The Planar UltraRes Series and Planar EP Series displays have just received Crestron’s 4K Certification. confirms meet the stringent demands of a 4K distributed system. Crestron rigorously tests 4K products to ensure they are compatible with the company’s end-to-end DigitalMedia™ platform for managing and distributing digital audio visual and control signals.

The Planar UltraRes Series and the Planar EP Series are both Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) professional LCD displays that are compatible with existing Full HD and 4K sources and new 4K sources coming to market. Available in 75-inch, 84-inch and 98-inch models, the Planar UltraRes Series offers 4K resolution and advanced processing utilizing Planar’s proprietary MediaPlex Plus processing technology  for applications ranging from collaborative meeting spaces to digital signage. The Planar UltraRes Series is also available in touch versions for interactive capabilities.

The Planar EP Series provides top-level reliability and high image quality along with commercial-grade features required for digital signage, corporate and control room environments. Offered in 50-inch, 58-inch and 65-inch models, the Planar EP Series is also available in touch versions.

A recent US Dealer Survey conducted by PMA Research found that Pro AV dealers anticipate large flat panel sales (+40 inches) will increase 23% increase in 2016 and 25% in 2017.