HiddenWires ezine - 4 October 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.

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September turned out to be a month of trade shows and exhibitions. It started with IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam, which was dominated by IPTV and mobile TV - high definition is now taken for granted when it comes to production and post production equipment and displays. While it's not clear how these new forms of TV are going to generate income, video content is becoming more mobile and this will have an impact on the residential market.

In fact, while we were on the plane travelling out to the CEDIA US Expo, Apple announced its first movie downloads, and debuted iTunes 7 and new iPods with video support. Apple also previewed its move into the livingroom with a new product, codenamed iTV. This allows TV shows and movies, that have been downloaded from the iTunes Store, to play on a TV in another room. It will be available early 2007 for US$299. If we were in any doubt about Apple's impact on the custom install market so far, a walk around the CEDIA US Expo revealed so many ways to integrate the iPod into music and multiroom systems that all doubts disappeared.

This was our first visit to a CEDIA US Expo and it lived up to our expectations - large, well-run and packed full of products that will be coming over to Europe in the near future. We returned with a mountain of information, and to help categorise this, we have produced a special CEDIA US Expo 2006 news section that we are still adding to. The month rounded off with 100% Design and the Smart Home Zone at the London Homebuilding and Renovating Show, both of which seemed well attended, although the visitors to 100% Design were treated to a very limited selection of home technology companies.

We are pleased to announce that HiddenWires is supporting the InAVation Project and Technology Awards. Developed by InAVate magazine to recognise and celebrate professional excellence in technology and integration throughout the EMEA region's dynamic commercial and residential AV industry, the awards will be held during ISE 2007. The deadline for entering the Technology Awards is 27 October 2006 and the deadline for entering the Project Awards is 30 November 2006. Further information and entry forms are available at the InAVation Awards web site - don't miss this opportunity to get your company noticed.

We are also pleased to be sponsoring the ISE 2006 Roadshow in Eastern Europe starting at the end of October and going to Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Turkey. The intensive one day programme will offer plenary sessions with keynote speakers, supported by leading companies showcasing the latest in AV systems integration technologies through a series of workshops, plus an open exhibition. This trade-only event is free on presentation of your business card and you can register online now.

Finally, our feature this month is Television, and is sponsored by A+K. We have four articles covering selling HDTV, distributing TV using CAT5e, HDTV distribution, and Internet video services, plus whitepapers on video processing and perforated screens. We also have CEDIA's ten smart consumer electronic tips.

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Feature: Television Sponsor: A+K Sole UK distributor of Stewart Filmscreen, Vidikron and Furman products. Also from A+K, JVC flat panel LCD and HD-ILA TVs.

Selling HDTV By Rob Butler, SCC Convergency (3/10/2006)

Distributing TV Using CAT5e By Steven Hopkins, Unicam (3/10/2006)

HDTV Distribution Around the Home By Jon Jane, Smart-e (3/10/2006)

A Whitepaper - Solving Digital Image Artefacts with Advanced Video Processing By Phuc-Tue Le Dinh and Jacques Patry, Algolith (3/10/2006)

Transatlantic Perspectives on Internet Video Services By Kurt Scherf, Parks Associates (3/10/2006)

A Whitepaper - Defining the Difference in Perforated Screens By Alan C. Brawn, Brawn Consulting (3/10/2006)

10 Smart Consumer Electronic Tips for the Home Environment By CEDIA (3/10/2006)

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News @ HiddenWires

Top stories for CEDIA US Expo 2006

Introducing the new Pronto Professional TSU9600 - Designed by installers, made by Philips (1/9/2006) Meridian Installation Speakers Offer Free-Standing Sound - New series offers in-wall, flush mount and on-wall, active and passive options (11/8/2006)

HiddenWires Supports Inaugural InAVation EMEA Technology and Project Awards (4/10/2006)

Vidikron Blasts into the 1080p Segment with Four New Projectors (3/10/2006)

Vidikron Expands CineWide and CineWide with AutoScope 2.35 Widescreen Option on Projectors (3/10/2006)

Runco Adds Two New Single-Chip 1080p DLP Projectors to its Video Xtreme Product Line (3/10/2006)

THX Teams with Runco International to Develop the First THX Certified Home Theater Projectors (3/10/2006)

ReQuest Unveils First-of-its-Kind Multiroom Audio System based on Music Server Technology (3/10/2006)

ReQuest's Next Generation Server Software Automatically Synchronizes with iTunes (3/10/2006)

Stewart Introduces MicroPerf X2 Acoustically Transparent Screens (3/10/2006)

Stewart Introduces FireHawk G3 1080P Screen Engineered for 1080P High-Definition Projectors (3/10/2006)

Stewart Filmscreen Introduces ElectraScope, Shows Cine-V, Cine-W CinemaScope Screens, Giving More 2.35:1 Choices to Home Audiences (3/10/2006)

Stewart Introduces StarGlas: a Glass Rear-Projection Screen that Expands the Home Theater Market (3/10/2006)

Potential Early Market for Connected Entertainment Applications Exceeds 16 Million Broadband Households (3/10/2006)

Soak with your favourite Soap - Armour Home Electronics introduce 'Splash' a New Brand of 'Bathroom' television (3/10/2006)

CONNECTIONS Europe Announces Preliminary Agenda, Featuring Experts in the Business of Digital Living (3/10/2006)

Registration is now open for visitors as new attractions are set to take centre stage at ISE 2007 (3/10/2006)

More sponsors signed up as interest in ISE East European Roadshow gathers pace (3/10/2006)

Escient FireBall MX Series Combines Digital Music and DVD Management (2/10/2006)

Escient Introduces FireBall FP-1 Music Manager with Universal Dock for iPod (2/10/2006)

Introducing SAVANT a True Blend of Art and Technology (2/10/2006)

SpeakerCraft's New MODE Control Interface Takes Advantage of iPod Song Information and a Color Display (2/10/2006)

SpeakerCraft's MDU Speaker Dedicated to Expanding Market (2/10/2006)

SpeakerCraft's AIM DiPole Offers Dramatic Rear-channel In-wall Option (2/10/2006)

SpeakerCraft's New AIM WIDE Ceiling Speakers Offer Wide Dispersion Pattern (2/10/2006)

AIM Cinema Speaker Extends SpeakerCraft's In-wall Offering (2/10/2006)

Toshiba Adds New Cinema Series Pro Flagship Models to REGZA Line of Premium LCD TVs (2/10/2006)

Toshiba Announces Introduction of Second Generation HD DVD Players (2/10/2006)

D-Tools, Inc. Releases SecureConnect 1.0 - MVP Manufacturer to Dealer Connection (2/10/2006)

Breakthrough in Wireless Home Entertainment Network Unveiled By STMicroelectronics, Universal Electronics Inc., and Airgo Networks (2/10/2006)

Marantz Announces SR7001 THX Certified, HDMI-Enabled A/V Receiver with Up-Conversion (2/10/2006)

Highest Definition - New Reference HDMI-SR Cables from QED (2/10/2006)

Philips launches Ambilight Surround TV range (2/10/2006)

AMX Adds ZigBee Products to Control System Line (28/9/2006)

AMX Integrates Intercom with VOIP into Modero Touch Panel Line (28/9/2006)

New AMX Products Simplify Lighting for System Integrators (28/9/2006)

Crestron Expands infiNET Wireless Mesh Network Products (28/9/2006)

Crestron Introduces New Isys TPS-4L Compact Wall Mount Touchpanel (28/9/2006)

Crestron Introduces TPMC-4X WiFi Handheld Touchpanel (28/9/2006)

Crestron Connects Telephone to Home Automation (28/9/2006)

Crestron Expands Adagio Entertainment Series (28/9/2006)

Media Décor Expands Designer-Level Flat Panel Concealment Line (28/9/2006)

Ethereal's In-Wall Super Outlet Puts Protection and Conditioning Muscle at the Source (28/9/2006)

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Announces New March 2007 date for European Launch of PLAYSTATION 3 (28/9/2006)

Marantz Announces VP-11S1 Single Chip 1080p High Definition DLP Projector (28/9/2006)

Revolver Launches 'Cygnis' Loudspeaker System (28/9/2006)

ruwido Presents VEXO Remote Control Without Any Buttons (28/9/2006)

Haefling appointed as Meridian CEO (28/9/2006)

Velodyne SC-IW In-Wall Subwoofer Redefines In-Wall Bass Performance, Installability and Adaptability (26/9/2006)

CodexNovus HDcodex Media Players Achieve ISF Certification (26/9/2006)

RTI's New Affordable Color In-Wall Touchpanel Integrates Beautifully with any Home Décor (26/9/2006)

Mondo Debuts XL 7000 All-in-One Digital Home Entertainment System (26/9/2006)

Integra Delivers Power and Control with MZA-4.7 Multi-Source, Multi-Zone Power Amplifier and Preamplifier (26/9/2006)

Kaleidescape Broadens Market Reach With Next Generation Products (25/9/2006)

Vutec Offers RS-232 and IP-Enabled Controls for 24 AV Products (25/9/2006)

Vutec Introduces Vision XFT at CEDIA: A Tri-Plex Masking Screen for Home Theaters (25/9/2006)

A Touch of Luxury: Logitech Reinvents Harmony Remote with Touch Screen, Stunning Design (25/9/2006)

Grundig Plans to be Among the Top Brands in Europe (25/9/2006)

An Unmatched Television Experience: Grundig Fine Arts and Lenaro With HD Evolution (25/9/2006)

Asheridge Launches Key Digital HD Connection and Processing Range (25/9/2006)

Russ Andrews Accessories Marks its 20th Anniversary with the Introduction of a Range of Special Edition Products (25/9/2006)

KEF introduces exceptional new 5005.2 KHT speaker package (25/9/2006)

CEDIA EXPO 2006 Draws Record Attendance for Trade Show and Education Courses (25/9/2006)

Minitran Launches Domintell Home Automation (21/9/2006)

Niles Introduces iWare: Share and Update iPod Songs and Playlists from Anywhere in the Home (21/9/2006)

Niles IntelliControl ICS Expands its Scope (21/9/2006)

Niles Introduces 26 New Ceiling Mount Loudspeakers and Subwoofers (21/9/2006)

Niles Hits the Big Screen with StageFront Home Theater Solutions (21/9/2006)

The Latest Niles Solution: the CAT-5 Baluns (21/9/2006)

Sunfire XT-Series, a Tradition Refined (21/9/2006)

Sunfire Shows Floorstanding Speakers without the Floor (21/9/2006)

Sunfire Introduces Theater Grand 3 Receiver (TGR-3) AV Receiver (21/9/2006)

Sunfire Introduces Its First Second Zone Digital Amplifier (21/9/2006)

D-Tools and Media Environment Design Team to Provide Unlimited Online Training Solution (21/9/2006)

Canton Adds In-wall, Ceiling Speakers to Architectural line (20/9/2006)

Atlantic Technology Puts Free-Standing Sound Between the Studs (20/9/2006)

LiteTouch Showcases Distinct Keypad Styles at CEDIA (20/9/2006)

LiteTouch Introduces a New Single Room Lighting Controller Combining Ease of Installation and Programming with Unprecedented Upgrade Options (20/9/2006)

Somfy Offers Universal RTS Interface (20/9/2006)

Somfy Offers Multi-Channel AC/DC Control for Snap Tracks (20/9/2006)

Somfy Introduces New Glystro Direct Drive Drapery Motor (20/9/2006)

Sonesse - A New Quiet Convenience by Somfy Enhances the Consumer Lifestyle (20/9/2006)

Artcoustic Loudspeakers Announces X2 Range (20/9/2006)

Strategy Analytics Unravels The Mysteries Of Connected Digital Lifestyle Behavior (20/9/2006)

Industry Leaders Form Home Lighting Control Alliance - More than Twenty Companies Unite to Battle the Toggle Switch (20/9/2006)

AMX and iPort Announce Availability of Duet Module for Controlling Apple iPod from AMX Control Systems (20/9/2006)

Artcoustic Launches New X2 Range of Loudspeakers - Better by Design (20/9/2006)

Philips and NETGEAR to Launch The First PC-Free, Cordless Internet/Traditional Phones for the Skype Community (20/9/2006)

DS2 showcase instant home networking with Samsung using HDTV-quality Powerline chips at IFA 2006 (20/9/2006)

Phase Tech's CS Series Delivers Extended Power and Durable Performance (12/9/2006)

Phase Technology Unveils Sub Line With Serious Output (12/9/2006)

Phase Technology Develops Universal Flange For Flush Mount Line (12/9/2006)

WeatherHawk Announces Series 500 Home Automation Weather Stations (12/9/2006)

WeatherHawk and AccuWater partner for ET based Irrigation Control (12/9/2006)

ReQuest and Ripping Revolution Partner to Provide Promotional Programs at CEDIA Expo 2006 (12/9/2006)

Anthony Gallo Acoustics Announces All-New Micro and A'Diva Pre-Construction Kit at CEDIA 2006 (12/9/2006)

Anthony Gallo Acoustics to Display In-Ceiling/In-Wall Mounts at CEDIA 2006 (12/9/2006)

Anthony Gallo Acoustics to Display to Feature Nucleus Reference 3/1 Loudspeaker at CEDIA 2006 (12/9/2006)

Anthony Gallo Acoustics to Display New Nucleus Reference AV and Reference AV Center Multimedia Loudspeakers at CEDIA 2006 (12/9/2006)

Anthony Gallo Acoustics Announces A'Diva Ti and Nucleus Micro Ti Loudspeakers Now Available in '5.1 in a Box' (12/9/2006)

HDMI-WP1 Wall Plate by Ethereal Optimizes HDMI Cable Installation and Performance (11/9/2006)

Calibre UK Shows Vantage-HD Digital Image Processor (11/9/2006)

Avocent Announces Wireless HD Multipoint Extender (11/9/2006)

Gefen Launches Wireless HDMI Extender Featuring Cable-Free High Definition Extension up to 60 Feet (11/9/2006)

DTS Showcases Next Gen Audio at CEDIA Expo 2006 (11/9/2006)

Peerless to Show New Outdoor Flat Panel Environmental Enclosures (11/9/2006)

SIM2 Introduces Home Cinema 'Scope' System for True Widescreen Theater Projection (11/9/2006)

SIM2 USA Presents Full Range of Single- and Three-Chip 1080p DLP Projectors At 2006 CEDIA Expo (11/9/2006)

American Recorder Technologies Launches the Audio/Video Tools System (11/9/2006)

NHT Announces Availability of iW4 In-Wall Monitor (11/9/2006)

Simple, Integrated Programming with SystemBuilder 2.0 from Crestron (7/9/2006)

OmniMount Unveils Sleek Yet Solid Eclipse Range of AV Furniture (7/9/2006)

Furman Expands Product Offering With MAX In-Wall PowerKit-TL (7/9/2006)

AMX Unveils Most Robust Solution for Managing and Monitoring Electronic Equipment and Room Scheduling (7/9/2006)

Datamonitor: 187 million digital TV households expected across Europe and the US by 2010 (7/9/2006)

Interact-TV Unveils MediaSafe - Complete Digital Media Protection Against Hard Drive Failure in the Home (7/9/2006)

Pelham Sloane Introduces the PSynergy 1700 (7/9/2006)

Draper Shows Two New Motorized Projector Mounts at CEDIA Expo (7/9/2006)

Tenvera Unveils System 5 Fiber Optics Solution (7/9/2006)

A/V RoomService Introduces Sound Proofing and Acoustic Treatment Products (7/9/2006)

CEDIA Offers Introduction to the UK Custom Installation Business (6/9/2006)

Parks Associates Identifies 'Digital Home' Categories, Qualifying Opportunities for Services, Applications, and Solutions in and out of the Home (6/9/2006)

Panamax Introduces New MAX 7500-PRO for Home Theater Power Management (6/9/2006)

Peerless to Show New One Mount Flat Panel Modular Mount and Other Innovative Products at CEDIA 2006 (6/9/2006)

New THIEL CS3.7 and SCS4 with SS1 SmartSubs highlight active demo system at CEDIA 2006 (6/9/2006)

Front Screen Technology from dnp denmark Brings Home Theaters into the Light (6/9/2006)

dnp denmark Rolls Out a Retractable Version of the Award-Winning Supernova Front Screen (6/9/2006)

Premier Mounts to Launch Polaris Universal Projector Mount at CEDIA Expo 2006 (6/9/2006)

New THIEL SS4 LCR loudspeaker offers very high performance at a very affordable price (6/9/2006)

New THIEL CS3.7 and SS1 SmartSubs highlight active demo system at CEDIA 2006 (6/9/2006)

Energy Speakers Introduces New Products at CEDIA Expo 2006 (6/9/2006)

Niles Debuts Over 100 New Products at CEDIA Expo 2006 (6/9/2006)

CodexNovus Brings Latest Media Server Technology to CEDIA Expo 2006 (6/9/2006)

Polk Audio Introduces SCi Series In-Wall and In-Ceiling Loudspeakers (6/9/2006)

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Books @ HiddenWires

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Great Escapes: New Designs for Home Theaters by Theo Kalomirakis

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HiddenWires-supported events

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.

ISE 2006 Roadshow
30 October 2006: Warsaw Marriott, Warsaw, Poland
1 November 2006: Hilton Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
3 November 2006: Hilton Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
6 November 2006: Hilton Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey
ISE brings the AV and electronic systems integration experience to Eastern Europe.ÊThis is your chance to see the latest in AV and electronic systems integration technologies on your doorstep as ISE brings the solutions and experts to you.

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.

CONNECTIONS Europe
14-16 November 2006
Adlon Kempinski Hotel, Berlin, Germany
CONNECTIONS Europe will advance the state of knowledge for digital products and services in Europe, North America, and beyond by creating an opportunity for industry leaders and strategists to present their ideas, learn from leaders in many industries, and network in a vibrant environment. This knowledge and understanding will expand and advance European markets for products, systems, and services.

InAVation Awards
29 January 2007
Hilton, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The InAVation Awards have been developed to recognise and celebrate professional excellence in technology and integration throughout the EMEA region's dynamic commercial and residential AV industry.

Integrated Systems Europe
30 January - 1 February 2007
RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ISE 2007 is the essential show to attend for those seeking new ideas and to source the latest technologies in AV, installed audio, videoconferencing, control systems and digital display solutions.ÊNow in its fourth year, ISE 2007 is fully established as the No. 1 European meeting point for the AV systems and electronic integration market. The show will be bigger and more spectacular with a huge increase in exhibitor space reserved, to accommodate the rising number of exhibitors, displays, pavilions and conference sessions.

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