Residential Product and Technology News at ISE 2011

This special edition HiddenWires print supplement looks at a selection of residential custom install products being exhibited at ISE 2011. For further coverage, visit ise.hiddenwires.co.uk.It is hard to believe that this time last year, the Apple iPad was not around. Since its launch last April, it is the consumer device to have achieved US$1 billion in sales the quickest, and is set to become the most popular mobile device yet. With statistics like that, it is no surprise that it has already made an impact on our industry. As you will see from walking around the show, the iPad, as well as other mobile devices, is being fully embraced.Those who have already gained experience with how customers actually use these controllers however, acknowledge that it

is often more practical to have a dedicated device for certain applications. It is just as well that there are still plenty of proprietary products to choose from, although it is sad to see the demise of Pronto and the great team behind it.As far as other developments are concerned, energy management and 3D entertainment are making headway, and there are plenty of solutions for HDMI, IP integration and interconnectivity. It is also noteworthy how many companies are now involved with KNX, and you will find an impressive selection of products supporting the standard, as well as other great products designed to help the cause of seamless integration. Enjoy the show, and make sure you visit the HiddenWires team on stand 5O126!

Whole-home controlThe KNX Association (stand 9F129) is promoting KNX as the worldwide standard for home and building control. Twenty-six KNX members are demonstrating eight innovative KNX applications, including LED and WLAN control, as well as operation of the full range of KNX technology via iPad, iPhone and iPod. The iPhone/iPad/iPod app fully integrates and controls home automation, multimedia, IT and energy management and monitoring from inside or outside the home. Members will also be on hand to discuss the new ETS4 Engineering Tool Software - a fast, simple, open manufacturer-independent standard tool for KNX installations for all media, including twisted pair, radio frequency, Ethernet/IP and powerline.

ELAN Home Systems (AVC Group stand 1L90) is announcing the European availability of the ELAN g! Series Home Control System with built-in multi-language support. The IP-based, whole-house entertainment and management solution includes the HR2 handheld remote, TS7 7-inch in-wall touchscreen, HC12 and HC6 controllers, the TS2 touchpad and its VL2 tabletop kit, plus the g!Mobile iPhone app and new precision panels. The HR-2 remote is the company’s first ever remote, and features the ELAN ‘g!’ engine and hybrid use of backlit buttons with a 2.4-inch OLED touch display. This provides all the functions of hard buttons and a touchscreen with a crisp clear touch display of the g! icon controls, packaged in a stylish remote that instantly turns on when you pick it up.

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The new Prodigy line from Crestron (stands 1F2, 1F6 and 1F7) is designed to be simple to install, easy to use, affordable, and can be used for control of home theatre, audio distribution, lighting and climate. Also on show is the new V-Panel line of ultra-slim, low-profile, high-definition touchpanels.

See & Touch Marbella (stand 9D129) is launching the CREATION audio and video on-demand solution for the home and yacht markets. Designed to be luxurious, elegant, intuitive and customisable, the system is completely open to third party control systems and can be integrated with lighting and shade control. It supports HD distribution to up to 30 rooms, including 3D content using two 1080p images. The system comprises a wall pad with a brushed aluminium surface and a thin embedded ring of Swarovski crystals; a remote; an electrically-powered cinema chair with joy stick; a server; a storage system up to 450TB; cinema, other graphic and Internet clients with a proprietary menu; and carpet and wall panels for acoustic treatment.

Comfo r t , s e cu r i t y, and ene rgy management are the basic themes for TELETASK (stand 4R74). The company is showing a fully functional system, including its newest products such as the PROSOFT V3.2 graphic configuration software, and remote control solutions over IP, LAN/WAN and smartphones such as iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Windows Phone 6.5 and 7 and Android platforms. The company’s AURUS-OLED touchpanel is available in four-button and two-button versions, uses the latest capacitive touch technology and offers control of lighting, curtains, blinds, shutters, gates, heating, cooling, ventilation, AV, garden sprinklers, fountains, and more. TELETASK is also on hand to discuss its many service solutions for integrators, end-users and service desks.

Opus Technologies (stand 5P92) is launching the Opus 6 Series multiroom entertainment and smart home control system. This supports HD video, modular source upgrades including DAB/DAB+ and audio streaming; a new software suite for

fast commissioning and customisation of the Opus control interface across touchscreens, iPhone and iPad; and integration with virtually any source or third-party control system including KNX.

A new iPhone and iPad app is being announced by Vantage (stand 1J17). This connects directly to any Vantage InFusion controller, allowing users to quickly control many features of their Vantage system at the touch of a button, including music, cameras, climate, shades, video, security and lighting.

AMX (stand 2C50) is displaying the 9-inch widescreen MVP-9000i Modero touchpanel. This is equipped with the latest innovations in touchpanel technology and boasts a next-generation user interface that supports finger-swipe navigation and animated page transitions.

Controllers and accessoriesControl solutions from RTI (stand 4O52) include the powerful new T3-V+ and T2-C+ universal controllers, the XP-6 and XP-3 central control processors, the RK10 in-wall touchpanel, the new RTiDock that has the ability to sync with iTunes over a network, and integration with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad via the new RTiPanel app. The T3-V+ and T2-C+ wireless remote controls support both 433MHz RF for one-way control and 2.4GHz ZigBee for bidirectional communication with RTI processors and supported third-party music servers, lighting, and even Web-based RSS feeds for convenient weather updates.

CYP (stand 5O98) is exhibiting HDMI- and SCART-based TruVolume volume control processors, namely the AUD-S8 and AU-D11S respectively, that allow TV channel volume to be regulated, avoiding annoying audio fluctuations. CYP also has the AU-D150 USB/Optical Digital Audio Converter which converts a digital audio signal to stereo analogue, whilst simultaneously outputting a digital optical signal. For IR control, the OR-IR44 is a 4 x 4 Infrared matrix for controlling 4 sources from 4 display/receiver positions, while the PU-IR01 is an IR over CAT5/6 extender set.

New products from Xantech (AVC Group stand 1L90) include SmartPanel LCD touchpanels for complete room control via RS-422/232, IR, GPIO trigger and IP. The Xantech Red/95 series IR kit provides the highest level of interference-rejection circuitry, and works with all types of TVs and lighting up to 120 feet, while the Green/85 series works with all TVs and lighting up to 80 feet. Other Xantech products include the WIPAD and DIPAD which allow permanent iPad wall mounting and desktop/surface mounting respectively, and the BDX Bluetooth interface which provides full-fidelity, reliable wireless connection between an AV system and any handheld Bluetooth A2DP-enabled smartphone, PC or tablet.

Making its ISE debut, AWE Europe (Kinetik Labs stand 4O69) is showing its own Kinetik Labs range of KLIR infrared distribution products featuring interference-free IR receiver kits, including the KLIR-SM1KIT surface-mount kit and a recess-mount version, the KLIR-RM1KIT. AWE Europe is also showing Kinetik KISP in-ceiling speakers and KLIB flatpanel wall brackets.

VITY Technology (stand 1I110) is launching the TACTUM 4NTR touchpanel. Available in desktop and in-wall models, it features a bright 4-inch screen, a powerful microprocessor, a webcam, a microphone and speakers. It communicates directly with all VITY controllers via IP, and has a KNX port.

Among the products BMB Electronics (stands 1K28 and 1L35) is promoting is the URC Total Control product line. This includes three ‘native to the network’ controls, the MX-6000 touchscreen, the MX-5000 wand remote and the KP-4000 in-wall keypad, along with the MRX-1 network base station. Also on show are modules for Macs, PCs and Apple TV that bring iTunes audio and video content into the home, and the 2-WAY AV receiver modules that provide system status for all well-known network-enabled receivers, with RSS-like information feeds.

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iPort (Sonance stand 1K57) is introducing two new products in its Control Mount Series for the Apple iPad and iPod touch. The CM2000 Control Mount for iPad and the CM200 Control Mount for iPod touch both integrate handheld Apple touchscreen products in an attractive in-wall frame, transforming them into in-wall touchscreens for display of weather, news, stocks and many other preferred apps. The CM200 also transforms the iPod touch into an in-wall Internet radio source, and easily connects to any stereo or AV receiver. Users can download their choice of Internet radio apps available in the App Store and play the audio back through any connected stereo system.

LightingAmong the products that Niko (stand 5O82) is demonstrating is the new Mysterious wave control switch. The new switch does not have to be touched to turn the light on or off, but is activated by waving. Niko Mysterious wave control is built into the wall and is almost invisible, offering designers new possibilities to be creative with materials. At a distance of 50cm, the switch edges light up, and a wave within 10cm of the switch will activate it. This technology has already been proven in applications including alarm systems and movement detectors in cars, and Niko has added approach sensors, so that switches recognise when somebody is close by.

Philips Dynalite (stand 1K18) is demonstrating the latest in motorised blinds and lighting control, remote-controlled integrated lighting and AV control systems. Visitors can gain insight into the functionality of the Philips Dynalite solution-set, as well as behind-the-scenes set-up and programming using EnvisionProject (EP) software for icon-driven menus and commissioning templates. Also on show is Philips Dynalite’s 100BT Ethernet gateway that provides connectivity between DyNet, Philips Dynalite control systems and third-party technologies; the Philips Dynalite’s DIN-rail-mountable multipurpose controller featuring plug-in

output cards; the Revolution 2 user control panels with slimline design and unlimited decor-matching flexibility; the Dynalite DTP100 and DTP170 colour touchscreens; and the recently-launched DynamicTouch iPhone/iPad application. The Philips Dynalite team will also be on hand to discuss the benefits of using a Dynalite Dimension Dealer.

Lutron (stand 5N86) is showcasing energy-efficient light solutions as well as demonstrating the latest functionality of its HomeWorks, GRAFIK Eye QS and blinds and shades solutions. The GRAFIK Eye QS now supports KNX integration, thus offering installers the potential to link their technology to an even wider range of applications. For retrofit, Lutron is demonstrating the Single AV Room Solution including GRAFIK Eye QS Wireless, linked by RF wireless technology to daylight sensors, Lutron’s Radio Powr Savr wireless occupancy sensor, and its Sivoia QS curtain control system. To help with design, the Lutron QS Designer software allows installers to lay out their lighting system on-screen, as well as easily add components such as occupancy sensors, integration devices, power modules and window shade components.

Multiroom audio and video

ATON (AVC Group stand 1L90) is introducing the AH66T Kit as an affordable pre-programmed multiroom audio solution with lighting control. It features the AH66T Multi-Source Multi-Zone Controller, plus six OLED2 full-colour touchpads, with built-in programming to run sources such as the iPort and Lutron RadioRA 2 for a first-time or add-on audio system with iPod and lighting control capability. The AH66T has a built-in, RDS-enabled AM/FM tuner plus six additional sources, rated at 60W per zone with a line-level pre-output for subzones. The controller includes a dedicated IR input for every zone with a full, discrete IR code set, and full two-way RS-232 control of third-party devices where a separate multiroom solution is required.

Integrated security and home automation manufacturer Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) (Aldous stand 5R118) is demonstrating the new Hi-Fi 2 multiroom audio system that uses standard CAT5 and speaker cable. The base Hi-Fi 2 system features 8 zones and 8 sources and may be expanded to 16 zones. Its OLED Volume-Source Control (VSC) features four buttons for volume, source, and power, and it can display source name, volume bar chart, bass, treble, balance and more, as well as act as an IR repeater for source component control. The VSC supports Unicode and renders the text as an image, allowing dealers to customise it with all of HAI’s currently-supported foreign languages.

Xantech (AVC Group stand 1L90) is showing the MX88 IP-enabled multiroom AV controller for iPad, a web-enabled product that allows an iPad to control an entire Xantech multiroom AV system. Meanwhile Niles Audio (AVC Group stand 1L90) is showing the IntelliControl ICS IM-NET Module, the latest in a growing family of source integration modules for the GXR2 MultiZone Receiver. IM-NET plays popular digital music file formats stored on a home network and streams music from Internet radio services.

DigitalMedia 8G from Crestron (stands 1F2, 1F6 and 1F7) provides one-wire, high-output, ultra-high-speed and long-distance transmission of all data, Ethernet and control, plus analogue and digital AV signals. The new Crestron digital 24x8 multiroom audio system with built-in Sonnex audio transport technology, blends high-performance digital audio processing, full-matrix switching and high-powered amplification into a single component.

Among the Sonos (stand 11I80) portfolio is the Sonos S5. This all-in-one wireless audio system is designed to deliver superior sound and computer-free access to iTunes and Internet audio all around the home. Among the numerous audio services with which Sonos has partnered are Audible.com, iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster,

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Pandora, RadioTime, Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio, Spotify, and Wolfgang’s Vault. An S5 is plugged in wherever music is required, with more rooms being added to the wireless mesh network simply by plugging in more S5s. The unit includes 5 speakers powered by 5 digital amplifiers, and control is via a dedicated controller, or PC or Mac software, or via free iPhone, iPod touch and iPad apps.

Centre stage for NuVo Technologies (stand 1L18) is the Renovia whole-home audio system based on powerline technology, and the new Music Port Elite (MPS4-E) content aggregator and streaming device. Also on display is the powerful D460 amplifier, the NuVo App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and the Single Point in-wall stereo speaker.

Home cinemaPrism Sound and PMC (PMC stand 11I44) are presenting The Ultimate Home Theatre, an Art Deco-themed, 6m x 4m custom-built theatre. Prism Sound, the new parent company of Imerge, is showcasing the MS1-HD media server that has received several important updates. Also on show is the XiVA Music Store, an online service that allows MS1-HD users to browse, purchase and download content directly to their entertainment systems, and the XiVA musicm8, an affordable, high-performance ‘rip, store and stream’ network storage device. Audio is provided by the new PMC IB2XBDS-A active monitors for the front LCR channels and the slimline wafer series for the rears, which are powered by the Bryston 4B SST2 two-channel amplifier. The 3-chip DLP projector and screen combination is provided by SIM2.

The Vivitek (stand 5N92) D5 series of digital projectors converts 2D content into 3D images without requiring an external box. The D512-3D, D536-3D and the D538-3D can take standard DVD and Blu-ray player content via HDMI and switch it from 2D to 3D via DLP Link from Texas Instruments. The three projectors can also display 3D content from 720p/1080i at 50/60Hz and

1080p at 24Hz from 3D Blu-ray players or other 3D sources, such as cable or satellite boxes. Vivitek is also previewing the Qumi LED-based projector. Weighing only 617g, the Qumi is the first pocket projector to be 3D-ready, and is ideal for sharing content from digital cameras, laptops, smart phones and tablets.

Elite Screens (stand 1J123) is launching the Lunette series of curved fixed-frame projection screens. Designed to give viewers the sensation of being physically drawn into the film, the curved design also eliminates a visual artefact known as the ‘pincushion effect’, which is commonly experienced when projecting in a 2.35:1 (widescreen) format.

Kaleidescape (stand 1K79) is offering a Blu-ray server that stores exact copies of the user’s Blu-ray discs on its hard drives, and then allows instant random access to the content, eliminating irritating start up times and complicated menus.

Runco (room E102) is launching the 3Dimension Series projectors. These integrate 3D visualisation technology based on the science of how the human eye and brain process actual depth and dimension in real life. The company is also showcasing new additions to its LightStyle Series with two new 3-chip DLP 1080p projectors, alongside its ultra-thin 3D-ready Vistage displays.

AV componentsVidaBox (stand 9F138) is showcasing products which combine into a complete AV distribution system. Highlights include the LiivController with vAutomation 2.0 which turns any iPad into a touchscreen control interface; stylish iPad on-wall mounts with iPower charging stations; and the latest additions to the VidaBox family of Blu-ray and DVD media extenders, including the compact RoomClientV2 and ThinClientV2.

Crestron (stands 1F2, 1F6 and 1F7) is showing the PROCISE audio processing product line that includes a high-definition 7.3 surround sound audio processor and 7-channel amplifiers.

TV displaysAquavision (stand 1K110) is announcing new LED waterproof 1080p televisions up to 40-inch, that deliver improved contrast and brighter colours, and require a reduced mounting depth. The eco-friendly LEDs consume up to 40% less energy than conventional sets and run on 24V power so they can be mounted safely in any environment. Also included are DVB-T2 tuners for Freeview/MPEG-4 for UK/Europe, and ATSC tuners for US markets.

For those with a need to be different and a desire for the latest innovative technology, Pro Display (stand 11H85) offers a number of unique screen technologies that can become an integral part of the home, including Switchable Intelligent Glass, Mirrorvision glass overlays, Sound Design flat panel art speakers and decorative front and rear projection screens.

LoudspeakersStealth Acoustics (stand 5O105) has taken its latest invisible speaker technology and placed it in a freestanding enclosure. The result is MONOLITH, a uniquely form-factored high-end loudspeaker for critical listeners and/or those who want a unique and customisable loudspeaker look. Unlike other freestanders, MONOLITH has no exposed drivers or grille, but a flat radiating surface finished with real hardwood of various species, custom graphics, or paint. MONOLITH is based on Stealth’s latest LR4 technology, which is also used in the stand’s ‘Screen in the Sky’ 10-foot projection screen exhibit that radiates sound directly from the screen. Also on show is the LinearResponse series of invisible in-wall or in-ceiling speakers with an all-new face-panel material and dramatically enhanced sound.

Niles Audio (AVC Group stand 1L90) is introducing the third generation of its DS Directed Soundfield Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker line, offering a combination of high design aesthetics, advanced technology and ease of installation. The speakers discreetly

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blend into any environment thanks to their paintable, low-profile, magnetically-attached grilles, while delivering high-performance sound quality and installation flexibility using Niles’ patented pivoting tweeter and woofer technologies. Niles is also introducing ICS Ceiling Mount Loudspeakers with a small footprint, low-profile, and magnetically-attached grilles.

Current Audio (stand 3A114) is unveiling two new series of speakers: LCR and Dipole/Bipole. The new LCR series features dual 6.5-inch carbon fibre and Meteplex woofers that fit within standard stud bays. It has a diffractionless tweeter, 12dB crossover, and comes with the easy-to-install FastLoc grilles. The Dipole/Bipole series comprises full-range ceiling loudspeakers that incorporate high-tech woofer materials such as carbon fibre with a butyl rubber surround, and two fixed-angle, state-of-the-art aluminium-dome Ferrofluid-cooled tweeters.

For those wishing to insta l l IP speakers for new or retrofit installations, Barix (stand 2A71) is debuting the Exstreamer P5 amplified IP decoder. This all-in-one solution for high-fidelity audio-over-IP distribution, supports universal IP standards including TCP/IP, RTP, SIP, Multicast and Ethersound. The amplified device can directly connect 8-ohm speakers to an IP or Ethersound network, meaning that a systems integrator can IP-enable almost any speaker, establish addressability and monitor down to the individual speaker in larger installations. The Exstreamer P5 is designed to operate reliably in high-temperature environments and supports zoning applications for multispeaker systems, as well as individual local/remote channel selection and volume control. Its Hi-Fi audio quality and Power-over-Ethernet capability make it ideal for overhead/ceiling speaker systems.

Sunfire (AVC Group stand 1L90) is introducing its powerful, yet budget-friendly Dynamic Series of subwoofers to the European market. Tuned for both low-frequency home theatre effects and powerhouse musical

bass lines, these new subwoofers boast up to 600W peak power. Available in 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch models, the Dynamic Series is designed for systems where small size and high output are required. Sunfire’s new digital amplifier delivers from 400 to 600W of cool-running peak output in the three models, which also feature a low-power standby mode with signal-sensing power on/off. An optional 2.4GHz wireless transmitter and receiver make ‘no-new-wires’ possible for up to 4 receivers and subwoofers from a single transmitter.

Bowers & Wilkins (stand 11J87) is showing the Zeppelin Air iPod speaker system, a development of the original Zeppelin. Zeppelin Air has completely updated drive units, up-rated amplification, the latest DSP to deliver improved sound quality, and subtly updated styling. The improved sonic performance is complemented by a collection of new features, among which is the inclusion of new AirPlay technology, which also lets users create an easy-to-set-up multiroom system with iTunes on Mac or PC, delivering music to multiple Zeppelin Airs around the home.

Distribution and switchingThe Structured Cable Products (SCP) (stand 3B114) 961 HDMI Extender boosts HDMI transmission up to 60m (180ft) in Full HD (1080p) with 7.1 channel audio, over a single coaxial cable. It is easy to install and includes a transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The former is used to capture the HDMI and HDCP input signals and carry them through a coaxial cable. The receiving unit is responsible for auto-equalizing the transmitted HDMI multimedia data. The SCP 960 HDMI Extender further increases HDMI transmission up to 100m (328ft) in HDTV 1080p format, over five coaxial cables. It also has the ability to auto-adjust buffering and amplification, and can be stacked for larger distribution.

Among the products on show by Atlona Technologies (stand 10O114) is the AT-PROHD1616M-SR, a 16x16:2 HDMI

matrix switch with CAT5/6 and local HDMI outputs with 3D support. This features 16 HDMI 1.3 inputs and 16 independently-switchable HDMI plus twisted-pair outputs to feed 16 displays simultaneously.

Liberty AV Solutions (stand 1K34) is offering a line of digital components from Intelix that are built to streamline the transition from analogue to digital and take the common headaches out of HDMI distribution and transmission over UTP.

Aavara (stand 12B86) is showing three uncompressed HDMI 3DTV extenders, for flexible and high-performance HD AV extension over ultra-long distances. The PWE3D10 boosts the latest second-generation WirelessHD technology for up to 10m of wireless uncompressed 3DTV. The PE4K3D100A supports uncompressed HDMI v1.4a 4k x 2k (4096 x 2160p or 4 times Full HD 1080p), 48-bit Deep Colour, 7.1 audio, Ethernet Network Link and Power Over Cable transmission up to 100m using a single CAT5/6/7 cable. The PE4K3D100 is similar, but has a smaller form factor. Aavara is also showing a number of solutions for distributing multiple HDMI video sources to multiple displays via coax, with IR and RS-232 passthrough.

Smart-e (stand 1M64) is showing a new point-to-point digital solution that enables 3D viewing. Featuring HDMI v1.4, IR and RS-232 passthrough, the system is HDCP compliant and distributes signals over a single CAT5/6/7/8 100m cable, thereby reducing cable requirements.

For whole-house audio distribution, RTI (stand 4O52) is demonstrating the four-zone AD-4 and new eight-zone AD-8 distributed audio systems. Acting as extensions to RTI’s control systems, the systems contain both a matrix switching pre-amp and a built-in Cool Power class D amplifier.

CYP (stand 5O98) is showing the EL-42SA v1.3 HDMI 4 x 2 switcher with analogue audio routing, the PU-Q1H8CS 1 x HDMI to 8 x CAT6 distribution amplifier and the PU-107RX CAT6 to HDMI receiver for converting back to HDMI.

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TV One (stand 3B88) is offering the new 1T-CT-630 Series as a CAT6 HDMI extender solution. The 1T-CT-630 Series constitutes a system used to transmit v1.3 HDMI or DVI-D Deep Colour (12-bit) signals at resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p, plus transmission of embedded lossless audio, over a single CAT6 cable. The system comprises the 1T-CT-631 Transmitter and the 1T-CT-632 Receiver plus a power adaptor. Both units achieve signal distribution distances of up to 38m for 1080p signals, 50m for 720p/1080i signals, and 60m for 480p signals when used with a high-quality CAT6 cable infrastructure. The units feature TV One-task locking power connectors to enhance overall system mechanical security.

Cables and wirelessLiberty AV Solutions (stand 1K34) is showing a range of HDMI cables, ranging from the E-HDSEM-M which is rated for in-wall use, supports HDMI high-speed data and Ethernet, an Audio Return Channel, CEC and 10.2Gbps data, to the EZ-LINX series cables for standard-speed HDMI and Ethernet with 19-pin DIN, 16mm diameter connectors for easy pulls.

Atlona Technologies (stand 10O114) is announcing the AT-AiR3 wireless USB to HDMI/VGA adaptor with audio. This supports a full 1080p wireless signal, and allows users to connect any USB-enabled computer or laptop wirelessly to an HDTV or projector via VGA or HDMI over a distance of 30 feet.

Racks and mountsLiberty AV Solutions (stand 1K34) is demonstrating Installer’s Choice rack enclosures for ease-of-assembly, quality, and affordability. These include the fully-customisable Snaprax, the value-engineered Performance, and the 1000kg-rated Titan. Also on show are Installer’s Choice fixed, tilting, and articulating mounts, including the low-profile Razor Series that supports panel sizes up to 180cm and places the display just 2cm from the wall.

Among the p roduc t s tha t Chief (stand 2C66) is launching are automated mounts and a new professional AV rack series. For flatpanels up to 65-inch, the PXRU automated wall-mount swingarm simultaneously tilts, pans and swings out, providing fluid motion, up to 686mm of extension, 90 degrees of swivel and up to 12 degrees of tilt. For racking, the new Raxxess series includes the E1 enclosed rack; the S1 skeleton rack that takes only five minutes to assemble; and the F1 furniture rack that comes in three sizes and three finishes. Also on show is the Thinstall ultra-thin, lightweight swingarm with 38mm profile for 37-58-inch TVs, and the CableTrac system for easy access and cable concealment.

Premier Mounts (stand 4N34) is launching a new fixed cable mount, CMF, that has a magnetically-assisted installation feature. The CMF is designed to hold a flatpanel display up to 65lbs with a 200 x 200mm to 600 x 400mm VESA mounting pattern. Simply mount a 6-inch x 3-inch back plate to a wall stud and attach the self-locking cable adapter and four flat-panel anchors to the display. Adjust the tension on the cables, and then guide the wedge-like cable adapter into the back plate using its embedded magnet. The space between the display and wall is only 1 inch.

Power managementPanamax/Furman (stand 1I27) is showcasing its full line of commercial and residential products, including the debut of its BlueBOLT power and energy management platform for the European market. Offering 100% hosted, cloud-based IP control and energy management functionality, BlueBOLT allows integrators to remotely reboot problem components to immediately address common system issues, ranging from locked-up components to bad communications handshakes. Powerful features for installers include e-mail alerts when power anomalies occur; scheduled commands for power-up, power-down, or power-cycling of outlets; monitoring of

incoming voltage in near-real-time or over history; and auto-reboot for networking equipment. Additionally, BlueBOLT’s robust energy management features provide integrators with a tremendous value-add for any installed system.

ToolsICM (stand 5O86) is offering a convenient and affordable way to create permanent, rock-solid coax cable connections. The all-new Tech Express Tool Kit combines one of Cable Pro’s popular compression tools with Cable Pro’s durable cable strip tool, at a reduced combined price. ICM is also introducing a new cable strip tool cartridge for the Cable Pro PS59/6/RGB cable strip tool to provide a more precise, trouble-free solution when prepping RGB/mini coax cables.

For custom-made HDMI cable, the Procab (stand 5R90) HDMI Contractor Series includes bulk cable in 24 AWG and 26 AWG thicknesses that can be cut to the desired length. For on-site testing and assembly, a contractor toolbox contains a crimping tool, a cable tester, and twenty connectors. The integrator simply needs to unwrap the cable jacket, insert the cables in the right order into the two cable holders, marry them to the HDMI connector, and apply a single squeeze of the crimping tool.

BTX (stand 2A61) is showcasing a number of enhanced connector solutions for the European market, from field-terminatable HDMI connectors to solderless termination systems. BTX’s ProBlox-D all- in-one connector system incorporates multiple data, HD video, audio, and control signals in a single connector. The system contains two CAT5e connectors along with 16 HD video and 18 audio and control contacts, that are all field-terminatable.

And finally, the AT-DIS7-HD from Atlona Technologies (stand 10O114) is a 7-inch portable monitor designed to test cabling and monitor audio and video settings on remotely-located displays. It recognises any HDMI or DVI source up to 1080p, and displays audio and video signals in real time.

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