CRESTRON FEATURING AUDIO SIX-PACK AT CEDIA 2001

A complete six-zone home audio solution, the Crestron Audio Six-Pack is easy to specify, easy to integrate and easy to afford.

INDIANAPOLIS, CEDIA 2001 (Booth #123) - As part of the expanding Crestron Home(tm) lineup of residential lifestyle systems, Crestron will feature its cost-competitive, complete six-zone home audio solution, the Audio Six-Pack, at CEDIA 2001.

The Crestron Audio Six-Pack is a total package of 14 high-performance components plus programming software, all specially designed to work together. This plug-and-play solution requires only minimal configuration and quick setup, yet is ideal for a wide variety of applications from home theaters to whole-house audio. The Audio Six-Pack can also serve as the initial phase of a basic system that can accommodate future upgrades that can be as advanced as the customer desires. When enhanced with additional Crestron components and accessories, the Audio Six-Pack package becomes the foundation for a truly sophisticated home control and automation system.

The Audio Six-Pack is just as easy to afford as it is to install and the special bundled pricing is a $700 savings off the cost of the components purchased separately. The FREE Audio Six-Pack software also saves valuable time by reducing programming time by up to 12 hours. Created specifically for use with the Audio Six-Pack, the software's simple three-step process requires no special programming expertise. -more-

The new CNAMPX-12x60 amplifier provides 12 channels of power with ratings of 60 Watts per channel (WPC) at 8 ohms, 90 WPC into 4 ohms and 220 WPC bridged at 8 ohms. Like Crestron's CNAMPX-16x60 amplifier, the CNAMPX-12x60 is an intelligent amplifier that can report things like temperature status back to the control system.

In addition to the software, the complete list of Audio Six-Pack hardware includes: * The CNAMPX-12x60 12-channel amplifier delivers 60 Watts of power per channel, offers remote power on/off, and features built-in intelligence to report temperature status via the control network.

* The CNX-PAD8 professional audio distribution processor lets you switch audio sources, preamplify their signals and distribute them to the amplifier.

* The CNMSX-AV high-performance integrated control processor features an optional expansion card cage to upgrade for future technologies and devices.

* The CNHBLOCK network distribution block provides wiring for up to 15 controlled devices and/or peripherals.

* The four CNXIRP infrared emitter probes attach to the controlled devices to deliver IR signals from the control processor.

* The six CN-WP12FW wall-mounted white keypads (one for each room or zone) feature six source buttons, an on/off button, a mute button, volume controls and basic device control buttons.

The Audio Six-Pack is part of the complete Crestron Home line of fully integrated Home Control and Automation products. Crestron Home features professional in-wall and wireless touchpanels, keypads, control processors, audio amplifiers, tuners and switchers, plus easy-to-use software templates for system design and programming. Crestron Home makes home technology practical and easy to use.

Crestron Home(tm) offers the sophisticated solutions and powerful technology the connected homes of today and tomorrow require, while providing the elegance and simplicity of use that homeowners demand. By offering seamless integration of your whole-house audio and video, home theater lighting, climate control, security, communications and the Internet, Crestron Home provides the most advanced and easy-to-use technology solutions available for your residence and supports them with award-winning True Blue Service. For more information, visit Crestron at www.crestron.com.

CRESTRON INTRODUCES NEW WALL-MOUNTED KEYPADS AT CEDIA 2001

New room lighting or audio interfaces provide simple control that blend elegantly into any décor.

INDIANAPOLIS, CEDIA 2001 (Booth #123) - Crestron has chosen CEDIA 2001 to introduce a new range of wall-mounted keypads, adding to the complete Crestron Home lineup of products and solutions.

Crestron Home wall-mounted keypads are an excellent choice for controlling room lighting or audio. Available with up to twelve buttons, the CNX-B2, B4, B6, B8 and B12 can be used singly or in groups, and are ideal for on/off functions, dimming or even complex control sequences.

The large, backlit engraveable buttons are easy to read from any angle, and backlighting makes them a snap to locate, even in the dark. These sculpted, elegant keypads can also be customized with a variety of inlays and finishes. The new Crestron Home keypads also feature a temperature sensor, designer finishes and a speaker. These single-gang keypads also store and play WAV sound files.

For more information about the new Crestron Home wall-mounted keypads, visit Booth #123 on the CEDIA Show Floor or contact us at 1-888-CRESTRON.

Crestron Home(tm) offers the sophisticated solutions and powerful technology the connected homes of today and tomorrow require, while providing the elegance and simplicity of use that homeowners demand. By offering seamless integration of your whole-house audio and video, home theater lighting, climate control, security, communications and the Internet, Crestron Home provides the most advanced and easy-to-use technology solutions available for your residence and supports them with award-winning True Blue Service. For more information, visit Crestron at www.crestron.com.

CRESTRON CERTIFIED STRUCTURED WIRE SOLUTIONS DEBUT AT CEDIA 2001

INDIANAPOLIS, CEDIA 2001 (Booth #123) - Crestron Electronics, Inc. the leader in home and business automation solutions, has chosen CEDIA 2001 to introduce a new line of Crestron Certified Structured wire solutions designed to optimize performance of your Crestron automation system.

These wire configurations are designed to easily and confidently install structured wire that will fit your Crestron installation. Cresnet(tm) cable is perfect for connecting Cresnet-networked devices. CresCat(tm) is made to connect the new Isys(tm) TPS-2000-3000 panels. CresCat D is for your Crestron panels and audio distribution runs, CresCat Q is perfect for the new Crestron video distribution systems, as well as the award-winning Isys touchpanel series, and adds more lanes to your information highway. CresCat DC sends your video, data and audio signals effortlessly through your home. "Crestron Certified" wire is available from Liberty Cable and other wire manufacturers serving the industry.

Here's an outline of the Crestron Certified wire configurations:

* Cresnet(tm) - Traditional Cresnet wire to connect Cresnet devices
* CresCat(tm) - Cresnet and a single category 5e cable bundled together.
* CresCat D - Cresnet and two category 5e cables bundled together.
* CresCat Q - Cresnet and four category 5e cables bundled together.
* CresCat DC - Cresnet, two category 5e and two RG6 quad-shield bundled together.

For more information on "Crestron Certified" wire, contact Michael Johnston of Liberty Cable at 800-530-8998, call 1-888-CRESTRON or visit Booth #123 on the CEDIA Show Floor.