Sanus Systems is now shipping the Sanus Elements ELM203, the second product within the Elements Surge Protection Series to be released this year, which allows audio/video users the ability to safeguard their electronic components and flat-panel TVs against damaging power surges.

“The ELM203 Low-Profile Surge Protector is an inexpensive way to incorporate surge protection into any home theater or audio system,” said Jason Schmidt, product manager for Sanus. “We've designed this product so it can be placed behind a wall-mounted TV or a piece of AV furniture sight unseen - You'll never notice it's there until you need it,” Schmidt added.

The ELM203 offers 2,100-Joule protection and EMI/RFI noise filtration at a product depth of just 1.37 inches. The surge protector also offers RJ45/RJ11 connection for phone and Ethernet protection and includes a 6-foot coaxial cable for cable or satellite signals and a 6-foot phone cord.

Features include four swiveling outlets that can rotate 90 degrees to the left…

Sanus Systems, a leading global manufacturer of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, has announced a new category within its award-winning VisionMount® line of mounts for flat-panel TVs.

The new offering of VisionMount Super Slim mounts are designed to maximize the sleek appearance of ultra-thin LED, LCD and plasma TVs, allowing them to be placed less than an inch from the wall.

VisionMount Super Slim mounts are available for shipment beginning today, with an initial offering of two low-profile models: the LL11-B1 for large TVs from 37" - 65" and up to 150 lbs. and the ML11-B1 for medium TVs from 26" - 46" and up to 100 lbs.

“As TVs become thinner, consumers want them to sit even closer to the wall,” said Sanus Director of Product Management Steve Frank. “Our new Super Slim mounts fulfill this demand with one of the closest-to-the-wall depths available on the market — at just 0.55 inches.…

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sanus Systems announces a new series within its AV Foundations furniture line scheduled for shipment in mid May.

Appropriately named the "Designer Series," this collection of AV component stands was created exclusively for Sanus by renowned industrial design firm Cramer Studio, which had previously designed the Sanus AV Foundations Component Series.

Models DFAV30, a four-shelf component stand, and the three-shelf DFV49 lowboy offer the perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and functionality for today's AV user.

Each unit features a unique combination of elegant mocha-finished hardwood legs and smoked tempered glass for the top, sides, shelves and doors. A number of design features allow for optimal performance of the user's AV equipment, including:

• Smoked tempered glass for an enclosed look that doesn't interfere with infrared remote control signals (even when the doors are closed)
• Spacious shelves designed to accommodate large AV gear
• Generous cable management channel for concealing and routing wires behind the furniture
• Steel back panels…

Somfy Systems Inc. continues to extend its low voltage, quiet motor offering for window coverings powered by Somfy with the introduction of the new Sonesse 30 RS485 motor.

The new Sonesse 30 RS485 motor provides bidirectional serial communication with 3rd party controls systems eliminating the need for expensive control panels and interfaces. In addition to basic open, close and stop commands, the Sonesse 30 RS485 motor allows for setting each window covering to 16 intermediate positions. Feedback provides confirmation of each motor’s position to ensure precise control from 3rd party systems.

In addition to being quiet and intelligent, the new Sonesse 30 RS485 motor is also powerful and offers discreet blending with the most sophisticated window coverings. Somfy also provides a complete system of accessories designed to simplify installations, facilitate quiet operation and minimize light caps. Its superior performance is only enhanced by the fact that it can also be controlled via RS485 communication with 3rd party control systems.

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Somfy Systems Inc. expands the capability to control motorized interior window coverings and projection screens powered by Somfy with the ILT Z-wave Interface.

The ILT Z-Wave Interface offers versatility, simplicity and compatibility. The plug-in design allows a simple connection to the ILT 2-way communicating motor head and can be setup in less than a minute. Additionally, the interface doesn’t require additional external power.

The interface brings the ILT motors’ functionality and status feedback into the Z-Wave control environment and enables optimized performance through third party automation controllers. The interface can be used in with a variety of Z-Wave controls and the value of the system is maximized through the control of a wide range of interior and exterior ILT motorized window coverings including: roller/solar, pleated/cellular, 2-inch horizontal blinds, sheer horizontals and roman/woven shades with the same control, whether it be via PC Control, a handheld remote, a keypad or dimmer.

The addition of this product to the Somfy family allows Somfy…

Lots of exhibitors get creative in their trade show booths, but SnapAV is sticking to an important theme at the upcoming CEDIA Expo: Money.

The company is continuing its focus on how it can assist dealers with honing operations, increasing profits and, of course, buying products by having a “money booth” in its exhibit area at the show in Atlanta, inviting dealers to win cash.

Marketing vice president Adam Levy says, “Dealers can literally get into the booth and start grabbing money. This personifies how we see SnapAV, as a company that enables dealers to increase their profits and grab more money!”

Also in the company’s booth will be its new line of Episode In-Ceiling, In-Wall and In-Room loudspeakers and acoustic panels; the Dragonfly AcoustiWeave acoustically transparent projection screen, and more.

The company will also be promoting its partnership with BidMagic in which SnapAV dealers can receive the BidMagic software program ($1,299 value) for…

VAN NUYS, Calif. — AVAD LLC, North America's leading distributor of custom electronics, will demonstrate how "One Call Does it All" for custom installers at booth 1765 at CEDIA Expo 2009, held Sept. 9-13 in Atlanta, Ga.

In addition to having the opportunity to learn more about AVAD's Integration Partners program, its roster of the industry's most trusted residential and pro AV brands, in-depth training opportunities and unique dealer programs, attendees to the AVAD Booth will have the opportunity to win a limited-edition AVAD Guitar on each day of the show.

"AVAD is, and has always been, committed to the unique needs of the custom installer," said Jim Annes, vice president and general manager of AVAD. "From home theater to pro AV, we provide installers with an extensive range of the products, training and support programs—all the resources they need to help manage and grow their business. We look forward to demonstrating how dealers can rely on…

ADI is giving away some hot prizes, and offering hands-on education, during the CEDIA Expo 2009 (#1650) in Atlanta from September 9 – 13 as part of its “winners theme.”

The highlights include:

• Visitors to the company’s booth can enter to win a brand new Chevy Corvette Coupe and attend a special customer appreciation event.
• Attendees will have a chance to participate in the ADI Player’s Club program for their chance to win a new Hitachi UltraThin HD 32-inch flat screen monitor. The daily drawing for the Hitachi flat screen will take place in ADI’s booth on September 10, 11 and 12 at 4 p.m.
• ADI is sponsoring the CEDIA Learning Labs to provide attendees with a hands-on educational experience using the latest technology. The Learning Labs will host 12 CEDIA University courses. The four labs will include a Computer Lab, Cable, Connector & Testing Lab, Audio & Component Installation Lab, and Video Display Technology & Calibration Lab.
• ADI will also host its fourth annual customer appreciation event with…

Nothing quite says 'wow factor' like being able to watch TV through your bathroom mirror. Yes, it might also say 'excess' but it's still pretty cool, and it's a very sleek way to have an LCD in your large contemporary-designed master bathroom.

Wisconsin manufacturer Seura offers up a line of television mirrors designed to incorporate LCD TVs, and actually uses its mirror technology for smaller displays in bathrooms as well as larger mirrors that can go on any wall as decoration and house traditional-size LCDs.

How hip are these things? Redstone American Grill in Minnesota enlisted Seura to outfit its restaurant with the mirrored products, including having the TVs over urinals. No need to fret about checking those basketball scores while you're on a date at the Redstone!

Seura's television mirrors are offered in three series: Enhanced Series, featuring vanity mirrors with vanishing technology so the TV screen isn't in view when off; Premier Series, for the…

DENVER -- CEDIA (Booth #472) -- September 4, 2008 -- The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies dedicated to building products based on Z-Wave, today announced that Black & Decker has joined the Z-Wave Alliance and will soon offer new Z-Wave-enabled residential access control solutions marketed under the Baldwin, Kwikset, and Weiser Lock brands.

"Black & Decker is a recognized name in residential security products and an important addition to the Z-Wave Alliance and our growing global ecosystem," said Mark Walters, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance. "Z-Wave certification guarantees interoperability with CEDIA brands such as Leviton, Cooper, Lagotek and Superna, along with middle market brands that will reach the retail, service provider and security markets. We have been making significant inroads into the residential access and security market, and we're confident that with Black & Decker's addition we will accelerate the global adoption of Z-Wave even further."

Black & Decker will be offering a sneak peek of its residential access…