Denon's Home Networked Multimedia Server Wins ``Best of Show'' Award at CES 2004.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PINE BROOK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2004 Denon Electronics' new networked multimedia server was awarded TechTV's coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. "Best of Show" award at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), beating out thousands of product entrants in ten separate categories. The International CES hosts the prestigious TechTV awards program to honor the most outstanding new consumer technology products that debut at the show. The winning Denon product, the NS-S100 Multimedia Server, is a fully integrated media server for music, video and photos. When used in conjunction with Denon's NS-C200 Multimedia Client, the resulting system provides a flexible solution to meet virtually all conceivable networking needs. The NS-S100 is the first product of its kind to combine: a personal video recorder See DVR. (PVR See DVR. ), a personal audio recorder (1) Software that stores radio stations for later playback, equivalent to a "personal video recorder" (PVR/DVR) for TV. See DVR. (2) Software that adds a telephone answering system to a PC and provides management of telephone calls. (PAR); and a multi-zone distributor all in one. In addition to winning TechTV's "Best of Show" CES award, the Denon system also won TechTV's "Best of CES" award in the Home Media Devices category. TechTV, an established authority on the hottest new products and technology, chose the best and brightest from more than 5,000 new products making their debut at CES. The contest was only open to exhibitors at the show and only to those products that were introduced at the 2004 International CES or available for sale after Dec. 1, 2003. The TechTV-appointed panel of technology journalists selected winners in each category according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. their innovative appeal, usability, usefulness, and value. Stephen Baker For other persons of the same name, see Steven Baker (disambiguation). Stephen Baker (born August 30, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas) was a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 NFL Draft. , President Denon Electronics, noted: "Media servers and network-connected home entertainment devices were among the hottest topics at this year's CES, so it's especially gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. that our system was chosen not only as the best product in this exciting new category, but as the overall best product at the show. Denon is committed to providing our customers with the world's most advanced home entertainment solutions, offering new and exciting ways to enjoy all types of entertainment. Our new multimedia distribution system is a perfect example of this commitment - allowing people to expand their entertainment options in the home by connecting digital devices to each other seamlessly." Content Distributed Over Ethernet Network With the capability to stream four unique DVD-quality signals over Ethernet, the Denon Multimedia networking system goes far beyond merely controlling signals or distributing video and audio content over an Ethernet network. The prototype system has as its foundation a Denon Network Server equipped with two hard disk drives (including one removable back-up mirror). It also features a multizone controller, dual independent PVRs (electronic program guide data delivered by the acclaimed ReplayTV service), dual NTSC/analog-cable tuners, music server, dual FM tuners and a built-in CD player with automatic CD-ripping and title lookup information powered by Gracenote. Consumers will be able to use the system to connect cable TV boxes and satellite TV receivers, record favorite TV programs with all the convenience and flexibility of an advanced PVR and stream multiple video programs over the Ethernet. Music can also be transferred to the server from the CD drive or connected changers, and users can access content from any PC on the network, including video, audio or photo images, and stream the content anywhere in the house. The division of labor in the new Denon networking system is as follows: The NS-S100 Server stores, organizes and acquires content, and provides an external CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. , SAT tuner, composite and S-Video connectors and three analog audio/video inputs, as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs (2 each) and outputs (1 each), two NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. TV tuners, two terrestrial FM tuners and two analog audio inputs. The NS-C200 Client streams content from the Server to audio/video component throughout the house, while also providing complete remote functionality. Key to the system's smooth operation is the use of the advanced Mediabolic M1 Entertainment Operating Platform that allows separate consumer electronics devices to be digitally linked in different locations throughout the home. Mediabolic's technology lets connected devices share media, use a common interface and interoperate in a seamless, user-friendly manner. The M1 platform enables the broad feature set in the NS-S100 and NS-C200, and ensures as seamless user experience throughout the TV-Based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . The winners of the "Best of CES" TechTV awards were announced on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at an awards ceremony that took place in the Grand Lobby at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. , where the show is taking place. CES attendees, show finalists, TechTV staff and talent, judges and a host of media outlets gathered at the event to witness the unveiling of this year's finalists and winners. Additional information on each of the finalists and winners can be found at www.techtv.com/ces. About Denon Electronics From its beginning in the 1930s as a supplier of professional recording studio and broadcast equipment, Denon has become a world leader in the manufacture of the highest quality audio, audio/video and software products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and first commercialization of PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. digital audio. Additional information is available at www.denon.com. Denon is owned by D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). II: 6735). D&M Holdings is also the parent company of Marantz Japan, Inc., McIntosh Laboratory McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. Founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh, the company is noted for its extremely high build quality and excellent technical specifications. , Inc. and Digital Networks North America, Inc. (DNNA DNNA Digital Networks North America ) which owns the ReplayTV(R), Rio(R) and Escient brands. Additional information is available at www.dm-holdings.com. About Mediabolic Mediabolic is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. providing an embedded software platform for entertainment devices. The middleware leverages patent-pending technology and open industry standards to create and extend consumer entertainment devices. The software operates both in new and traditional categories of consumer electronics products. The modular platform is compatible with a wide variety of operating systems and chipsets. Founded in 1999, Mediabolic is based in San Francisco, CA. Additional information can be found at www.mediabolic.com. |
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