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Goo Systems and Screen Goo was formed in 2000 by an electronics expert (Ken Hotte), a premium artists paint manufacturer (Steve Ginsberg of Tri-Art Manufacturing) and a marketing professional (Kevin Nute). The company consists of an electronics division, and a display technology division. Shortly after its inception, Goo Systems successfully launched Screen Goo into the market bringing a unique option for users to create their own projection screens. Screen Goo by Goo Systems has the ability to be applied to almost any paintable surface and has seen the product being used in myriad applications. The list of Screen Goo by Goo Systems clients in Canada and U.S. includes Fortune 500 corporate theatre/conference rooms, Jet Propulsion Laboratory's main Shuttle Return Screen (EAB), outdoor screens, zoos, architectural displays, museums, places of worship, military, flight simulator systems, and home theater connoisseurs.
The secret of Screen Goo by Goo Systems lies in its specially formatted, highly reflective acrylic coating, designed specifically for the video projection industry. Screen Goo acrylic coating allows one to transform any smooth paintable surface into a high performance screen. Its paintable attribute allows users to create practically any screen imaginable, in any size or shape, ranging from curved to extremely large screens. Screen Goo by Goo Systems provides the industry an alternative to traditional material based screens at a significantly lower cost, in addition to outperforming most screens in the market today!
Goo Systems has also engineered a new Screen Goo rear projection screen paint coating designed to provide exceptional results in both home and business applications. Any rigid, transparent surface can now be cost effectively transformed into a high quality dual-sided projection screen.
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The YHT-591 is made up of separate components that include a <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=5028497&CTID=5000400">HTR-6240 5.1 channel (105wpc) receiver</A>, <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200519&CTID=5003300">YST-SW216 100-watt Subwoofer</A>, and a very stylish center/satellite 5 channel speaker system. This system provides a clean, even, sound for both movies and music. In addition to sound quality, some of the innovative features include: 4 HDMI inputs, <A HREF="http://www.dolby.com/consumer/technology/trueHD.html">Dolby TrueHD</A> and <A HREF="http://www.dts.com/DTS_Audio_Formats/DTS-HD_Master_Audio.aspx">DTS-HD Master Audio</A> decoding, additional surround sound processing modes, iPod connectivity and Bluetooth capability (via optional accessory docks). If you looking for a home theater system that sounds good with both music and movies, and offers a lot of connection flexibility, check out the Yamaha YHT-591. Just add your own DVD or Blu-ray Disc Player to complement your HDTV.<br /><a href="http://erclk.about.com/?zi=5/2txb"><img name="c3" src="http://z.about.com/i/bt/bc.gif" border=0></a>
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If you are intimidated by the traditional home theater receiver with its inputs, outputs, and extensive setup and operating options, Yamaha may have an answer for you. Its new line of neoHD Media Controllers is designed to be as simple to use as possible, while still providing the necessary audio/video flexibility for today's user. There are two models: the <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yec/neoHD/products_neohd.asp">MC500 ($599)</A> and the <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yec/neoHD/products_neohd_wifi.asp">MC700 ($799)</A>. Both units offer 5.1 channel audio processing (including Dolby TrueHD decoding), Three HDMI inputs, analog to HDMI video conversion, and USB, iPod docking station, and bluetooth docking station ports. In addition, the MC700 is also WiFi enabled, allowing the user to connect to a home network for accessing media content stored on a PC or Rhapsody content directly streamed from the internet.
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However, the key to Yamaha's new media controllers isn't so much the inputs, outputs, and audio/video features, but its unique onscreen menu-driven navigation system. The only control on the front panel are the on/off and master volume control. Instead of a remote control filled with buttons, the only direct access buttons on the remote are for power, volume, channel (when using with a TV), and Mute. The menu navigation buttons provide access to all of the rest of Media Controllers functions. In addition, using IR extenders, the user can control up to six additional components usiung the neoHD's menu system (four IR extenders are provided).
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I must say, looking at the photos and feature information provided by Yamaha, their media controller concept is certainly interesting. However, the proof is in real world performance, stay tuned for more on whether this new concept is on the right track... For now, check out <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yec/neoHD/index.asp">Yamaha's Official neoHD Product Page</A> as well as the <A HREF="http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Documents/YEC/Other/YMC-500_manual.pdf">user manual</A> provided with both the MC500 and MC700 Media Controllers. Stay tuned for more indepth details on performance as they become available. Blog Photos (c) Yamaha Electronics Corporation. Click on photos for larger view.<A HREF="http://z.about.com/d/hometheater/1/0/E/-/1/yamahamc700rearview890.jpg"><IMG SRC="http://z.about.com/d/hometheater/1/0/D/-/1/yamahamc700rearview170.jpg" align="right" class="right"></A>
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The Home Theater receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. An AV Receiver provides a way of centralizing your your home theater system.
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<b>A Home Theater Receiver usually combines the functions of three components:</b>
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<b>1.</b> A radio tuner for AM/FM and, in some cases, HD (High Definition Radio) or XM-Satellite Radio.
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<b>2.</b> A Preamplifier that switches and controls which audio and video source is selected (such as a DVD player, VCR, CD player, etc...) and processes the incoming stereo or surround sound signals and distributes them to the correct amplifier channels and the subwoofer output. The preamp in an AV receiver can also route video signals coming from source components (such as a DVD player) and direct the video signal to the television.
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<b>3.</b> A built-in Multi-channel amplifier (5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channels) that sends the surround sound signals and power to the speaker system.
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For additional terms and definitions, check out my <A HREF="http://hometheater.about.com/od/hometheaterglossary/index.htm">Home Theater Glossary</A>
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