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CEDIA 2008, Denver CO
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Sep 4 - Sep 7, 2008
CEDIA 2008
Colorado Convention Center
Denver , CO
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Sep 4 - Sep 7, 2008
CEDIA 2008
Colorado Convention Center
Denver , CO
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WELCOME TO LIGHTFAIR International 2008 LAS VEGAS, NV
http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/index.cvn?CFID=1881281&CFTOKEN=61072578
Trade Show and Conference
Wed, May 28 – Fri, May 30, 2008
LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute
Mon, May 26 – Tue, May 27, 2008
LIGHTFAIR Institute
Mon, May 26 – Tue, May 27, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
The 19th annual LIGHTFAIR International is North America’s premier annual lighting industry event for architectural and commercial lighting products and services. LFI has a proven track record of bringing top international and domestic Architectural, Design, Engineering and Lighting professionals together with exhibitors from around the world
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Trade Show and Conference
Wed, May 28 – Fri, May 30, 2008
LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute
Mon, May 26 – Tue, May 27, 2008
LIGHTFAIR Institute
Mon, May 26 – Tue, May 27, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
The 19th annual LIGHTFAIR International is North America’s premier annual lighting industry event for architectural and commercial lighting products and services. LFI has a proven track record of bringing top international and domestic Architectural, Design, Engineering and Lighting professionals together with exhibitors from around the world
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Marantz announces AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor - Coming Soon
http://us.marantz.com/2317.asp
** COMING SOON ** AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor
Digital Media Player for Ethernet
- Audio, Video and Photo (supporting DLNA)
Video Scaler Up to 1080p
HDMI V1.3a: 4-in/2-out
Dolby TrueHD, dts HD, Deep Color
DSD (SA-CD), Auto Lip Sync
XLR Pre Output Terminals
XLR Audio Inputs for SA-CD
Multi Room Component Video Out
RC2001 Main Remote(PC Programmable, Learning)
RC101 Sub Remote(for Multi Room Control, Learning)
HD Radio / XM Ready / Sirius Ready
THX Certified
Copper Plated Chassis
Toroidal Power Transformer
New Clean Front Panel
Equipped with all of the latest high resolution audio formats, the forthcoming AV8003 is the perfect centerpiece for the ultimate home theater system. Featuring 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, the AV8003 is also THX Ultra2 certified, with additional THX surround sound post-processing functions. Able to handle a variety of input sources and formats, the AV8003 features a quartet of latest specification v1.3a HDMI inputs, which provide high resolution audio format compatibility as well as supporting Deep Color and xvYCC extended video formats, for the ultimate picture and sound quality with high definition sources such as Blu-Ray.
For whole home entertainment, the AV8003 features three zone A/V signal distribution, including high definition video via HDMI for the main zone, component video to the second zone, with third zone independent audio program capability. The AV8003 also features a built-in video processor that provides de-interlacing and up-conversion to 1080P. Multiple power supplies and extensive internal shielding, along with a full copper-plated chassis provide maximum audio and video signal integrity. A build in digital media player makes it easy to stream Audio, Video and Photos from your PC or NAS device to your theater. Combined with the companion MM8003 8 channel power amplifier, the AV8003 delivers nothing less than the ultimate home theater viewing and listening experience.
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** COMING SOON ** AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor
Digital Media Player for Ethernet
- Audio, Video and Photo (supporting DLNA)
Video Scaler Up to 1080p
HDMI V1.3a: 4-in/2-out
Dolby TrueHD, dts HD, Deep Color
DSD (SA-CD), Auto Lip Sync
XLR Pre Output Terminals
XLR Audio Inputs for SA-CD
Multi Room Component Video Out
RC2001 Main Remote(PC Programmable, Learning)
RC101 Sub Remote(for Multi Room Control, Learning)
HD Radio / XM Ready / Sirius Ready
THX Certified
Copper Plated Chassis
Toroidal Power Transformer
New Clean Front Panel
Equipped with all of the latest high resolution audio formats, the forthcoming AV8003 is the perfect centerpiece for the ultimate home theater system. Featuring 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, the AV8003 is also THX Ultra2 certified, with additional THX surround sound post-processing functions. Able to handle a variety of input sources and formats, the AV8003 features a quartet of latest specification v1.3a HDMI inputs, which provide high resolution audio format compatibility as well as supporting Deep Color and xvYCC extended video formats, for the ultimate picture and sound quality with high definition sources such as Blu-Ray.
For whole home entertainment, the AV8003 features three zone A/V signal distribution, including high definition video via HDMI for the main zone, component video to the second zone, with third zone independent audio program capability. The AV8003 also features a built-in video processor that provides de-interlacing and up-conversion to 1080P. Multiple power supplies and extensive internal shielding, along with a full copper-plated chassis provide maximum audio and video signal integrity. A build in digital media player makes it easy to stream Audio, Video and Photos from your PC or NAS device to your theater. Combined with the companion MM8003 8 channel power amplifier, the AV8003 delivers nothing less than the ultimate home theater viewing and listening experience.
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Vantage to Offer WattStopper Miro as Enspire Wireless Lighting System
Vantage/Legrand says Zigbee system is "still on the table," but Miro is "an existing and proven system" in the Legrand family.
01.30.2008 — Vantage/Legrand, a leading manufacturer of lighting control and home automation systems, is rolling out the Enspire line of wireless control systems, borrowed from sister company Watt Stopper/Legrand.
The product is a re-badged version of Miro, an RF lighting control system introduced by sister company Watt Stopper/Legrand in 2004. Utilizing Watt Stopper’s own frequency-agile (902-928 MHz) two-way RF protocol, devices on the network can communicate with each other directly, no central controller required.
We have lauded Miro in the past for its sleek European styling, but Watt Stopper had troubles marketing the product to the custom channel. The company historically has sold its lighting controls through commercial markets, leaving basic occupancy sensors and timers for residential channels.
Perhaps Vantage, with its 650ish established dealers, will have better luck with it.
fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
In fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
That system, however, was going to utilize the Zigbee RF mesh-networking control protocol. Vantage has indicated in the past that it was waiting until Zigbee became a real “standard” before it would develop compatible products. Currently, each manufacturer implements its own versions of Zigbee, with little or no interoperability across brands.
“Miro seemed like the logical direction to go since it was an existing and proven system that already existed within the Legrand family,” says Vantage spokesperson Derek Jensen. “Miro is a reliable lighting control product with a very simple-to-program interface. It provided a great platform for launching Enspire.”
Jensen adds, “Zigbee is still on the table. We expect to include it in future releases as we build up the Enspire line.”
On Legrand Channels
While Vantage will manage the residential distribution of Miro/Enspire through its dealer channel, WattStopper will continue to sell the Miro system through its commercial network.
The fact that Vantage would take over Miro’s residential distribution is no big surprise. Parent Legrand has maintained that it would take advantage of channel synergies across its brands, which now include – in addition to Vantage and WattStopper – On-Q, UStec, Pass & Seymour, Wiremold and Ortronics.
Just a few weeks ago, Vantage began marketing the high-end ProLAN series of structured wiring cabinets from UStec – a natural fit for Vantage dealers who tend to serve high-end homes.
Interestingly, it was On-Q that first salivated over Miro back in 2005 when Vantage acquired the structured-wiring manufacturer. On-Q CEO Doug Fikse suggested that Miro might complement On-Q’s hardwired products. “This [the acquisition] gives us the ability to tap into resources for lighting control,” he said.
In mid-2007, Legrand restructured its operations around market segments, encouraging sales groups to sell multiple Legrand brands to specific markets. One Legrand group would push sales to commercial markets, another to homebuilder markets, and yet another to installing dealers, distributors and other low-voltage professionals.
“We’re trying to leverage products and channels that we have, so we don’t duplicate nine different companies’ products and channels,” said Fikse.
About Miro
Miro is a fairly comprehensive wireless line with a variety of keypads, dimmers and appliance modules available in both Architectural (European) and Decora styles. The line also includes automation modules for communicating via IR, RS-232 or relay with third-party systems.
Since it requires no central controller (unlike Vantage’s own RadioLink system), Miro/Enspire makes sense for small and large systems alike. Up to 1,000 devices are supported.
When I asked a couple of years ago, Miro dimmers and controllers were retailing for about $150 each.
Vantage says it will start off selling just lighting-control components under the Enspire brand, and in the future will offer A/V and home theater controls, environmental controls, distributed audio and a design and programming tool.
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01.30.2008 — Vantage/Legrand, a leading manufacturer of lighting control and home automation systems, is rolling out the Enspire line of wireless control systems, borrowed from sister company Watt Stopper/Legrand.
The product is a re-badged version of Miro, an RF lighting control system introduced by sister company Watt Stopper/Legrand in 2004. Utilizing Watt Stopper’s own frequency-agile (902-928 MHz) two-way RF protocol, devices on the network can communicate with each other directly, no central controller required.
We have lauded Miro in the past for its sleek European styling, but Watt Stopper had troubles marketing the product to the custom channel. The company historically has sold its lighting controls through commercial markets, leaving basic occupancy sensors and timers for residential channels.
Perhaps Vantage, with its 650ish established dealers, will have better luck with it.
fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
In fact, Vantage has planned over the past few years to launch a relatively low-cost lighting control system a la Miro. In September 2006 the company showed a concept ”Mid-Market Control” system that was expected to cost about one-third the price of Vantage’s existing systems, said Vantage vice president of sales Bob Long back then.
That system, however, was going to utilize the Zigbee RF mesh-networking control protocol. Vantage has indicated in the past that it was waiting until Zigbee became a real “standard” before it would develop compatible products. Currently, each manufacturer implements its own versions of Zigbee, with little or no interoperability across brands.
“Miro seemed like the logical direction to go since it was an existing and proven system that already existed within the Legrand family,” says Vantage spokesperson Derek Jensen. “Miro is a reliable lighting control product with a very simple-to-program interface. It provided a great platform for launching Enspire.”
Jensen adds, “Zigbee is still on the table. We expect to include it in future releases as we build up the Enspire line.”
On Legrand Channels
While Vantage will manage the residential distribution of Miro/Enspire through its dealer channel, WattStopper will continue to sell the Miro system through its commercial network.
The fact that Vantage would take over Miro’s residential distribution is no big surprise. Parent Legrand has maintained that it would take advantage of channel synergies across its brands, which now include – in addition to Vantage and WattStopper – On-Q, UStec, Pass & Seymour, Wiremold and Ortronics.
Just a few weeks ago, Vantage began marketing the high-end ProLAN series of structured wiring cabinets from UStec – a natural fit for Vantage dealers who tend to serve high-end homes.
Interestingly, it was On-Q that first salivated over Miro back in 2005 when Vantage acquired the structured-wiring manufacturer. On-Q CEO Doug Fikse suggested that Miro might complement On-Q’s hardwired products. “This [the acquisition] gives us the ability to tap into resources for lighting control,” he said.
In mid-2007, Legrand restructured its operations around market segments, encouraging sales groups to sell multiple Legrand brands to specific markets. One Legrand group would push sales to commercial markets, another to homebuilder markets, and yet another to installing dealers, distributors and other low-voltage professionals.
“We’re trying to leverage products and channels that we have, so we don’t duplicate nine different companies’ products and channels,” said Fikse.
About Miro
Miro is a fairly comprehensive wireless line with a variety of keypads, dimmers and appliance modules available in both Architectural (European) and Decora styles. The line also includes automation modules for communicating via IR, RS-232 or relay with third-party systems.
Since it requires no central controller (unlike Vantage’s own RadioLink system), Miro/Enspire makes sense for small and large systems alike. Up to 1,000 devices are supported.
When I asked a couple of years ago, Miro dimmers and controllers were retailing for about $150 each.
Vantage says it will start off selling just lighting-control components under the Enspire brand, and in the future will offer A/V and home theater controls, environmental controls, distributed audio and a design and programming tool.
Story added on Apr 06 2008
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