Ziova Clearstream CS505 High Definition Network Media Player

Now available and you can demo it at livingcinema (appointment needed.)

Overview

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The ZIOVA Clearstream? CS505 High Definition Network Media Player gives users four connectivity options in one unit: wireless networking, Ethernet wired networking, optical disc playback and USB 2.0 hard drive connection.

It has unprecedented file format support including high definition Windows Media? Video 9 and MPEG4 playback.

The CS505's music playback capability handles all the formats enthusiasts have longed for, including the high definition FLAC lossless compressed format, OGG, AAC (commonly used in Apple iTunes**), MP3, Windows Media Audio 9, CD Audio and others.

Video playback is also astonishingly comprehensive. The CS505 handles playback in Windows Media Video 9, XviD, Nero Digital?, MPEG-4, QuickTime MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DVD, and other formats.

The CS505 is engineered from the ground up for high performance networking, with Ethernet and 54Mbit/s*** 802.11G wireless networking integrated.

The internet is just a button away on the CS505, with instant access to features such as local weather, and support for streaming Internet radio stations.

Included with the player are two options for media servers: TwonkyVision and Windows Media Connect. These programs make sorting and streaming digital media files from multiple PCs simple.
TwonkyVision supports Windows, MacOS X and Linux.

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* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer. iPod must be formatted for Windows. Nero Digital? is a trademark of Nero Software. Windows and Windows Media are Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
** AAC support does not include Apple Fairplay digitally rights managed AAC files. Mac formatted iPods are not compatible with the ZIOVA CS505. Specifications and pictures subject to change without notice.
*** 54Mbit/s is the theoretical maximum of the 802.11G wireless networking standard. Real life speeds vary depending on the environment and are typically around 20Mbit/s. If wireless networking reception is poor, users may need to reposition their wireless base station to achieve optimum media playback performance.
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Features

HDMI Output with HDCP Support World's first Network DVD Media Player to support HDMI output with HDCP. WMV9/TS/MPEG-4 High Definition Video Playback 802.11g Wireless and Ethernet Networking Windows File Sharing (SMB) World's first Network DVD Media Player to support Windows File sharing (SMB). No server software needed on the PC! FLAC Support World's first Network DVD Media Player to support FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec). NTFS Support for USB Devices World's first Network DVD Media Player to provide NTFS support for USB 2.0 drives. Incremental Pan and Zoom World's first Network DVD Media Player to support incremental Pan and Zoom during file playback (fine grained control of zoom in .05 increments). Skinnable User Interface (GUI) World's first Network DVD Media Player with fully skinnable firmware allowing for customised appearance. Easy Navigation with Front Panel Display TV doesn't need to be turned on to play MP3 files. All files and info (ID3 Tag) are available for viewing on the front panel display. Emergency Firmware Recovery No need to send the unit back for repairs in the event of an interrupted firmware update -- power failure, etc. Firmware can be restored to factory defaults with the Emergency Firmware Recovery disc.

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Specifications

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