Tokyo-based electronics company Lancerlink [JP] and GRANDTEC ELECTRONIC from Taiwan have jointly developed the Grand HD Cinema, a USB to HDMI converter. According to GRANDTEC, it’s the world’s first device of its kind.

The Grand HD Cinema basically allows users to play media files stored in their PCs on their TVs by transforming USB input into HDMI. Up to six external HDMI screens can be connected that way. The makers promise installation takes just a few seconds.

The device converts video in a resolution of up to 720p and also supports audio signals. It supports Windows machines only (XP and Vista) and requires a Pentium 4 2.4GHz (or better) processor.

The device costs $140 in Lancerlink’s online shop [JP] but is already available outside Japan as well.

You can…

* Playing media files stored in PC on big screens by converting USB into HDMI

* Enjoy cinema-quality movies at home easily.

Overview:

Grand is pleased to introduce the world’s first USB to HDMI converter. The Grand HD Cinema brings much convenience by allowing customers to play media files stored in PC on big screen by converting USB input into HDMI. Simply connect the USB interface of PC to the converter using the included USB cable, and connect it to your home theatre system with a HDMI cable, then you can enjoy the high quality pictures (resolution up to 720p) and sound on your big screen.

The Grand HD Cinema is an easy way to enjoy cinema-quality movies at your home.

Features:

  • Plug & play. Installs in seconds.

  • Both video and audio signals (if you use multiple Grand HD Cinema, you can only select one of the display devices for sound output).

  • Supports HDMI resolution up to 720p

  • Easily connect HDMI display to one PC through USB 2.0.

  • No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through USB connection).

  • Dimensions: 100(L) x 55(W) x 33(H) mm.

  • Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32bit).

  • Completely new architecture to support Vista Aero (32bit).

  • Supports Extended and Mirror Functions

  • Supports screen resolution and color quality adjustment in extended mode.

  • Allows you to rotate the screen on the add-on monitor by 90, 180 or 270 degrees

  • Supports online update automatically.

  • USB PnP Sound Program-Sound Effects like 10-band Equalizer and 27 environment effects can enrich users audio experience and enjoyment.