HDMI Simplified Facilitates Connections to New HD Displays.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. -- RZ Products Group announces the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. Simplified(TM) (HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. ) system to facilitate the conversion, connection and switching of home audio and video equipment to the new High-Definition Multimedia Interface The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a licensable audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed, encrypted digital streams. HDMI connects DRM-enforcing digital audio/video sources, such as a set-top box, a Blu-ray Disc player, a PC running (HDMI) standard present on the latest High-Definition (HD) displays. The new HDS(TM) system is comprised of a "5-input 1-output" HDMI 1.3 compliant switch box and optional converter cables. The HT-SW501 switch provides push button or remote selection of video and audio signals through five HDMI ports, allowing the user to share multiple sources with one HDMI display. Each HDS converter cable plugs into and is powered by the HDS switch to address the need to convert specific legacy audio and video signals to an HDMI-compatible high-definition video This article is about high-definition video technology. For television systems, see High-definition television. For the tape format, see HDV. For compression and prerecorded media, see High-definition pre-recorded media and compression. and multi-channel audio format. GloLink(TM) connectors incorporated into the HDS cables present a "link good" confirmation light when components are correctly connected. Orders may be placed now for second quarter 2007 shipments. The HDS product line models, functionality and MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) are: HT-SW501, HDMI 5:1 Switch and AC Adapter, $399 HT-HDMI-300, HDMI 3-meter cable (no GloLink), $59 HT-CAV-SP101, Component analog video and S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) A serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF is typically used to transmit PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1, but is not tied to any sampling rate or audio standard. audio IN to HDMI OUT, $249 HT-SVID-SP101, S-Video and S/PDIF audio IN to HDMI OUT, $199 HT-CVB-RC101, Composite video and Stereo analog audio IN to HDMI OUT, $149 HT-HDMI-SP100, HDMI IN to HDMI plus S/PDIF OUT, $249 "Millions of consumers are purchasing the latest HD displays. Even if they understand the HD service requirements, they are still confused about how to connect their existing set top box, DVD player, video game, TiVo or computer to their new HD display. The HDMI Simplified product line makes legacy component signal conversion, connection and switching simple," according to Brad Hoffert of RZ Products Group. The HDMI Simplified(TM) product line can be seen at CES in Booth # 70146, located in the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibition runs January 8-11. For additional information on the HDMI Simplified product line, email inquiries to HDMIsimplified@rzproducts.com. ABOUT RZ PRODUCTS GROUP - RZ Products Group plans, coordinates and directs all of the services and facilities required to take electronics products from concept to worldwide distribution. www.rzproducts.com |
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