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IP Homenet demonstrate new switch for home entertainment systems at Smarthome 2006 (1/3/2006)

Birmingham based communications systems integrator IP Homenet will be exhibiting a new multi-format switch that delivers high quality images and sound for entertainment systems in the home, at Smarthome 2006.

Designed and built by audio and switching company Smart-e Limited, the new SNX-8x8+ switch is a compact multi-format matrix switch for entertainment systems incorporating multi-media points for televisions, DVD players, home cinemas, PCs, telephones and speakers, all via a single Cat5 cable. IP Homenet's managing director Frank Mooney said "This new switch is a clever piece of technology that perfectly compliments our home automation products. The SNX-8x8+ operates multiple screens without creating an unsightly 'spaghetti junction'. Due to it's adaptability, compact size, affordability and the fact that it is designed to work on pre-installed Cat5 cabling, we anticipate that the SNX-8x8+ will become a must-have for specifiers of high-end home entertainment systems, and we are delighted to be exhibiting it at the Show".

The SNX-8x8+, delivers professional high quality images and sound from DVD players, set-top boxes, video cameras, laptops and PCs, to LCD and plasma TV screens, VGA monitors, and cinematic projectors. The equipment supports RGBS (Red, Green, Blue & Syncs), UXGA (Ultra eXtended Graphics Array), YUV (luminance & colour-difference signals), Y/C (luminance & chrominance) and CVBS (Composite Video Blanking & Syncs), is Dolby 5.1 compatible and analogue HD (High Definition) television ready. The switch features outputs extended over 300 metres of structured cabling, has IR and RS422 matrix control options and integrated RS232 control of displays.

IP Homenet supplies a wide range of self assembly and bespoke AV hubs, zone kits, CCTV cameras and sundries that are easily upgraded to meet emerging technologies. With IP Homenet 'plug and play' equipment, telephones, PCs, satellite, digital and cable TV, and CCTV security can be networked to every room in the home. Visit IP Homenet's stand (stand no. 2412) for a demonstration.

www.iphomenet.com