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SmartAVI releases HDTV router for digital signage, home theater

May 26, 2009

BURBANK, Calif. — SmartAVI has unveiled its new, economical HDTV Router for home and professional use.

The SmartAVI HDTV Router, which is capable of switching up to eight input signals, with HD resolution support up to 1920x1200, is a compact, cost-effective A/V solution for home users and professionals alike.

"In keeping with our company standards, while the HDTV Router is geared and will be marketed specifically toward home system users, this unit is absolutely powerful enough to work perfectly for industry professionals as well," said Albert Cohen, chief executive of SmartAVI.

The HDTV Router provides a solution for the distribution of composite video, RGBS, UXGA, YUV, Y/C, CVBS, HDTV and stereo audio signals up to 1,699 feet over CAT5e/6/7 structured cabling.

The infrared and RS-232 features give users full control of both the matrix and all connected displays and devices. Using the IR remote, the end user is able to seamlessly switch between components being used/viewed at the touch of a button between the HDTV Router's ports. In some cases, such as for cable television or satellite receivers, an additional remote may be required to change channels or stations.   The IR feature also allows end users the opportunity to program the system from a remote location as well — ensuring total content delivery control at all times.

While the HDTV Router is geared toward home theater usage, professional systems architects and integrators may also use the hardware in distribution of live data such as airline flight information, making existing digital signage more effective, or in corporate or educational environments making programming easy to manage and access.

SmartAVI has priced the HDTV Router at $3,999 and it can be purchased either directly from SmartAVI from the company's Web site or through any of its distribution partners worldwide.