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AMX launches new Metreau keypads line for decora-style wallplates (28/9/2007)

CEDIA US Expo 2007

Metreau keypads provide convenient, flexible, cost-effective way to communicate with any AMX control or distributed audio system

AMX has taken keypad styling and performance to the next level with the launch of its new line of Metreau Keypads. The keypads fit in any Decora-style wallplate and provide a convenient, flexible and cost-effective way to communicate with any AMX Control or Distributed Audio System. AMX is showcasing its Metreau Keypad line in AMX booth 501 at CEDIA Expo, being held in Denver Sept. 6 - 9.

Metreau Keypads are available in two distinct varieties - one can be used with any AMX Control System, while the other is designed for the company's growing line of distributed audio products. In addition to music, the keypads can control lighting, video, projection, HVAC and window treatments. They are an ideal solution for homes, offices, small meeting rooms, hotel rooms and many other environments.

The Metreau Keypad line features a navigation wheel - an innovative, new interface feature that is designed to simplify the way people interact with, and use, the keypad. The wheel provides a natural and intuitive way to expand the keypad's functionality. Simply turn the wheel to the left or right to quickly and easily adjust audio volume, lighting levels and more, or press the top, bottom, left, right or centre of the wheel to activate, set or select any level or function. This new interface feature is also incorporated into AMX's new 5.2" Widescreen Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel (MVP-5200i).

"AMX's new Metreau Keypad line will provide our dealer channel with a flexible, intuitive, stylish user interface solution for any AMX application - from a stand-alone distributed audio system to a robust, fully-integrated control system," said Robert Noble, AMX chief technology officer. "And because Metreau Keypads can be installed with other keypad controls in any Decora-style wallplate, they will seamlessly blend into any dˇcor."

Metreau Keypads provide a full range of control for virtually any device on the AMX AxLink Control Network - no matter how large or small the installation. For example, a Metreau Keypad can be used in conjunction with an AMX NI-700 NetLinx Integrated Controller to provide full audio/video and environmental control for a single-room, such as an office, meeting space or classroom. The keypads can also be used to communicate with an AMX Control System in larger, multi-room environments such as homes, hotels, offices and government facilities. Metreau Keypads are available in six-button with navigation wheel, seven-button and 13-button configurations.

Metreau Audio Keypads are designed specifically for use with AMX's growing family of distributed audio products - its existing Matrix Distributed Audio and new Tango Distributed Audio lines - which all communicate via AMX's patented Speaker Wire Technology (SWT). Metreau Audio Keypads are available in six-source with navigation and numeric configurations.

AMX's full line of Metreau Keypads complement the sleek look of the company's new Tango Distributed Audio Series, NI-3101 Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller and MVP-5200i Touch Panel. They will be available in black, white and light almond. To reduce cost and speed installation, a wide variety of field replaceable, pre-printed buttons will also be available.

Availability and Model Numbers

AMX expects the full line of Metreau Keypads and Metreau Audio Keypads, which includes the following products, to be available by January 2008:

Metreau Keypads

* Six-Button with Navigation, White (MET-6N-WH)
* Six-Button with Navigation, Black (MET-6N-BL)
* Six-Button with Navigation, Light Almond (MET-6N-LA)
* Seven-Button, White (MET-7-WH)
* Seven-Button, Black (MET-7-BL)
* Seven-Button, Light Almond (MET-7-LA)
* 13-button, White (MET-13-WH)
* 13-button, Black (MET-13-BL)
* 13-Button, Light Almond (MET-13-LA)

Metreau Audio Keypads

* Six-Source with Navigation, White (DAS-MET-6SRC-WH)
* Six-Source with Navigation, Black (DAS-MET-6SRC-BL)
* Six-Source with Navigation, Light Almond (DAS-MET-6SRC-LA)
* Numeric, White (DAS-MET-NUM-WH)
* Numeric, Black (DAS-MET-NUM-BL)
* Numeric, Light Almond (DAS-MET-NUM-LA)

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