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Monday, September 10, 2007
Planar Unveils Three New High-End 1080p Projectors Exclusively for the Consumer Market

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA 2007– September 6, 2007 -- Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ : PLNR) a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced three new 1080p projectors at CEDIA Expo 2007. Designed exclusively for the specialty home theater market, Planar’s newest projection line fulfills the channel’s growing demand for top-quality, high-definition video displays for the next-generation of home theater enthusiasts.
"These 1080p projectors hit the sweet spot for performance and value in the specialty home theater marketplace," said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater."Considering Planar’s unique ambient-light-rejection Xscreen and full line of HD 1080p LCD flat panels, our projectors – with a suite of 720p solutions and now three 1080p solutions at various price and performance levels - round out one of the most formidable lineups of premium-quality video products available in the custom channel.”
“These Planar projectors offer a tremendous new option for the ultimate picture experience in the home,” said Lars Yoder,…
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Denver, CO – CEDIA 2007– September 6, 2007 -- Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ : PLNR) a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced three new 1080p projectors at CEDIA Expo 2007. Designed exclusively for the specialty home theater market, Planar’s newest projection line fulfills the channel’s growing demand for top-quality, high-definition video displays for the next-generation of home theater enthusiasts.
"These 1080p projectors hit the sweet spot for performance and value in the specialty home theater marketplace," said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater."Considering Planar’s unique ambient-light-rejection Xscreen and full line of HD 1080p LCD flat panels, our projectors – with a suite of 720p solutions and now three 1080p solutions at various price and performance levels - round out one of the most formidable lineups of premium-quality video products available in the custom channel.”
“These Planar projectors offer a tremendous new option for the ultimate picture experience in the home,” said Lars Yoder,…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/10 at 08:11 AM
Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Sanus Systems Debuts Automated Wall Mount

PRESS RELEASE
Saint Paul, Minn. -- Sanus Systems announces that it now offers an automated wall mount for large flat-panel TVs. The Sanus VisionMount LA112 full-motion wall mount, backed by CLO Systems, LLC technology, provides flexible mounting solutions and the convenience of adjusting the viewing angle of the TV with a remote control.
“We are excited to bring this superior touch-free mounting technology to our customers,” said Jim Wohlford, general manager of Sanus Systems. “The LA112 fits a consumer need that is also easy for AV professionals to integrate with home automation systems.”
The LA112 offers advanced motorized features including 20-degree down tilt, 7-degree up tilt, 28-degree side-to-side swivel, and up to 12 inches of extension for optimal viewing. In addition, the mount sits just 4.5 inches from the wall when fully retracted. Four programmable settings allow favorite viewing angles to be saved and set at the touch of a button.
The mount also features an internal cable…
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Saint Paul, Minn. -- Sanus Systems announces that it now offers an automated wall mount for large flat-panel TVs. The Sanus VisionMount LA112 full-motion wall mount, backed by CLO Systems, LLC technology, provides flexible mounting solutions and the convenience of adjusting the viewing angle of the TV with a remote control.
“We are excited to bring this superior touch-free mounting technology to our customers,” said Jim Wohlford, general manager of Sanus Systems. “The LA112 fits a consumer need that is also easy for AV professionals to integrate with home automation systems.”
The LA112 offers advanced motorized features including 20-degree down tilt, 7-degree up tilt, 28-degree side-to-side swivel, and up to 12 inches of extension for optimal viewing. In addition, the mount sits just 4.5 inches from the wall when fully retracted. Four programmable settings allow favorite viewing angles to be saved and set at the touch of a button.
The mount also features an internal cable…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/10 at 07:58 AM
Press Releases, Mounts and Lifts, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Mounts and Lifts, Highlights, Permalink
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Runco Introduces New Reflection Series Projectors

PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA EXPO 2007 – September 6, 2007 – Booth 510 – Runco International, the leaders in home video display and technology, today introduced two new Reflection Series DLP projectors that offer world-renowned Runco performance at a remarkable value.
“With these new home theater projectors, Runco has redefined ‘entry-level’ with no-compromise performance ‘”said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “Runco’s new Reflection Series models allow more people than ever to discover how special it is to have a Runco home theater.”
The RS-440 is a new platform for Runco that offers 720p DLP high-definition video, HDMI connectivity, horizontal and vertical lens shift with long throw, and a long throw model (Runco RS-440LT), and is Runco’s most affordable 720p projector to date offering the company’s exclusive CineWide 2.35:1 configuration. With the RS-440/RS-440LT, Runco has brought improved contrast, brightness, color and reliability that are unsurpassed in this price class.
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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 two new Reflection Series DLP projectors that offer world-renowned Runco performance at a remarkable value.
“With these new home theater projectors, Runco has redefined ‘entry-level’ with no-compromise performance ‘”said Scott Hix, vice president and general manager, Planar Systems Inc. Home Theater. “Runco’s new Reflection Series models allow more people than ever to discover how special it is to have a Runco home theater.”
The RS-440 is a new platform for Runco that offers 720p DLP high-definition video, HDMI connectivity, horizontal and vertical lens shift with long throw, and a long throw model (Runco RS-440LT), and is Runco’s most affordable 720p projector to date offering the company’s exclusive CineWide 2.35:1 configuration. With the RS-440/RS-440LT, Runco has brought improved contrast, brightness, color and reliability that are unsurpassed in this price class.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/09 at 08:05 AM
Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Displays, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Moneual Lab announces a voice-activated home media system “I*magine”

PRESS RELEASE
IRVINE, Calif. -- Moneual Lab today announced a new concept home media PC system “I*magine” for the mainstream consumers and commercial markets. I*magine has been specially designed for home users who prefer not to use traditional PC controls for their entertainment systems. Even though PCs have been technically improved over the past two decades, much of the power in home PCs goes untapped due to unfamiliarity with the interface.
On a mission to bring more exciting digital content to the living room, Moneual has developed a user-friendly Interface that is composed of a simple “universally recognizable” icon set. Anyone who wants to enjoy music, videos, internet and more from the system can simply use voice commands to the system or click an icon on the touch-screen LCD screen in front.
Built on the latest Microsoft Windows platform, I*magine also integrated the latest MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) platform (Santa Rosa) from Intel, which exceeds the performance of normal desktop PCs…
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IRVINE, Calif. -- Moneual Lab today announced a new concept home media PC system “I*magine” for the mainstream consumers and commercial markets. I*magine has been specially designed for home users who prefer not to use traditional PC controls for their entertainment systems. Even though PCs have been technically improved over the past two decades, much of the power in home PCs goes untapped due to unfamiliarity with the interface.
On a mission to bring more exciting digital content to the living room, Moneual has developed a user-friendly Interface that is composed of a simple “universally recognizable” icon set. Anyone who wants to enjoy music, videos, internet and more from the system can simply use voice commands to the system or click an icon on the touch-screen LCD screen in front.
Built on the latest Microsoft Windows platform, I*magine also integrated the latest MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) platform (Santa Rosa) from Intel, which exceeds the performance of normal desktop PCs…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/09 at 07:48 AM
Press Releases, Media Center, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Media Center, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
VizionWare Joins Effort to Establish DPL Ranking System

PRESS RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX – September 7, 2007 – VizionWare, the Texas-based signal management and signal conditioning company, today announced they are joining In-Visions Technology's new Digital Performance Level (DPL) rating program.
The DPL Ranking System is designed specifically to provide manufactures, customers, and retailers a system to judge the level of performance for each HDMI product's potential by way of comparison with the HDMI compliance minimums.
"As the leading provider of next generation digital interconnect products, VizionWare early on recognized the need for a standard of HDMI compliance so vendors and consumers know a product's HDMI cables will actually perform as stated," according to Ben Jamison, vice president of sales and marketing for VizionWare. "We're proud to be one of the first companies to sign on for the DPL Ranking System so, once again, our customers will know that VizionWare products always mean quality."
The DPL Ranking System's goal…
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AUSTIN, TX – September 7, 2007 – VizionWare, the Texas-based signal management and signal conditioning company, today announced they are joining In-Visions Technology's new Digital Performance Level (DPL) rating program.
The DPL Ranking System is designed specifically to provide manufactures, customers, and retailers a system to judge the level of performance for each HDMI product's potential by way of comparison with the HDMI compliance minimums.
"As the leading provider of next generation digital interconnect products, VizionWare early on recognized the need for a standard of HDMI compliance so vendors and consumers know a product's HDMI cables will actually perform as stated," according to Ben Jamison, vice president of sales and marketing for VizionWare. "We're proud to be one of the first companies to sign on for the DPL Ranking System so, once again, our customers will know that VizionWare products always mean quality."
The DPL Ranking System's goal…
Niveus Media Gets Hard Core in Whole-Home Entertainment
PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO – CEDIA Expo 2007 – September 5-9 – Niveus Media, the leaders in high-end digital entertainment solutions for the connected home, introduces the 2008 line of Media Server products. As consumers and installers continue to embrace Niveus’ Windows Vista-based Media Servers, launched in January 2007, Niveus is now focused on optimizing these systems to be the ultimate server for whole-home entertainment. Both the Summit Series and Pro Series Media Server models will be integral parts of Niveus’ multi-zone audio video and digital cable demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2007.
With the custom integrator in mind, Niveus will demo the updated rack mountable Pro Series Media Servers, featuring the Intel Core 2 Quad processor; now available on all Pro Series models including the n7, n9, and all new n4. The Pro Series n4 enters the line-up as the baselevel offering, boasting the same well-designed form-factor and impressive Pro Series performance capabilities.
Intel’s Core 2 Quad processor provides four independent…
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Denver, CO – CEDIA Expo 2007 – September 5-9 – Niveus Media, the leaders in high-end digital entertainment solutions for the connected home, introduces the 2008 line of Media Server products. As consumers and installers continue to embrace Niveus’ Windows Vista-based Media Servers, launched in January 2007, Niveus is now focused on optimizing these systems to be the ultimate server for whole-home entertainment. Both the Summit Series and Pro Series Media Server models will be integral parts of Niveus’ multi-zone audio video and digital cable demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2007.
With the custom integrator in mind, Niveus will demo the updated rack mountable Pro Series Media Servers, featuring the Intel Core 2 Quad processor; now available on all Pro Series models including the n7, n9, and all new n4. The Pro Series n4 enters the line-up as the baselevel offering, boasting the same well-designed form-factor and impressive Pro Series performance capabilities.
Intel’s Core 2 Quad processor provides four independent…
Friday, September 07, 2007
Superna releases the ControlBox Series II Home Automation Controller
PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO (September 6, 2007) – Superna, the first Digital Home company to fully leverage standard IP home networks for home control, whole-house digital media distribution and home automation, is proud to announce the ControlBox Series II, a more powerful and advanced version of its award winning ControlBox.
Powered with 1.5Ghz of raw computing speed, the ControlBox Series II delivers what consumers are demanding for a complete entertainment experience: high-definition video and audio along with superior control and rich user interfaces. Providing more power and more functionality for significantly less cost, the ControlBox Series II is a clear market leader.
The ControlBox Series II is a multipurpose device that enables consumers to connect legacy electronic devices to their home computer network for delivery of digital audio/visual content, home control and automation. Encoded media files are streamed from any computer connected to the home network to the ControlBox Series II, where it is decoded and delivered to a TV…
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Denver, CO (September 6, 2007) – Superna, the first Digital Home company to fully leverage standard IP home networks for home control, whole-house digital media distribution and home automation, is proud to announce the ControlBox Series II, a more powerful and advanced version of its award winning ControlBox.
Powered with 1.5Ghz of raw computing speed, the ControlBox Series II delivers what consumers are demanding for a complete entertainment experience: high-definition video and audio along with superior control and rich user interfaces. Providing more power and more functionality for significantly less cost, the ControlBox Series II is a clear market leader.
The ControlBox Series II is a multipurpose device that enables consumers to connect legacy electronic devices to their home computer network for delivery of digital audio/visual content, home control and automation. Encoded media files are streamed from any computer connected to the home network to the ControlBox Series II, where it is decoded and delivered to a TV…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/07 at 08:04 AM
Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Highlights, Permalink
Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Highlights, Permalink
ATON Announces Groundbreaking New Series of Speaker Level Audio Routers
PRESS RELEASE
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sept. 6, 2007 — ATON, a premier provider of home audio and video signal routing and distribution products for the custom installer market, today announced the availability of its Dynamic Level Adjustment (DLA) series of speaker selectors. Designed for multiroom routing and control of speaker level audio, the DLA series is the world's first to offer both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) control in a speaker selector.
Easily connected to home theater and stereo receivers as well as receiver second zone outputs, DLA selectors can route audio to as many as six pairs of wired speakers throughout the home. With ATON's groundbreaking RF and IR control options, installers can provide their customers with a luxury result that they might not have expected in their price range.
The two-, four-, and six-room DLA speaker selectors offer multiple-room volume adjustment with the ability to preset a "sound scene" in addition to power source monitoring for…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sept. 6, 2007 — ATON, a premier provider of home audio and video signal routing and distribution products for the custom installer market, today announced the availability of its Dynamic Level Adjustment (DLA) series of speaker selectors. Designed for multiroom routing and control of speaker level audio, the DLA series is the world's first to offer both radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) control in a speaker selector.
Easily connected to home theater and stereo receivers as well as receiver second zone outputs, DLA selectors can route audio to as many as six pairs of wired speakers throughout the home. With ATON's groundbreaking RF and IR control options, installers can provide their customers with a luxury result that they might not have expected in their price range.
The two-, four-, and six-room DLA speaker selectors offer multiple-room volume adjustment with the ability to preset a "sound scene" in addition to power source monitoring for…
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Radiient Repeat-6 is First HDMI Switcher with HDCP and SimplayHD Certification

Another day at CEDIA, another HDMI distribution system, the Repeat-6 from Radiient. But this one they swear is different from the others. Apparently it is the only one that is HDCP and SimplayHD certified. The guy at the booth says the HDMI folks told him that.
The Repeat-6 is a six-output HDMI distribution system that delivers a signal from a single HD source to as many as six displays or receivers simultaneously. The product automatically determines the highest common format that multiple displays or receivers can accept, making it well suited for use with any combination of displays and receivers.
Radiient also makes the HDCP- and SimplayHD-compliant Select-4 HDMI switch/repeater and a consumer version, the Select-4ce.
All products are certified to performa at Full HD 1080p resolution.
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The Repeat-6 is a six-output HDMI distribution system that delivers a signal from a single HD source to as many as six displays or receivers simultaneously. The product automatically determines the highest common format that multiple displays or receivers can accept, making it well suited for use with any combination of displays and receivers.
Radiient also makes the HDCP- and SimplayHD-compliant Select-4 HDMI switch/repeater and a consumer version, the Select-4ce.
All products are certified to performa at Full HD 1080p resolution.
LiteTouch and ELAN Join Forces to Integrate Lighting and A/V Control

PRESS RELEASE
Salt Lake City, UT (September 6, 2007) -- Today, LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market announced it will begin shipping a new faceplate later this month. This new faceplate combines the convenience and sophistication of a LiteTouch lighting control system with the superior sound of an ELAN home audio video system.
The new LiteTouch / ELAN Ole XL Combo Faceplate is available in White, Black and Almond finishes in the following keypad styles:
LiteTouch Coastal Keypad with 1 to 5 buttons
LiteTouch Metropolitan Keypad with 3 buttons
LiteTouch Metropolitan Keypad with 9 buttons
This exciting new integration option will be available in September 2007, and is supported by LiteTouch’s Programming Software, LiteWare 3.8. LiteTouch and ELAN are both members of the Nortek Home Technology Group.
About LiteTouch, Inc.
LiteTouch lighting control products offer real-world benefits including convenience, security, time-savings, safety, energy conservation and…
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Salt Lake City, UT (September 6, 2007) -- Today, LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market announced it will begin shipping a new faceplate later this month. This new faceplate combines the convenience and sophistication of a LiteTouch lighting control system with the superior sound of an ELAN home audio video system.
The new LiteTouch / ELAN Ole XL Combo Faceplate is available in White, Black and Almond finishes in the following keypad styles:
LiteTouch Coastal Keypad with 1 to 5 buttons
LiteTouch Metropolitan Keypad with 3 buttons
LiteTouch Metropolitan Keypad with 9 buttons
This exciting new integration option will be available in September 2007, and is supported by LiteTouch’s Programming Software, LiteWare 3.8. LiteTouch and ELAN are both members of the Nortek Home Technology Group.
About LiteTouch, Inc.
LiteTouch lighting control products offer real-world benefits including convenience, security, time-savings, safety, energy conservation and…
Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/06 at 04:54 PM
Press Releases, Control Systems, Lighting, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
Press Releases, Control Systems, Lighting, CEDIA, Highlights, Permalink
















