ZyXEL Enables the Digital Home with New Digital Media Adapter.New Media Adapter Central to the Digital Home Eco System; Bridges Past and Present Technologies Making the Digital Home a Reality LAS VEGAS -- Responding to the storm of demand for multimedia entertainment generated by MP3 players and iPODs, ZyXEL Communications Inc. today announced the DMA-1000, a network device that delivers digital music and video to the home stereo system and TV with ease. ZyXEL's DMA-1000 is power-packed with support for 1080i high definition (HD) streaming, 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. connection to HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and 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. 2.0 support. The DMA-1000 is packaged in a smaller form factor than other digital media adapters on the market and is designed as the hub of digital home entertainment - connecting the digital world with home entertainment. With major players such as Microsoft and Intel predicted to launch multimedia technologies early next year, 2007 has been declared the official start of the Digital Home. The DMA-1000 plays digital video or audio files stored on personal computers on the home stereo or TV via Ethernet 10/100 connection and 802.11g - both wired and wireless connections. In addition, a USB thumb drive See USB drive. , or any USB-based storage device, can plug into the adapter to play music, video, and HD video directly to the TV or stereo. "In the past, consumers used a computer to view their images or photos. With the DMA-1000, consumers can enjoy HD video and images on their TV and can listen to music from their MP3 player in surround sound on their home stereo system," said Munira Brooks, senior vice president of sales, marketing and business development for ZyXEL. The DMA-1000 supports 1080i HD streaming and HDMI for connecting to HDTV as well as S-Video for older model televisions. Featuring an Ethernet 10/100 connection and support for 802.11g, the DMA-1000 features both wired and wireless connections. USB 2.0 support allows the DMA-1000 to play media files directly from any USB enabled external storage device, such as a flash drive, without the need for a computer. The DMA-1000 supports multiple industry standards including Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) A coalition of computer and consumer electronics companies that was formed to ensure interoperability in home networks. , which ensures interoperability with other products in the digital home, including TV, stereo and HDTV. The DMA-1000 is operated by a remote control with a user-friendly 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 . "Bridging old and new technology seamlessly is critical to the success of the Digital Home and is central to the design and development of our products," added Brooks. Pricing and Availability The DMA-1000 will be available in the first quarter of 2007, through ZyXEL's approved channel partners and Retail/E-tail outlets. 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) for the DMA-1000 is $175.00. For more information about ZyXEL's Digital Home product line, please call 1-800-255-4101. About ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, California, is one of the foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL addresses the needs of security conscious computer users including home users, small office/home office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) and small-to-medium sized business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) users. The company offers consumer-friendly products in the areas of security, wireless, VoIP, switches, and routers. The ZyXEL family of wireless home networking products are noted for their easy installation, high performance and built-in security. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company's website at http://www.us.zyxel.com. |
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