Denonís Home Networked Multimedia Server Wins ìBest Of Showî As Voted By TechTV.

15-Jan-04

Denon Electronicsí new networked multimedia server was awarded the coveted ìBest of Showî award by TechTV at the 2004 CES, beating out thousands of product entrants in ten separate categories. The winning Denon product, the NS-S100 Multimedia Server, is a fully integrated media server for music, video, and photos. When used in conjunction with Denonís NS-C200 Multimedia Client, the resulting system provides a solution to meet virtually all conceivable networking needs. The NS-S100 is the first product of its kind to combine a personal video recorder, a personal audio recorder, and a multi-zone distributor, in an all in one package. The TechTV-appointed panel of technology journalists selected winners in each category according to their innovative appeal, usability, usefulness, and value.  Stephen Baker, President of Denon Electronics noted, ìMedia servers and network-connected home entertainment devices were among the hottest topics at this yearís CES, so itís especially gratifying that our system was chosen not only as the best product in this exciting new category, but as the overall best product at the show.î In addition to providing a safe place to archive vast digital media collections of music, movies and photos, the system offers an integrated multi-room solution for enjoying entertainment throughout the house. Comprised of two unique products, including the Model NS-S100 Multimedia Server and the NS-C200 Multimedia Client, the system supports multiple zones with flexibility and convenience. Key to the systemís operation is the use of the advanced Mediabolic M1 Entertainment Operating Platform that allows separate consumer electronics devices to be digitally linked in different locations throughout the home. Mediabolicís technology lets connected devices share media, use a common interface and interoperate in a user-friendly manner. The M1 platform enables the feature set in the NS-S100, and NS-C200, and ensures as seamless user experience throughout the TV-based GUI.With the capability to stream four unique DVD-quality signals over Ethernet, the Denon Multimedia Networking System goes beyond just controlling signals or distributing video and audio content over an Ethernet network. The prototype system has, as its foundation, a Denon Network Server equipped with two hard disk drives (including one removable back-up mirror). It also features a multizone controller, dual independent PVRs (electronic program guide data delivered by the acclaimed ReplayTV service), dual NTSC/analog-cable tuners, music server, dual FM tuners, and a built-in CD player with automatic CD-ripping, and title lookup information powered by Gracenote. Consumers will be able to use the system to connect cable TV boxes and satellite TV receivers, record favorite TV programs with all the convenience and flexibility of an advanced PVR, and stream multiple video programs over the Ethernet. Music can also be transferred to the server from the CD drive or connected changers, and users can access content from any PC on the network, including video, audio or photo images, and stream the content anywhere in the house. The division of labor in the new Denon networking system is as follows: The NS-S100 Server stores, organizes and acquires content, and provides an external CATV, SAT tuner, composite and S-video connectors, and three analog audio/video inputs, as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs (2 each) and outputs (1 each), two NTSC TV tuners, two terrestrial FM tuners and two analog audio inputs. The NS-C200 Client streams content from the Server to audio/video component throughout the house, while also providing complete remote functionality.  Some of the lifestyle benefits afforded by the system include allowing users to watch one TV channel in the living room, then pause, go to an upstairs bedroom and resume the show (even if another viewer was watching that same channel on another display device in the house). Users can also browse their music collections by artist, genre, album tracks or custom playlists, rapidly scroll through long lists of music by alphabetical jumps, and even listen to multiple music programs in different rooms.Denonís multimedia system is expandable, allowing users to add additional Servers and Clients. For example, because each Server has two TV tuners, users may record one show while watching another. By ìpoolingî two Servers together, users have four TV tuners at their disposal, allowing them to watch one show while recording three others (or any combination of recording/watching). Most importantly, users can pool together as many Servers as they wish; benefits increase with each additional Server, with all operations operating seamlessly in a single integrated system. Adding even more flexibility and utility, the system lets users organize vast collections of family photos into digital albums. Benefits include the capability of viewing thumbnails or full-screen photos as well as creating slideshows (even while listening to music).For more information on Denon Electronics, please visit www.usa.denon.com. For more information on TechTV, please visit www.techtv.com.For more information on Mediabolic, please visit www.mediabolic.com.For more information on Gracenote, please visit www.gracenote.com.

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