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Octopus Multi-Room Entertainment System by Opus Technologies (1/6/2004)

Opus Technologies, the world's most progressive manufacturer of multi-room entertainment systems and structured wiring solutions, today announced the launch of the Octopus Multi-Room Entertainment System. This low-cost, high specification system will support dealers in the drive to stimulate further growth in the burgeoning multi-room entertainment market.

Features & Benefits

· An Octopus Master Control Unit (MCU300) will serve up to eight rooms.

· MCUs can be chained to serve as many as 32 rooms.

· Uses a single-run of standard, low-cost Cat 5e per zone.

· Unlike comparative systems, the WCU310 offers local control of volume, bass and treble in each zone.

· Video switching functionality is available with an Octopus VSU300 Video Switching Unit and one run of RG6 co-axial cable per zone.

· Six audio source inputs and six video inputs (with VSU300).

· Loop outputs for all audio sources and video sources.

· Additional external input for CCTV or alternate source.

· Routed Emitter outputs for dedicated infra-red control of source equipment.

· A-BUS compatible

James Johnson-Flint, CEO, Opus Technologies commented, "The new Octopus Multi-Room Entertainment System at last delivers a really affordable high performance product that delivers both audio and video. Its simplicity will appeal to dealers giving them a great opportunity to enter this burgeoning market and deliver a true lifestyle proposition to their customers. "

For complete smart-home integration, Octopus can be installed together with the Octopus Home Cabling system which makes light work of providing connection points for broadband internet, data and multiple telephone lines in every room.

An Octopus Multi-Room Entertainment System offers excellent value for money and will have a UK retail price of £1499 (inc. VAT) for a 4 zone audio and video system (including all system components, remote controls and ceiling speakers). N.B. A 4 main zone, 4 sub zone Octopus Multi-Room System equates to £260 per zone.

www.opus-technologies.co.uk