February 2007

Spotlight On

Device Discovery Partners

AMX Device Discovery is making it simpler and faster than ever to program systems and allow devices to be controlled almost immediately upon plug-in.

This series salutes our partner manufacturers who are taking the initiative to write their own modules and making their products Device Discovery-enabled that much sooner. Each spotlight gives our dealers, integrators and programmers details on what these products do, why they’re hot and why they are a great choice for future installations.

 


 

February Spotlight:



NEC Visual Systems Division
, a leading provider of professional grade plasmas and projectors in North America uses Device Discovery in all new professional and residential plasma displays it sells. Device Discovery enables a plug and play system between the NEC plasma and the AMX Controller, which allows for easier control system setup.

 

Residential and Commercial Plasmas:
Extraordinary Picture and Unsurpassed Compatibility

The NEC 42XM5, 50XM6 and 60XM5 commercial plasmas are DDDP powered and offer extraordinary picture quality and unsurpassed compatibility.

The new NEC residential plasmas also use DDDP for easy installation.  The NEC 42XR5, 50XR6 and 60XR5 feature a sleek design that will look impressive in every home theater room, as well as high contrast for an uncompromising image display. Learn more about the full line of NEC plasma displays.

 

A Projector For Every Application:
Installation, Portability and Affordability

Many of NEC’s portable and installation projectors also come pre-loaded with Device Discovery.

The enhanced installation projectors NP2000 and NP1000 feature vertical and horizontal lenses shift, five optional bayonet style lenses, and 4000 and 3500 lumens respectively.  

Firmware version 1.04 and beyond includes DDDP. For those NP1000/NP2000’s purchased before June 22, 2006, NEC can easily update this firmware.

 

 

The NEC LT280/LT380 portable projectors feature high-speed wireless, remote diagnostics and enhanced video capabilities.  New purchases of the LT280 and LT380 come installed with Firmware Version 1.05 which incorporates Device Discovery - purchases prior to June 1, 2006 can easily be updated.

The most affordable projectors in the NEC line-up, the VT49, VT490, VT491, VT590, VT595 and VT695 also include DDDP technology. The lightweight NEC NP40, NP50 and NP60 projectors weigh only 3.5 pounds and feature automatic focus and keystone correction, as well as include Device Discovery. Discover the full line of NEC portable and installation projectors.

 

about NEC Visual Systems Division

 


 

February Duet Partner Quick Hit

Keeping AMX Dealers In The Know On
The Hottest Device Discovery-Enabled products



The easy to install and configure Device Discovery-compatible WeatherHawk series of weather stations are reliable, industrial quality weather information systems for the home.

In addition to presenting real-time weather information on AMX Modero Touch Panels, WeatherHawk systems support a range of automation functions including ET based irrigation control.

Contact WeatherHawk directly for reseller and product information at (USA) 866-670-5982, (International) 435-750-1802, or with the "Partners" tab at http://www.weatherhawk.com

 

about WeatherHawk

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conquer the world
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