HiddenWires ezine - 4 September 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?

Whatever happened to that 'quiet' summer spell that was useful for catching up with all the things that normally get pushed down the 'to do' list? With IFA now in full swing, and the CEDIA US Expo continuing to expand, not to mention the imminent IBC and PLASA, we have been bombarded with news over the past few weeks. To help categorise this mountain of information, we have produced a special CEDIA US Expo 2006 news section, which will continue to grow in the run up to the event.

Several other events we're sponsoring this Autumn are currently offering ticket promotions, including: The Smart Home Zone at The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show has a 30% saving if you book in advance; The Hi-Fi New Show 2006 also has a 30% saving if you register in advance (note: Friday 22 September is trade-only with free trade registration); The Scottish Home Improvement & Self Build Show has a 2 for 1 ticket offer for a limited period only.

Finally, if we say so ourselves, we have a great feature this month on Cabling, that is sponsored by Fluke Networks. We have five articles and one whitepaper covering cabling for HDTV, HDMI/DVI connectivity choices, testing, RF and AV connectors, intelligent installation and an overview of structured wiring for property developers. It's worth taking a tea break to read these!

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Feature: Cabling Sponsor: Fluke Networks Innovative solutions for the installation and certification, testing, monitoring and analysis of copper, fibre and wireless networks.

Testing: How to Make Your Data Cable Installation Do What You Told Your Customer It Would By Christian Schillab, Fluke Networks (4/9/2006)

Cabling for HDTV By Jonathan Rigby, Asheridge Communications (4/9/2006)

A Whitepaper - When it comes to HDMI/DVI connectivity, you have two choices: Copper or Fibre Optics. Which is right for you? By Minsoo Park, Dtrovision (4/9/2006)

A Tiny Metal Cable Connector Can Change Everything for Professional RF and AV Installations By Tim Root, ICM (4/9/2006)

Intelligent Installation Project Planning By Jeremy Aston, Reality Logic (4/9/2006)

Structured Wiring for Property Developers By Michael Grant, Flamingbox (4/9/2006)

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News @ HiddenWires

Samsung Electronics Develops First 70-inch LCD TV Panel (1/9/2006)

HD DVD's 'Look and Sound of Perfect' Now Playing in Europe (1/9/2006)

Warner Home Video Announces Launch of Titles on the High Definition HD DVD Format in European Markets (1/9/2006)

Warner Home Video Announces European Launch of High Definition Blu-ray Disc Titles (1/9/2006)

CEDIA Visits Northamptonshire for Autumn Training Events and AGM (1/9/2006)

Introducing the new Pronto Professional TSU9600 - Designed by installers, made by Philips (1/9/2006)

NuVo introduces a Wireless iPod Dock featuring bi-directional communication and frequency hopping technology (1/9/2006)

NuVo Introduces the Grand Concerto System with a Revolutionary Control Pad (1/9/2006)

NuVo debuts its New NV-M3 Music Server (1/9/2006)

Windy City Wire Expands Product Line (1/9/2006)

Sencore adds VP40xSH Multimedia Video Generator with SDI/HDSDI Serial Digital Output Test Signals to VideoPro Family (1/9/2006)

Sencore Test Drives the SP495 SoundPro Audio Consultant (1/9/2006)

Sencore Demonstrates the SP395 SoundPro Audio Integrator (1/9/2006)

Sencore Demonstrates SP295C 'SoundPro' with the DAG5161 Digital Audio Generator (1/9/2006)

Sencore Updates ACP6500 Auto CalPro Automatic Calibration Software (1/9/2006)

In Touch Technologies offers ICM Corp F-Conn compression connectors and Cable Pro tools range (31/8/2006)

Klipsch Group, Inc. Acquires Audio Products International (31/8/2006)

Artison Introduces the RCC 600 Reactance-Cancelling In-Wall Subwoofer (31/8/2006)

Fifteen million U.S. households move annually, offering a prime market for entertainment, security, and control systems (31/8/2006)

LINDY launches 3 Port HDMI switch with remote control (31/8/2006)

New Tools Make it Easier Than Ever To Work With Chief: Updated Website, Dealer Login and Online Print Program (31/8/2006)

VizionWare Raises Performance Bar With Active Digital HDMI Interconnects (31/8/2006)

Lagotek Seeks Additional Dealers as Price Descends to a Tipping point Where Home Automation Becomes Affordable to the Majority of Homeowners (31/8/2006)

RTI Introduces the Ultimate Handheld Controller (31/8/2006)

Former Monster Cable COO and Former Apple VP of iLife Applications Join Riptopia Board (31/8/2006)

Ethereal Home Theater's Zen Power Protection Line Delivers Advanced Power Conditioning and Defense (31/8/2006)

Ethereal Delivers Maximum Performance from iPod with New EM and HT Series Cables (31/8/2006)

DPI Expands Video Processor Line-Up to Include VIP 2000 1080p Switcher/Scaler (31/8/2006)

DPI Introduces 3-Chip Native 1080p Home Cinema Projector (31/8/2006)

DPI Releases TheaterScope Premier System (31/8/2006)

DPI Launches New Flagship Projector - HIGHlite Reference 1080p - for Exclusive Home Cinema (31/8/2006)

New Belkin Surge Protectors Provide Cable Management, Sliding Outlet Covers, and an Inconspicuous Design (29/8/2006)

Consumer Electronics Growth to Continue Through 2007 According to New CEA Forecast; 2005 Growth at 11 Percent (29/8/2006)

ABI Research Sees Other Devices Soon to Overtake Gaming Consoles in Networked Entertainment Markets (29/8/2006)

Philips Ambilight HDTV FlatTV is named European high-end LCD TV of the year (29/8/2006)

EISA Awards 2006/2007 (29/8/2006)

Lagotek Adds Support for Slim Devices' Squeezebox Music Distribution System to its Home Intelligence Platform (29/8/2006)

Amina Technologies Opens North American Subsidiary to Serve US and Canadian Markets (29/8/2006)

Amina Tech's SoundUnseen Plaster-In-Wall Speakers Use NXT Flat-Panel Technology (29/8/2006)

Eureka Introduces Yellow Jacket Built-in System for Quick Cleaning (29/8/2006)

Custom Installers Embrace Central Vacuum Systems - Attractive Margins, Builder Business Fuel Growth (29/8/2006)

Beam Introduces Premier Tools (29/8/2006)

ICM Corp Introduces New Radial Bubble Compression Tool and One-Piece Bubble Connectors (29/8/2006)

ICM Corp Introduces Mini Coax One Piece Compression Connectors (29/8/2006)

D-Tools Unveils System Integrator 5 at CEDIA Expo (29/8/2006)

D-Tools and Tigerpaw Unveil Integrated Software Solution (29/8/2006)

CEA Publishes New Digital Home Networking Standard (21/8/2006)

HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and the future of home entertainment: A strategic analysis by Screen Digest (21/8/2006)

Planar Leverages Two Decades of Display Innovation to Expand into the Specialty Home Theater Market (21/8/2006)

Martin Barker Electrical Show Bournemouth Residents Smart Home Technology (21/8/2006)

Bandridge Introduces Digital AV Switch Box Range (21/8/2006)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors to Focus Research and Development Efforts on Organic LEDs (21/8/2006)

Meridian Premieres HD Video Systems (21/8/2006)

Demand Grows for Syntax-Brillian LCoS Technology (21/8/2006)

ABI Research: Digital Media Backup Will Drive the Nascent Consumer Network Storage Market to Nearly $1.2 Billion by 2011 (21/8/2006)

Linear Introduces the AE-100 Telephone Entry System (21/8/2006)

Niles Releases Whisper-Quiet Fan Cooling Modules (18/8/2006)

Klipsch Completely Overhauls klipsch.com (18/8/2006)

Ubicom Technology Selected by D-Link for Award-Winning SECURESPOT Internet Security Adapter for Home Networks (18/8/2006)

Embedded Automation and One Voice Partner to Voice Automate the Digital Home (18/8/2006)

Ferguson Hill Announces the FH007 Desktop Loudspeaker (18/8/2006)

AM Denmark and BBG join forces for 2006 (18/8/2006)

Tributaries Bows Long-Run HDMI Solution (18/8/2006)

Prima Technology Introduces a variety of flat-panel LCD and plasma models at CEDIA (18/8/2006)

Klipsch Adds Digitally Controlled Subwoofers to Acclaimed Reference Series (18/8/2006)

projectiondesign Brings a Full Line of Advanced DLP Home Cinema Projectors to CEDIA (18/8/2006)

Keene Electronics Launches CAT5 based AV Distribution Amplifier (17/8/2006)

Tributaries Cable To Sell And Promote The Xspot Product Family (17/8/2006)

Runco Launches Broadest Line of 1080p Projectors in the Home Theater Market (17/8/2006)

Capitol Sales Company Enhances Commitment at CEDIA Expo 2006 Through Sponsorship and Education (17/8/2006)

New Speaker Mount Solutions For Fixed, Tilt and Swing Arm Mounts (17/8/2006)

Chief Manufacturing Introduces the New RPA Elite Custom and Universal Projector Mounts (17/8/2006)

Chief Offers A Full Line of Mounting Solutions for Mid-Size Screens (27"-40" Screens) (17/8/2006)

Chief Launches 5 In-Wall Accessories (17/8/2006)

New Cinematic Series from Chief Offers Three Automated Mounting Solutions for Home Entertainment (17/8/2006)

iC Introduces Five New Flat Panel Mounting Solutions Backed by Comprehensive Sales Support Program (17/8/2006)

High Definition one of the main themes of IFA 2006 (16/8/2006)

Adam Communication Systems International Urge Government To Conduct Technology Audit (16/8/2006)

HomePlug Powerline Alliance Awards Certification Logo to Twenty HomePlug Certified Products (16/8/2006)

HomePlug Powerline Alliance Announces Annual Technology Conference, 'Setting Standards in Motion' (16/8/2006)

1394 Trade Association Sets New Cable, Connector Compliance Program (16/8/2006)

Eaton Corporation to exhibit residential products at CEDIA (16/8/2006)

CINEAK launches luxury LOUNGE seating line (16/8/2006)

Key Digital Introduces iSync HD and iSync Pro, Digital Video Processor and Video/Audio Switcher Combo Units (16/8/2006)

Gefen Unveils its First Component to HDMI Video Scaler for Home Theaters (16/8/2006)

Life|ware, HP and CEDIA Show Home Integrators the Digital Lifestyle at CEDIA Expo 2006 (16/8/2006)

DKT Offers Free Training with the FreeWay Universal AV Controller (15/8/2006)

ISE reaches out to new emerging markets; Eastern Europe to host ISE 2006 Roadshows (14/8/2006)

Ruark announces its exclusive distribution of Vincent high-end hybrid hi-fi electronics (14/8/2006)

AMX demonstrates latest MAX multimedia servers at 100% Detail (14/8/2006)

1394 Over Coax Via UWB Delivers Optimal Whole Home Networking (14/8/2006)

IFA 2006: Worldwide CE sector maintains its continuity (14/8/2006)

RF Transmitter from Semtech Offers Low System Cost Implementation for Wireless Security, Home Automation Applications (14/8/2006)

Grado release new £1000 ultra high quality 'Statement' headphones (14/8/2006)

Altec Lansing Introduces New High-End Home iPod Speaker System (14/8/2006)

Strategy Analytics: Europe Broadband Market Split Between Leaders and Laggards (14/8/2006)

NETGEAR to Acquires SkipJam and Expand its Software Engineering Expertise for Home Entertainment and Control Multimedia Products (14/8/2006)

Key Digital Introduces Expandable Fat Boy Series; KD-MSW8x4 Video/Audio True Matrix Switchers, up to 1080p Analogue (11/8/2006)

Marata Vision launches feature-packed HDMI scaler-switcher (11/8/2006)

Meridian Installation Speakers Offer Free-Standing Sound New series offers in-wall, flush mount and on-wall, active and passive options (11/8/2006)

THIEL Audio previews SCS4 multi-channel bookshelf loudspeakers (11/8/2006)

ELAN Home Systems Unveils New Ole Film Interactive Touchpad (11/8/2006)

Consumers Demand Tech Answers and Crave New Product Previews (11/8/2006)

Momentum Building for 2006 D-Tools Design Awards (11/8/2006)

TRIBUTARIES Bows High Current-Capable Power Cables (11/8/2006)

ELAN Announces Release of VIA!Rdj II Next Generation Line of Award-Winning Digital Music Servers (11/8/2006)

Gefen Gears Up For CEDIA (11/8/2006)

JupiterResearch Finds That the Majority of Home Wi-Fi Users Are Securing Their Networks (8/8/2006)

Install Middle East Expands Architectural Lighting and Interior Illumination Zone for 2007 - Made of Light Exhibition Gets Middle East Debut (8/8/2006)

Yellow Machine Introduces the Ultimate Home Media Server (8/8/2006)

Sharp and Currys to bring solar technology to the high street for the first time (8/8/2006)

Klipsch Develops In-Wall Versions of its THX Ultra2 Custom Home Theater System (8/8/2006)

Klipsch Launches New In-Wall Subwoofer with Dedicated Amp (8/8/2006)

Klipsch to Introduce New Contractor Series (8/8/2006)

New Klipsch iGroove HG Turns Ordinary MP3 Players Into High-Performance, High-Style Entertainment Centers (8/8/2006)

Bell'O FP-4224 Shelf System Premieres at CEDIA (8/8/2006)

Bell'O FP-4850HG Mounting System Debuts at CEDIA (8/8/2006)

Panamax Adds MAX 7500-Pro to its Pro Line of Power Conditioning Products (7/8/2006)

Russound to debut new CEDIA booth (7/8/2006)

Bell'O Home Theater Seating and Furniture at CEDIA (7/8/2006)

Prima Technology Introduces Flat panel LCD and Plasma Products with Matching Speakers (7/8/2006)

Furman will Demonstrate PowerKit-TL Power Extension System - Newest Product Line Addition (7/8/2006)

Calibre Powers Next Video Processor Scaler with the Realta HQV Video Engine (7/8/2006)

Visionaire Group Sponsors Install India and Showcases AV Integration Boardroom and Smart Home Installations (7/8/2006)

OSRAM OPTO Semiconductors and Journee Lighting to Collaborate on Innovative Line of LED-Based Lighting Fixtures (7/8/2006)

Sony Announces RDR-HXD560 and RDR-HXD860 HDD DVD Recorders (7/8/2006)

Security System Integrators/Installers to Account for Larger Share of Home Systems Sales (7/8/2006)

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Books @ HiddenWires

Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store:

Great Escapes: New Designs for Home Theaters by Theo Kalomirakis

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HiddenWires-supported events

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.

Hi-Fi News Show 2006
22-24 September 2006
Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow, London
The show will feature a potent mix of the hottest hi-fi, a superb line-up of famous faces from the audio world who'll be giving 'free-to-see' talks, a nod to the past with a stunning hi-fi museum exhibit and much more. You'll get the chance to hear the world's best new speakers, turntables, amps, CD players and a host of other gear. Why not give your ears a treat and come along to the Hi-Fi News Show 2006 - it's the ultimate audio experience!

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!

Connected@Home 2006
15-17 October 15 - 17
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, CA, USA
Connected@Home is a three-day interactive executive event designed to inform and connect leaders in the intelligent home industry.

Hi-Tech House: Intelligent Technologies in building construction and operation
9-12 November 2006
Gostiniy Dvor, Moscow, Russia
This is the only specialised exhibition in Russia and CIS states, focused on practical application of advanced technologies in buildings and houses.

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