Panasonic Streamlines Workflows With Range of New AVoIP-Ready Products at ISE 2024

Panasonic Connect ET-FMP50 Series comprises of three media processors that simplify workflows and enhance multi-projection experiences in immersive environments. The series includes two box-type devices (ET-FMP50/FMP20) and an Intel® SDM specification slot-compatible function board (ET-SBFMP10). Exclusively designed for multi-projection, the series features manual or camera-based automatic warping and blending as well as media playback functions, streamlining workflow with various user-friendly features while enhancing reliability within a Panasonic multi-projection ecosystem.

With integrators building immersive attractions under time and budget constraints, the FMP50 Series addresses the need for simplicity and reliability in complex multi-projector environments, providing a holistic media distribution solution for Panasonic projection ecosystems. It reduces the need for a high-end media server, simplifies cabling and installation complexity, enhances interoperability, and elevates the visual experience for guests.

_{Coming later in 2024}

The PT-RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP® Projector makes immersive 4K visual experiences accessible to all with this expanded 4K line-up. Positioned between the PT-FRQ60 Series (6,000lm) and the PT-REQ12 Series (12,000lm), the RQ7 Series (7,500lm) offers greater flexibility and a broader selection of projection-mapping solutions for galleries, museums, and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) attractions. It’s also the first Panasonic projector below 8,000lm to be Intel® SDM-enabled for easy integration into existing infrastructure and AVoIP.

_{Coming later in 2024}

Panasonic’s new cloud-based Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) is designed to help partners manage and optimise complex multi-projection environments in fast growing areas such as immersive experiences. Tailored for IT managers in location-based entertainment, events production, edutainment, education, and enterprise, RMS helps deliver system reliability, device longevity, and imaging consistency to support stable long-term operations.

RMS brings Panasonic’s Central Monitoring Centre to customers via a cloud-based remote maintenance platform, enabling real-time data retrieval from any projector on the network. It empowers users to remotely monitor projectors, respond to alerts and warnings, formulate preventative maintenance plans, and ensure video consistency through a suite of managed services. Equipped with tools to support and extend operating life, maintain image quality, and streamline maintenance, the solution takes complex multi-projector installation management to another level.

A number of powerful enhancements for the state-of-the-art KAIROS live production platform have been announced. Building on the system’s flexibility, SDI I/O Boards (AT-KC20M1) have been introduced for the three latest KAIROS Core mainframes, the AT-KC200 and AT-KC2000/KC2000S1. With the possibility to add up to 4x AT-KC20M1 units to each KAIROS Core, these high performing and reliable SDI I/O boards increase capacity offering a maximum of 48 input/output (32 in x 16 out) with 3G SDI & 4 boards, supporting larger and more complex productions than ever before.

In addition, new firmware (v1.6) for KAIROS, available at the beginning of 2024, will continue to deliver enhanced functionality. It brings new filters for enhanced creativity, including colour correction. Independent user management features will be introduced. In addition, there will be a new Still Image Store with playlist and transition functionality for simpler and faster production. New optional software for KAIROS Core Manager (AT-SFCM10) will also be unlocked to provide users with Core back-up system, media restore and synchronisation. 16:10 native resolution in ST 2110, which will be supported in the future, will also be exhibited at ISE24.