15
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Input Terminal             Video     1x S-video; 1x RCA for Composite
                                                   Video
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                         RGB Audio          1x stereo mini-jack
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                        Video Audio            1x RCA (L/R)
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                           Video             NTSC, PAL, SECAM
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Input Signal Format       Color                  HDTV/DTV
                         Difference   (480p/480i/576i/576p/720p/1080i)
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                            RGB       VGA, SVGA, XGA (native), SXGA
                                      (compressed), UXGA (compressed)
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                           Audio      1x stereo mini-jack (variable
                                                  output)
Output Terminal        ------------- ---------------------------------
                            RGB      1x D-sub 15 terminal share with
                                                   In/Out
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Other Terminal            RS-232        1x RS-232 (mini DIN 8-pin)
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Natural Color                                       Yes
 Enhancer3
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Keystone Correction                    Auto Vertical +/- 30 degrees
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Auto Set                                            Yes
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Noise Level                               36dB (33dB in low mode)
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Internal Speaker                             1.0 Watt Monaural
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External Dimensions
 (WxDxH)                                    14.6" x 9.8" x 3.6"
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Weight                                           8.8 lbs.
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Power Consumption                                  300W
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Power Source                                 100-240V, 50/60Hz
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Replacement Lamp                                 TLP-LW11
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                                     Mouse Remote Control with Laser
Box Contents                                      Pointer
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                                       Mouse Remote Control Receiver
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                                          Two Size AAA Batteries
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                                                Power Cord
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                                                 RGB Cable
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                                                  CD-ROM
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                                               User's Manual
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                                             Soft Carrying Bag
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About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)

With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

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