All Articles Tagged HDMI

CE Pro Editors | 12/20 12:32 PM,

The Accell UltraAV USB 2.0 to HDMI video and audio adapter enables the connection of a computer's USB port to an HDMI-enabled monitor, HDTV or other HDMI display. The adapter sets-up in minutes and eliminates the complicated process of adding an internal graphics card to a desktop PC. Notebook users can easily add support for an additional monitor, and use the computer to stream video, movies or the Internet onto a large screen TV. The adapter supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p or up to 1920x1200 (2048x1152 widescreen) on monitors.… View this story

Joe Whitaker | 12/02 09:37 AM, 0 Comments

We have been blessed lately with a plethora of HDMI switchers that solve some of the worst deficiencies of HDMI: key limitations, switching lags, EDID support, and so many others. Indeed, I’ve written glowing reviews of some of them. But for the most part they don’t solve a big problem that plagues home entertainment systems in general: pesky IR emitters and RS-232 contraptions on the A/V components themselves. Start-up HydraConnect solves all of these problems with the new HSS-1 HDMI switcher ($9,000), shipping this year (specs below). I discovered this… View this story

Robert Archer | 11/16 04:45 AM,

Early on during the beginning stages of the home theater era Bryston was one of the first high-performance audio manufacturers to support the growth of multichannel sound in the home. The Canadian company's initial surround sound product was the benchmark 9B-ST five-channel amplifier, and later it introduced its first-generation SP-1 preamplifier/processor. Now years later the company has come out with its long-awaited SP-3 preamplifier/processor, which it says provides A/V enthusiasts a solution to reproduce analog two-channel audio, as well as 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 fully lossless surround sound. Bryston says… View this story

Robert Archer | 10/27 10:11 AM,

With the analog fat lady warming warming up her vocals cords as the electronics industry rapidly approaches the analog sunset, it's now more important than ever to have the capabilities to troubleshoot a client's digital infrastructure. The electronic connectivity manufacturer Atlona's latest product is designed to help industry professionals to successfully install fully reliable digital systems with efficiency. Atlona's new Digital Connectivity Testing Kit (KIT-PROHD3) is a simple and portable solution that installers can use to test their digital system installations. The company says the kit comes with its Signal… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 09/05 03:00 PM, 0 Comments

The ZIGEN ZIG-AVX-201 is a transmitter and receiver extender kit with built in HDMI selector for long distance transmission of HDMI video and embedded audio plus bi-directional control signals over a single CAT 5-type cable. The ZIG-AVX-201 can be used as a point-to-point solution or integrated with HX-88 matrix switching equipment to extend inputs or outputs to remote locations. The transmitter and receiver set supports simultaneous transmission of bi-directional RS-232 and IR signals from a control system, providing remote control to source equipment or displays. In addition, ZIG-AVX-201 provides audio… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 09/02 11:41 AM, 0 Comments

Delano Associates, a business development consultancy based in San Clemente, Calif., is celebrating its eighth anniversary in conjunction with the CEDIA Expo 2011. Founded in 2003 by Buzz Delano, Delano Associates has evolved and established results in business development, sales and marketing management, brand strategy and product planning. Delano’s experience includes all facets of consumer electronics with experience in Made For iPod and iPad, fiber optics, HDMI, loudspeakers, connectivity, systems integration and audio/video components. “We are grateful for our success and very pleased to have contributed to our clients’ success.… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/23 08:52 AM,

Accell's MHL to HDMI adapter is designed for use with mobile devices featuring Mobile High-Definition Link) MHL technology. The MHL to HDMI adapter transmits both audio and video, so users transmit pictures, movies or music from their tablet or smartphone to an HDMI-supported TV, projector or display. The adapter connects directly to the USB 2.0 Micro-B port of a MHL enabled device. In addition, by connecting the Smartphone or tablet’s charger to the MHL adapter, the mobile device will remain powered while in use. Available for purchase with an MSRP… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/09 05:49 AM, 0 Comments

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has launched a new website and electronic catalog designed to help custom integrators more-easily find and select cabling products for their projects. Visitors to honeywellcable.com can search for specific cabling products by criteria such as AWG, shielding, rating, and others. Each product page includes photos, descriptions, associated literature and specification sheets and a host of other resources. Additionally, a weekly “Copper Outlook” report can be found on the homepage to assist customers in understanding the copper market. Aside from the product finder, visitors can also download an electronic… View this story

Jason Knott | 07/22 06:45 AM, 1 Comment

As president of Atlantic Technology, Peter Tribeman knows how to make big loudspeakers, but he also knows it's the little things in the field that can make or break an integration business. So he really listened when longtime friend Jay Trieber, owner of Home Theater Concepts in Boston, mentioned his big problem problem with baluns: Too many times his service guys were unable to fix a system because they had the wrong baluns on the truck. When you have lots analog systems installed in the field to service, that wasted… View this story

Robert Archer | 07/22 04:26 AM,

The Rockleigh, N.J.-based manufacturer Crestron has one of the largest product lines in the entire consumer electronics industry and the scope of that product line provides its authorized dealer base with a solution for just about any installation scenario they encounter. Crestron's new DM-RMC-200-C DigitalMedia 8G Receiver & Room Controller is the latest addition to its line of DigitalMedia products and according to the East Coast company, the unit features a built-in HD video scaler, an HDMI output and 30-watt per channel stereo amplifier. Crestron says the DM-RMC-200-C takes any… View this story