HDBaseT Alliance Shows Off 5Play at CEDIA

HDBaseT Alliance announced that it will showcase its HDBaseT technology, featuring the 5Play feature set, at CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta.

According to the statement, 5Play combines uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single LAN cable.

For more information visit: www.HDBaseT.org


Unedited press release follows:

HDBaseT Alliance to Showcase HDBaseT™ Technology Featuring 5Play™ at CEDIA EXPO 2010

5Play provides consumers and businesses an all-in-one connectivity solution converging full HD video, audio, Internet, power and controls through a single LAN cable
CEDIA EXPO 2010

BEAVERTON, Ore.–HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry alliance formed to promote and standardize HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed high definition multimedia content, today announced it will showcase its HDBaseT technology, featuring the 5Play™ feature set, at CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta. CEDIA EXPO is the top tradeshow in the residential electronic systems industry, bringing together companies and technologies working to integrate home systems for “on-demand,” adaptive and connected living.

When:    September 23-26, 2010
Where:    CEDIA EXPO 2010
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Booth #3874 – CEDIA Future Technology Pavilion

About HDBaseT Technology
HDBaseT Alliance will demonstrate its uniquely-optimized solution for whole-home and commercial multimedia distribution. HDBaseT technology can connect all entertainment devices through its 5Play feature set, converging uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, high power (100W) over cable and various control signals through a single 100m/328ft CAT5e/6 cable. The HDBaseT demonstration will present a networked, 3D experience where a 46” 3D television can connect to a 3D Blu-ray player via a single LAN cable and require no external power source, giving a glimpse into the possibilities of this all-in-one networking solution. Whether it is connecting game consoles and set-top-boxes in the home or displays in digital signage applications, HDBaseT is optimized for both home and commercial settings.

HDBaseT Alliance member companies Crestron Electronics and Gefen will also be displaying their HDBaseT enabled products at the HDBaseT booth.

About HDBaseT Alliance
The HDBaseT Alliance is comprised of leading cross-industry companies formed to promote and standardize the HDBaseT™ technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology is 5Play™, a feature set that converges uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power over cable and various control signals through a single LAN cable.

Members supporting HDBaseT technology will play a pivotal role in defining the future of multimedia transmission and data communication in the consumer electronics and content provider industries.