Beamer TV is an extension of Vialta's successful Beamer videophone product line, providing consumers with an alternative viewing format at a lower price point that broadens the potential consumer videophone market. Beamer TV displays live, color motion video of the other calling party, on any standard (NTSC) television. Beamer works with any phone (corded or cordless), over any standard (analog) phone line, at no additional cost to your phone call. While the viewing format is different than the Beamer (which displays video on a 3.5" LCD screen), Beamer TV still offers the same major features that are inherent to all Vialta videophone models. These features include stylish design, ease of setup, ease of use, no special equipment or wiring required, and no service fees, contracts or subscriptions.

Design: Beamer TV's sleek, slim, compact design enables it to transition easily into any home environment. A high priority was given to the relationship of form with function, as evidenced by Beamer TV's adjustable tilt camera for optimum viewing angle on any television screen, camera lens cover for purity of lines, and palm-size remote control that nestles in a specially designed recessed area for storing the remote control out of sight when not in use. The skid-proof base ensures that Beamer TV sits securely atop any television or home entertainment center.

User Interface: Beamer TV's intuitive design allows for simple setup right out of the box. Plug your phone into Beamer TV, plug Beamer TV into your wall phone jack, and then connect Beamer TV to your television's video-in jack. Using Beamer TV is as simple as the set up. The Start/Views button, located on both the unit and remote control, starts the video transmission and also allow users to switch between three different views. The Snapshot button lets users pause the live video, sending a high-resolution still image instead. Beamer TV does not require any special equipment or special wiring. Similar to needing two phones to make a phone call, you need two Beamer TV units, or a combination of Beamer TV and Beamer, to make a Beamer video call.

Viewing Capabilities: Using the remote control, callers can switch between three viewing options. Callers can go from a video of the person they are speaking with to a view of themselves, or they can choose the Combo View that allows both the caller and the person on the other line to be viewed simultaneously. If a video image is particularly appealing, the caller can use the Snapshot function to send that specific view rather than continuous video. Beamer TV's Snapshot feature also serves as a privacy mode, enabling each party to temporarily pause and resume any new video transmission.

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