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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Dealer: HDMI over IP is ‘Game Changing’
How would you like to distribute multiple HDMI streams over your home IP network? It seems you can do that with a new solution from Just Add Power.
At the CEDIA Expo 2009 I found the company tucked away at a tiny booth in the corner of Exhibit Hall B.
Their product? Projector Connector: a solution for HDMI matrix applications that leverages a managed network switch to distribute multiple HDMI sources to multiple displays.
Because it's all IP you don't have to worry about exceeding the ins and outs of a typical matrix switch; and that's good because the limited offering for large frame HDMI matrix switches has handicapped the entire industry for years.
Here's how it works: an encoder unit (VBS-HDMI-308A) converts the HDMI signal to IP packets. This information passes through a managed switch on a specified VLAN. A networked receiver unit (VBS-HDMI0108A) decodes the signal at the display device.
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At the CEDIA Expo 2009 I found the company tucked away at a tiny booth in the corner of Exhibit Hall B.
Their product? Projector Connector: a solution for HDMI matrix applications that leverages a managed network switch to distribute multiple HDMI sources to multiple displays.
Because it's all IP you don't have to worry about exceeding the ins and outs of a typical matrix switch; and that's good because the limited offering for large frame HDMI matrix switches has handicapped the entire industry for years.
Here's how it works: an encoder unit (VBS-HDMI-308A) converts the HDMI signal to IP packets. This information passes through a managed switch on a specified VLAN. A networked receiver unit (VBS-HDMI0108A) decodes the signal at the display device.
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Posted by Andrew Southern on 09/12 at 01:47 AM
News, Product News, Video, Multiroom Video, Events, CEDIA, Switchers, Permalink
News, Product News, Video, Multiroom Video, Events, CEDIA, Switchers, Permalink
Friday, September 11, 2009
Video: Panamax/Furman at CEDIA Expo 2009
Panamax/Furman's domestic sales manager Christos Desalernos talks with CE Pro's Lisa Montgomery about their Blue Bolt product, a new technology providing secure, hosted IP system control over compatible Panamax and Furman products.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/11 at 01:55 PM
News, Videos, Power Protection and Management, CEDIA, Permalink
News, Videos, Power Protection and Management, CEDIA, Permalink
Video: Exact Power at CEDIA Expo 2009
Exact Power president and chief Engineer Bob Schluter talks with CE Pro's Lisa Montgomery about the benefits of their PowerCore product, a multifunctional unit that provides conditioned, protected “same-phase” power for residential home theaters or A/V systems.
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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/11 at 01:15 PM
News, Videos, Power Protection and Management, CEDIA, Permalink
News, Videos, Power Protection and Management, CEDIA, Permalink
Lutron Unveils Greener Motorized Shading
New and greener shading solutions have been announced by Lutron Electronics at CEDIA Expo 2009.
The company's Sivoia QS wireless solution includes a clock that allows the programming of "scenes," much like lighting scenes that bring certain lights on at certain levels for specific tasks like art or mood lighting.
Lutron will promote energy-saving shading scenes such as winter warmth and summer cool. A "winter warmth" scene, for example, would open shades or drapes to let in light to warm a space and use less lighting. A "summer cool" scene would close the shades to keep a room cooler on hot days and conserve energy.
Motorized window treatments have long been a great way to conserve energy by warming or cooling a room and using less lighting, but until now the ecological advantages of motorized shading has gotten little traction.
"People are now realizing the benefit of solar heating in the…
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The company's Sivoia QS wireless solution includes a clock that allows the programming of "scenes," much like lighting scenes that bring certain lights on at certain levels for specific tasks like art or mood lighting.
Lutron will promote energy-saving shading scenes such as winter warmth and summer cool. A "winter warmth" scene, for example, would open shades or drapes to let in light to warm a space and use less lighting. A "summer cool" scene would close the shades to keep a room cooler on hot days and conserve energy.
Motorized window treatments have long been a great way to conserve energy by warming or cooling a room and using less lighting, but until now the ecological advantages of motorized shading has gotten little traction.
"People are now realizing the benefit of solar heating in the…
Posted by Steven Castle on 09/11 at 11:08 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Events, CEDIA, Permalink
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Events, CEDIA, Permalink
Sanus Mounts TVs .55 Inches from Wall
Sanus Systems is at CEDIA Expo 2009 showing off its new Super Slim Mounts, which allow CE pros to mount flat-panel TVs as close as .55 inches from a wall or .82 inches when using a tilting model.
Sanus says it redesigned its booth (No. 2458) to make it more educational for CE pros, demoing custom technologies like:
Among the new products is a series of AV equipment racks that "offer proven Sanus quality at a competitive price."
The CFR115 (15U) and CFR127 (27U) offer a turnkey solution and come with side and rear panels and a lockable front door. The HDpro CFR518 (18U) and HDpro CFR535 (35U) are fully customizable and offer a deeper configuration of 711.2mm for large components.
Also new are the…
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Sanus says it redesigned its booth (No. 2458) to make it more educational for CE pros, demoing custom technologies like:
- ProSet post-installation height and level adjustment
- FollowThru cable management
- Adjustable Virtual Axis tilt
Among the new products is a series of AV equipment racks that "offer proven Sanus quality at a competitive price."
The CFR115 (15U) and CFR127 (27U) offer a turnkey solution and come with side and rear panels and a lockable front door. The HDpro CFR518 (18U) and HDpro CFR535 (35U) are fully customizable and offer a deeper configuration of 711.2mm for large components.
Also new are the…
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/11 at 09:58 AM
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News, Wire and Cable, Equipment Racks, CEDIA, Expos, Permalink
LG BD390 Blu-ray Player to Add Vudu Streaming
LG Electronics and on-demand movie rental service Vudu are covering their bases pretty well these days.
LG announced at CEDIA Expo 2009 that it's adding Vudu to its full-featured BD390 Blu-ray player via a firmware upgrade later in September.
That just adds to the crazy amount of video streaming and viewing options available on the wireless BD390 ($399), which can also stream YouTube, Netflix, and CinemaNow. It also supports networked video files and, of course, 1080p high-def Blu-rays and regular ol' DVDs.
For Vudu, it gives the service a pretty nice trifecta of recent partnership activity — we’ll count the one it already had with LG. Prior to CEDIA, the company had announced it would be able to stream its videos (plus other services it features such as Pandora web radio and Flickr photo sharing) directly from the latest LG…
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LG announced at CEDIA Expo 2009 that it's adding Vudu to its full-featured BD390 Blu-ray player via a firmware upgrade later in September.
That just adds to the crazy amount of video streaming and viewing options available on the wireless BD390 ($399), which can also stream YouTube, Netflix, and CinemaNow. It also supports networked video files and, of course, 1080p high-def Blu-rays and regular ol' DVDs.
For Vudu, it gives the service a pretty nice trifecta of recent partnership activity — we’ll count the one it already had with LG. Prior to CEDIA, the company had announced it would be able to stream its videos (plus other services it features such as Pandora web radio and Flickr photo sharing) directly from the latest LG…
Posted by Arlen Schweiger on 09/11 at 07:36 AM
News, Product News, CEDIA, Blu-ray, Digital Media, Permalink
News, Product News, CEDIA, Blu-ray, Digital Media, Permalink
Sony Renews Commitment to CE Channel (This is Not an Advertorial)
You've seen the Sony advertorials peppered through CEPro.com, and some of you are giving the company flak.
I'd say, give Sony a chance. They may have lost touch with the custom community over the past few years but the company seems genuinely committed today.
At CEDIA 2009, Sony has a giant wall demonstrating its two-way integration with third-party controllers. Sony products, most notably the company's new BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray megachanger, now integrate seamlessly into AMX, Control4, Crestron, Escient Vantage and other control systems.
So, for example, all of the discs in your Blu-ray changer appear among the other titles in your media library – all in one seamless interface provided by the automation company.
Neal Manowitz, director of Sony's home audio and video business, tells me the company's new STR-DA5500ES is the first receiver certified by Control4 for two-way IP communications.
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I'd say, give Sony a chance. They may have lost touch with the custom community over the past few years but the company seems genuinely committed today.
At CEDIA 2009, Sony has a giant wall demonstrating its two-way integration with third-party controllers. Sony products, most notably the company's new BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray megachanger, now integrate seamlessly into AMX, Control4, Crestron, Escient Vantage and other control systems.
So, for example, all of the discs in your Blu-ray changer appear among the other titles in your media library – all in one seamless interface provided by the automation company.
Neal Manowitz, director of Sony's home audio and video business, tells me the company's new STR-DA5500ES is the first receiver certified by Control4 for two-way IP communications.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sony Announces New Control Integration Partners
As part of its new commitment to the custom installation channel that has covered several new programs, Sony has announced new partnerships with multiple control vendors.
The list is a "who's who of control as well as many others" for the custom market, according to Neal Manowitz, director for the Sony Home Audio and Video division.
The integration partners are: Last week Sony announced a renewed commitment to the CE pro channel. To find out more about these partnerships and where Sony is heading with its new focus, integrators are invited to stop by the Sony booth at CEDIA Expo 2009.
You can't miss the massive 70x80-foot booth that includes a full stage with professional talent presenting the details on Sony's new Advance Exchange warranty policy,…
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The list is a "who's who of control as well as many others" for the custom market, according to Neal Manowitz, director for the Sony Home Audio and Video division.
The integration partners are: Last week Sony announced a renewed commitment to the CE pro channel. To find out more about these partnerships and where Sony is heading with its new focus, integrators are invited to stop by the Sony booth at CEDIA Expo 2009.
You can't miss the massive 70x80-foot booth that includes a full stage with professional talent presenting the details on Sony's new Advance Exchange warranty policy,…
LG, Sony Add LED LCDs at CEDIA Expo 2009
It's safe to say that LED-backlit TVs are here to stay. What form they take is the question.
LG and Sony have revealed new LCD TVs using LED technology, though four of the five models the companies announced at CEDIA Expo 2009 will be edge-lit by LEDs only on the sides of the screen.
LG's 55-inch 55LHX wireless HDTV model is the only one backlit by a full array of LEDs. The full array of LEDs is capable of local dimming, in which clusters of the energy-saving LEDs can be shut off during dark scenes, enhancing the picture's contrast and saving even more energy.
Consumers will pay for that level of performance and eco-friendliness, along with the wireless functionality, to the tune of $4,799.
LG's edge-lit LED LCD TVs include the slender, 1.15-inch-thick 42- and 47-inch SL models ($2,599 and $2,099). By edge-lighting with LEDs, manufacturers can make the sets…
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LG and Sony have revealed new LCD TVs using LED technology, though four of the five models the companies announced at CEDIA Expo 2009 will be edge-lit by LEDs only on the sides of the screen.
LG's 55-inch 55LHX wireless HDTV model is the only one backlit by a full array of LEDs. The full array of LEDs is capable of local dimming, in which clusters of the energy-saving LEDs can be shut off during dark scenes, enhancing the picture's contrast and saving even more energy.
Consumers will pay for that level of performance and eco-friendliness, along with the wireless functionality, to the tune of $4,799.
LG's edge-lit LED LCD TVs include the slender, 1.15-inch-thick 42- and 47-inch SL models ($2,599 and $2,099). By edge-lighting with LEDs, manufacturers can make the sets…
Sharp BD-HP52U Blu-ray Player to Stream Netflix
Sharp’s new BD-HP52U Aquos Blu-ray Player will feature Netflix streaming.
The BD-HP52U, which is displayed in Sharp's CEDIA Expo 2009 booth, will ship in October.
Sharp expects Netflix streaming to be available in November. “We’re in the midst of signing a contract with Netflix,” says Sharp spokesperson Melissa Non.
The BD-HP52U models that ship in October will be able to get the Netflix "watch instantly" feature through an update, while the ones shipped after the contract is signed will be Netflix-ready.
Other features:
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The BD-HP52U, which is displayed in Sharp's CEDIA Expo 2009 booth, will ship in October.
Sharp expects Netflix streaming to be available in November. “We’re in the midst of signing a contract with Netflix,” says Sharp spokesperson Melissa Non.
The BD-HP52U models that ship in October will be able to get the Netflix "watch instantly" feature through an update, while the ones shipped after the contract is signed will be Netflix-ready.
Other features:
- RS-232 port
- BD Live support
- HDMI 1.3 digital output
- Deep Color
- AQUOS link
- Surround-sound formats include Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio via HDMI digital output
- Decodes Dolby Digital Plus
- Anti-vibration chassis
Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/10 at 11:40 AM
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News, Product News, CEDIA, Expos, Blu-ray, Digital Media, Permalink
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