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Monday, September 17, 2007
NetStreams Introduces Quartet Multiroom Audio System with Unmatched Value
PRESS RELEASE
DENVER, CO., – September 5, 2007 – Offering value unmatched in the industry, NetStreams, the global leader in networked audio/video distribution based on Internet Protocol (IP), launched the new NetStreams Quartet Q4000 Multi-Room Audio system here today at the CEDIA Expo, the world's largest exposition devoted to whole house entertainment and control systems. Quartet is a Multi-Room Audio system that allows homeowners to listen to nine different global audio sources in up to four different zones at the same time. Quartet features an integrated FM tuner, four analog audio inputs and the ability to add four additional in-room sources with the addition of NetStreams’ Audio Ports.
The Quartet Multi-Room Audio system is the first entry-level system on the market to feature whole house and room-to-room paging.
“NetStreams developed Quartet in response to demand from our dealers who wanted to see a broader line from NetStreams so that they can expand their business,” said Kevin Reinis, President and…
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DENVER, CO., – September 5, 2007 – Offering value unmatched in the industry, NetStreams, the global leader in networked audio/video distribution based on Internet Protocol (IP), launched the new NetStreams Quartet Q4000 Multi-Room Audio system here today at the CEDIA Expo, the world's largest exposition devoted to whole house entertainment and control systems. Quartet is a Multi-Room Audio system that allows homeowners to listen to nine different global audio sources in up to four different zones at the same time. Quartet features an integrated FM tuner, four analog audio inputs and the ability to add four additional in-room sources with the addition of NetStreams’ Audio Ports.
The Quartet Multi-Room Audio system is the first entry-level system on the market to feature whole house and room-to-room paging.
“NetStreams developed Quartet in response to demand from our dealers who wanted to see a broader line from NetStreams so that they can expand their business,” said Kevin Reinis, President and…
Inteset Offers More Audio Zones for Media Center, Upgrades Chassis for Denzel Server

Inteset has been a long-time innovator in the Media Center business, and the company introduced more developments in its Media Center hardware and software during CEDIA.
Multiroom Audio
Inteset was one of the original developers of Media Center PCs that are amenable to multiroom audio. The company's PCs have multiple audio outputs to serve multiple zones, and proprietary software enable control over all of the zones. From any Media Center or controller in the home, you can pick a zone and push songs, albums or playlists to that zone. Volume can be controlled independently for each zone.
Inteset's Maximus Media Center offers four audio zones. The Inteset Denzel has three.
Now you can add more audio zones to your Inteset Media Center setup with the Ella EADS600 audio distribution, which provides an additional six zones of independent audio.
The unit connects to the Maximus or Denzel via USB.
Inteset provides a separate…
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Multiroom Audio
Inteset was one of the original developers of Media Center PCs that are amenable to multiroom audio. The company's PCs have multiple audio outputs to serve multiple zones, and proprietary software enable control over all of the zones. From any Media Center or controller in the home, you can pick a zone and push songs, albums or playlists to that zone. Volume can be controlled independently for each zone.
Inteset's Maximus Media Center offers four audio zones. The Inteset Denzel has three.
Now you can add more audio zones to your Inteset Media Center setup with the Ella EADS600 audio distribution, which provides an additional six zones of independent audio.
The unit connects to the Maximus or Denzel via USB.
Inteset provides a separate…
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/17 at 08:26 AM
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News, Product News, Press Releases, Media Center, CEDIA, Distributed Audio, Highlights, Permalink
Planar Shows Complete Line of Full-HD 1080p LCD Flat Panels for Home Theater

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA 2007– September 6, 2007 – Booth 510 – Bolstering its specialty home theater offerings, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, is showcasing its four highly-anticipated 1080p full-HD LCD flat-panel home theater displays. The 37-inch PD370, 42-inch PD420, 47-inch PD470, and 52-inch PD520 represent the latest step forward in the company's strategic plan to deliver specialty, displays to the global high-end home theater market.
Incorporating cutting-edge technology and progressive product specifications designed exclusively for home integrators and their customers, Planar's new LCD full-HD flat-panel displays deliver full HD available (1080p) as well as dynamic contrast and brightness for clear and crisp pictures. Available in unique, elegant diamond-polished black lacquer anodized aluminum bezels that suit the discerning homeowner’s decor, Planar's PD370, PD420,PD470, and PD520 LCD full-HD 1080p flat-panel displays offer the aesthetic and performance features that appeal to customers and integrators who desire modern home theater solutions.
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Denver, CO – CEDIA 2007– September 6, 2007 – Booth 510 – Bolstering its specialty home theater offerings, Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, is showcasing its four highly-anticipated 1080p full-HD LCD flat-panel home theater displays. The 37-inch PD370, 42-inch PD420, 47-inch PD470, and 52-inch PD520 represent the latest step forward in the company's strategic plan to deliver specialty, displays to the global high-end home theater market.
Incorporating cutting-edge technology and progressive product specifications designed exclusively for home integrators and their customers, Planar's new LCD full-HD flat-panel displays deliver full HD available (1080p) as well as dynamic contrast and brightness for clear and crisp pictures. Available in unique, elegant diamond-polished black lacquer anodized aluminum bezels that suit the discerning homeowner’s decor, Planar's PD370, PD420,PD470, and PD520 LCD full-HD 1080p flat-panel displays offer the aesthetic and performance features that appeal to customers and integrators who desire modern home theater solutions.
With these new home…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 07:43 AM
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Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Runco Unveils 103-Inch 1080p Plasma Display

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Booth 510– Runco International, the leaders in home video display and technology, today introduced its 103-inch flat panel, the CinemaWall XP-103DHD. A true statement piece for the most discerning of home theater customers, the XP-103DHD plasma display brings world-famous Runco engineering and design quality to the ultra-large 1080p full-HD plasma category.
“Runco continues to provide leading-edge product to our exclusive network of dealers and highest-echelon customers looking for display solutions that are truly enviable,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “This breathtaking plasma display epitomizes the heritage and reputation of the Runco brand with a luxury display that complements the exclusive lifestyle.”
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Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Booth 510– Runco International, the leaders in home video display and technology, today introduced its 103-inch flat panel, the CinemaWall XP-103DHD. A true statement piece for the most discerning of home theater customers, the XP-103DHD plasma display brings world-famous Runco engineering and design quality to the ultra-large 1080p full-HD plasma category.
“Runco continues to provide leading-edge product to our exclusive network of dealers and highest-echelon customers looking for display solutions that are truly enviable,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “This breathtaking plasma display epitomizes the heritage and reputation of the Runco brand with a luxury display that complements the exclusive lifestyle.”
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 07:42 AM
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Runco Launches Three New Flat Panels for the Custom Home Theater Market

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Runco International, the leaders in home video display and technology, today introduced two high-performance 1080p LCDs and one new 1080p plasma display to its flat panel lineup.
“Our new flat panels provide the superb home entertainment performance our dealers and customers expect from Runco,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “These models up the ante for flat-panel performance in the world’s finest home theaters.”
The Crystal Portfolio CX-52HD and CX-57HD are 52-inch and 57-inch 1080p LCD flat panels, respectively. They offer state-of-the-art performance and a generous feature set, including Runco’s exclusive Vivix processing for outstanding imagery, artifact-free scaling and pristine reproduction of both native film and video formats. The models also include the complete Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) calibration suite to deliver the absolute best image possible under multiple viewing conditions. Integration capabilities include an RS-232 automation interface with discrete on/off,…
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Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Runco International, the leaders in home video display and technology, today introduced two high-performance 1080p LCDs and one new 1080p plasma display to its flat panel lineup.
“Our new flat panels provide the superb home entertainment performance our dealers and customers expect from Runco,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “These models up the ante for flat-panel performance in the world’s finest home theaters.”
The Crystal Portfolio CX-52HD and CX-57HD are 52-inch and 57-inch 1080p LCD flat panels, respectively. They offer state-of-the-art performance and a generous feature set, including Runco’s exclusive Vivix processing for outstanding imagery, artifact-free scaling and pristine reproduction of both native film and video formats. The models also include the complete Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) calibration suite to deliver the absolute best image possible under multiple viewing conditions. Integration capabilities include an RS-232 automation interface with discrete on/off,…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 07:41 AM
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Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Denon ‘Enhancement’ Products Focus on Networking and Whole-Home Connectivity
PRESS RELEASE
Mahwah, NJ – September 6, 2007 — Denon Electronics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, is demonstrating its broad-based commitment to advanced home entertainment and connectivity at its CEDIA 2007, showcasing two advanced Network-Enabled A/V Clients, models ASD-3N and ASD-3W, both with iPod command and control. Denon is also integrating the recently announced, DHT-FS3 Active Surround Sound System, a stylish solution for adding great surround sound to flat-panel TVs in their booth. Denon’s new products stress convenience and ease of installation and use, and provide custom integrators with new ways to expand the home entertainment environment for their clients.
Joe Stinziano, Denon’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing noted, ”Denon has always been about creating products that allow consumers to enhance and expand their enjoyment of home entertainment. With our new product introductions, we’re expanding into entirely new product categories, offering a variety of new solutions that offer ‘boundless’ opportunities for enjoying high quality audio, video…
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Mahwah, NJ – September 6, 2007 — Denon Electronics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, is demonstrating its broad-based commitment to advanced home entertainment and connectivity at its CEDIA 2007, showcasing two advanced Network-Enabled A/V Clients, models ASD-3N and ASD-3W, both with iPod command and control. Denon is also integrating the recently announced, DHT-FS3 Active Surround Sound System, a stylish solution for adding great surround sound to flat-panel TVs in their booth. Denon’s new products stress convenience and ease of installation and use, and provide custom integrators with new ways to expand the home entertainment environment for their clients.
Joe Stinziano, Denon’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing noted, ”Denon has always been about creating products that allow consumers to enhance and expand their enjoyment of home entertainment. With our new product introductions, we’re expanding into entirely new product categories, offering a variety of new solutions that offer ‘boundless’ opportunities for enjoying high quality audio, video…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/17 at 06:23 AM
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Press Releases, Convergence, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Sunday, September 16, 2007
NetStreams Introduces DigiLinx Virtual Control Software
PRESS RELEASE
DENVER, CO – September 5, 2007 – NetStreams, the global leader in networked audio/video distribution based on Internet Protocol (IP), introduced a new software application called DigiLinX Virtual Control Software, for DigiLinX IP-Based Multi- Room Audio/Video and Control system, here today at the CEDIA Expo. Making it even easier for homeowners to control their DigiLinX system from their PC, the software is available at no charge to authorized NetStreams dealers via the dealer section of the company’s website (http://www.netstreams.com).
“The NetStreams’ DigiLinX IP-Based Multi-Room Audio/Video system is known for its’ ease of use,” said Petro Shimonishi, NetStreams Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. “The introduction of DigiLinX Virtual Control Software is just one more example of how we’re taking ease of use a step further for consumers by simplifying control of the system from a PC.”
The DigiLinX Virtual Control Software is a Microsoft Windows application that allows a PC to serve as a control point for…
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DENVER, CO – September 5, 2007 – NetStreams, the global leader in networked audio/video distribution based on Internet Protocol (IP), introduced a new software application called DigiLinX Virtual Control Software, for DigiLinX IP-Based Multi- Room Audio/Video and Control system, here today at the CEDIA Expo. Making it even easier for homeowners to control their DigiLinX system from their PC, the software is available at no charge to authorized NetStreams dealers via the dealer section of the company’s website (http://www.netstreams.com).
“The NetStreams’ DigiLinX IP-Based Multi-Room Audio/Video system is known for its’ ease of use,” said Petro Shimonishi, NetStreams Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. “The introduction of DigiLinX Virtual Control Software is just one more example of how we’re taking ease of use a step further for consumers by simplifying control of the system from a PC.”
The DigiLinX Virtual Control Software is a Microsoft Windows application that allows a PC to serve as a control point for…
Ace LHD Viva Media Center PC Doubles as LCD TV

Ace Computers' new LHD Viva is an all-in-one Media Center PC/LCD TV. "It really had to be seen in person to appreciate," says Ace principal John Samborski.
The unit, which costs less than $2,000 is a full-fledged Media Center integrated into a 22-inch TV. It has two built-in TV tuners with an option for external CableCard tuners, thanks to Ace's new status as a Microsoft Direct-OEM partner.
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The unit, which costs less than $2,000 is a full-fledged Media Center integrated into a 22-inch TV. It has two built-in TV tuners with an option for external CableCard tuners, thanks to Ace's new status as a Microsoft Direct-OEM partner.
Features:
- Intel VIIV and LIFE|WARE Ready
- Up to 2 Tuners Plus Support for External CableCard Tuners
- Available with 19” or 22” Wide Screen LCD Displays
- Support for Gigabit Lan, wireless and Bluetooth
- Built-In Subwoofer and Speakers plus external speakers available
- Support 7.1 High Definition Audio-24 Bit/192KHz/ 8 HD Channels
- Up to 2TB Onboard Storage plus eSATA and Firewire Ports
- Choice of 3 Video Cards and more coming
- Anti-Vibration and Acoustically Dampened -…
Posted by Julie Jacobson on 09/16 at 02:08 AM
Press Releases, Media Center, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Media Center, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Denon Showcases BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player and Transport

PRESS RELEASE
Mahwah, NJ – September 6, 2007 -- Denon Electronics, a world leader in high-performance home entertainment products, will showcase two groundbreaking new DVD products at CEDIA 2007, including the reference-standard DVD-3800BDCI BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player and the DVD-2500BTC (SRP: $1,199) BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Transport. The DVD-3800BDCI (SRP: $1,999) is the world’s first BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player from a Blu-Ray Disc Association member featuring the acclaimed 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset. It provides users with the highest resolution high-definition video available today via HDMI connection, as well as the ultimate in audio performance, including high-definition audio decoding and DDSC-HD audio output. The DVD-2500BTCI outputs audio and video signals and requires a connected audio/video receiver to do the decoding. Both BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray units are slated to ship this fall.
In addition to its Blu-ray Disc introductions, Denon is updating its advanced lineup of DVD players and changers with…
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Mahwah, NJ – September 6, 2007 -- Denon Electronics, a world leader in high-performance home entertainment products, will showcase two groundbreaking new DVD products at CEDIA 2007, including the reference-standard DVD-3800BDCI BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player and the DVD-2500BTC (SRP: $1,199) BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Transport. The DVD-3800BDCI (SRP: $1,999) is the world’s first BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray Disc Player from a Blu-Ray Disc Association member featuring the acclaimed 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset. It provides users with the highest resolution high-definition video available today via HDMI connection, as well as the ultimate in audio performance, including high-definition audio decoding and DDSC-HD audio output. The DVD-2500BTCI outputs audio and video signals and requires a connected audio/video receiver to do the decoding. Both BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 Blu-ray units are slated to ship this fall.
In addition to its Blu-ray Disc introductions, Denon is updating its advanced lineup of DVD players and changers with…
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Vidikron Introduces Three New Models to its Flat Panel Lineup

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Booth 510 – Vidikron, a leader in the design and manufacturing of home theater video display technologies, today announced three new high-performance HD flat-panel displays: the VL-52, the VL-57 and the VP-5000VHD.
The new displays have been designed for the discriminating enthusiast with the highest video quality expectations. In keeping with Vidikron’s commitment to excellence, numerous custom installation-friendly features are standard, including comprehensive ISF calibration capabilities, a robust assortment of inputs, and full integration ability with today’s latest and most advanced home automation systems.
“Even though flat-panel displays are available almost everywhere today, a select group of dealers and home theater enthusiasts demand nothing but the very best,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar System Inc., Home Theater. “For the unique customers who look to an educated dealer for the highest-quality display solutions as part of their home integration, Vidikron delivers these new models with…
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Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Booth 510 – Vidikron, a leader in the design and manufacturing of home theater video display technologies, today announced three new high-performance HD flat-panel displays: the VL-52, the VL-57 and the VP-5000VHD.
The new displays have been designed for the discriminating enthusiast with the highest video quality expectations. In keeping with Vidikron’s commitment to excellence, numerous custom installation-friendly features are standard, including comprehensive ISF calibration capabilities, a robust assortment of inputs, and full integration ability with today’s latest and most advanced home automation systems.
“Even though flat-panel displays are available almost everywhere today, a select group of dealers and home theater enthusiasts demand nothing but the very best,” said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar System Inc., Home Theater. “For the unique customers who look to an educated dealer for the highest-quality display solutions as part of their home integration, Vidikron delivers these new models with…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/15 at 11:41 AM
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Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
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