Consumer electronics company, SANYO Oceania, has recently announced the launch of the CE42LM4WPR 42 inch Weatherproof LCD Monitor.

Due to its tough and durable design, the Weatherproof Monitor is perfect for architectural applications including courtyards and pools areas as well as, commercial applications such as clubs and digital signage

The Weatherproof LCD Monitor is able to resist dust and withstand strong jets of water meeting the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard IP=56. The screen is protected by a non-glare front acrylic panel for damage resistance and easy cleaning.

“The SANYO CE42LM4WPR Weatherproof LCD Monitor is perfect for all outdoor applications and particularly suits Australian conditions and the Australian outdoor lifestyle,” said SANYO’s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand Bill Crichton.

“With the weather heating up and summer sports, such as The Ashes about to start – the CE42LM4WPR is perfect to enable people to bring the indoors outdoors for a truly unique alfresco experience.”

With a Wide Viewing Angle of 178° the monitor will always be well placed for viewers to enjoy the entertainment whatever the viewing angle.

The Weatherproof LCD Monitor is High Definition-ready and has HDMI with HDCP and Component to produce high quality images. A PC input (D-sub 15pin) makes the monitor ideal for outdoor gaming as it accepts a wide range of PC signals including WXGA, as well as three separate AV inputs with loop-through connections for easy installation of multiple displays.

A panel brightness of 500cd/m2, screen resolution of 1366 x 768 and a contrast ratio of 800:1 all work to produce high quality, realistic and vivid details.

The Weatherproof LCD Monitor has an RS232C interface which enables easy interfacing and has in and out connections capable of a daisy chain.