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John Kurtinecz is Vice President of JP Lilley focusing on technical products and services facing the audio, video and presentation communities. John is a member of InfoComm International, ICIA which is now known as AVIXA, a member of various business chambers throughout the region, and Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. In 1995 John was among the first 26 people in the world to achieve CTS-I certification by InfoComm International. He has been actively serving the AV industry for 31 years. His drive and vision will continue to lead the audio, video and presentation industry for many years to come.

ProAVNews: Extron Transform your TouchLink Pro Touchpanel into a Powerful All-in-One Control System

Extron is pleased to introduce Extron LinkLicense for TouchLink Control and the TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Adapter. These powerful Pro Series control options will transform your wall mount, tabletop, and Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro touchpanels into powerful, all-in-one control systems. They will add flexibility and power to our latest TouchLink Pro touchpanels, including the TLP Pro 525 Series, TLP Pro 725 Series, TLP Pro 1025 Series and TLP Pro 300M. Extron LinkLicense for TouchLink Control is a powerful, easy way to turn your TouchLink Pro touchpanel into a full-featured, standalone control system. With this LinkLicense, you can control your AV devices via Ethernet directly from the Ethernet port on the touchpanel. And, by adding the optional TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Adapter, you can control...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! Combining the Flexibility of DTP with the Power of NAV

Extron is excited to announce that the NAV E 101 DTP, the latest addition to our popular line of NAV® Pro AV over IP products is now available! The NAV E 101 DTP is the industry's first encoder to bridge DTP Systems with NAV Pro AV over IP by accepting an input signal from any DTP Systems transmitter and streaming ultra-low latency, high-quality content over standard Gigabit Ethernet networks. Extron's patented PURE3® codec delivers groundbreaking performance with high quality video at resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and ultra-low latency. The NAV E 101 DTP is fully compatible with NAV 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet decoders, increasing range and scalability for large deployments. Support for embedded digital HDMI and AES67 audio over IP facilitates flexible integration ...

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ProAVNews: Extron Link Multiple Processors to Easily Create Large Videowall Systems

Quantum Expansion IN and Quantum Expansion OUT Cards Introducing Quantum® Expansion IN and Quantum Expansion OUT cards that simplify the design, integration, and operation of large videowalls. The cards link multiple Quantum Ultra frames together, extending the high-speed HyperLane® bus between processors. Once configured, the processors operate as a single system with a common, shared bus. This makes each input source available to all video outputs. Quantum Ultra outputs are genlocked across all frames, maintaining image synchronization and eliminating video tearing. Integrating Quantum Ultra processors configured with Quantum Expansion cards provides flexible system design for large videowalls without the need for front-end switching or distribution amplifiers. Key FeaturesQuantum Ultra ...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! 4K/60 HDMI Audio De-EmbeddingFor Pro AV Applications

The Extron HAE 100 4K Plus is a high performance 4K/60 audio de-embedder that extracts the audio from an HDMI signal. The HAE 100 4K Plus provides an analog output for stereo or dual mono signals, as well as an S/PDIF digital audio output that supports two-channel or Dolby® and DTS® multi-channel formats. It is HDCP compliant, supporting data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, and lossless audio formats. The HAE 100 4K Plus is equipped with integrator-friendly features such as a buffered HDMI video output with EDID Minder®, HDMI input cable equalization, and comprehensive LED status display. Key FeaturesDe-embeds two-channel analog and S/PDIF digital audio from an HDMI signalSupports 4K/60 @ 4:4:4Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR...

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ProAVNews: Extron Now Shipping! Powerful Interactive Wayfinding Interface Connects Users to Meeting Spaces

Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the TLSI 201, an Interactive Wayfinding Interface that provides real-time meeting space availability, status, and location information using a centralized display. Designed to connect directly with Extron Room Scheduling panels, the Interactive Wayfinding Interface enables users to easily locate meeting spaces and make ad hoc meeting reservations. Simply configure the TLSI 201 interface using free Extron Room Agent™ software to view and book meeting spaces for the current day or week in list or map view layouts. Whether your next meeting is scheduled or impromptu, Extron Wayfinding and Room Scheduling solutions save time and take the hassle out of locating and scheduling meetings. Key FeaturesFind and book a meeting space for curr...

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