Crestron Focusing Resources on Driving Awareness and Demand of Custom Home Technology to Architects, Builders and Interior Designers

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/08/2011 -- As an industry leader, Crestron is committing more resources to support architects, builders, and interior/lighting designers. Crestron announced its plans today to expand the integrated home technology marketplace. The initiatives include creating a new support structure consisting of Market Development Managers to demonstrate the value of integrated home technology and working more closely with the design community to build deeper relationships. Crestron appointed two AV industry veterans, John D'Angelo and Frank Clark as its new Market Development Managers in Phoenix to facilitate communication and collaboration between Crestron, integrators and designers to deliver the best solutions for home owners.

In its continuing efforts to drive awareness and demand for integrated home technology and to expand the custom installation industry, Crestron is also working closely with architects and designers to build contemporary showrooms throughout the country that elegantly blend modern design and integrated technology to create immersive, interactive environments for clients to experience. D'Angelo and Clark will spearhead a partnership between Crestron and Scottsdale-based, premier interior design firm, Est. Est., to create the collaborative state-of-the-art design center in Phoenix.

"The creation of new positions and addition of more resources demonstrates our commitment to the continued development of the residential market in Phoenix, and nationally," said Crestron Executive Vice President, Randy Klein. "We are putting more resources in each market to support our local partners and pursuing new business opportunities with architects, builders and interior/lighting designers."

"The collaboration between Crestron and the design community provides more opportunities for integrators, and ultimately gives home owners the best integrated home technology experience," added Klein.

D'Angelo has 24 years experience in the home entertainment industry. D'Angelo owned Invision Home Systems and utilized both AV services and custom design/build elements focused on home theater and cabinet design, electrical and solar. Clark has 25 years experience in the AV business, and owned Dream Home Entertainment in Scottsdale.

About Crestron
For 40 years Crestron has been a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Providing integrated solutions to control audio, video, lighting, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron's leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs and services in the industry.

In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

Crestron and the Crestron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States, other countries or both. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

©2011 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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2011 Crestron International Residential Integration Awards Celebrate the Best in Integration

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/18/2011 -- As Petra van Meeuwen comments, the standard of competition was intense this year: "This year it was an extremely challenging task to choose winners from all the entries we received and I would like to thank every single dealer who took the time and trouble to enter the competition - they were all very interesting and great examples of high quality workmanship. It was a difficult task to select the winners, but very enjoyable as we got to see some really fabulous examples of true Crestron integration," explains Petra. "Our integrators are involved in such a wide variety of projects using Crestron technology, often with innovative and exciting designs, so the Awards are a fantastic way of recognising their achievements and rewarding their hard work. Congratulations to all our winners and a massive thank you to all who entered."

The winners in this hotly contested event were revealed at the Crestron Awards party held at the Novotel Hotel during the recent CEDIA Home Technology Event. With guests enjoying a BBQ at London's Docklands and with the drinks flowing, we proceeded to award the winners. The evening saw us reward twelve of our dealers with trophies for their hard work in creating stunning residential properties full of Crestron technology.

Here is the list of this year's winners.

• Best Integrated Home System: Kensington Home Technology for London Mews House

• Most Distinctive DM Installation: AV Synergy for La Bergerie

• Home Sweet Home Cinema: Electrickery's MediaCube

• Brilliant Lighting Control & Design: Intuitive Homes for Arterbery Road

• Most Extreme Makeover: ClearSphere for the Sussex Manor House

• Ultimate Connected Home (below €500k): YUBU for Honeywood

• Ultimate Connected Home (over €500k): SMC for The Lancasters

• Best High Rise Living: Custom Controls for Claridge's Hotel

• Best Marine Project: AV Synergy for the MY Vantage

• Most Innovative Control Solution: SMC for their product development work at The Lancasters

• Most Creative GUI: C3 Custom Code Crafters

• Best International Crestron Home: Henri, Integrateur Domotique

Robin Van Meeuwen, VP of Sales and Marketing at Crestron International, was the main judge for these awards. When announcing the winners, he explained reasons for the projects being triumphant. Following their win, the below companies expressed their thoughts on the achievement.

Malcolm Stewart, Kensington Home Technology
"We were delighted to win the best integrated home system at the Crestron Awards, not only due to the prestige of this particular award but also because it was an exciting project. From Sales through to Installation we worked as an efficient team delivering this excellent solution on time, on budget and to the client's expectations. My team deserves all of the praise, as the success of this project was directly proportional to their professionalism and hard work."

Stephen Nevison, Intuitive Homes
"To win a Crestron award is a fantastic achievement and our whole team is delighted that their hard work has been acknowledged in this way. Our top priority is to make sure our clients love the systems we provide but to also get the recognition from an industry leader like Crestron is the icing on the cake."

Paul Milne, YUBU
"We are honoured to receive a Crestron Integration Award with our first entry in to the awards (many more to follow!). We will continue to support Crestron on our new projects and really excited about integrating the new DigitalMedia and Sonnex audio system on our latest project."

Alistair Ingram, ClearShpere
"We are really pleased to win an award for this particular project. Restoration, rather than renovation, was the priority for this beautiful period Sussex Manor House, yet ClearSphere's brief demanded full Multiroom AV and Home Automation system with an emphasis on energy efficiency & security. We met this brief through using Crestron products."

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About Crestron
For 40 years Crestron has been the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Providing integrated solutions to control audio, video, lighting, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron's leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs and services in the industry.

In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

Crestron and the Crestron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States, other countries or both. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

©2011 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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TPMC-9 Touch Panel Supports Standards-Based Core 3 OS; Sleek, Contoured Design, Widescreen Display and Extreme Graphics

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/02/2011 -- Crestron announced today that its new TPMC-9 Tilt Touch Panel is now shipping. TPMC-9 is the perfect-sized touch screen, large enough to enjoy a full, rich interactive user experience with a stylish design that remains discreet in any setting. A 9" widescreen provides more space for designing custom graphical interfaces, and a larger display for viewing cover art, control apps and scores of other dynamic content. TPMC-9 also offers a slew of cool new media and communications tools like widgets and high-definition streaming video for IP/Web security cameras that instantly enhance whole home and building automation systems.

"The new TPMC-9 offers incredible value for a touch panel of this size," said Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director or Marketing.

"With its slim profile and luxurious design, along with a widescreen display, this Core 3 OS ready touch screen is perfect for the most demanding system designers and interior designers."

TPMC-9 enables extreme graphics and animations, including cover flow and page flips. Gestures navigation with intelligent velocity makes finger swipe control of theater systems, lighting, AV networks, thermostats, security cameras, and any other connected home or building system fast, fun and easy. TPMC-9 is engineered to support the new Crestron Core 3 OS, the foundation for its new GUI framework. The open standards-based Core 3 OS will run Flash®, HTML5 and the latest H.264 high definition video formats.

Featuring sleek lines and graceful contours, TPMC-9 adds a clean and stylish appearance on countertops, desks, podiums, and bedside tables. The tilt screen can be freely adjusted or locked down at up to a 45 degree angle for optimal viewing and operation, and compliments any interior design in residential and commercial settings.

For more information on TPMC-9 and the complete family of Crestron touch screens, please visit: http://www.crestron.com/touchpanels.

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Low-Cost HD-EXT Extends HDMI Audio, Video and Control Signals up to 330 Feet; Longest Distance Yet Over Single-Wire STP with Zero Signal Degradation

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/17/2011 -- Crestron announced today the immediate release of another industry first design - its new line of HDMI® extenders. The HD-EXT extends HDMI signals long distance over a single low-cost shielded twisted pair (STP) wire. Uncompressed high-definition audio/video signals are transmitted up to 330 feet without loss of signal quality using DM 8G wire. With no special setup or configuration required, installation is easy and inexpensive. As a standalone system or part of a complete Crestron control system, HD-EXT makes HDMI long distance transmission and distribution simple, reliable and affordable throughout the home, classroom, boardroom or commercial building.

"Our new HDMI over STP extenders make long distance HDMI extension simple, affordable and without sacrificing signal quality," explains Vincent Bruno, Crestron Director of Marketing. "Whether or not you have a control system installed, HD-EXT gives you a true uncompressed HD audio/video signal over a single wire, and spanning distances longer than a football field in length, whereas standard HDMI cables lose signal quality after just 30 feet. No other product can deliver that kind of convenience in the digital AV arena."

Two HD-EXT models - HD-EXT1-C and HD-EXT2-C - serve a wide variety of applications. The HD-EXT1-C includes a compact HD transmitter and receiver that carry high-definition digital video and audio, plus two-way RS-232 and IR control signals, simultaneously over a single DM 8G STP cable. With support for HDMI with Deep Color and 3D, 7.1 channel HD lossless audio, DVI and DisplayPort components, and resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p60, HD-EXT1-C brings a wide selection of pure, uncompressed HD entertainment and presentation sources to any room with minimal setup time.

For applications requiring the extension of analog audio signals along with HDMI signals, the HD-EXT2-C substitutes the RS-232 and IR control with stereo analog audio support. Simply connecting an additional STP or UTP cable between the HD-EXT transmitter and receiver enables analog audio for devices that may not support digital audio capability.

HD-EXT is ideal for new construction and retrofits, as either a standalone system or as part of an integrated Crestron home automation or building control system. The transmitter mounts easily in a single-gang wall box, inside an equipment rack, or attaches to any flat surface. The compact receiver mounts discretely behind a display device, projector or wherever necessary. Linking the two components is simple requiring just one run of Crestron DM 8G shielded twisted pair cable.

For more information on HD-EXT HDMI® over Shielded Twisted Pair Extenders, please visit: http://www.crestron.com/HDMI.

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First Television Series Devoted to Lifestyle Electronics and High-End Custom Installation in Celebrity Homes Airs in June

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/07/2011 -- Crestron Electronics, Inc., the global leader in advanced home control and automation systems, is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the launch party for DIY Network's new television series Hollywood Hi-Tech, in conjunction with the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The event will be held tonight at the Crazy Horse Paris Theater in the MGM Grand. DIY Network will reveal never-before-seen clips from the show during a special presentation featuring host and lifestyle expert, Janna Robinson, celebrity guests and industry leaders.

Crestron has pioneered the home technology industry for more than 40 years and provides cutting-edge control systems for luxury homes. During the special launch presentation, Crestron Executive Vice President, Randy Klein, will discuss the importance of the series to the home automation industry and Crestron's participation as a show sponsor.

"We are proud to sponsor the launch of Hollywood Hi-Tech at the Consumer Electronics Show," said Crestron Executive Vice President, Randy Klein. "The series introduces lifestyle technology products and the custom installation process to a national audience, and we are thrilled to give viewers an inside look at how the latest home technology brings luxury convenience to every home."

Hollywood Hi-Tech is the first television series dedicated to consumer electronics and custom installations in celebrity homes. The show documents Janna Robinson as she uses innovative technology to give celebrity homes the ultimate high-tech makeover. As a series sponsor, Crestron provided Hollywood Hi-Tech with the latest and greatest in home technology products.

Premiering in June 2011, the series will feature A-list celebrities including Entourage stars Kevin Connolly and Jeremy Piven, Transformers star, Josh Duhamel, reality-TV star Khloe Kardashian and Los Angeles Lakers Forward, Lamar Odom.

For more information on the DIY Network "Hollywood Hi-Tech" Launch Party, email Joyce Essig (jessig@crestron.com).

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Demonstration Features Full HD Video, Audio, Internet, Power and Controls Delivered Through a Single Cable to a Multi-Room Home Setting

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/07/2011 -- Crestron DigitalMedia™, the industry's only complete integrated solution for the digital age, will be showcased at the HDBaseT™ Whole-Home Demonstration at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2011. Crestron is a proud member of HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry alliance formed to promote and standardize HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed high-definition multimedia content.

"We are excited to showcase the capabilities of DigitalMedia at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show," noted Crestron Director of Marketing, Vincent Bruno. "DigitalMedia makes it easy for homeowners to experience reliable, high performance HD home entertainment."

The demonstration will showcase an HDBaseT network, connecting several devices between a living room, bedroom and home office setting using a single LAN cable. Using a Smart Phone, visitors will push content from a 3D Blu-ray player, game console and personal computer to strategically placed displays. HDBaseT will also power a 3D HDTV with a single LAN cable, requiring no additional power supply to the TV and freeing the display from outlet placement restrictions.

"HDBaseT is an all-in-one technology that capitalizes on an inexpensive, familiar cable and connector already installed in many homes, and is an ideal solution for the whole-home network of today," said President of the HDBaseT Alliance, Ariel Sobelman. "This technology cuts down the bundle of cables and brings together a home's CE devices into a feature-rich, yet efficient, network. HDBaseT enables a whole-home experience with the flexibility and features consumers demand."

Homeowners place electronics devices in many locations throughout the home and demand the flexibility to easily distribute and consume entertainment content anytime, anywhere. Although this networked experience is possible with current wired technologies, most are not conducive to saving money, space or time, and require several cables with unique connectors.

With the help of Crestron DigitalMedia, a whole-home setting can be accomplished over a high performance, single-cable wiring solution. DigitalMedia even processes all the embedded data, including HDCP, EDID and CEC, for fast, reliable system performance.

To meet with the HDBaseT Alliance at CES and experience the HDBaseT-connected home, contact Joyce Essig (jessig@crestron.com).

For more information on Crestron DigitalMedia™, visit http://www.crestron.com/digitalmedia

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All-in-One Design Combines Amplifier, Matrix Switcher and Digital Audio Processor; One-Wire Technology Speeds Up Installation Time of Multiroom Audio Systems Significantly Enabling Installers to Complete More Jobs Every Month

Rockleigh, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/04/2011 -- Crestron today announced that its Sonnex™ 24X8 Multiroom Audio System is now shipping. Sonnex™ transmits 48 channels of uncompressed 24-bit HD audio long distances across a single shielded CAT5-type cable to up to 74 zones. Featuring a breakthrough all-in-one high-efficiency hardware design and exclusive single-wire digital bus technology, Sonnex substantially reduces the hardware and cabling requirements of traditional systems while delivering maximum power and sound quality.

"The benefits of Sonnex to our custom installers are huge - never having to deal with speaker wire homeruns back to the central closet reduces installation times significantly and allows installers to move on to the next job while their competitors are still pulling cable," said Crestron Director of Marketing, Vincent Bruno.

With installations of more than 8 zones, integrators simply add a SWAMPE-8 zone expander locally, rather than in the central rack.

The only connection required back to the main rack is a single shielded CAT5-type cable. Pulling bundles of speaker wire through walls and ceilings is virtually eliminated. Add up to eight 8-zone expanders for a total of 74 zones with 24 sources. All speaker wire is local, meaning no more time-consuming speaker wire home runs all the way back to the central rack.

Because the high efficiency design generates much less heat than traditional amplifiers, Sonnex requires less rack space by eliminating the empty "breathing" space between components. The challenges of overheating components and the hassles of cooling the rack by installing and programming fans are solved.

Sonnex high-efficiency, cool-running design produces low power consumption while pumping a thunderous 240 Watts per-channel @ 4 Ohms to up to 74 speaker zones. For optimal sound quality in each zone, acoustics are easily customized and adjusted from room to room and for outdoor zones. Installer-friendly software enables quick EQ of a Sonnex system and fine tuning of custom speaker and room profiles to create the best sound based on each room's natural acoustic qualities.

For more information on Sonnex™ 24X8 Multiroom Audio System, please visit: http://www.crestron.com/sonnex

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