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Runco's New Videowall VW-100HD In-wall Video System

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  • February 4, 2009

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Runco has come to market with their VideoWallTM VW-100HD in-wall projection video display is now shipping, offering installation professionals new levels of versatility and convenience while achieving full HD (1920 x 1080) imagery perfection on a massive 100-inch screen built right into the client's wall.


Runco's native 16:9 VideoWall system is perfect for installations where an ultra-large screen is required, but front projection is difficult-to-impossible to deliver, particularly in instances where a high level of ambient light makes high-quality video from a front projector appear washed-out.


Traditional rear-projection video systems require more throw distance than is available in most homes. The new VideoWallTM system, however, is completely self-contained in-wall projection video display system with a low-profile design that includes a rear assembly less than 32 inches in depth, with sloping side panels that enable the system to fit into the tightest spaces. As a result, integrators have tremendous installation flexibility and versatility. The VW-100HD has been specially designed in the same vein as all other Runco displays to be Installer DependentTM, provide an effortless, two-piece installation process that significantly reduces man-hours on the job and increases profitability per installation.
The VideoWallTM system retains video contrast and brightness even when viewed in high amounts of ambient light. Runco's Constant ContrastTM technology incorporates frame-by-frame contrast correction to provide stellar black levels within high contrast video content, enhancing the systems' contrast ratios in excess of 5,000:1 ANSI. The system, abound with installer-friendly features, such as Runco's Positive Pressure CoolingTM, a strategic internal engine cooling design that reduces the need for excess cooling fans, ensuring quiet operation levels in the process. Other benefits include ISFcccTM calibration system, WideVisionTM aspect ratio conversion technology, CSMSTM contrast and brightness, and high-altitude operation (10,000 ft above sea level).
The VW-100HD features Runco's SuperOnyxTM chipset. Extensive connectivity includes HDMI w/HDCP, DVI w/HDCP, Component (RCA), HD-15 (PC), S-Video, Composite and RS-232. Runco's exclusive CinOptxTM lens system incorporates O-PathTM light path enhancement for sharp-looking video, while ViViX IITM internal processing ensures the best video performance, no matter what the content's native resolution or aspect ratio.
All Runco displays feature a two-year RuncoCare standard warranty. Extended options are also available for one or two additional years.
Runco products are available only through its authorized dealer network. The Runco VideoWallTM VW-100HD has an MSRP of $39,995 and is shipping now.

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Runco Videowall, VW-100HD, In-wall video display system

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  • By Ken Taraszka, MD

I love this idea!!! I might just cut a hole in my wall and use Starglass and my own projector to do something similar to this if I could only convince the wife to let me do it!

I don't think that was the idea Runco had in mind but if you pay their parent company, Planar, a residual I think they will forgive you

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