Crestron iServer[TM] Changes Home Audio Forever.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- The Crestron iServer([TM]), the world's first permanent, integrated iPod([R])-based home audio server, was recognized at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as a 2009 CES Innovations Honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something . The Crestron iServer is also the 2008 CEDIA CEDIA Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association CEDIA Cloned Enzyme Donor Immunoassay CEDIA Century Diamond and Electronic House Best New Product award winner, and 2008 Multi-Room Award winner at EHX EHX Electro Harmonix (music company) EHX Electronic House Expo Fall for Best Media Server. For years consumers have searched for an affordable digital home audio solution - a way to use the iPod as a dedicated whole house audio server. The Crestron iServer is the only solution that bridges the gap between traditional, expensive audio servers and basic docking stations (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. , delivering the first permanent iPod-based home audio system. Simply access iTunes([R]) from the home computer, download new songs, and immediately enjoy your music in every room in the house. The Crestron iServer is connected to your home computer network and automatically synchronizes with your iTunes Library whenever new content is added or new playlists are created. The Crestron iServer plays all the content stored on your iPod, including music, audio books and videos. Much more than a basic docking solution, the Crestron iServer is a dedicated audio server that is always available for whole house entertainment Crestron iServer is a low-profile solution that can either rest on a shelf or mount in a rack. The Crestron iServer uses the iPod, which is installed through the front panel slot, as its hard drive. Simply connect the iServer to the home network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) providing direct communication with the home computer. Crestron iServer provides USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. communication over Ethernet, enabling automatic synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. and updates whenever changes are made to the iTunes Library. No third-party software, transmitters or encoders are necessary. Crestron iServer seamlessly integrates iTunes audio and video in a Crestron home environment. Crestron iServer is the first audio server that stores and plays back iTunes, automatically updates without undocking the iPod, and is permanently installed and available to enjoy at all times. There's no need to download CDs, undock the iPod or push a button. Unlike traditional audio servers, Crestron iServer automatically synchronizes with the iTunes library on the home PC. Crestron iServer is the most convenient and cost-effective audio server ever developed. For more information about the Crestron iServer, www.crestron.com. For high-resolution photos go to http://www.crestron.com/pressroom. |
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