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Networking/Signal Distribution
The faculty and students at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington are benefiting from an education in collaborative communications, through the use of Sony (Booth 2200) networked LCD projectors.
More than 125 Sony VPL-PX41 LCD projectors are being used in conjunction with Sony's EBS-N200D streaming network devices to deliver content across the campus, so each department on campus can communicate and work together more effectively.
"Sony projectors and networking equipment have allowed us to implement innovative new teaching strategies that dramatically increase classroom effectiveness," says Don Sorensen, the university's information systems liaison for the audiovisual media department. "This takes us from chalk and blackboards to PowerPoint presentations and beyond. The end result is savings in time and money plus the increased satisfaction of students and educators."
Sorensen noted that his decision to select the Sony VPL-PX41 projectors was easy given their flexibility in different applications. The model's output of 3500 ANSI lumens is bright enough to light up large screens in big classrooms, while the unit's high contrast ratio provides crisp and clear images. Other features include native XGA resolution, the ability to be tilted up or down by 90 degrees, TCP/IP network control, a password authentication system, and a laser pointer remote control. The projector can also be fitted with optional lenses for shorter or longer throw distances. Remote monitoring and centralized maintenance over IP connections reduce total cost of operation and provide added security. Projectors can be automatically shut off after hours to preserve lamp life and, if a unit goes offline unexpectedly, a notification message can be sent instantly to alert system administrators.
Across the campus, other EBS-N200D's are used to feed announcements, information, and presentations to the school community through 15 projectors, as well as 25 Sony plasma displays located strategically in public areas. System-wide text messages can also be sent across the network instantly providing an important means for updating emergency communications.
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