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25/7/2003

IntelliNet Controls Delivers Advanced RS3000 Web-Based Audio Control System

IntelliNet Controls, a leading innovator of multi-room audio distribution systems, today announced delivery of the RS3000, a groundbreaking web-based audio control system that further builds upon the company's highly regarded networking technology. Since its preview at CES, the RS3000 has been upgraded to include a two-way RS-232 port for enhanced communication with other products and devices. RS3000 now also features a Hot Plug Monitor feature that automatically recognizes and accurately identifies IntelliNet Controls system components to the network.

In addition, knowing that for most end-users the keypad actually represents the system, IntelliNet Controls now offers a choice of two slim keypads designed by noted industrial designer Allen Boothroyd of Cambridge Product Design. Based on customer feedback, both keypads now feature soft blue illumination. One version has laser etched keys allowing the blue illumination to show through the lettering only while the other keypad utilizes translucent keys and the attractive blue illuminates the entire button.

The RS3000 system is actually the sum of several modular components and utilizes a building block approach for flexibility and easy customization. The Control4 server acts as the "brain" for the entire system, the DH1 Computerized Digital Hub routes and interprets control data throughout the network and the AM3 Audio Matrix is a networked Multi-Source/Multi-Zone preamplifier. Also included are six IR controllable keypads that have an ultra-slim profile for mounting virtually anywhere, two ergonomic IR remote controls and six IR emitters.

Right out of the box, the RS3000 system distributes six independent sources throughout six zones and is fully expandable up to thirty zones and thirty-eight keypads. Optionally, the system also provides up to 33 relays to control most external devices that are controllable such as blinds, motors, screens and even lighting. Beyond its audiophile performance for Multi-Room Audio, the RS3000 offers a multitude of useful features such as integrated doorbells, paging, source power management and tremendous capacity for customization. The RS3000 is the first audio distribution system of its kind to leverage LAN (local area network) devices and integrate to IP addressed products via a standard web browser.

"The RS3000 is as easy to operate as turning on a light switch. Simply press a source button and you are guaranteed to have music playing at a reasonable volume", according to Michael Stein, VP of Engineering and Product Development for IntelliNet Controls. Mr. Stein, the creator of the company's patented technology, went on to explain, "The Control4 server allows users to access their systems through PCs, MACs, PDAs, Web Pads- virtually any internet enabled device. Through a highly intuitive web interface, users can control their system, set schedules and perform complex functions that are typically too difficult to easily master from a keypad. In addition, installers can easily troubleshoot and remotely configure the RS3000 from a web browser, from anywhere in the world."

The RS3000 is now available for immediate delivery to approved IC Dealer Partners with the base system starting at an MSRP of $6399. As further support of IntelliNet Controls' building block approach, additional components for RS3000 will be announced throughout the coming year along with hardware and software modules that will control home theater, streaming music and additional home automation tasks.

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