Barco launches compact, powerful SLM R12+ projector at NAB.

Barco’s new SLM R12+ projector, with its compact form-factor, SXGA+ resolution and 11500 Ansi Lumen light-output, delivers a higher light-output than any other projector in its size class available on the market today.

Specifically designed for use in demanding rental & staging environments, the SLM R12+ projector combines state-of-the-art DLP™ technology from Texas Instruments with Barco’s expertise in electronics, optics and mechanical design, bringing to the market a new projector which delivers exceptional image quality and video performance.

The SLM R12+ features new generation SXGA+ DMD chip sets with a 12 degree tilt angle. The current TLD lens range for SLM projectors has been purposely designed to be future-proof and fully compatible with this new chip technology to achieve higher light output at higher contrast ratio levels. The customer therefore does not need to invest in new lenses to take advantage of the new technology in the SLM R12+. This projector is therefor the most cost effective solution for the rental & staging industry.

“The new SLM R12+ is an extension of Barco’s successful SLM Performer projector range,” states Steve Scorse, General Manager of Barco Events, adding: “By focusing on optimum form factor and light-output, we’ve developed a projector which is compact yet can provide the levels of light output so often needed in a demanding industry. The fact that the SLM R12+ is also fully compatible with the TLD lens range makes this product a unique investment in its class.”

Specifically designed with the needs of the rental & staging industries in mind, the SLM R12+ features a modular structure which allows greater access to serviceable parts, an interlocking design for direct stacking and hanging as well as an integrated, no-fuss rigging system, offering you an efficient, reliable product able to fulfill a multitude of purposes.

Barco Events will also showcase its products at the following exhibitions during 2004:
NAB (booth SL4113), April 17th to 22nd, Las Vegas (USA)
Infocomm USA, June 9th to 11th, Atlanta (USA)
LDI, October 22nd to 24th, Las Vegas (USA)

For more information about Barco Events or its products, please contact sabine.clappaert@barco.com or visit www.events.barco.com.

About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, is active in three key areas of imaging technology. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Brussels/Euronext and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.

For more information, please contact

Inge Govaerts
Public Relations Manager
Barco - Media & Entertainment

Telephone +32 56 36 8052
inge.govaerts@barco.com