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s CAMCORDERS

Feature-packed!

he new SC-D353 compact Mini-DV camcorder from Samsung sports a streamlined body and is said to be jam-packed with features. With TFT active-matrix technology, the SC-D353 assures the finest, brightest picture available. It also rotates through 210 degrees for multi-angle shooting, self-recording and playback.A viewfinder and 2.5-inch LCD screen let users plan their shots, edit scenes, and play back video. Added to these features is 20x optical/900x digital zoom with variable speed control, which is activated by automatic sensing of the amount of pressure applied to the zoom tab. A 680K CCD provides excellent picture clarity and high recording flexibility. The Samsung SC-D353 can record an MPEG-4 digital video clip, which has high picture quality and takes up little memory space.Video can be stored directly on a Memory Stick or transferred to a PC via USB, and enhanced image quality Digital Signal Processing technology (DSP6) supports real 16:9 wide mode. Samsung South Africa & 011-549-1500/www.samsung.co.za

Shooting the outdoors

ith a durable, rubberised weather-resistant chassis, hands-free shooting capability, and six-in-one functions, the new Samsung VP-X110L digital video camcorder is ideal for outdoor adventurers. The camera features 10x optical zoom with an 800K Movie Optimised CCD lens for superior colour precision and image detail. In addition to producing sharp, realistic movie footage, the Samsung VP-X110L allows users to capture digital stills.
Additionally, the VP-X110L also incorporates all the features consumers expect from Samsungs quality camcorders.These include a 2-inch, 211-pixel colour LCD screen for video playback and still image viewing, an image stabiliser function, 1GB of built-in memory and an MPEG4 recording option to help users maximise the amount of footage they can capture before downloading their movies.
Samsung South Africa & 011-549-1500/www.samsung.co.za

A U D I O

V I D E O

S E P T E M B E R

Combining
y combining superior video capturing capabilities, enhanced usability and features, the new SC-D455 lightweight Mini-DV camcorder is Samsungs smallest fully featured Mini-DV camcorder. The ultra-compact Samsung SC-D455 packs a large amount of movie-making power into one of the smallest camcorder chassis around and one that measures in at 53.5 x 74.5 x 102 mm (407 cc). Despite the compact dimensions, the
SC-D455 sports a 10x optical/900x digital zoom, and a 2.5-inch 123K LCD screen and colour viewfinder help users arrange and execute their filming needs.The camcorder connects easily to PCs via standard fire wire or USB 2.0 cable, and if the 32 MB built-in memory capacity isnt enough, users can take advantage of the built-in Memory Stick slot to expand the storage capacity. An instant On feature brings the camera to shooting mode in less than one second. A new
battery display feature replaces the old threestep graphical battery indicator with a real-time battery arc that lets users know exactly how much recording time and playing time is left. PictBridge technology allows the camera to print directly to a compatible printer with a standard USB cable.

s HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Music for the home

ith the new DigiLinX IP-based home automation system from NetStreams, controlling music, lighting, security and video surveillance is as simple as pressing a single icon. When a TouchLinX touch screen is added to a DigiLinx system, users can even customise each rooms bass, treble, and balance, and any touch screen keypad in the system lets users control playback for any individual room or the whole system at once. One of the most distinct functions of TouchLinX is its ability to select songs by album, artist and genre, and even view your CD cover art! The DigiLinX system distributes audio over CAT5e using TCP/IP on a segmented section of an Ethernet network.With no additional networking equipment required, DigiLinX converts audio from a legacy source, in real-time, into uncompressed
audio streams and allows up to 24-bit/96 kHz, studio quality audio to be distributed throughout a home or commercial facility. In addition, DigiLinX is scalable, supports
virtually unlimited sources and rooms, and each DigiLinX component contains its own IP address and web server. Homemation & 505

s INDUSTRY NEWS

s CABLES

Joint development

New products
onica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. and Sony Corporation have reached an agreement to jointly develop digital Single Lens Reflex cameras. By taking full advantage of their respective imaging technologies and key devices, the two companies will develop and commercialise new digital SLR cameras based on and compatible to Maxxum/Dynax lens mount systems. Konica Minolta has superb auto focus auto-exposure technologies nourished through development of Maxxum/Dynax series from the age of film cameras and mechanical electronics technologies indispensable for SLR cameras, whilst Sony has numerous technologies and devices essential for digital imaging equipment, such as CCD and CMOS imaging sensors, image processing technologies and lithium ion batteries. Both companies will begin joint development of advanced and featurerich digital SLR cameras, utilising respective and unique technologies.
orld-renowned cable manufacturer, Ecosse Reference has recently introduced their new ultra-high performance HDMI and DVI-D cables, as well as HDMI/DVI adaptors. The Ecosse HDMI ULTRA and DVI-D ULTRA cables feature multi-strand, tight-braided, silver-plated, oxygen-free copper twisted pairs in their going and return conductors. Each conductor is insulated with ultra low-loss foamed polyethylene and polypropylene. A SP-OFC close-lapped shield braid surrounds the conductors, followed by a second braided shield of Aluminium-Mylar, and finally a PVC shield.Termination jackets are deep gold plated. The DVI-D ULTRA cable futures dual-link capability and as such supports 2 x 165 MHz video signals. DVI-D Ultra cables are available in 3 m and 10 m lengths, whilst HDMI ULTRA cables are available in 1.5 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, and 15 m lengths. HDMI (Male) to DVI (Female) and HDMI (Female) to DVI (Male) adaptors are also available.

Sony South Africa & 011-690-3200/www.sony.co.za
AVCables CC & 082 774-4831/www.avcables.co.za

s LOUDSPEAKERS

Pure Acoustics
rom Skytronic comes the Dream series of loudspeakers from Pure Acoustics that are said to combine cutting edge technology with upscale detail and design. The Dream series features hand made solid construction with a stylish appearance that includes high gloss lacquer cabinets. The four model range comprises the Dream 77 floorstanding speaker, which utilises a 1-inch dome tweeter enclosed in an aluminium frame, dual midrange drivers and a side mounted 10-inch woofer.This speaker has a rated response of 35 to Hz, power handling of 250 watts, and impedance of 8 ohms. Next in line is the Dream 76, which uses two 8-inch woofers, and a single midrange and tweeter for a response down to 36 Hz.The Dream S surround speaker and the Dream C centre channel speaker follow this. Skytronic & 011-805-9910

s AV RECEIVERS

s DVD PLAYERS

Audiophile performance

Highest performance levels
he Rotel RSX-03 multi-channel AV receiver is set to add to the enviable reputation for audiophile performance of its award winning 02-Series predecessors. With its comprehensive set of digital processing, the ability to be upgraded to power a fully featured 7.1 system speaker installation and Rotels Balanced Design Concept, the RSX-03 is said to be the instantly accessible heart to a high performance, home theatre experience. Features of the RSX-03 include Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding for 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 channel systems, with improved separation and frequency response for Dolby Surround matrix encoded recordings.Also automatic Dolby Digital decoding of Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Digital Surround EX recordings, automatic decoding for DTS 5.1 channel, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 channel, and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 channel digital recordings. Added to the above features is Rotel XS, which automatically ensures proper decoding and optimum performance from any multi-channel digital signal on 6.1 and 7.1 channel systems. Meta Acoustic Development & 021-447-0753/www.mad.co.za
hen used in a high-quality A/V or audio system, the new Rotel RDV-03 PAL progressive scan DVD player is said to provide the highest level of video and audio performance. The RDV-03 is a multipurpose player equipped to handle video and audio discs in a wide range of formats including DVD-Video, Audio CD,Video CD, SVCD, MP3,WMA, and JPEG. Video features include support for both PAL and NTSC, progressive scan for both PAL and NTSC systems optimised for both video and film sources, and a host of special playback functions such as frameby-frame, zoom, variable slow-motion and high-speed play. Audio features include support for sampling frequencies up to 96 kHz, linear PCM encoding, up to 24-bit resolution, and Virtual Surround Sound, which simulates surround sound with conventional 2-channel audio systems.

Meta Acoustic Development & 021-447-0753/www.mad.co.za
s PC/HOME ENTERTAINMENT COMBOS

Something different

ecer has released the Xplorer PC, which it describes as a combination of a personal computer and a home entertainment system. Powered by an Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT technology and running on Microsoft XP, the Xplorer has the processing power
to run numerous applications at the same time. With the Xplorer one could download music, games or music, watch TV, create and edit home movies, listen to CDs or watch DVDs, or simply browse the Internet.
Key Xplorer features include, 3.40 GHz clock speed, 80 GB hard disk drive, 512 MB DDR RAM, a 19-inch TFT LCD screen and Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse.

Mecer & 011-237-1000

New NAD Master Series
AD has released the Master Series, a new line of separate components that are claimed to set new benchmarks in performance, ease of use and design. Development of the Master Series took several years and the product development team included engineers emeritus Bjorn Erik Edvardsen and Dr Geoffrey Barton. The first four Master Series components are the M15 surround pre-amp processor, the M25 seven-channel power amplifier, the M3 dual mono integrated amplifier, and the M55 universal DVD player. Each component combines a variety of materials and subtle textures that combine to create a fresh and exciting look that matches the performance potential of the components. Internally, the components use glass epoxy circuit boards with thick OFC copper traces, and extensive ground lanes. High current circuits make liberal use of copper buss bars, and all components selected are sourced from top component manufacturers.
AV Specialists & 021-946-1441/www.avspecialists.co.za

s DIGICAMS

Feature-rich
anasonic has extended the range of feature-rich Panasonic Lumix digital still cameras available in South Africa. With few exceptions, the new models incorporate the brand's proprietary, newly developed, image processing Venus Engine Plus, which enables exceptional performance in terms of picture quality and shooting response at a dramatically lower energy consumption level. The cameras run on two AA-sized batteries, yet capture higher image quality than their predecessors and also boast a quicker response time. A consecutive shooting function allows you to shoot up to three to four frames per second at full resolution, and also offers an unlimited consecutive shooting function that allows images to be captured consecutively until either the memory card or built-in memory is full. In addition, mega optical image stabiliser technology compensates for camera shake, ease of use is ensured via Simple Mode, and the incorporation of auto angle detection technology, which records whether an image was taken horizontally or vertically, ensures that the images are automatically displayed in their correct orientation during playback. Panasonic & 0861 177-777/www.panasonic.co.za

Extending the range

anasonic has extended its range of digital video cameras with the release of several new and enhanced models. The latest Panasonic GS75, GS150, GS250 and current GS400 digital video cameras incorporate Panasonics advanced 3CCD camera system. Developed for professional video cameras, the 3CCD system offers accurate reproduction of colour, detail and gradation that is optimum for television screens.The full capabilities of the 3CCD system are harnessed by Panasonics high-performance image processing New Crystal Engine, which reduces image noise by filtering out pixels containing highly visible noise and smoothing adjacent pixels - great for shooting in dim lighting conditions. The digital video cameras are also easy to operate, with control buttons displayed on the LCD itself. In addition, all new models are USB 2.0 (High Speed) compatible, which enables high-speed uploading of DV data to a PC over a single USB cable. Panasonic & 0861 177-777/www.panasonic.co.za
s LOUDSPEAKERS s LOUDSPEAKERS

New models

In-wall speakers
EF Audio has announced its latest incarnation of the awardwinning Q Series, comprising eight new models. As with the previous series, all the new Q speakers incorporate KEFs patented Uni-Q driver technology, with an important upgrade being the use of titanium coated Uni-Q driver cones throughout the range.The styling of the new speakers bears a family resemblance to the KEF Reference Series, with the Uni-Q pod faired in to elliptical-section cabinets. Each speaker has been developed to fulfil a specific consumer requirement: theres a speaker, or a speaker system for everyone in the new KEF Q Series to suit the 2-channel audiophile, as well as the most ardent home cinema fan. The range comprises the iQ1 and iQ3 two-way bass-reflex bookshelf/ stand-mount models, the iQ5, iQ7, and iQ9 three-way bass reflex floorstand models, iQ2c and iQ6c three-way bass reflex centre-channel speakers and the iQ8ds three-way bass reflex dipole speaker. All models have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.There is a choice of classic Black Ash, Dark Apple and Maple finishes. Balanced Audio & 011-608-0848/www.balancedaudio.co.za
heir manufacturers describe the new Meridian DSP420 and M420 as truly active in-wall speakers with separate internal amplification for high and low frequency bands. Each speaker uses two amplifiers, one rated at 65 watts for the high frequency driver, and the other at 85 watts for the low frequency driver. The amplifiers use carefully selected bipolar output devices, and the low feedback designs are based on those used in other Meridian loudspeakers to deliver exceptionally fast bass response and high resolution. The DSP420 accepts digital input signals up to 96 kHz/24-bit, including Meridian High Resolution streams from Meridian Surround Controllers, Processors and DVD Players. Other features include position control to compensate for speaker location, FIFO memory buffer at the input for the lowest possible jitter, and a 48-bit resolution volume control. The analogue active version, the M420, features a balanced line-level audio input (which may be unbalanced), with an XLR link from back-box to speaker and analogue crossover.

Sound & Cinema & 021-683-6453
s INDUSTRY NEWS s AMPLIFIERS
Sound & Image new store

New from Sherwood

onnoisseur Electronics has released the Sherwood Newcastle A-965 seven-channel power amplifier. Weighing in at 80 pounds, the new amplifier has been specifically designed to drive low impedance speaker loads.This capacity is due to the presence of two large torroidal power supplies and the capacity to deliver over a kilowatt of output power. Each amplifier channel is built on a separate circuit board, and operates as separate monoblock units. Input circuitry uses discrete PNP devices, and the output stage uses pure complementary, push-pull Darlington devices. Power is rated at 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, all channels driven, and at 150 watts per channel at 4 ohms, once again with all channels driven. Connoisseur Electronics & 011-298-2300
ound & Image have expanded again, with the opening of their third shop situated in the Michelangelo Towers, Sandton, just off Mandela Square. By building on close to two decades of experience in the retail sector of the Eastgate shop, management of the Sandton branch state that they are in the enviable position of being able to offer customised solutions to any client, be they consumer or corporate.These solutions range from the simple to the extravagant and include the latest cutting edge answers that are as effective as they are functional. To back up this claim, the shop has within the two months that it has been open already completed numerous installations.These include an ongoing installation for a large corporate client, and a number of smaller installations for some of the other new stores that are opening around it. On the consumer sales side, the shop has already beaten its required targets, with sales of high end, high-ticket items already commonplace. Apart from offering a wide array of Hi-Fi, home theatre and whole home integration products, the store is also proud to go one step further and offer dedicated furniture from stylish and functional plasma, theatre and speaker stands, all the way to specialised theatre couches and cinema seating. Sound & Image. Shop L 19, Michelangelo Towers, Sandton & 011-884-5165

New 7.1 receiver

New premises
udiotronic, importers and distributors of Onkyo, Polk, Krell, Dynaudio, Sonus Faber, Primare and Transparent Cable have moved to a dedicated wholesale business operation.Their new contact details are, 011-608-3236 (tel) and 011-608-0930 (fax).

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alanced Audio has released the new Yamaha RX-V4600 7.1-Channel Digital Home Cinema Receiver. The new model provides digital data handling with the Latest HDMI interface and dual i.LINK.The receiver is also packed with numerous other sound enhancing features including high sound quality digital ToP-ART and high current amplification, as well as Pure Direct listening mode that provides the highest possible signal purity. For ease of set-up, the receiver is equipped with Yamahas YPAO system that uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalisation to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are.With a newly designed GUI, the receiver is easy and intuitive to operate. Other features include Quad-Field/Tri-Field Cinema DSP, RS-232C terminal, zone 2/presence speaker out, dual IR port for zone 2 and zone 3, 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels, selectable 9-band subwoofer crossover, component video up conversion, and minimum RMS output power of 130 watts per channel.
Balanced Audio & 011-608-0848/www.balancedaudio.co.za

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