HiddenWires ezine - 3 July 2006

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Combining sleek styling with award-winning sound and images, Meridian offers unique, fully integrated systems carrying pristine digital quality from the studio to the living room.

What's new?

This edition is of course dominated by the recent CEDIA UK Expo. The official figures from CEDIA reveal a 30% increase in event visitors with a recorded total of 6,099. This figure includes a higher proportion of building specifiers, up 41% to 327, more international visitors, up 81% to 1,031, and a huge increase in delegates attending the expanded CEDIA Expo education programme.

If you didn't get to see everything you wanted to, or didn't attend, we have compiled a special CEDIA UK Expo 2006 news section and our HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2006 newsletter is also available as a PDF file.

We had a great show and would like to welcome our new subscribers and to thank those who took the time to complete our survey. We will continue to run this survey throughout July - if you are a residential systems professional or equipment supplier we need your feedback, so please complete the survey now! As a thank you, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a Pace DS810XE free-to-air high definition satellite set-top box worth GB£299!

Finally, our feature this month is Furniture and Mounting and is sponsored by Premier Electric Blinds. We have three articles covering mounting systems, plasma lift technology and home theatre seating.

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Feature: Furniture and Mounting Sponsor: Premier Electric Blinds For automated shading of any window and door, in any home or commercial building.

A Guide to Installing Mounting Systems By Robert de Jong, Chief Manufacturing (3/7/2006)

Plasma Lift Technology By Ollie French, Future Automation (3/7/2006)

Home Theatre Seating By Kevin Hellemans, CINEAK (3/7/2006)

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News @ HiddenWires

Top stories for CEDIA UK Expo 2006

D-Tools Automates AutoCAD Functionality in System Integrator Software (5/6/2006) Meridian Shows HD Processor and Projector, and High-End Installation Speakers (5/6/2006) Abitana Showcases Home Network for TV, Phone, PC, Internet, and Music - Anytime, Anywhere (1/6/2006) New Linn KINIK control interface for KISTO/ KINOS systems (1/6/2006) Philips showcases full range of home entertainment control solutions at CEDIA Expo (1/6/2006) Vantage Controls Introduces InFusion to its Lighting Control Line-Up (1/6/2006) Genelec introduces its smallest home theatre sound system to date (31/5/2006) Genelec expands product line with five new three-way models for home theatre sound (31/5/2006) Niles Introduces Revolutionary Digital Whole-House Audio System (30/5/2006) Sonos Digital Music System on display at CEDIA Expo (30/5/2006) Artcoustic Continues Innovation with new Artcoustic X2 Range (30/5/2006) New Clipsal remote lighting controls set the mood at CEDIA (30/5/2006) DKT Offers AV and EIB Training at CEDIA Expo (17/5/2006) Experience "The World Between On and Off" Thanks to Lutron (8/5/2006) Goelst UK Offers New G-Rail 6000 (19/4/2006) Helvar 'Lighting the Imagination' at CEDIA Expo 2006 (15/4/2006) Crestron Makes a Great Impression at CEDIA Expo (15/4/2006) The Unicam Group unveils whole-house HDTV signal control systems (13/4/2006) AMX Unveils Major Product Innovations at CEDIA 2006 Backed by Fully RoHS and WEEE Compliant Range (13/4/2006)

HDMI 1.3 Doubles Bandwidth, Delivers Billions of Colors for HDTVs (3/7/2006)

ABI Research Sees Home Entertainment as the Beachhead for Home Automation (3/7/2006)

Parks Associates: Consumers Report Digital Home Challenges in Large Numbers (3/7/2006)

InfoCommAsia Announces the Postponement of Integrated Systems India (3/7/2006)

CABA Integrates Internet Home Alliance Operations (3/7/2006)

ViewSonic's Appliance Reliance Report Reveals the British Love Affair with Television (3/7/2006)

Extra hall added to meet exhibitor demand at Integrated Systems Europe 2007 (3/7/2006)

International trade visitors are the IFA's VIPs (3/7/2006)

CEDIA Expo Enjoys Successful London Debut (3/7/2006)

Universal Electronics' NevoSL, the Ultimate Control Solution for the Connected Home, receives a powerful new software update (3/7/2006)

The perfect finishing touches from Loewe (30/6/2006)

Loewe offers an Individual Sound experience (30/6/2006)

Loewe takes digital television into a new realm with its latest features (30/6/2006)

Loewe extends its Life product line with the Modus L 42 (30/6/2006)

Loewe's Xelos A 42 boasts a striking new design (30/6/2006)

RGB Smarthome and their Manufacturing Partners Join Forces at CEDIA 2006 (30/6/2006)

Extron Introduces New MGP 464 Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor (30/6/2006)

Extron Introduces New HDMI Long Distance Extender (30/6/2006)

Opus Technologies launches the OP265CC premium in-ceiling speaker (30/6/2006)

Mordaunt-Short Avant Architect In-ceiling and in-wall loudspeaker series (30/6/2006)

Progressive AV provides cost effective storage and file sharing with the QNAP TS-101 (29/6/2006)

Progressive AV introduces the 3rd generation Squeezebox network music player (29/6/2006)

iDomus launches new Harmony Partner Programme (29/6/2006)

Simple Home Control from iDomus via Windows XP Media Center (29/6/2006)

Harmony Installer Edition: Home Control Software especially for Installers (29/6/2006)

Harman Kardon Introduces its Flagship AVR 745 Receiver (29/6/2006)

Harman Kardon Redefines Remote Control Functionality and Ease of Use with Introduction of TC 30 Activity-Based Universal Remote (29/6/2006)

New All-in-One Integrated Home Theatre Systems: the HS 500 and HS 300 by Harman Kardon (29/6/2006)

Harman Kardon Introduces DVD 47 Universal DVD Player (29/6/2006)

360¡ Entertainment: The Harman Kardon Digital Lounge (29/6/2006)

CEDIA Members Triumph in Debut Awards (28/6/2006)

iLight Shows Home Automation Products (28/6/2006)

iLight Shows New DIN Rail Mount Lighting Controls (28/6/2006)

iLight join the AMX InConcert Partnership (28/6/2006)

Smart House Set to Electrify Installers with New Franchise Opportunity (28/6/2006)

Polk Audio Announces UK Launch of New Built-in Subwoofers and Matching Amplifiers (28/6/2006)

Polk Audio Begins Shipment of World's First Active IP-Addressable Loudspeakers (28/6/2006)

Invision UK to Showcase Polk Audio's SurroundBar (28/6/2006)

Multiload Shows New High-Power Mains Dimmer For All Mains Voltage Lighting (28/6/2006)

Multiload Launches New 4 by 4 Scene Set System (28/6/2006)

Marantz Presents a Full Range of Custom Install Friendly Products (27/6/2006)

Digital Fidelity Announces License Agreement with Naim (27/6/2006)

Digi-Box UK Features New HDTV Connectivity Solutions from Gefen Designed for Professional Audio/Video Installers (27/6/2006)

Trio of Groundbreaking new SIM2 Models Launched at CEDIA Expo 2006 (27/6/2006)

Logitech Harmony 895 RF/IR Advanced Universal Remote Control to debut at CEDIA Expo 2006 (27/6/2006)

ReQuest Introduces Two New AudioReQuest Music Servers (27/6/2006)

Invision UK Showcases Xperinet Entertainment Servers - A Breakthrough for the Digital Home (27/6/2006)

Boston Acoustics unveils Denon as new distributor for the company's custom installation products in the UK (23/6/2006)

NetStreams Introduces Panorama High Definition Video Distribution System at CEDIA Expo 2006 (23/6/2006)

NetStreams Announces Launch of Designer "Skins" For DigiLinX Graphical User Interface (23/6/2006)

Naim Launches NaimNet - Custom Install with Naim Sound Quality (23/6/2006)

Naim Audio Selects StreamNet Technology to Connect Speakers and Components over Internet Protocol Networks (23/6/2006)

Calibre Vantage-HD Scaler to Make its UK Debut at the CEDIA Expo (20/6/2006)

Bluedelta designs at the annual CEDIA Expo (20/6/2006)

Amina Plaster In Wall Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2006 (20/6/2006)

Vantage Adds New Button to its Lighting Control Solutions (20/6/2006)

Vantage Controls ProvidesWireless Automation Control with New Tablet Touch Screen (20/6/2006)

LG showcases a wide range of products for the home at CEDIA (16/6/2006)

In-Stat Reports That Just Seven Years after Their Introduction, PVRs Become Mainstream Products (16/6/2006)

Global Caché and AMX Partner for Device Interoperability (16/6/2006)

Global Caché and Tridium Europe Sign Alliance Agreement (16/6/2006)

Sensible Heat announces update of Integration products, and Integration partners (16/6/2006)

COMPUTERLINKS debuts at CEDIA Expo (16/6/2006)

Connect 3 HDMI Devices to Your HDTV with the PureAV HDMI Interface 3-to-1 Video Switch by Belkin (14/6/2006)

Vogel's Introduces New Original Product Line (14/6/2006)

Sharp boosts Aquos LCD TV range with eight HD Ready models for the summer (14/6/2006)

tri CUSTOM Presents Elite Home Theatre Seating and Keekin Range (14/6/2006)

More Revenue, Less Time with AMX's VisualArchitect (14/6/2006)

Crestron Announces Manufacturer Training At CEDIA Expo 2006 (9/6/2006)

PMC launch wafer-iw series of in-wall ATL loudspeakers at CEDIA Expo 2006 (9/6/2006)

Living Control's CVX-S matrix switcher adds HD video distribution to luxury multi-room system (9/6/2006)

Speakercraft's TIME Motorised Ceiling Speaker will Change the Face of Home Theatre Installations (9/6/2006)

New Tantra Subwoofers Dramatically Enhance SpeakerCraft's Bass Offering (9/6/2006)

SpeakerCraft adds High-performance On-wall Speakers to Tantra Line (9/6/2006)

SpeakerCraft Announces Tantra High-Performance Cabinet Speakers for Complete Home Theatre (9/6/2006)

SpeakerCraft Announces MODE DJ Digital Audio Storage and Music Management System (9/6/2006)

SpeakerCraft's MODE Allows You to Share Your iPod with Every Room for a new Music On Demand Experience (9/6/2006)

DVIGear Offers HDMI Fiber Optic Cables up to 100m (9/6/2006)

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Books @ HiddenWires

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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation

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HiddenWires-supported events

IFA
1-6 September 2006
Berlin, Germany
IFA is: the world's largest Consumer Electronics trade fair with 1,202 exhibitors from 40 countries (up 16%) and 245,849 participants (2005) on an exhibition space of 160,000 sqm; the industry's No. 1 place for orders, with a volume of 2.5 billion Euros a trade fair for both experts and the public featuring special services for trade visitors and a varied program with special events for consumers, 99,471 trade visitors including 14,523 from outside Germany (up 56%); an incomparable media event 6,900 accredited journalists from 70 countries, 580 reports on German television and 14,100 articles published in Germany alone.

CEDIA US Expo
13-17 September 2006
Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO, USA
CEDIA Expo is the #1 residential electronic systems contractor show. Don't miss the new products and technology that will be revealed, the numerous educational opportunities, and the additional day on the trade show floor. CEDIA Expo registration opens June 1, 2006. Early bird discounts end July 19 so register early.

Smart Home Zone at the London Building and Renovating Show
22-24 September 2006
Excel, London
Looking to build, renovate or convert? Planning to integrate entertainment, technology and automation into your home? Visit The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show and the specially featured Smart Home Zone and do all your research under one roof.

Scottish Home Improvement & Self Build Show
7-8 October 2006
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
Make your ultimate dream home or property a reality now. Whether you are building a home from scratch, extending or improving your existing home or taking on a conversion or renovation development Ð The Scottish Home Improvement & Self Build Show is the perfect place to source the ultimate quality products, services and advice you'll need to get your project underway profitably and successfully!

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