MAJOR PRODUCT LAUNCHES AT IBC FROM PHILIPS

PHILIPS Digital Networks, supplier of digital video broadcast, distribution, transmission and consumer electronics, will demonstrate advances in digital convergence at this year's International Broadcasting Convention.
This year's IBC will see European introduction of new 2/3-inch portable HDTV cameras in the Philips LDK range. The LDK 7000HD is a unique digital camera with switchable sensors of 9.2 million pixels each, supporting native 1080p24/25/30 Hz and 720p50 in a single camera, in both 16:9 and film aspect ratios up to 2,67:1. Based on the same technology, the LDK 6000HD supports the main HDTV broadcast formats 1080i and 720p as native formats. These products are dockable with the TriaxHD transmission system using standard triax cable.
At IBC Philips is also introducing the new Data Processing Unit of the acclaimed HD/DTV uncompressed D6 Voodoo Media Recorder. With speeds up to 70 Mbytes per second (6 frames/sec in 2K) and later up to 128 Mbytes/sec (10 frames/sec), Voodoo is acknowledged as the fastest data recorder available today.
In addition, Philips will use the conference to introduce in Europe the Seraph HD35 high-definition mainframe, the ultimate solution for high-end live and post production. This format-selectable 1.5 Gbit/s production switcher mainframe features up to 4 Mix/Effect (M/E) banks and 90 inputs. With this extension the DD35 range will now be capable of simultaneous high- and standard-definition television production, under the control of a single control panel.