NAB, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, US and HMI, Hannover, Germany – 16 April 2007 – Barco, a leader in display and visualization solutions for selected professional markets, announces the availability of a 56" quad full high definition display. The LC-5621 complements the company's LC series of 42" and 47" native full high definition displays with a new 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution format.

The new 56" LCD builds on Barco's proven leadership in high-definition LCD technology.

"Operators value Barco's high-definition LCD technology in a wide range of applications." said Guy Van Wijmeersch, Global Market Development Manager Utilities and Process Control, Barco Security & Monitoring Division. Mr. Van Wijmeersch continued, "Our unique benefits are recognized across a variety of industries, ranging from studio backdrop applications and broadcast control rooms, utilities and process control centers, traffic surveillance centers to command and control environments."

The LC-5621 features a configurable ambient light sensor, a wide viewing angle and adjustable color temperature.

Barco at NAB, Las Vegas, Nevada, US starting 16 April 2007
Barco will be demonstrating the 56" quad full high definition display at the National Association of Broadcasters starting 16 April 2007. The LC-5621's large size and outstanding video quality make it an ideal display solution for studio backdrop applications and broadcast control rooms, where multiple video inputs need to be monitored. The adjustable color temperature setting enables users to maintain perfect color balance under all studio lighting conditions. For high-quality distribution of video sources, the LC series can be combined with Barco's multiviewer product family or networked broadcast monitoring systems (NBMS).

Barco at HMI, Hannover, Germany starting 16 April 2007
Barco will be demonstrating the 56" quad full high definition display at the Hannover Messe International starting 16 April 2007. The LC-5621's large size and outstanding video quality offer an ideal personal wall solution for process control centers: operators benefit from a large display surface without having to compromise on image quality or accuracy of the SCADA or GIS application.

About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (Euronext Brussels: BAR) is headquartered in Belgium and is active in more than 90 countries with about 3800 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of euro 751 million in 2006.