Volume 14, Issue 2 — January 25, 2016
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“Baffling” Backdoor Cyber-Talks
By Corey Moss rAVe Blogger
Before I begin let me first explain for those who may not yet be aware that the AV industry locked into a story on January 21st involving AMX by Harman and backdoors. Posts began to appear on Twitter, and I will say that prior to these tweets appearing I had already known what had taken place, as I follow cybersecurity in social media mostly on Twitter and LinkedIn. Now I’m not saying that the industry is baffled, actually the industry was on top of this and that’s a good thing, as we are hearing more security discussions around AV and the network as well as IoT- again all good. I will be getting to that part of the blog title.
So we’re all on the same page here a backdoor is a means of access to a computer program that in essence bypasses security mechanisms. A backdoor may be installed so that the program can be accessed for troubleshooting or other purposes. A backdoor can be considered a potential security risk.
Many who have been discussing this issue claimed Ars Technica to be the first to break the story (and referenced a later CNN Money article as well), however if you check timelines, Ars Technica published the story at 1:44 p.m. while Forbes published this article Baffling ‘Batman’ Backdoor Busted In Comms Used By Global Governments at 8:00 a.m. I had found out about the article written by Thomas Fox-Brewster that morning (you can check him out at @iblametom) — seems like the kind of story he likes to really sink his teeth into.
And actually I was a bit baffled when I saw it, trying to make heads and tails of an article that referenced DC Comics superheroes and even included an image of a Batman impersonator next to the Batmobile in public.
It is known through the Forbes article that researchers from Austrian firm SEC Consult, the original source of this information, had uncovered what they claimed were “deliberately hidden” backdoors in products from AMX by Harman, as we know a provider of conference room communications and control systems for corporate, education and government entities. In terms of highest profile in the U.S., AMX equipment is used in the White House.
One should note that AMX devices are tested and approved by the US DoD as JITC certified secure command and control, conference, training and briefing room solutions. AMX by Harman states that the Enova® DVX All-In-One Presentation Switcher Series is the only certified conference room control and switching solution listed on DISA’s Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Here is a link to this statement. I have also been made aware that the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) performs highly stringent testing on any equipment to be utilized by the DOD.
This all was determined by SEC Consult after analyzing the AMX NX-1200 NetLinx NX Integrated Controller, and researchers first became suspicious after encountering a function called “setUpSubtleUserAccount” that added a highly privileged account with a hard-coded password to the list of users authorized to log in.
SEC Consult in their Jan. 21st blog Deliberately hidden backdoor account in several AMX (HARMAN Professional) devices specified that in early 2015 they decided to take a look into the security of a conference room solution provided by AMX, coming up with the aforementioned information concerning their research.
After detailing how strings in the program revealed an interesting detail about the vendor’s security strategy, they went on to state this in the blog:
AMX apparently called for a little extra help in the universe of Marvel superheroes to protect their products (and coincidentally also the U.S. military) from the evil super villain hackers. At least that is what we assume, because the expert spy and top S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Black Widow has her own personalized account on the device.
“Natasha Romanova, known by many aliases, is an expert spy, athlete, and assassin. Trained at a young age by the KGB’s infamous Red Room Academy, the Black Widow was formerly an enemy to the Avengers. She later became their ally after breaking out of the U.S.S.R.’s grasp, and also serves as a top S.H.I.E.L.D. agent”
Source: http://marvel.com/characters/6/black_widow
Like most superheroes, Black Widow prefers to stay under the radar, not requesting any credit for her heroic actions. Because of that, the vendor made an effort in hiding her details from eyes of innocent admins and users alike:
You can read on in the blog as they then introduce “Batman,” as well as further information concerning their stated contact with AMX by Harman.
If you read the Fox-Brewster article, you’ll see how he led off with an incident involving Juniper Networks and a very dangerous backdoor situation — can we remotely determine a situation of such proportions taking place here? Well, if NSA involvement had taken place here, as it did in the Juniper incident, then quite possibly. We do see a situation here that could have been a potential risk, as well as possibly approached in certain better ways as well.
SEC Consult, self-designated as an international leader in application security services and information security consultancy, decided to write a half fun-poking DC comic book superheroes blog on what was certainly considered to be a serious matter in terms of backdoors, where it actually can be as highlighted in this article Juniper Breach Reflects Risk of ‘Back Doors’: Researchers. Do the Juniper Networks and AMX by Harman scenarios, pasted together in the Forbes article, show a nefarious bond in any capacity? Hardly.
Two things were specified in the Forbes article though concerning the AMX by Harman backdoor situation:
- The backdoors might not have been so straightforward to exploit by an outside hacker, as they would have to gain access to the target network, most likely through a separate attack, or via an insider.
- It’s unclear what kinds of data could be stolen using the accounts. Johannes Greil, who heads up SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab, said his company had only analyzed the firmware and had not gone any deeper to see what an attacker could do.
US-CERT reported Vulnerability Note VU#992624 – Harman AMX multimedia devices contain hard-coded credentials (which lists all equipment – denoted as affected devices), states Impact:
An attacker with knowledge of the account credentials can obtain administrator access on the device.
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AMX has released an update for some devices. Affected users are encouraged to contact Harman’s support line for more information on obtaining the update. |
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Here is an official statement from AMX by Harman :
First, we want to clarify the risks and terms being discussed. “Black widow” was an internal name for a legacy diagnostic and maintenance login for customer support of technical issues. Commonly used in legacy systems, it was not “hidden” as suggested, nor did it provide access to customer information. While such a login is useful for diagnostics and maintenance, during our routine security review in the summer of 2015, we determined that it would be prudent to eliminate this feature as part of a comprehensive software update. We informed our customers and the update was deployed in December 2015.
“1MB@tMaN” was an entirely different internal feature that allowed internal system devices to communicate. It was not an external login nor was it accessible from outside of the product. The “1MB@tMaN” internal system device capability also was not related to nor a replacement for the “Black Widow” diagnostic login. The only connection was the fact that our software update that eliminated “Black Widow” also provided an update to the “1MB@tMaN” internal capability that eliminated this name.
In terms of the names, these were lighthearted internal project names that our programmers used with no intended meaning.
We take security very seriously and are continuously testing our own systems and capabilities and developing more sophisticated updates.
There were other statements issued as well — this was a statement included in a customer letter speaking to potential breach scenario:
First and foremost, we are not aware of any breaches of any of our systems. “Black widow” was an internal name for a legacy diagnostic and maintenance login for customer support of technical issues. Commonly used in legacy systems, it was not “hidden” as suggested, nor did it provide access to customer information. While such a login is useful for diagnostics and maintenance, during our routine security review in the summer of 2015, we determined that it would be prudent to eliminate this feature as part of a comprehensive software update.
Will there be more out of AMX by Harman on this? Not sure, but let’s wait and see.
Hats off to the AV industry for picking up on this story and bringing up to the minute conversation and perspectives as we get deeper into security discussion about AV, the network and even IoT. Security discussion, as I and others have been stating, needs to continue and profile to such discussions also increase throughout the industry. It can also be stated that this may serve as a model for the industry where security determinations are concerned in the future.
If you would like another excellent source for infosec and cybersecurity, I recommend Dark Reading (where you will also find an article on AMX by Harman), as well as Brian Krebs’ Krebs on Security. Leave a Comment
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That AMX Backdoor
By Leonard Suskin Pixel and Ink-Stained Wretch
The AV industry received some unsettling news last week regarding a potential security vulnerability in Harman’s control processors. It was a rare moment when we as a group were all in the news, though not in a good way. For those who’ve not seen it by now, Ars Technica reported that AMX (now Harman) Netlinx processors have a “back door” which could, in theory, create vulnerabilities to certain kinds of outside attacks. Two questions come to my mind: How worried should we be, and how can we do better in the future?
First, to clarify, the back door in this case was took the form of secret user-account and password that could be created by executing an undocumented command via telnet or SSH. This account had not only full access to the device but, as a diagnostic tool, could be used as a packet-sniffer. Was this dangerous?
At the very worst, yes. An attacker could log into the device, view some network traffic (though only that traffic going to the port on said device) and, if they also knew how to read AMX code and figure out how the system was constructed, turn on microphones, cameras and even secretly dial a video or audio call during what should be a private meeting. That is the worst-case scenario.
Now that we’re all scared, we can ask: How likely this is? In my estimation, not very. The first reason is reminiscent of the vulnerability discovered in Nest learning thermostats two years back; yes, an attacker can access the device in ways of which you wouldn’t approve. This requires, in the case of the Nest, physical access to the device. In the case of the Netlinx controller, one would need access to the network on which it resides. AV control networks are almost always segregated to their own network, either physically or logically separated from the larger converged network. Best IT security practices would require some form of authentication (through a dedicated VLAN or similar) before accessing such a network from the outside. So, in other words, if an attacker can access a back door such as the AMX “Black Widow” account (more on the name later), there has already been a failure of network security. It may not be as obvious as the attacker having broken into your home to access your thermostat, but it is a breach nonetheless.
There are two bigger picture pieces here. One is that we DO need to be serious about this kind of vulnerability, for the sake of perception if nothing else. Where Harman failed was not primarily in leaving a potential backdoor open, but by not answering a security consultant for several months until the weakness was made public, forcing them to react to an uncomfortable story. Bigger picture yet, it’s no secret that AV and IT are increasingly converging and that we are living on larger converged networks. IT is a much bigger world than AV and, in many ways, a far more mature industry when it comes to concerns about security. In other words, we’re sitting at the adult table and we need to act like it.
The first step in acting like adults is to recognize that security is a serious issue and — whether as manufacturers, consultants or integrators — be mindful of our clients’ safety and privacy. Yes, that means that AMX (and other control manufacturers out there) shouldn’t leave back doors, no matter how much easier that might make later troubleshooting and support. It also means that on installation we shouldn’t leave the front door open. How many installed processors are out in the wild with the admin passwords still set to the factory default? I’m certain that it isn’t all of them, but I suspect it’s far more than it should be. One suggestion I’ve seen (ironically, from Harman’s Paul Zielie in a presentation about security) is to reset all of the admin passwords to something project-specific rather than generic prior to shipment and installation. This is far from perfect (especially if ones idea of “project specific” is the street address to which it is being delivered), but is a tremendous improvement over a factory-default, which anyone can look up. We need to not just assume that AV devices will be segregated to their own network, but include language in our specifications and instructions to IT managers that a network-based AV control device can be as much a security risk as any other network appliance.
The second step in acting like adults is to act like adults. There is one thing I am now requesting from all of you programmers, manufacturers and contractors out there. Yes, you. Do your work as if it’s going to end up in a story in Forbes, because it quite possibly is. I can’t ask to never again read an article about something someone in the industry did wrong; we strive for perfection but need to be reasonable enough to not expect it every time. What I can expect is to never again read an article about a vulnerability or failure in an AV system and read a phrase in a major news source such as “a leet speak version of ‘I’m Batman.’” We’re at the adult table now. There are people in the AV industry who have, in their reactions, defended the sense of humor of the programmers at Harman who chose to use comic book names for these features and secret accounts. I believe in humor as much as anyone, but those of you who have followed me over the years knows there’s something in which I believe even more.
I believe in narrative.
I believe in metaphor.
I believe in stories.
When the world learns that a back-door was left in an AV product and that the back-door was named after a comic book character and THEN (and I’m taking Harman at the word on this next part) a similar feature is shown to ALSO be named after a different comic book character — that tells a story. It says that we’re not taking ourselves or our work seriously. It says that we’re overgrown nerd-kids whose products don’t belong in Fortune 500 companies, in government facilities, in any places which take their work seriously.
It says that we’re kids sitting at the adult table.
The sin in all of this is that we are not children. Every AV manufacturer with whom I’ve discussed this takes security seriously. Harman, as I said, has their representative educating the industry through an InfoComm course. Crestron has, wisely, chosen to not only move to fully standards-based communications and security protocols, but to remove default passwords and set more secure modes of operation as their factory default settings. We are, as a group, learning — perhaps more so than they myriad newcomers to the network space coming as part of the “Internet of Things.”
None of our gains matters in terms of perception so long as we not only make mistakes but make them in memorable, splashy, and unprofessional-looking ways.
So please, be careful. Be thorough. Be mindful.
And be mature. Save the in-jokes for the office holiday party. I’ll thank you for it.
Editor’s Note: AMX released a statement regarding the vulnerability that said there had been no actual security breaches of which it was aware, and that a firmware update was deployed in December that disabled the access, which the company also said was originally intended for assisting in remote diagnostics and troubleshooting. Leave a Comment
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Is Delta Displays Smart Enough to Pull it Off – Or Has It Already?
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
You are likely using a Delta Displays projector — or have recently. But I’ll bet you that you didn’t even know it.
How’s this possible? Well, they are one of the largest OEMs of projectors in the world. They have made projectors for Hitachi, NEC, Christie, Barco, BenQ (even though no one know this, it’s true), DPI (which, by the way, Delta indirectly owns 100 percent of — even though this is hush, hush), InFocus and a handful of other brands out there that refuse to admit this or Delta has sworn to secrecy. And, all of them are DLP manufacturers.
Ironically, it currently has one of the largest line of projectors on the market, sort of, under its own brand name, too. But, barely anyone knows this. Delta’s not just under the radar; the radar isn’t even detecting it.
So, who the heck is Delta and how did they get into the projection market? Well, they can thank Texas Instruments and their DLP division. Way back when, TI — when they originally launched the DLP technology — used to make and sell the DLP light engines (i.e., the DMD mirror chips and a light block) to the manufacturers as an ODM. But, eventually, TI decided it just wanted to make and sell the chips (TI’s expertise), so it combed the earth to find the perfect ODM company to make and sell its DLP light engines for them. TI found Bruce Cheng and his company Delta Electronics based on Taiwan. Delta made everything from power supplies, to fans, to telecom gear, to lighting systems, to auto parts, to healthcare devices. And, in the 2000s, Delta started making DLP light engines. For nearly a decade, it only sold the light engine component to projector companies, but eventually it started making the entire projector — as an OEM. That’s when the brands mentioned above started buying. Antd, in addition to now making projectors for others, it also makes them for Vivitek (a company now also owned 100 percent by Delta) as well as under its own brand: Delta Displays. But, when you ask AV’ers and customers to name the top-10 projector brands, no one names Delta. Or, maybe they do know Delta, but don’t realize how big it is, as they don’t know who Delta owns and how many projectors it manufacturers.
Why is this? And should we even care?
Well, let me address the WHY, first. It’s simple: MARKETING. Delta (or at least Delta Displays) is terrible at marketing. The logo is trite, its branding is unremarkable and its press releases are unoriginal. I am sorry to be so harsh, but BRANDING and MARKETING do matter. And, because of this, you barely notice them. For example, at InfoComm 2015, the company had a 50’ x 40’ booth — certainly one of the larger ones on the show floor — and you barely noticed.
So, here’s one of the largest projector companies (in volume) in the world, and most of you reading this don’t know it. The problem must be marketing. EPSON, Christie, Barco, BenQ, CANON, NEC Display (insert just about any projector brand here — including its own brand, VIVITEK, which is doing a phenomenal job branding and marketing on its own) all have way, way better branding and marketing than Delta.
Should we care?
I say yes. Delta literally has the potential to take most of the industry under its own name. Right now, it dominates projection via OEM partners. But, Delta is (and this is the part that is murky to me as I don’t know if the company actually has a plan or if it’s even occurred to them that they can do this) is poised to dominate the projection landscape through its own label — if it wanted to.
It already owns Vivitek.
It has controlling interest in Digital Projection (DPI) through the Delta umbrella of companies (i.e., Delta Displays and Vivitek and one other small Delta division).
And, it makes light engines as well as finished products for more than a dozen big brand names. It could also take any and/or all of those products and slap a Delta badge of them (hopefully one with new branding) and, voila, it’s a huge force to be reckoned with. With this sort of diversification in the projection industry, it can grow market share without being a target of other projection companies (since Delta partners with many and aren’t directly competing with most). Delta is sort of like the Intel of the projection market. Sure, Delta could stop making stuff for other companies, just like Intel could easily build a computer. But, Intel is way more successful by putting all its processors in everyone else’s computers than it would be competing in the fragmented PC market.
But does anyone over at Delta really know what’s going on? Do they actually have a plan? Or, are they just successful in spite of themselves? Leave a Comment
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rAVe’s 2015 End-of-Year VideoOne of the most anticipated videos we produce, annually, is our End-of-Year Video where we take a look at everything that shaped the year in ProAV, HomeAV and Digital Signage.
Well, without further delay, here it is – the official debut of rAVe’s 2015 End-of-Year Video. Watch it as you very-well may be in it – or certainly a lot of people, products and technology you use!
We hope you enjoy the 2015 end-of-year video and we look forward to a great 2016!
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TFCinfo’s Annual Projector Brand Strength Report Shows EPSON Still DominatesTFCinfo today announced the release of its “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2016.” This report marks the 14th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted. TFCinfo’s report not only measures the strength of multimedia projector brands in the five most important market segments in the AV industry (large corporations, SMB-small and medium business, SOHU-small office/home user, education, and government), but also analyzes important trends in customer perceptions which can have significant influence in their purchase decisions.
In this year’s installment Epson is a clear winner in the eyes of experienced projector end users and purchasers. Not only has Epson remained solid in their brand awareness and their image, but they are even continuing to improve upon many of their dominating scores. Other brands such as BenQ, Dell, Hitachi, InFocus, NEC, Optoma and Sony are noted for their strength and improvements in other key areas and market segments.
Awareness, Image and Intent are three main elements of brand strength that continuously need to be monitored. In this research, TFCinfo shows how individual brands perform on each of these important measures and in comparison to other brands. This allows readers to form a complete picture of where their brand is, and where their brand needs to go to stay competitive.
Epson, NEC, Sony, Panasonic and InFocus are the top five most recognized projector brands in the industry. Epson has solidified their position and has a solid lead of at least 10 percent above the next highest ranked brand in every segment surveyed (aided awareness). NEC and InFocus both come in among the top three most recognized brands in four of the five segments surveyed. While other brands may not have ranked among the top, they post some of the strongest improvements and definitely cannot be overlooked. BenQ and Optoma are important to note on this measure as these brands have each increased their overall free recall (unaided) by 17 percent in the past three years alone. Unaided free recall is extremely important to ensure that your brand comes to mind to be included in the important pre-purchase research.
Awareness for some brands, while still considered low in comparison to their position in total projector sales and current market share, have continued to show great improvement, most notably Dell and Optoma.
A clear picture is forming with regard to some of the most important projector purchasing factors and the brands that are being associated with them. Some of the most important factors to look at when purchasing a projector are overall image quality, reliability/build quality, and price. Experienced projector users and purchasers name Epson, Panasonic, Sony, NEC, and Hitachi as the top brands they associate most with having an excellent image quality.
These same brands are also named as brands that represent projectors that offer superior reliability and build quality. Respondents name InFocus, Epson, Dell, BenQ and Optoma as the brands that offer the best price (value), while on the polar end Epson, Panasonic, Sony, NEC, and Hitachi are named as offering a better investment (higher price/higher quality). This leaves Epson in a phenomenal position as end users are viewing the brand as both a great value and a high quality investment.
“Measuring brand strength and tracking your position in relation to your competitors is crucial in today’s projector market. Understanding customer perceptions, preferences and the factors that are driving their purchase decisions is critical to the brand management process, and therefore to the growth and profitability of your brand,” states Tanya Lippke, TFCinfo director of survey market research. “These customer perceptions can have significant influence in their purchase decisions.”
Epson, Panasonic, NEC, Sony, and InFocus are the top five brands being considered for purchase most overall, although some of these brands are being pushed by their dominance in particular market segments. BenQ, Optoma, and even Hitachi hold their own on this measure posting some important consideration gains in certain market segments this year.
While Hitachi may not be one of the most considered brands for purchase, Hitachi has posted an increase in purchase consideration each year for the past four years now, and is high relative to their overall brand awareness. BenQ and Optoma are also brands where their momentum cannot be ignored. Both brands have done a great job with their awareness and image in this category and it shows. This yearly tracking study reveals that BenQ and Optoma have improved their numbers, gaining 17 percent in consideration each since 2013.
“Many brands post great scores this year, even some of the lesser known brands,” states Tanya Lippke, “In order for brands to turn this consideration into an actual purchase, consumers must have a clear understanding as to what your brand offers in correlation to the purchasing factors that are most important to them. This report reveals what messages the major brands are delivering and how these perceptions are affecting them in the market-place.”
Many brands were researched in-depth and each show significant strengths and weaknesses in certain areas. Brands that are analyzed in depth in this report include: BenQ, Dell, Dukane, Eiki, Epson, Hitachi, InFocus, NEC, Optoma, Panasonic, Runco and Sony.
This extensive 340+ page report reveals detailed customer insights and analysis that will help manufacturers to build and sustain an advantage in the marketplace. This report analyzes:
- Unaided brand awareness
- Aided brand awareness
- Brands used
- Brand consideration set (Is your brand among a select group of brands considered for purchase?)
- Superior brands (Is your brand always considered? Most desired?)
- Inferior Brands (Is your brand never considered?)
- Buying criteria
- Importance rating of buying criteria
- Brand affinity (How strong is your brand strength on key purchasing attributes?)
- Brand associations (What type of projector use is your brand most associated with? Mobile projection?
- Home entertainment?)
- Brand image index (How strong is your brand compared to the average and your competitors on important purchasing factors and affinity attributes?)
- Plus: Projector use and purchasing (How are projectors used in each market segment, what benefits are realized from using a projector, what are the downsides, how many hours are projectors being used, where are consumers getting information about projectors and brands, where are they buying most, who are the gatekeepers of purchase, does your brand measure up on the most important purchasing factors?)
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Almo Professional A/V to Distribute Bose Professional Audio GearAlmo Professional A/V today announced it was selected by Bose Professional Americas to distribute the audio company’s full line of BMS speakers, IZA amps, ControlSpace signal processors and PowerMatch amps. With the goal of giving AV resellers new opportunities to thrive in 2016, these premium audio solutions are now available through Almo with the added benefit of Almo’s technical and project management expertise, sales support and exclusive managed service programs.
As part of the new relationship, Bose Professional has joined the award-winning E4 AV Tour, Almo’s traveling training, networking and product exhibition event. Bose will also lead an Almo webinar with an introduction to its full line of professional products on Jan. 20 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
“Bose is well-known and highly respected around the globe for its premium audio products and has instant brand recognition, which is critical to our resellers who are working hard to integrate audio into their professional projects,” said Sam Taylor, executive vice president and COO for Almo Professional A/V. “Bose selected Almo as a distribution partner to give resellers direct access to these quality products with the advantage of faster availability, managed service opportunities and access to a full range of complimentary AV products.”
Taylor added that with the technical and project management expertise of Almo’s elite Business Development Manager team, along with the Almo sales staff and entire Bose field sales team all working in tandem, there are countless opportunities for Almo resellers to profit from audio portion of their businesses in 2016.
To view an interview with Sam Taylor about the new distribution relationship, click here.
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Panasonic Claims Single-Cable and Connector Solution for 8K Distribution (Hint: Fiber)Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed single cable and connector solution that enable the transmission of uncompressed full-spec 8K video signals.
Currently, to transmit video signal via connector-equipped cables from an 8K signal source or other devices to an 8K display, 4K-equivalent images are transmitted using four HDMI cables, and then they are combined to show in 8K resolution by using image processing. Panasonic’s newly-developed connector-equipped cable, which uses plastic optical fiber technology, can achieve the transmission of full-spec 8K video via a single cable, with improved bandwidth and length.
High-speed transmission over optical fiber connector can be achieved when the optical axes are completely aligned. However, when the equipment and the cable’s connection portions are detachable, it is difficult to precisely align optical axes at the connection, leading to poor connectivity and other defects. That has hampered the deployment of optical fiber cables in video transmission cables with detachable connectors.
Working with KAI Photonics Co., Ltd., a venture from Japan’s Keio University, Panasonic developed connector-equipped cables that adopt “plastic optical fiber and its connection technology using ballpoint-pen type interconnect*2.” Further, by applying Panasonic’s technology for the multi-level modulation of broadband signals, a transmission bandwidth exceeding 100 Gbps was achieved with a single cable.
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Crestron Ships Huddle Room PackageCrestron shipped a new HDMI switcher and extender pair that’s aimed at small meeting rooms, huddle rooms, and classrooms. Dubbed the HD Scaling Presentation Switcher & Extender (HD-MD-400-C-E) the package includes 3×1 switcher with an HD receiver that requires no programming. Mount the transmitter under a table or inside a podium and it hash two HDMI inputs, one VGA input (with one analog audio input) and that sends signals HDBaseT to the receiver mounted behind the room display or above the projector. The receiver features an additional HDMI input for a local source.
Additionally, Ethernet connectivity makes it possible to connect a Crestron Fusion enterprise management software to monitor, manage, and control technology the room.
Both the transmitter and receiver are compact enough to fit discreetly inside a presentation lectern, beneath a table, or mounted on a wall behind a flat-panel display, or on the ceiling above a projector. They can even be attached to a single rack rail in the back of an equipment cabinet. Both devices are powered together using a single wall mount power pack (included), which can be connected either at the receiver or at the transmitter location. Power is carried between the transmitter and receiver over the HDBaseT connection.
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Just Add Power Announces ISE Plans, Including Two New Additions to 3G Ultra HD Over IP LineJust Add Power (Stand 5-R108) has announced that its range of Ethernet-based HDMI distribution devices will expand further with the launch four new products at Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam. Most notably, two new products are being added to their latest 3G Ultra HD over IP platform- which was winner of ‘Best Multiroom AV’ product at CEDIA Dallas and is designed for matrixing any combination of 4K, Full HD 1080p and lower resolutions from HDMI 2.0 or earlier version HDMI devices over a GB network.
The first addition to the 3G Ultra HD over IP platform to be unveiled at ISE 2016 is the 3G+AVP Rackmount Transmitter. This 1U rackmountable device with three 3G+AVP Ultra HD over IP Transmitters built in delivers 4K with HDPC 2.2 support, 1080p or lower resolution content from three HDMI 2.0 or 1.x sources over a local area network using a Layer 3 Gigabit Managed Switch, to be decoded by a 3G+AVP Receiver at the display locations. The 3G+AVP Receivers are able to downscale a 4K signal with HDCP 2.2 to 1080p for viewing on HDMI 1. x screens and also upscale a Full HD 1080p or lower signal from any HDMI 1.x device, outputting it at a maximum of 4K 2160p for viewing on 4K TVs. If you don’t want the receivers to scale source content up or down, there is a selectable passthrough mode on each receiver, which delivers the same video resolution output by the source directly to the TV. This passthrough mode is useful for new 4K panels with scaling functionality, as it will allow the installer to choose which upscaling process is best for the end users application.
The second addition to the 3G Ultra HD over IP platform is the 3G+HIFI Transmitter with local HDMI output for 4K distribution projects that require support for uncompressed multichannel audio formats up to and including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The 3G+HIFI Transmitter is capable of sending the uncompressed digital audio formats over the network (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X). 3G+HIFI Transmitters work with existing 3G+AVP Receivers, described above, and can be mixed and matched in the same network as 3G+AVP Transmitters. The 3G+HIFI Transmitters are only necessary for use with sources outputting uncompressed multichannel audio formats. For 5.1 multichannel or stereo audio formats, along with downmixing 5.1 to be output as stereo in individual zones and injecting LINE or MIC audio, installers can use the 3G+AVP Transmitters that have a licensed Dolby Digital Processor on board.
With all 3G Ultra HD over IP of products from Just Add Power, integrators need one transmitter per HDMI 2.0 or 1.x source, one receiver per HDMI 2.0 or 1.x display and a Layer 3 Gigabit Managed Switch with a suitable number of ports in order to create any size of 4K-capable HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 support and 4K to 1080p up/downscaling capabilities. The third generation of Just Add Power hardware is ideal for projects in which integrators are faced with having 4K / HDMI 2.0 panels with HDCP 2.2 only in the primary viewing zones but legacy 1080p or earlier panels elsewhere. In this scenario, the 3G+ Ultra HD over IP transmitters and receivers are able make a 4K source device with HDCP 2.2, such as the Sony FMP-X10 UHD player or Amazon Fire TV with UHD, be simultaneously viewed in 2160p (4K UltraHD) on 4K displays and in 1080p on Full HD displays, without any additional signal management hardware required.
In addition to these new 3G Ultra HD over IP products, a new 19″ Razor Shelf accessory device will be on show that can hold up to 13 individual Just Add Power 2G/2G+ or 3G transmitters or receivers vertically in any desired combination. As Just Add Power products work in conjunction with a Layer 3 Gigabit Managed Switch to allow integrators to build any size of HDMI matrix with any desired combination of inputs from 2×2 to 4000×65000, the ability to more neatly integrate large numbers of individual Just Add Power TX and RX into a rack will be welcomed by installers working on large-scale residential and commercial HDMI over IP installs.
The final new product to be shown at ISE 2016 is an IR Dongle device; an RS232 to IR converter that allows for full IR control of integrated sources and displays in any 2G/2G+ or 3G Just Add Power HDMI over IP install. This most useful addition to the product lineup is compatible with all Just Add Power devices with serial ports, and reduces hardware costs associated with HDMI over IP installs, where previously extra control system hardware would have been necessary to deliver IR control.
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Extron Shipping 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers in Three New SizesExtron is shipping its DXP 88 HD 4K, DXP 84 HD 4K, and DXP 44 HD 4K, the latest models in the DXP HD 4K Series of HDMI matrix switchers. These 4K, fixed I/O matrix switchers are HDCP compliant, and support data rates to 10.2 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats (2096×2160 @ 30Hz 4:4:4 and 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz 4:2:0). Extron technologies such as SpeedSwitch, Key Minder and EDID Minder ensure system operation with fast switching speeds and reliable communication between connected devices. To maintain signal integrity over long distances, the DXP HD 4K Series provides automatic cable equalization on all inputs, and output reclocking to reshape and restore video signal timing at each HDMI output. The 8×8, 8×4, and 4×4 matrix switchers also feature built‑in audio de‑embedding, enabling digital audio from any input to be assigned to the digital or analog stereo outputs for streamlined integration. The DXP HD 4K Series is designed for use in applications that require reliable, high performance routing of digital video and digital or analog audio signals in professional AV environments.
Extron says the technologies and capabilities built into the DXP HD 4K Series ensure high performance AV signal routing, with a fully digital pathway that maintains the highest possible audio and image quality for multiple sources and displays.
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KanexPro Intros HDBaseT Switcher for 4KKanexPro has just launched the HDSC31D-4K HDMI and VGA Collaboration Switcher Scaler that uses HDBaseT (3×1) to send signals distances up to 230 feet.
Tthe HDSC31D-4K offers three inputs designed for sending DisplayPort, HDMI or VGA analog video as well as control up to 230 feet over a shielded CATx cable to an HDBaseT receiver supporting resolutions up to 4K@30Hz. (Buyer Beware: The company does NOT list a color bit sampling spec on their website). The programmable Collaboration Switcher Scaler allows the sender or receiver to be powered from either side requiring only one power supply supporting PoE and allows users to switch between the sources and upscale (720p, 1080p and 1600×1200@60Hz) or downscale resolutions (from 4K down to 720p). It also has auto-detection that automatically powers the display on and off
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Altinex Debuts TNP358 Tilt ‘N Plug Interconnect BoxAltinex has a new TNP358 Tilt ‘N Plug interconnect box that is designed for mounting into tables, podiums or other furniture as part of a presentation system.
The TNP358 is available in both black or brushed aluminum finishes and includes dual AC power sockets, two charging USB ports, plus HDMI and audio connectors. To patch a computer into the AV presentation system, just run an HDMI cable from the laptop to the TNP358’s HDMI connector and it sends both sound and picture over a single cable.
The TNP358’s has two 12-amp U.S. power receptacles and the two USB ports that can deliver up to 3 amps of charging power. The TNP358 was specifically designed for devices requiring a charging USB port, such as smartphones and tablets. A single input power cable delivers power to both AC outlets and features a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) plug.
The TNP358 interconnect box’s input plate is accessed by pushing down on the top cover. The unit then auto-tilts open with assistance from an internal spring. Once open, the input plate remains securely in place. The input plate is hidden, or closed, by pressing down on the top cover until the latching mechanism engages. In its closed position, the top panel lies flush with the table’s top, held in place by the latching mechanism. Altinex says that this fit also means less chance for paperwork to catch the TNP358’s edges when being passed across a table.
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Crestron Ships HDBaseT 4K Transmitter and ReceiverCrestron is shipping its 4K DigitalMedia Transmitter 202 (DM-TX-4K-202-C) and 4K DigitalMedia Transmitter 302 (DM-TX-4K-302-C) which are spec’d to transmit 4K (up to 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz with color sampling of 4:2:0 or 2560×1600 @ 60Hz with color sampling of 4:4:4) and HD AV signals long distance to a room display. Both products function as transmitters and 2X1 and 3X1 switchers, respectively, and are aimed at classrooms and meeting rooms.
Both the DM-TX-4K-202-C and DM-TX-4K-302-C provide two independent 4K HDMI inputs with resolutions up to UHD and DCI 4K. The DM-TX-4K-302-C adds VGA and analog audio inputs. All inputs feature auto-detection for plug-and-play simplicity, and can be configured to switch automatically or be controlled through a Crestron control system.
The DM-TX-4K-202-C and DM-TX-4K-302-C include a fully HDBaseT compatible DM output for long-distance transmission and direct connection to an HDBaseT certified display device. An HDMI output is provided for pass-through of the selected source to feed a local display, monitor or sound system.
With both host and device ports built in, the DM-TX-4K-202-C and DM-TX-4K-302-C can be used as a USB keyboard/mouse extender. This allows a computer (or other USB HID-compliant host) to be connected to them and controlled remotely by a USB HID keyboard and/or mouse located elsewhere. Alternatively, you can connect the keyboard/mouse locally and use it to control a remote computer.
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Chief Launches New Suspended Ceiling Projector System
Chief is now shipping the new suspended ceiling projector system that they say is designed to cut install time by one-third. The new design incorporates an improved suspended ceiling plate, column system, mount and universal interface. The process began when Chief engineers went into the field to observe and interview installers about current systems and how they can be improved.
Problems included inconsistent ceiling grid systems, cable management, adjustment and cumbersome installation processes.
For speed and accuracy of adjustment, a new mount was created that builds upon the breakthrough successes of the RPA and RPM, Chief’s award-winning projector mounts. The RPT mount’s absolute image control adds Tool-Free Microzone adjustment with a positive drive system to keep adjustments in place – no need for set screws.
All the adjustment capabilities drastically reduce the need for digital adjustments in the projector, which can negatively affect image quality.
Features of the Suspended Ceiling Projector System include:
- System comes out of box in the order needed with mount and column preassembled
- Adjustable ceiling plate allows placement above or below tile and accommodates inconsistent T-grids
- Detachable electric plate for pre-wiring
- Tool-Free Microzone adjustment
- Centris Technology enables effortless fingertip positioning with new tool-free lock down
- Adjustable 0-12” (0-305 mm) column with separate inlay channels for high and low voltage cables
- Improved universal interface for easier lock/unlock at projector connection
- Quick-disconnect from interface to projector and interface to mount for easy access while maintaining registration
- Single SKU ordering and less packaging to recycle
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Middle Atlantic’s New UTB Series Universal TechBox Allows Discreet Mounting of AV EquipmentMiddle Atlantic Products today announced the launch of the UTB Series Universal TechBox, a low-profile solution for discreetly mounting AV equipment underneath a table surface within meeting spaces. The UTB Series Universal TechBox is aimed at applications mounting equipment like small devices, switchers, and interface accessories for audio, video, and/or HDMI.
Available in two widths — traditional 19-inch rackmount and half-rack — the UTB Series Universal TechBox is field-configurable with all necessary hardware and accessories for both sizes. The unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically in three easy steps: mount the top to the chosen surface, integrate the equipment, and secure the bottom piece to the top — all without tools. It includes pairs of rackrail and front and rear covers for both 1RU and 2RU sizes, offering security for settings and cable connections and preventing users from tampering with equipment. Designed for both rackmount and non-rackmount equipment, the UTB Series’ patented pattern accommodates small device mounting, compact surge protection, and cable tie-down with a vent pattern designed to optimize cooling airflows. This will be officially launched at ISE in Amsterdam next month.
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Renkus-Heinz ICONYX Gen5 Now Offering Dante ConnectivityRenkus-Heinz announced a new version of their Iconyx Gen5 Series integrating Dante, the media networking technology from Audinate.
All Gen5 Series models including Iconyx and IC Live (ICL-F-RN) will be available with Dante control. The Brooklyn-based Dante implementation features dual RJ45 connections for fully redundant operation, and a single cable carries both Dante and RHAON II control data for streamlined connectivity.
Iconyx Gen5 represents the fifth generation of Renkus-Heinz’s acclaimed Iconyx Series, incorporating UniBeam Technology for dramatically more uniform coverage, increased output, and faster setup, with new configurations for easier and more cost effective installation. Dante-enabled models will be designated with a suffix of RD (e.g., IC16-RD).
Dante is a complete audio networking solution for audio distribution over standard IP networks, supporting hundreds of simultaneous channels of uncompressed audio with ultra-low latency and sub-microsecond synchronization accuracy. Dante provides manufacturers and users alike with a full suite of tools and capabilities for full plug-and-play operation, including automatic device discovery, software-based signal routing, and complete integration with PCs.
Dante-enabled models of Renkus-Heinz Gen5 products will begin shipping in February of 2016.
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Ampetronic to Launch DSP Networked Hearing Loop Drivers at ISE 2016Ampetronic’s specialty is commercial audio induction loop systems. The company is going to use ISE 2016 in Amsterdam to launch a new D Series, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), networkable driver range.
The D Series range will initially consist of 10- and 14-amp dual output drivers. At a maximum of 14 amps per loop output, the D14-2 driver is the most powerful product currently available and both drivers in the D Series are class “D” products, meaning a 60 percent+ increase in energy efficiency over existing solutions and flexibility come as standard. Unique multi stage filtering ensures compatibility with other system equipment as well as global EMC regulations.
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New Compact and Quiet Christie Q Series DebutsChristie has a new set of 1-chip DLP projectors with the new Christie DWU1052-Q and Christie DHD1052-Q, both featuring improved warping and blending.
Aimed at applications including concerts, live theater, lecture halls, conventions, hotels, public spaces and other venues where bright and precise imagery is key, end users will experience the benefits of the improved blending and warping and portrait or landscape modes whether the image is displayed on a flat or curved surface.
Operational in either single or dual-lamp mode, Christie Q Series is equipped with eClarity — image processing that delivers enhanced pictures by providing superior control over sharpness, gloss and shading, making images stand out more than ever. With built-in High Dynamic Contrast Range (HDCR), even image ‘washout’ from high ambient light conditions can be eliminated.
The new Christie Q Series models also feature a built-in automated dual color wheel to quickly select between two performance color wheels to optimize for best color or brightest light.
Christie DWU1052-Q and Christie DHD1052-Q have:
- 10,000 lumens (WU), 9,500 lumens (HD)
- Small form factor
- Reduced noise levels thanks to a unique cooling design that minimizes the number of fans
- Built-in automated dual color wheel for best color or brightest light
- e-Clarity image processing
- High Dynamic Contrast Range
- Versatile lens suite including 0.38:1 ultra-short throw
- Edge blending and warping capability and instant configuration
- Easy connectivity with 3GSDI and HDBaseT
- Built-in LCD display for status and monitoring
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Navitar Intros Fisheye Zoom Projection Lens for DomesNavitar announced today the addition of the HSRZ-55 fisheye zoom lens to their established line of HemiStar projection lenses. This F-Theta wide angle fisheye lens was designed to work with 1.38″ panel projectors based on Texas Instrument’s 4K DLP technology, including models from Barco, Christie and Digital Projection.
The HSRZ-55 is the industry’s first fisheye zoom lens available for the high brightness 4K projectors on the market today. The 1.18X zoom lens has a focal length range of 5.5-6.5mm and achieves vertical projection angles from 150.3° to 179.4°.
The key advantage of the HSRZ-55 for integrators, however, is the ability to change the position of the projector relative to the spring line of the screen, and continue to fill the dome.
The HSRZ-55 has been installed and tested by teams developing planetariums, dark rides, and outdoor spherical displays and all are extremely pleased with the resolution, brightness and uniformity of the lens. Navitar’s new zoom is a perfect solution for planetarium, amusement, large-scale event and spherical display applications as well as for projecting into spheres larger than 1.5 meters.
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Christie Launches Single-Chip DLP, 12,000-Lumen HS Projector SeriesChristie is launching a new single-chip DLP laser phosphor projector line — the Christie HS Series — which Christie says that at 10,000 lumens is the brightest 1-chip DLP laser-phosphor projector on the market. Featuring “BoldColor Technology” with three times the color wheel speed (of a normal one-chip DLP), the Christie D12HD-HS and Christie D12WU-HS are 1080p and WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, respectively.
Aimed at rental stagers, large meeting rooms, hotels, public spaces and entertainment venues, the Christie HS Series is capable of 360-degree orientation and portrait mode with color matching and advanced blending, warping and stacking software built in, making it flexible. The Christie HS Series also offers a full six-lens suite covering 0.84:1 up to 7.2:1, 3GSDI and DVI-D loop through connections so signals can be daisy chained without external boxes and optional fog filters.
Christie HS Series at a glance:
- Brightest 1DLP laser phosphor projector on the market over 10K lumens
- Choice of WUXGA or HD resolution
- Laser phosphor illumination is spec’d with a 20,000 hour life
- Compact industrial design
- Lens memory to recall zoom, focus and lens offset settings
- Automatic and manual warps, blends and stacks
- 3D capable
- Bottom-side HDMI connection and rear input cover so ceiling mount installations can have a clean look
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Mitsubishi to Debut New 120 Series Cubes and New Narrow Bezel LCD at ISEThe next generation of Mitsubishi Electric’s 120 Series DLP rear projection cubes will debut at next month’s ISE. The VS-WE120U DLP cube projection engine, due to be available mid-2016, is the next-generation engine for Mitsubishi’s 120 Series system. The new WUXGA/1080p projector combines the WE optical system from Mitsubishi’s Seventy Series and its 120 Series chassis.
Several new features include true 100,000 hour maintenance-free lifespan in all brightness modes, improved contrast ratio, color and brightness, redundant power supply and six times redundant LED elements. The cube also features DisplayPort 1.2 and Pro-IP capability via built-in OPS slot.
Also on show, Mitsubishi’s LM55P2 Ultra Narrow Bezel LCD display features a 3.5-millimeter bezel and an impressive range of built-in capabilities. The 55-inch displays deliver full HD resolution. When combined in a 2×2 configuration, they create a compact 4K (3840×2160 pixels) display with only a single mullion vertically and horizontally.
The LM55P2 is therefore aimed at applications where high resolution images need to be viewed across the entire display, such as surveillance, process or traffic monitoring. A built-in Display Port 1.2a input terminal allows individual displays to be daisy-chained via a standard DisplayPort cable to create displays of up to a 5×5 configuration with no external processing required.
Multiple inputs can be displayed simultaneously on the screen. Additional versatility is afforded by the optional OPS slot. A new VC-LM1HD option supports HDCP long-distance transmission of up to 100 meters when using the CAT5e cable.
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PresTop to Launch Smart-II Touch Table at ISE 2016At ISE 2016, PresTop will introduce its newest touch table, the PT-GT-955-PCAP-Smart-II. Powered by the Omnitapps multi-touch software from Omnivision, the Smart-II is a fully electric height- and tilt-adjustable table with a flat, bezel-free, glass-fronted touch display suitable for unattended public use. Smart-II leverages the most advanced PCAP touch technology to provide the optimum tablet-like touch precision, response and clarity.
Smart-II is fully customizable and available in a wide range of colors and styles and PresTop has created a custom Smart-II touch table specifically for ISE 2016.
The Smart-II includes a motorized stand that can position the screen for kiosk use or even make it completely horizontal for a table-like setting. Since the table’s tempered and anti-glare glass surface is flush (no bezel) and water-resistant (IP54 rating), users don’t have to worry about spilled water or coffee. Beneath the glass is a brilliant, high-definition 55-inch LED monitor available in either full HD or 4K resolutions. There is even space inside the cabinet for a small-form-factor PC to run the system.
The Smart-II is powered by Omnivision’s Omnitapps advanced mult-itouch, multi-user software, which is perfect for creating and deploying highly captivating, interactive touchscreen experiences. With Omnitapps, customers can reinforce their brand and improve communications with multi-touch displays in public spaces such as lobbies, shopping malls, stores, trade shows, real estate centers, museums, hospitals, airports, and more. Organizations can display their product photos, videos, brochures, and even websites within a multi-touch environment. They can also place products in the spotlight with Omnitapps’ unique and interactive suite of applications including games, and much more.
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ZeeVee to Launch New Video Distribution Products at ISE 2016ZeeVee (Zv) will be demonstrating its new video distribution solutions, ZyPer4K CATx and ZyPerMX at the ISE 2016 Show in Amsterdam, February 9 – 12 in hall 10 at stand N151, at the Amsterdam RAI.
The new ZyPer4k CATx expands upon the ZyPer4K platform, the only solution today that switches and distributes uncompressed Ultra-HD (4K) video, audio and RS232/IR control signals leveraging off-the-shelf 10Gb Ethernet switching products, with support for CATx infrastructures.
In addition, the ZyPerMX will be showcased at the event. Using industry standard H.264 (MPEG4) encoding technology, the ZyPerMX HD IP video encoder, provides a bridge between the current high definition iSeries and the 4K/UHD ZyPer4k products. As many new buildings have been wired without traditional COAX cabling, the ZyPerMX provides an affordable IP video encoding solution enabling customers to deliver live TV and archived content over their Ethernet networks.
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