2011 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington upgrades
NEW VIDEO BOARDS: The new video board on the roof of the Home Run Porch in right field measures 42 by 120 feet (5,040 square feet). The old board was 24 by 36 feet (864 square feet). In addition, a new video board that is 25 by 29 feet (725 square feet) has replaced the Coca-Cola matrix board on top of the office building in centerfield. The old video board used standard definition technology while the new boards are both high-definition.
Both the Home Run Porch and Centerfield video displays utilize Daktronics newest 15 millimeter LED technology, featuring tighter resolution and improved image quality. This technology and its control system allow for complete flexibility in programming. The video boards can operate as single giant displays or be divided into multiple zones (windows) to show a wide variety of statistics, information, graphics, animation, and live and recorded video.
The Daktronics Pro Star Video Display Board, which replaced the manual scoreboard on the left field prior to the 2009 season, has been upgraded with HD technology. The three boards provide HD video capability to fans from any vantage point in Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
IPTV SYSTEM: The new Daktronics LED video and the existing ribbon and field-level displays that were installed in 2009, have been combined with more than 800 Sony® professional-grade LCD monitors to create a venue-wide
digital media network. The Daktronics system is an internet protocol television (IPTV) solution that delivers multiple live content on 10 high-def channels to any display in the ballpark.
The Rangers will take advantage of Daktronics industry-leading data integration capabilities to instantly present up-to-theminute scores, statistics, news and information on any IPTV channel. The Sony LCD monitors are located throughout Rangers Ballpark. This includes all permanent concession stands, where the monitors can become changeable menu boards, allowing for the display of concession items in HD and the ability to change pricing in-game.
“L Bar” technology is available as part of the IPTV system, allowing for information and advertising opportunities on screen during game action.
SHOW CONTROL SYSTEM: At the center of the control solution is the Rangers new Show Control system, with the ability to take in various video, scoring, timing, statistical data and out-of-town scores and even point of sale information. With the Show Control system, all displays across the network can be turned on or off, control their volume or change the channel so all the displays show the same piece of content. One system provides total control and total integration. With the click of a single button one message can be delivered anytime to all displays everywhere throughout the ballpark. The Rangers have added additional cameras to further enhance the “in-park show” at Rangers Ballpark. Sony oversaw a complete rebuild of the Rangers Ballpark scoreboard control room to incorporate the new system.
AUDIO SYSTEM: The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington audio system received a total overhaul with the old speakers being replaced and the addition of technology upgrades and production equipment to compliment the enhanced video product.
RANGERS WEIGHT ROOM: The Rangers major league weight room and ballpark medical facilities on the service level has been updated to better utilize the existing space.
CUP HOLDERS: The Rangers have replaced over 3000 cup holders and 3000 seat anchors in the seating bowl and repainted the edge of every step in the seating bowl.
PRESS BOX ROOF: The glass above the press box has been replaced by a green insulated sheet metal roof.
