SVC_Residential AV_: Electronics Recycling Catches On

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April 21, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication

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Electronics Recycling Catches On
With Earth Day just around the corner and the analog shutoff looming on the horizon, efforts to create coordinated recycling plans prior to February’s TV digital TV conversion appear to be paying off.

Sony and Waste Management reported last week that their joint program for recycling in the Minneapolis area generated 4 million pounds of electronics over a single weekend. According to the companies, 42,000 consumers took part in the effort, delivering used electronics to five dropoff locations in the area. Best Buy also provided financial muscle for the recycling drive. To spur involvement, sponsors awarded participating consumers with a coupon to attend an environmental event at the local zoo. more>>

	In Depth

Flamboyant Home Theater Ambience

The scope of design and installation was fairly typical with a new home of this caliber and included structured cabling, phone system, whole-house audio system, flatscreen installations, and security system. However, the home theater part of the project—despite our experience with large home theaters—would require special attention because our client is a very successful movie cineplex owner/operator in the Midwest. This created a little anticipation amongst our excitement. Our client requested that we work with his audio/video engineers and architect that he uses commercially because he wanted the theme of his theater room to reflect the flamboyant ambience of his commercial theaters. more>>

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Triveni Digital GuideBuilder Interface for Florical Automation Simplifies Compliance With FCC R&O
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Triveni Digital today announced the development of an interface enabling a seamless exchange of data between the company’s GuideBuilder PSIP (Program and System Information Protocol) generation system and Florical Systems’ AirGuide interface. The interoperability of GuideBuilder with the Florical interface via the ATSC PMCP protocol allows broadcasters using Florical on-air automation to meet the FCC report and order (R&O), which stipulates that PSIP schedules reflect reality, including last-minute changes. more>>

Atlantic Technology Launches Flagship THX Ultra2 In-Wall Speaker

Atlantic Technology has replaced its flagship IWTS-20 LCR with a brand new model, the IWTS-30 LCR THX Ultra2 Certified in-wall loudspeaker. The Atlantic Technology IWTS-30 LCR speakers are designed for use as the left, right, and center front channels in a state-of-the-art home theater system, and they deliver all the sonic accuracy and performance the world had come to expect from products earning the prestigious THX Ultra2 Certification. more>>

WireLogic's New Green Initiative Transitions Products to Eco-Friendly Packaging
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