HDMI & Audio Upgrade Option For Picture Optimizer Plus II (SDI): State-Of-The-Art Technology For Modern Home Cinemas

March 6, 2006

With the HDMI & audio upgrade kit cinemateq realizes the ideal concept for all HDTV functionalities in picture- and sound-switching, picture optimization, deinterlacing and free scaling up to 1080p in only one device: With 4 additional HDMI inputs, scalable up to 1080p, including audio/video switching! With the Upgrade altogether 11 both digital and analog interfaces for video sources and additionally 5 digital audio sources are available. Special highlight: Doubled output via HDMI and DVI (incl. audio!) for digital HDTV video- signals and for digital multi-channel sound. Owners of a picture optimizer plus II (SDI) can use with the expandable HDMI & audio upgrade kit all advantages of HDMI connections - and still much more - without investing into new equipment. For € 995.– RSP (corresponds less than half of the ex-factory price of the shortly available picture optimizer HD) the following, additionally functionalities are offered: • 4 additional scalable HDMI inputs with full HDCP support (overall 11 inputs) • 2 digital HDMI and DVI HDTV outputs with audio and full HDCP support (overall 4 outputs) • digitally scaling of SDTV (480p/576p), HDTV (720p, 1080i) and PC formats • 1080p output via HDMI and DVI with 1080i signal de-interlacing • audio switching for 4 HDMI and 5 S/PDIF audio inputs to 2 digital audio- and 2 HDMIoutputs An overview of all functionalities and the technical data are available on our websites. Customers are asked to contact cinemateq specialized dealers or distributors in the respective countries to turn (addresses on cinemateq.com) for further information about the Upgrade installation, which will be available on March 31. Further features & functions "HDMI upgrade kit" • videoswitching for 8 analog and 4 digital sources (picture more optimizer plus II) • videoswitching for 6 analog and 6 digital entrances (picture more optimizer plus II SDI) • parallel video displaying to 2 analog and 2 digital outputs • scaling of all digital inputs to any resolution up to 1080p • full compatibility to HDMI and DVI (TMDS & DDC dialogues) • supports format transformation (aspect ratio) and Overscan also for HDTV resolutions • picture parameter adjustment also for HDMI signals in HDTV resolution • supports HDCP on inputs and outputs • audioswitching for the 4 HDMI inputs and 5 additional, free accessible, digital audio inputs • digital audio output via HDMI and two additional audio outputs • screw able HDMI sockets for cinemateq HDMI cable About cinemateq: cinemateq stands for high-end home cinema solutions and products. As provider of high-quality consumer electronics and owner managed company located in the south of Munich, cinemateq GmbH & Co. KG offers state-of-the-art audio and video technology for the private home cinema as well as for the professional presentation sector. Based on the success of its self-developed picture optimization technology, cinemateq is the leader in scalability of the PAL video signal in Europe and an acknowledged specialist for digital processing of the HDTV signal via HDMI. As supplier to the OEM Business cinemateq is recognized as established cooperation partner by the manufacturers of well-known brands. cinemateq products differentiate themselves by top-class quality and functionality, noble design and the predicate "Made in Germany". The products of the "picture optimizer"- line and the flatscreen CT-50 HD were credited with the highest marks by experts as well as by the specialized press and won prizes as reference devices in their respective segments. Coming soon cinemateq will be able to offer the complete portfolio of high-quality home cinema solutions and components. As global player cinemateq disposes of a continuously growing network of distributors and is currently represented in the exclusive home-cinema specialized trade in more than 20 countries. For further information please visit www.cinemateq.com

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