Barco expands its range of Galaxy 4K projectors with three models for the virtual reality market

The Belgian firm Barco has expanded its range of projectors of the Galaxy 4K series with three new models to respond to the demand for higher resolution of images and stereo in virtual reality applications.

The Galaxy 4K projector range of ship has been expanded with three models: 4K-12; 4K-23 and 4K-32, capable of offering ultra-high resolution in both mono and stereo up to 120 hz, with excellent response time in user interaction for virtual reality applications.

Available on the market in the first quarter of 2014, these projectors offer a luminosity of 12.000 lumens on the Galaxy 4K-12 model; of 23.000 Lumens (4K-23) and 32.000 lumens for the 4K-32 projector, that Digital AV Magazine will analyze in detail soon.

This range of projectors has been improved and expanded to respond more quickly to user interactions through tracking systems or haptic devices such as those used in virtual reality environments..

In addition, stereo content can be viewed with full native 4K resolution (instead of returning to 2K resolution), to which it is added that the teams have the new DisplayPort inputs 1.2 and color accuracy has been increased from 8bit/color to 12bit/color.

3D stereo flexibility

Thanks to the 4K resolution of these projectors, important details are more visible, either in design models or geophysical data layers. With active 3D stereo and active 3D technology from Infitec, as well as a stacked configuration option that allows Passive 3D from Infitec at full 4K resolution, the professional can choose the type of 3D stereo that best suits your needs.

For Stefan Vandemaele, barco product manager, "Support for native and stereo 4K images on a single Galaxy 4K device is a new milestone in virtual immersion. Users can experiment with images in very high resolution, with very fast reaction times, whose result is a much more realistic representation of virtual reality content".

The Galaxy 4K series is specifically designed for the virtual reality market and, therefore, has been optimized for the projection of 3D stereo images in 4K resolution with Active Infitec technology (when it comes to large groups ) or by wearing active glasses (for small groups). In both cases only a projector and a standard display are required, so existing infrastructure can be optimally reused.

Customers who have already invested in a Galaxy 4K projector can benefit from these improvements through an upgrade., with minimal system downtime, as the projector may remain in position, avoiding labor-intensive realignment.

"The Galaxy 4K series builds on Barco's expertise in developing high-performance projectors for the digital cinema and virtual reality markets., with high image quality, optimal stability and the best value for money -underlines Vandemaele-. The ability to upgrade galaxy 4K projectors clearly shows our commitment to maximizing the customer's initial investment.".

The Belgian company has also updated its high-quality MCM processor- 400 (warping and blending) to support 4K resolution, higher frame rate and color depth, thanks to which it is possible to build systems of multiple Galaxy 4K projectors.

In addition to offering optimal performance as a standalone projector, the new Galaxy 4K models are also prepared for configuration and use in multiple channels, as high-resolution powerwalls, immersive caves, Etc. Thanks to the use of constant light emission technology (that maintains a uniform brightness level over the entire system), very stable high-resolution projection areas can also be created.

All models have both the DMD chip and the optical engine completely sealed to prevent any dust ingress into the projector's critical components.. To this is added, the modular design of Galaxy 4K projectors to ensure greater durability and fast maintenance, with a simple interface for easy diagnostic and configuration operations, this also includes the choice between a direct lamp replacement and complete lamp housing changes, according to needs.

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