Another CEDIA is within the books, and in the event you weren’t there, just know the tale was — because it was in lots of corners of the rustic — the economy. Oh sure, projectors that cost only $10k still seemed value priced, but everywhere you looked companies were extending their products somewhat in the direction of the mass market. Whether it is a heavy duty wall mounts, wireless radio set systems or, most surprisingly, $300 powered shades from companies like Lutron, custom theater equipment is getting cheaper and able to work in additional homes. Fascinated about remaking a house theater while spending under $10k and without building a completely new house around it? 2011 could also be your year.
So far as the hardware on display, we also got a glance at TiVo’s new Premiere Elite DVR (hint: it looks and runs like a TiVo) and Dish Network’s new Tailgater portable satellite dish. Another treat was an MHL -to-HDMI adapter from DVDO which can make hooking your celly as much as normally any TV at the go and charging it even as easy. On the THX booth, it had its stamp slapped on LG’s newest Nano LED lit 3D LCD , in addition to a brand new program for soundbar / subwoofer combinations it says will cause more accurate sound for implementations where surround speakers do not make sense. We also got a demo of its new Media Director protocol that may automatically configure compatible home theater equipment in response to the content being watched. The Star Wars Blu-ray discs would be the first ones to ship with the embedded metadata , while partnerships with chipmakers mean software updates could start rolling out shortly for manufacturers that prefer to deliver them — the demo ran on an HDI Dune player — and next year’s new devices should ship with the feature included.
The standard slew of projectors included new models from Mitsubishi and Digital Projection, with automatic settings for ultrawidescreen viewing as among the hot features (apart from 4K) this year. For a wiser study many of the things we spotted at the show floor check the gallery below, and details of their press releases after the break.
Analog Devices, Sigma Designs, Silicon Image and Quantum Data Implement THX Media Director™, Helping CE Manufacturers Easily Deliver THX Media Director Enabled Devices to Consumers
INDIANAPOLIS (CEDIA 2011 – Booth # 1543), September 8, 2011-THX Ltd. today announced that Analog Devices, Sigma Designs, Silicon Image and Quantum Data, are providing industry-leading silicon solutions and HDMI protocol testing platform support that now make it easier for CE manufacturers to implement THX Media Director™ into Blu-ray players, AV receivers, TVs and projectors. THX’s unique technology transforms movies, music and other digital media into metadata or “smart content” that permits A/V components to auto-select probably the most appropriate audio and video playback settings, preserving the content creator’s artistic intent.
Audience Benefits:
CE manufacturers can rapidly introduce THX Media Director enabled products to consumers, with the brand new chip and testing platform partner support of this technology
THX Media Director enabled devices give installers flexibility in configuring systems, with higher assurance that playback settings will remain correct as viewers switch between content
Adding THX Media Director metadata to titles, studios improve the patron entertainment experience; producers and directors can also be assured their creations could be played back the style they intended
Because the THX Media Director ecosystem continues to expand, consumers get pleasure from an overall enhanced entertainment experience – home entertainment products that simply deliver movies, games, TV programming and more, because the artist intended
“With support from worldwide leading chipmakers Analog Devices, Sigma Designs and Silicon Image, THX is further extending the inspiration of its THX Media Director platform,” said Rick Dean, senior vice chairman, THX Ltd. “CE manufacturers will now be capable to source these chips for THX Media Director enabled devices, resembling Blu-ray players, AV receivers, TVs and projectors.”
Semiconductor Chip Partner Support And Significance
Analog Devices, Sigma Designs and Silicon Image have contributed significantly to the initial implementations of THX Media Director and feature enhanced their products that support industry standards (CEA-861 and HDMI) and contours (multiple Vendor Specific InfoFrame (VSI) processing), facilitating easy implementation by CE manufacturers.
Analog Devices, a world leader in high-performance signal processing and supplier of Advantiv® advanced TV solutions for the world’s largest consumer OEMs, recently announced its ADV7850 HDMI Complete AV Front-end chip, which supports the implementation of THX Media Director such as all conventional interfaces related to HDTVs and residential theater applications. At CEDIA 2011, a part of THX’s demo will show how ADI’s ADV7850 HDMI Complete AV Front-end can support, detect and process THX Media Director’s special embedded VSI codes from quite a few sources (Blu-ray player, game platform, set-top-box, HD camcorder, etc.) to the display
Sigma Designs – Because the leading provider of system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for both video and media processing, Sigma Designs’ SMP864x, SMP865x and SMP8910 family of chips power Connected Media players, Set-top-boxes and AVRs from leading CE brands, and now makes it easier for CE manufacturers to rapidly introduce THX Media Director enabled products on to consumers
Silicon Image – As a number one provider of wired and wireless connectivity solutions that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of high-definition content for consumer electronics, mobile and PC markets, Silicon Image has announced THX Media Director support in seven HDMI® port processors and transmitters; these is also implemented into finish-to-end solutions for numerous digital TVs and residential theater consumer devices
Similarly, Quantum Data, a world provider of video test equipment, has joined THX Media Director’s growing list of partners to produce an extra layer of support for any chip maker or CE manufacturer trying to implement THX Media Director technology. Working with THX to develop and implement Media Director compatible tests, Quantum Data can verify, test, simulate and validate that manufacturers’ products are in full compliance with THX’s technology.
Star Wars: The total Saga On Blu-Ray – First THX Media Director Enabled Blu-Ray Disc
With the THX Media Director foundation in place, THX also announced that the soon to be released Star Wars: The total Saga on Blu-ray may be the first Blu-ray disc with THX Media Director enabled content on discs 1-6, available across several territories, including USA/Canada. Marking a virtually 30 year relationship, THX worked closely with Lucasfilm to spot and preserve the very best picture and sound playback settings so fans can relax and experience Star Wars because it was intended. THX will introduce additional THX Media Director enabled titles, for the best-quality 2D and 3D home entertainment experience possible, in Q4’11 and into 2012.
With the expansion of THX’s Media Director ecosystem in conjunction with continual investment in its THX cineSpace™ Color Management Software and upcoming critical viewing Room Certification services, THX is providing the tools and expertise along the whole production chain, leading to a very good consumer entertainment experience.
THX can also be exhibiting at IBC this week, with a THX booth located at Hall 7, Stand 7.K01. For the most recent THX Room Certification and THX cineSpace technology announcements, please visit THX New Room Certification Release 9/9/11 and THX cineSpace Updates Release 9/9/2011.
About THX Ltd.
From the massive screen on your screen, THX ignites your passion for stimulating entertainment experiences. Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the world, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of worldwide-class cinemas, premium audio systems, HDTVs, and blockbuster movies and games. Products featuring THX defy convention and define quality of their class, whether within the cinema, home or at the road.
About Star Wars: The total Saga On Blu-Ray
Relive the unforgettable moments and experience the spectacular adventure of STAR WARS The entire Saga in a manner only Blu-ray can deliver. This incredible collection unites all six Episodes together for the primary time in stunning high definition with the purest digital sound within the galaxy. With over 40 hours of thrilling special features, including all-new content created exclusively for this release, you are able to journey deeper into the Star Wars universe and discover greater than ever before. Feel the Force of STAR WARS The total Saga on Blu-ray this September!
All-in-One, Portable MHL-to-HDMI Adapter and Multi-Charger for folk on the
Move
SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 6, 2011 – DVDO, an award-winning provider of high-
quality video processing solutions, today announced the growth of its product line with
the DVDO Mobile high-definition (HD) travel kit, an all-in-one, portable MHL™-to-HDMI®
adapter and multi-charger for folks at the move. Leveraging the newest advancements in
wired HD connectivity, DVDO Mobile supports the MHL standard, which permits smartphone
and tablet charging to occur while simultaneously viewing premium content from the
devices to a HD projector, monitor or HDTV. DVDO Mobile allows consumers to apply their
MHL-enabled smartphones and tablets with any HDTV with an HDMI connection.
With an increasingly mobile workforce and more content being stored on devices such as
smartphones and tablets, a conveyable HD connectivity solution that untangles the cable
jumble and delivers multiple charging options is very important. Personal media, photos, videos,
and music in addition to applications and other services will now be viewable on large screen
HDTVs in homes and hotels in addition to business venues with HDMI-enabled projectors.
Television and projector remotes could also control any MHL-enabled smartphone or tablet,
for simple, no-hands operation of the device, so long as HDTVs support appropriate HDMI
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands and appropriate software has been
downloaded into DVDO Mobile from the DVDO website.
DVDO Mobile has an integrated 20-inch USB-A connector, an 8-inch micro-USB connector
with a 46-inch total span that recoils with wrap-and-hide cable management and a 36-inch
HDMI connector to link the answer to an HDTV or an HD projector or monitor. Multiple
charging options also are available with an integrated USB-to-PC connector and a USB-to-
AC charger. Furthermore, DVDO Mobile’s support of USB allows high-speed data transfer
between devices comparable to smartphones and tablets and PCs for content management and
device software updating.
“The mobile market is continuous to grow and DVDO Mobile is the must-have mobile
accessory to harness the ability of the most recent MHL-enabled smartphones and tablets in a
sleek and conveyable package,” said Joseph Lias of DVDO. “DVDO Mobile enhances DVDO’s
heritage of delivering innovative and value-effective HD processing and connectivity products,
while targeting the changing needs of increasingly mobile end users.”
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