New Selector Switches to provide flexible digital signage implementations

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LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Cables To Go(TM), aleading provider of high-performance cabling and connectivitysolutions, today announced new selector switches for routing audioand video in smaller digital signage applications, such as schoolsand restaurants or for home installation.
The 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch carrieshigh-definition video signals from any of three source devices toany of five TVs or monitors. It provides an affordable videodistribution solution for home installations and small to mediumvenues, such as churches, restaurants and bars. Audio istransmitted via optical digital audio TOSLINK or stereo audioconnections.
Users can connect inputs such as DVD players, satellite receivers,cable set-top boxes or gaming systems via component cables to thematrix selector switch. The switch can then be controlled with aremote control, front-panel buttons or from a computer using RS-232control.
"The 3x5 Component Video Matrix Switch provides great flexibilityto mix and match video signals across a number of displays," saidGary Hess, Cables To Go director of product management. "Iteliminates the tie of a single source device to a single displayand gives users control over their system to watch what they wantwhere they want."
For transmitting a video and audio signal in a classroom or schoolsetting, Cables To Go has four new matrix switches andswitcher/extenders for up to four computer inputs and up to fourdisplay devices. Built-in video signal enhancement allows for longcable runs without losing video quality. All of the devices workwith VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA and Multisync monitors.
The four new UXGA switches include:
— TruLink 2-port UXGA Monitor Switcher/Extender with Audio -select and broadcast video output and audio from one of twocomputers on a single monitor or projector and send audio fromthose computers to a single speaker set
— TruLink 4-port UXGA Monitor Switcher/Extender with Audio -select and broadcast video output and audio from one of fourcomputers on a single monitor or projector and send audio fromthose computers to a single speaker set
— TruLink 2x2 UXGA Video/Audio Matrix Switch - broadcastaudio and video from up to two computers to up to two monitors
— TruLink 4x4 UXGA Video/Audio Matrix Switch - broadcastaudio and video from up to four computers to up to four monitors
Hess added, "The TruLink switchers provide a very powerful solutionfor conference rooms and classrooms. There are only a few othersolutions for these type of installations that may cost as much asa thousand dollars, but Cables To Go delivers similar functionalityand quality for a fraction of the price."
The backbone of quality digital signage and signal control systemsis the devices and cables that distribute information from a sourcedevice to multiple displays. The new switchers are part of acomplete line of digital signage and signal control connectivitysolutions that include all the distribution devices, cables,boosters and connectors required to transmit from both PC and A/Vinputs.
The 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch and the four newTruLink switchers are now available from Cables To Go partners. Thedigital signage and A/V distribution family of products will bedemonstrated at InfoComm 2008 in Booth N6757 in the Las VegasConvention Center. For more information about Cables To Go pleasevisit http://www.cablestogo.com.
About Cables To Go
Cables To Go is a division of Lastar, Inc, a leader in computer,datacomm and audio/video connectivity solutions since 1984. Thecompany delivers connectivity products renowned for quality, valueand innovation. Cables To Go uses premium components and the latesttechnologies to maximize cable performance and ensure compliancewith industry specifications for each cable and its designatedapplication. For more information regarding Cables To Go, visitwww.cablestogo.com.
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