McIntosh Now Shipping VP1000 Dual-Zone Video Processor
Binghamton, NY September 5, 2007—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader in high-quality home entertainment systems for over 56 years, today announced it has begun shipping the VP1000 Video Processor, a no-compromise luxury component that gives discriminating home entertainment enthusiasts a new way to experience true cinema-like video performance, including the ultimate in image quality and resolution, as well as total flexibility and convenience. Most notably, the VP100 allows users to perform essential video processing tasks in two separate home entertainment zones simultaneously, allowing video from any connected source in either zone to be scaled up to and including 1080p resolution.
Designed for Use with McIntosh’s Acclaimed MDLP1 Video Projector Designed as the ideal complement to McIntosh®,’s acclaimed reference-quality MDLP1 video projector (soon to be available with a McIntosh LK1 Anamorphic lens for true 2.35 to 1 “Scope” format image reproduction), the VP1000 is the first McIntosh Video Processor developed as a line-rate scaler, dual-zone processor and video switcher all in one, and engineered for use with today’s advanced video source components and higher resolution displays such as plasma, LCD, DLP and HD video displays.
Multi-Source Command and Control, Fine Image Adjustments and More… In addition to its dual-zone processing capabilities, the VP1000 features dual scalers, allowing users to make image adjustments from many separate sources to two different displays in independent zones. For added flexibility and convenience, the VP1000 performs video adjustment functions such as color, sharpness and contrast. The VP1000’s inputs include 4 HDMI, 6 Component, 6 S-Video and 6 Composite; outputs included Composite, S-Video, Component and HDMI up to 1080p. An RS232 port provides control of other systems, and a large 2 x 20 character alphanumeric florescent display and advanced OSD setup menus add to the VP1000’s flexibility and user-friendliness.
Adding even more convenience and flexibility, McIntosh’s UEI HR057 dedicated remote control combines the functionality of both the VP1000 and MDLP1. For maximum flexibility and installation convenience, all inputs on the VP1000 are assignable and include 4 HDMI, 6 Component Video, 6 S-Video and 6 Composite Video. The VP1000 provides one output for each input type for each of two video displays (zones). Control either or both zones via the front panel or IR remote and an RS232 port enables interface with various other control systems.
In order to provide the best quality video from all sources and with all types of displays, the VP1000 first up-converts all incoming video to 1080p then, if necessary, down-converts to match the native resolution of the video display. All scaling is performed entirely within the digital domain which prevents addition of artifacts.
About McIntosh Laboratory In an era where the rate of change is as amazing as the changes themselves, McIntosh is all the more remarkable. Even after celebrating its 56th anniversary, the McIntosh brand continues to represent high performance, superlative engineering and limitless pride of ownership. State-of-the-art technology infused with hand craftsmanship and the details McIntosh is famous for continue to be the key values found in every piece of equipment. Products built to last for decades of flawless performance demand nothing less than an equal level of commitment to customer support and service as well. Its no wonder satisfied customers the world over view their McIntosh products as investments worthy of being passed down through generations. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is a D&M Holdings company.
