| Parasound Adds Five-In/One-Out Dedicated HDMI Switcher to its Zcustom Line |
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| Home Theater News Video Processors-Switchers News | |
| Written by AVRev.com | |
| Monday, 20 February 2006 | |
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Parasound
has introduced a five-in/one-out high-definition digital-video and
-audio switching device that will add integrated HDMI source selection
capabilities to the company's current audio-video processors, as well
as many other processors and AV receivers using the included remote
control. The Parasound Zcustom Zhd is used as a source selector for up
to five HDMI video sources, connecting any of the inputs to an HDMI
video projector or other display device. It is the latest of the
company's many half-width rack-mountable custom installation problem
solvers.
The Zhd adds HDMI switching capabilities to Parasound's Halo C 1, C 2 and NewClassic Model 7100 7.1 channel surround controllers, and operates in the background taking command signals via the two-way RS-232C communications port with the supplied RS-232 cable. Any brand of house control system can also control the Zhd through the RS-232 port, and the included IR remote handset can be used with systems that do not employ RS-232. The Zhd also includes an HDMI signal booster for the extra-long cable runs needed in large theaters, where the screen is far from the electronics rack. The Parasound Zhd is fully HDMI 1.2 certified and HDCP compliant. The Zhd is also completely compatible with DVI when used in conjunction with a readily-available DVI-HDMI adapter. Other features include an external IR repeater input and loop output jacks, and HDMI input temporary muting. There are front-panel indicators for source and signal boost status. The Parasound Zcustom Zhd is now available with a suggested retail price of $600. Like this article? Bookmark and share with any of the sites below.        |
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