ISSUE #107

Written by: Todd F. Shaw

Beauty tames the beast
Harman Kardon’s AVR 630 is a 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V receiver that proves beauty is much more than skin deep. It delivers pure sound with all the latest surround modes, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, HDCD processing and HK’s own Logic 7 processing, in tandem with the firm’s high-current amplifier design. Managing the technology is a LCD remote with EzSet feature, easy-to-use setup menus with renameable inputs, and front-panel inputs that can be switched to outputs. All in a sleek design that’s the perfect match for the latest flat-screen displays. CZK 41,000.

Highly defined creativity
JVC has launched the world’s first high-definition digital video camera for consumer use. Featuring a newly developed 1/3 inch-type 1.18 million pixel progressive scan CCD and JVC proprietary processing, the GR-HD1 camera records digital high-definition images to mini DV tapes using MPEG-2 compression. The GR-HD1 also comes with an optical 10x zoom lens and built-in optical image stabilizer. CZK 72,000.

Video meetings made easy
If you’ve been looking for a video conferencing solution with the highest quality audio and video, that’s easy for anyone to use, then the Polycom VSX 7000 series could be the answer. Using an advanced H.264 codec and Pro-Motion, the VSX 7000 series delivers television-like video with crisp and crystal clear audio thanks to Polycom Siren 14 and the integrated mid-range speaker and subwoofer paired with a 360-degree microphone. Systems can be tailored to your company’s needs, and prices vary with equipment and service. For more information, visit the Polycom website: www.polymedia-europe.com.