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Sunfire Bows New Theater Grand Processor for Luxury Home Theaters (22/1/2008)

Stand L49a, Integrated Systems Europe 2008

Advanced Surround Sound Processor Brings 1080p HDMI v1.3a Switching, OLED Keypad Support, to Highest Performance Theaters

Sunfire Corp., a specialist in the design, manufacture and marketing of luxury audio/video products for the custom installation and specialty retail markets, announced their new Theater Grand 401 Processor (TGP-401). The TGP-401 provides state-of-the-art sonic performance with all the connectivity and processing needed for today's ultimate home theater systems.

The TGP-401 upgrades and replaces Sunfire's popular Theater Grand 5 Processor (TGP-5) and, like its predecessors, produces a warm, engaging soundstage so that both movie and music soundtrack reproduction is smooth and dynamic. The company's new flagship model will be shipping in April of 2008.

The TGP-401 adds a host of new connectivity, including SIRIUS(r) satellite radio, dual OlŽ(tm)2XL touchpad ports, and a VIA!migo(tm) port for iPod(r) support. It also boasts a stunning new industrial design that provides a perfect complement to the new Sunfire TGA-series amplifiers.

The TGP-401 is an advanced audiophile-grade processor equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces) v1.3a inputs and one HDMI output. This Sunfire-designed, 1080p-capable switcher carries uncompressed digital video transmissions between HDMI source components, the TGP-401, and HDMI-compatible display devices. Using a simple, user-friendly connector, the HDMI protocol supports standard, enhanced and high-definition digital video on a single cable.

Another TGP-401 innovation is its configurable front panel input. Hidden behind a viscously damped, brushed aluminum door, the front connections may be assigned as Y/Pr/Pb/optical for HD gaming, or composite/s-video/analog for camcorders with a simple press of a button. An industry first, this feature is only found on Sunfire electronics. Also tucked behind the door is the microphone input for the TGP-401's Auto EQ feature. This provides a simple, automatic process to EQ all seven channels plus subwoofer. For the installing dealer who would like to perform hands-on tweaking, there are detailed manual adjustments available for each channel pair.

Will all that's new, the TGP-401 still delivers the goods when it comes to classic Sunfire features and versatility. Its array of surround sound modes includes 7.1-channel Dolby(r) Pro Logic(r) IIx, Dolby(r) Digital, Dolby(r) Digital EX, DTS(r), DTS-ES(r), DTS Neo:6(r), DTS 96/24(r), and user-configurable all-speaker stereo. Also onboard is a Sunfire's remarkable Sonic Holography(r) circuit. Invented by Bob Carver in the 1980s, Sonic Holography(r) continues to amaze listeners with its ability to substantially enhance the perceived soundstage of any stereo recording.

In addition, the TGP-401 includes SIRIUS, AM and FM tuners, an eight-channel input for DVD-Audio or SACD, eight balanced XLR outputs, and a video format conversion system that automatically up-converts Composite video to S-Video, and S-Video to Component video to simplify connections to the TV. The system's powerful LCD-based remote is easy and intuitive to operate. It comes heavily pre-programmed for the TGP-401, has full learning capabilities, and features optional RF capabilities for operating components that are tucked out of sight.

Olé(tm)2XL

Based on ELAN's patent-pending technology, the Olé2XL is a breakthrough user interface that marries the magic and beauty of touch screen technology, the simplicity of a keypad and the dynamic interaction of a graphical organic LED (OLED) display to bring you a whole new way of easily controlling your home theater system.

The Olé2XL offers customized control and feedback through its 2.1" OLED display. Using a dedicated PC application, additional buttons, with icons or text, can be arranged on the display to provide more control options such as multiple source select pages, numeric keypad and DVD/DVR menu navigation. Out of the box, the OlŽ2XL provides "Now Playing" information from the TGP-401's display.

Key Features of the Sunfire TGP-401:

* The only A/V processor in the world that accepts Olé2XL F.I.T. keypads (Film Interactive Technology) * The only A/V processor in the world with a VIA!migo(tm) iPod port. Allows customer to connect their iPod (using optional VIA!migo dock) for control, and song information feedback to the receiver and Olé2XL keypads * SIRIUS-ready for CD-quality satellite radio. See the song info (artist, title, etc.) right on your TV screen, OlŽ2XL keypad and receiver front panel * Sleek cosmetics featuring 5/8" solid, brushed aluminum front panel with platinum medallion provides style with function * Fully balanced design easily integrates with Sunfire TGA amplifiers. 12 volt triggered turn-on or signal sense

The Sunfire TGP-401 will be shipping in April, 2008. Sunfire will be exhibiting at ISE in Stand L49a in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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