New HD Video System at the AAC

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American Airlines Center Becomes First NHL and NBA Venue to Install 1080-Resolution Arena Display

The Stars sent out an email today previewing the new HD scoreboard and new HD screens at either end of the arena. Obviously this applies to the Mavs as well.

They've got some kind of lame video about it here: http://stars.nhl.com/team/app/?servi...actID=62187817

Mavs/Stars fans, get ready for an upgrade to your season seats at American Airlines Center like you’ve never seen before. In fact – no hockey fans in America have seen this before!


American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks, today announced plans to install the first and largest 1080 high-definition video replay system in an NHL and NBA venue in the country. Digital video throughout the arena bowl will be increased by over 300 percent with the addition of a new high-definition center scoreboard and two stadium-sized video displays that will dominate the upper end walls. The new video displays will be manufactured and installed this summer and ready for the 2009-2010 hockey and basketball seasons.

The new video system is being designed, manufactured and installed through a collaboration of Lighthouse Technologies Limited of Hong Kong and its U.S. affiliate, TS Sports. The system features four true 1080-resolution video screens in the center scoreboard. Each screen is designed to promote brightness, clarity and high-definition viewing quality through the use of the latest four millimeter light-emitting-diode (LED) technology, a 33 percent increase in resolution over existing LED displays currently installed in any arena.

What does this really mean? Quite simply, the experience of watching Dallas Stars games in-person just got better. The combination of witnessing the speed and power of NHL action is joined by the picture and sound quality of even the best home theater system available. It’s the best of both worlds, all in one place.

“The size and quality of these boards, coupled with the live-game experience, will make attending our games far superior than watching at home,” said Stars President Jeff Cogen. “High definition and 1080-resolution have greatly improved the at-home TV experience and now will be a part of Stars home games, giving our fans an incredible combination.”

The new generation audio system will have the ability to create custom audio effects. Featuring a state-of-the-art linear array speaker system with surround sound effects, the new audio system will also be installed this summer in time for the 2009-2010 NHL and NBA seasons.

Apparently they're replacing the ribbon display as well

Also, a new 360 degree LED ribbon display will surround the interior of the arena bowl. The ribbon board will provide spectators with high resolution animations, graphics and game information. The timing of installation for the combination of state of the art video and audio will provide the ultimate showcase for the 2010 NBA All-Star weekend activities.

Sweet.