More details from Sommer Cable America (www.sommercable.com/en):
The increasing demand for larger bandwidths and higher resolutions of AV products was the main driver behind the development of these products within the Cardinal DVM electronics line, a division within Sommer Cable. All new devices are fully 4K compatible.
Peter Rieck, Key Account & Distribution Manager at Sommer Cable states, “We look forward to our first-time participation at InfoComm as an exhibitor, and will be showing many new products. Together with our Sommer Cable America colleagues Nina Jolly and Martin Ucik, I will be available to meet with customers to present the new devices at the Sommer cable booth #664. Specifically the ‘HDMI 2.0 Engineers kit’ will be a real boon for discerning technicians.”
Martin Ucik, CEO of Sommer cable America adds, “We look forward to bringing new innovations and the deep knowledge of our German product specialists to our valued American customers at this exciting show.”
The new HDMI 2.0 Engineers Toolkit from German manufacturer Cardinal DVM (a division of Sommer cable) is the easy-to-use measurement tool for any HDMI installations, rental companies, trouble-shooting, and product development.
Its extensive features, compact size, and many useful functions make testing and controlling of HDMI sources, sinks, and cable lines effortless. Many challenges that can result from faulty setups, cabling, EDID communication, or HDCP are easily analyzed and rectified.
DVM-HDT-KIT Features:
* High-performance FPGA platform
* Supports HDMI(r) 2.0 with resolutions up to 4K x 2K (24/25/30/50 / 60Hz and 3D)
* Supports all popular color formats
* HDCP 2.2 support (HDCP switchable: disabled / 1.4 / 2.2)
* Integrated 3″ 16:9 IPS display (240p) in Generator and Analyzer
* Visible onscreen info in real-time at the input and output
* Intuitive front-panel control via encoder & buttons, or remotely through RS232, USB, or Ethernet
* Front panel headphone jack for easy signal verification
* Available as 19″ 2 RU quarter-rack device or as portable desktop version
* Integrated battery packs in the portable desktop version
* PC software for control of individual devices and multiple units in larger setups
* Integrated cable test function
* Optional reporting function for generating test protocols (incl. Printout/Download)
MSRP: $1633 for the Desktop version and $1527 for the Rack version.
Visit Sommer Cable at InfoComm 2015 Booth #664
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Sommer Cable Germany is an enterprising development and manufacturing company with a catalog of over 12,000 products for the A/V installation, pro-audio, broadcast, video, music, IT and HiFi market, with business partners in over 50 countries. In 2015, Sommer Cable America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sommer Cable Germany, was established in Santa Rosa, CA by new CEO Martin Ucik. The new company supplies the North American markets with Sommer’s wide range of innovative and high quality products. 707.200.4020
