Sparta, NJ (PRWEB) March 31, 2008
RTcom USA Inc., provider of digital connectivity solutions for professional and consumer audio-visual and personal computer systems, today announced the HS-66M and HS-88M – the industry’s first high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) matrix routers with 6-in 6-out and 8-in 8-out ports, respectively. Also new from RTcom USA is the DS-66HM, a high-performance digital video interface (DVI) router with 6-in-6 out ports. All three new Matrix Routers from RTcom USA feature full HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliance, giving users the ability to transmit high-definition audio and video signals to as many as eight displays.
With the DS-66HM, HS-66M and HS-88M Matrix Routers, DVI and HDMI signals from popular consumer audio-visual products – such as A/V receivers, satellite set top boxes, and Blu-ray disc players – can be sent simultaneously to up to six or eight different displays without degradation in signals. The DS-66HM, HS-66M and HS-88M Matrix Routers’ HDCP compatibility alleviates the problem of HDCP encoding, which previously blocked signals from being transmitted from audio-visual products to multiple displays.
“Our philosophy at RTcom is to provide high-quality, cutting-edge products to both consumers and professional integrators,” said Joon Ryu, president of RTcom USA. “The DS-66HM, HS-66M and HS-88M Matrix Routers are indicative of this philosophy. We developed the industry-first six source input/output router; however, since we continually strive to be innovators in the digital connectivity market, we couldn’t stop at just six.”
The HS-66M Matrix Router:
Multiple switching modes allow any of up to 6 sources to be sent to any of 6 display devices.
Control options include RS-232C, LAN (TCP/IP), infrared or front panel keys
Resolution support HDTV signal up to 1080p@60Hz with 36 bit color depth
HDCP compliance at all output channels
Compliance to HDMI V1.3
Increased single-link bandwidth to 225 MHz
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams
Built-in Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) read function, with Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), to save display EDID data while supporting any HDTV with maximum resolutions. The unit also supports user setup of non-Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) resolutions, including projectors with unique resolutions.
Built-in noise protection circuits in each input and output port
Better control of the home theater system by providing compatibility with A/V receiver
The HS-88M Matrix Router:
Multiple switching modes allow any of up to 8 sources to be sent to any of 8 display devices
Control options include RS-232C, LAN (TCP/IP), infrared or front panel keys
Resolution support HDTV signal up to 1080p@60Hz with 36 bit color depth.
HDCP compliance at all output channels
Compliance to HDMI V1.3
Increased single-link bandwidth to 225 MHz
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams
Built-in Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) read function, with Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), to save display EDID data while supporting any HDTV with maximum resolutions. The unit also supports user setup of non-Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) resolution, including projectors with unique resolutions.
Built-in noise protection circuits in each input and output port
Better control of the home theater system by providing compatibility with A/V receiver
DS-66HM Matrix Router:
Multiple switching modes allow any of up to 6 sources to be sent to any of 6 display devices
Control options include RS-232C, LAN (TCP/IP), infrared or front panel keys
Resolution support up to 2048 x 1080 at 60Hz, the highest resolution with DVI single link, and 1080p@60Hz with 36 bit color depth.
HDCP compliance at all output channels
Compliance to DVI V1.0 and HDMI V1.3
Built-in Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) read function, with Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), to save display EDID data while supporting any HDTV with maximum resolutions. The unit also supports user setup of non-Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) resolution, including projectors with unique resolutions.
Built-in noise protection circuits in each input and output port
Better control of the home theater system by providing compatibility with A/V receiver
The DS-66HM and HS-66M Matrix Routers are available now at an MSRP of $ 4,999 each and the HS-88M Matrix Router is currently available at an MSRP of $ 7,499. To purchase the products customers in US may contact Aurora Multimedia at (732) 591-5800 or sales @ auroramultimedia.com and international customers may contact RTcom USA, Inc. at (973) 383-4878 or rtcomusa @ earthlink.net.
For additional information, visit RTcom’s NAB 2008 press kit at: http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/RTcomNAB2008. RTcom will be located in the South Hall #2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #SL14813. For media inquires or to schedule a booth tour contact: Crystal DeCotiis at: (908) 722-5757 or cdecotiis @ randjpr.com.
About RTcom USA
RTcom USA Inc., headquartered in Sparta, N.J., is a leading manufacturer of professional digital A/V and PC connectivity products in the digital connectivity market. As an industry pioneer, RTcom USA works closely with the major international standards-setting bodies to develop and tailor its products for the needs of system integrators, home theater consumers and A/V equipment manufacturers. The company’s products, sold under the Digital Extender
