WallWizard has introduced their new XM series of articulating mounts for thin flat-panel televisions. Two mounts are currently available: the XM60 (for 40-60” TVs) and the XM37 (for 26-37” TVs). Both mounts feature a unique cam mechanism that allows the TV to swivel 90 degrees left or right, or tilted up and down (+3 / -15 degrees).

The mounts were designed to make adjusting flat-panels easier. While most mounts often require a two-hand, two-step process, the XM series only needs to be adjusted by using one hand, or even one finger.

Summit Wireless products can save installers time, money and headaches—and can open up the retrofit market.

According to Parks Associates’ “High-end Entertainment Systems Analysis and Forecasts” report, which was released in the first quarter of 2008 by Bill Ablondi, custom installers have a significant opportunity to target mid-market customers who are willing to spend $5,000 to $15,000 for multi-room audiovisual and home-theater systems. Even now, big-box and specialty A/V retailers haven’t addressed this area adequately.

projectiondesign’s updated F32 model is now shipping. The projector features 8,000 lumens brightness and is available in a wide range of application specific configurations. It supports WUXGA, 1080p, and SXGA+ resolutions. It’s safe to say that the F32 projector is highly configurable.

The F32 uses single chip DLP technology and projectiondesign’s patented DuArch dual illumination architecture with ‘hot swappable’ lamp modules and the RealColor color management suite. The updates on the F32 also feature better color accuracy and display

The HDBaseT Alliance, founded by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens Semiconductor, was formed to promote and standardize the HDBaseT technology. This technology provides whole-home distribution of uncompressed high definition (HD) multimedia content, and is expected to replace the HDMI you have in your home, as it has officially finalized specification.

The BFV145 is a new A/V stand from Sanus that offers high-performance at an affordable price. This stand is part of the company’s new Basic Series, and is the first product to be released from this furniture line.

“We are very excited to introduce our new Basic Series with the release of the BFV145 AV stand,” said Jason Schmidt, Sanus Product Manager. “The Basic Series brings a fresh look to our Foundations line at an affordable price point for value-conscious consumers and interior designers.”

Coming in late summer 2010, MRX is a new series of receivers from Anthem that will feature four different models: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700 and MRX 900. All four receivers will have seven channels of amplification—the MRX will have 7 HDMI in, and one out. The receivers will also come equipped with the company’s critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) System.

The receiver processes 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component

The Microsoft Applied Sciences Group has developed a new lens (see photo) that enables viewers to enjoy 3D content without having to wear those dorky glasses. Writer Emil Protalinski explains how the Microsoft system works: The thin lens is placed behind a standard LCD panel, replacing the traditional backlight. The system then delivers 3D video to the viewer via two different images-one to the left eye and one to the right eye, regardless of where the viewer is sitting. A camera tracks the viewer, enabling the Wedge lens to steer light to specific areas of the screen.

projectiondesign recently received an award at the SCN/InfoComm 2010 Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada for their FR12 Remote Light Source (RLS) DLP projector series. The projector won the Most Innovative Install-Grade Projector Award. Kristen Nelson, editor of SCN, presented the award to Anders Lokke who is the International Marketing & Communications Manager at projectiondesign.

Kristen explains, “This award is given to the most innovative installation grade projector in its class, and the awards program is specifically designed to recognize the industry’s great technology introductions during 2009.”