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Channel Vision Announces Ten New Products in Multiple Whole-House Categories (25/10/2006)

CEDIA US Expo 2006

Company to Showcase Security, Structured Wiring and AV Distribution, Modulation & Control Offerings

Channel Vision, a leading provider of technology solutions for the WELL-CONNECTED HOME, today announced that it has added more than ten new products to its line. These include AV distribution, modulation and control, whole-house intercom, surveillance, structured wiring and expanded wall plate offerings. The company will showcase new products in all category lines at its booth #478.

Affinity(tm) Digital Cable Combiner

Channel Vision announces the Affinity Digital Cable Combiner (P-0321), its patent pending innovation to modulated video distribution over digital cable. Affinity enables the easy connection and modulation of multiple video sources distributed to a TV without the use of filters. Offering IR remote-based source switching, Affinity opens multiple channels for viewing or distributing DVD, satellite, surveillance camera feeds and other video sources. Affinity creates a future-proof solution that eliminates digital cable interference and the need for related callbacks. Affinity will be available beginning December 2006.

RF Modulators

Channel Vision's new E-Series RF Modulators allow multiple AV sources to be shared between a single TV. Its built-in IR engine powers up to 8 IR receivers, eliminating the need for power supplies at each TV location and providing remote control of AV functions from multiple rooms over existing coax cables. The E-Series RF Modulators are available in 2 (E2200IR), 3 (E3200IR), or 4 (E4200IR) input versions at an MSRP of $347, $473 and $499 respectively.

A-BUS* - Multi-Source/Multi-Zone Solutions

Channel Vision expands its line of A-BUS whole-house audio distribution with the addition of the P-1044 - 4-Source/4-Zone Matrix and AB-124 - Multi-Source Amplified Keypad. The P-1044 accommodates up to four standard and A-BUS source inputs to four household zones and offers both RJ-45 and 110 punch down connectors. It is easily expandable and can be linked to an A-BUS expansion hub to add more zones. Designed for mounting flexibility, the P-1044 can be easily installed in a structured wiring enclosure, standard equipment rack or on any flat surface.

The AB-124 is a multi-source amplified keypad that can be utilized with single or multi-source systems. It offers push button or IR volume level control, backlit blue volume buttons and blue LED indicators. The AB-124 provides four source selections and comes complete with White, Almond and Ivory wall plates. It is ideally paired with the P-1044. Both products will be available beginning early November 2006 at an MSRP of $558 for the P-1044 and $198 for the AB-124.

IR Distribution

The new IR-5000 All-in-One IR Hub and Receiver includes everything needed to create a 1-room IR repeating system. Providing four IR emitter outputs, plasma proof receiver, two double-headed IR flashers and power supply, the IR-5000 is an ideal IR system for controlling devices behind a cabinet door. Its versatile mounting accessories include a three-in-one receiver (tabletop, hole/bullet type, and miniature remote head), four IR emitter holsters and an IR receiver holster. The IR-5000 All-in-One Hub and Receiver will be available beginning early November 2006 at an MSRP of $125.00.

iPod* Wall Dock

Channel Vision will show its new iBus(r) Wall Dock for Distributed Audio and Video (A0312), the newest addition to the company's line of distributed audio and video accessories for Apple(r) iPod(r) digital music player. The dock offers affordable, effortless integration into nearly any multi-room, multi-source audio/video system.

The iBus is a single-gang decorator style wall dock with a support ledge and integrated dock connectors; the docking cradle slides in and out easily, remaining unobtrusive when not in use. In addition to a separate single-gang audio output for connection to an amplifier, the wall dock also provides an S-video and composite video output for support of multimedia playback to a local TV which can be placed in any location throughout the room. The output wall plate provides audio outputs for connection to an amplifier and an IR input for connection to an IR receiver making it compatible with both the Apple remote and the Channel Vision A0501 remote. The iBus Wall Dock for Distributed Audio and Video (A0312) is now available at an MSRP $275.

Commercial & Residential Surveillance - Color Cameras

Channel Vision has added new video cameras to its line of security offerings. Its three new color dome cameras offer a variety of options to suit any job. Its two outdoor cameras come in small and large sizes and offer vandal-proof, high resolution and vari-focal lenses. The indoor camera is a medium-sized color camera offering 470 lines of resolution and a vari-focal lens.

The company has also added a new box camera to its line that boasts a 1/3 inch high resolution super HAD image sensor, 470 lines of resolution and a vari-focal lens for clean, clear recording of images. The Small Outdoor Dome (6115), Medium Indoor Dome (6105), Large Outdoor Dome and Color Box (6500) cameras are now available at an MSRP of $199.80 (6115), $279.72 (6105), $458 (6117), and $318 (6500).

Commercial & Residential Surveillance - MPEG4 Networkable DVRs

Channel Vision will also showcase its new 4, 8, and 16-camera networkable DVR line. These feature-rich DVRs are available with optional 80GB, 200GB or 320GB hard drives and can host up to 16 simultaneous network users. Their many selectable options include real-time single/multi-screen display, IR control, pan/tilt, 2x/4x zoom PIP display, and manual, schedule and event recording options. The flexible monitoring options available include IP-based, central or client software monitoring making it easy for network administrators to maintain DVR access from any location. Each DVR also includes client viewer software and offers RJ-45, USB and RS-232 connectors.

The 4-Camera DVR (DVR-4N) is now available at an MSRP of $990. The 8-Camera DVR (DVR-8N) will be available beginning late Q4 2006 at an MSRP of $1,590. The 16-Camera DVR is expected to be available Q1 2006. Optional hard drives are available now for the 4-Camera DVR and are priced at an MSRP of $140 for the 80GB drive (DVR-HD080), $300 for the 200GB drive (DVR-HD200) and $450 for the 320GB drive (DVR-HD320).

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