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ECCN Product WebinarWhole House Audio

Wednesday February 25, 2009

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Agenda

• Presenter Introductions• Home Technologies• Whole House Audio

• Wireless Solutions • Standard Speaker Wire Solutions • A-BUS / CAT5 Audio • CAT5 Intercom

• Resources Available • Question & Answer

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Presenter InformationPresenter:Dave Richards, Application Engineer

Experience:• 17 Years in the Automation and

Low Voltage Industry • Lead Engineer for Eaton’s New

Structured Wiring Products• Video, Telephone, and Home

Networking• Whole House Audio• Intercom

Contact Information:Phone: 801-652-3111

Email: DaveRichards@Eaton.com

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Market Opportunity - Home Technologies

Computer Networking• 68% of all homes have 2 computers. This does not

include portable networking devices such as laptops or gaming devices

Broadband / DSL• 70% of all homes in the US are connected to either a

Broadband or DSL service for high speed networking

Home Theater, Gaming Devices, HDTV• Digital TV becomes a reality in June of 2009• Gaming devices are the fastest growing consumer

electronics category

Multi-Room Audio• #1 requested option in the home

Today’s Home Has Become Increasingly Technology Driven…

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$2.1B

Security $520M

Whole House Automation $414M

In-Ceiling/In-Wall Speakers $426M

Structured Wiring Systems $319M

Multi-Room Audio $410M

Market Opportunity

Home Electronics Market Size

*Includes Panels, Modules, & Wire/Cable

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Whole House Audio

Today’s Homes are loaded with Audio devices!• Surround Sound Systems / Amplifiers

• Large Amplifiers driving surround sound rooms

• CD / DVD / Blu-Ray players

• SATV Receivers

• Gaming Devices

• Computers

• Portable Devices

• iPods

• MP3 Players

• Boom Boxes

• CD / Tape Players

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Market Opportunity

• Installers did 10% less new construction projects in 2007 than in 2004

• Glass half-empty: New construction business going away!

• Glass half-full: Retrofits are on the rise.

Huge Opportunity Exists for ECCN Contractors Who Have Valuable Experience in Renovation Wiring!

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Whole House Audio Systems

3 Types of Whole House Audio Systems

Traditional Speaker Wire Systems Large Amplifiers Switching Device Standard Speaker wire

Wireless Speakers SystemsAmplifier Wireless Transmitter Wireless Receiver / Speakers

A-BUS Audio / CAT5 AudioNo Amplifier Needed Uses standard CAT5 Cable vs. Speaker Wire Audio is supplied by any type of device with a Audio Output

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Wireless Systems The Term “Wireless” in the audio and video world most often means less wires… Today’s wireless systems focus primarily around room speakers.

4 Basic ComponentsAmplifier

Any device with Speaker outputs Sender

Takes a speaker output and turns it into a wireless signal (2.4GHz)

ReceiverReceives a stereo signal from the Sender. Also provides the needed power for the speakers

SpeakersCan be wired as shown in photo Can be completely wireless

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Wireless Speakers

Key Features • Systems use comprise of 2.4GHz and 900 MHz• Most systems are IR

• Sender and Receiver Must be in the same Room • RF systems

• More flexibility for speaker placement

Disadvantages • Each speaker needs to be powered

• Interference from other 2.4GHz or 900 MHz products

• Wireless reliability and quality

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Traditional Audio Systems

4-conductor speaker cable to inputs

4-conductor speaker cable from outputs

VolumeControl

2-conductorS

peaker Cable

2-conductorS

peaker Cable

Note: If volume control is not used the output cable will connect directly to the speakers.

Key Features• Audio in every room

• Inexpensive to install

• The system only requires one amplifier to run the entire home or office

• Volume controls can be placed in every room

• Speakers can be mounted in the ceiling or wall

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Traditional Audio Package

Typical Four Room Package

• 1 = ESWAM800 – 8 Location Module• 4 = ESWA75 – Rotary Dial Volume

Control • 4 = ESWA6550SC – Round Ceiling

Speakers

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A-BUS Audio System Key Features• No need for an expensive amplifier.

Music can be supplied by any device with an audio output jack

• A-BUS uses CAT5 wiring. CAT5 offers a low cost solution for both new construction and renovation.

• Standard rough-in boxes.

• Local Override Plates gives the Eaton system the flexibility to by-pass what is being listened to in the entire home with a local source of music.

• The system can be expanded very simply to fit any size job. A jumper port is located on each module making it easy to add on to the system.

• Multi-Source or Single SourceOptions available

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The A-BUS Advantage

Traditional Speaker Wire SystemPre-wire costs are higher

• 16-4 and 16-2 speaker wire is more expensive than CAT5

One amplifier runs the whole house

• The amplifier is the heart of the system, in order to increase the volume output the volume on the amplifier needs to go up

No multi-sourcing capabilities

Each volume control puts additional strain on the amplifier

System is not capable of more than 8 speaker zones

A-BUS AudioLow cost to pre-wire home

• All main cable runs are done in CAT5

Systems are easy to design

• Absolutely No Programming!

Multi-Sourcing capabilities for each room location

• Local room source

• New whole house multi-source hub

Volume controls are amplified

• Guaranties great sound in every room

• No amplifier needed in system

Easily Expandable

Brand Recognition

• Major companies such as Onkyo, Yamaha, and Pioneer are including A-BUS jacks on the amplifier

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A-Bus Audio Options A-Bus Audio Options

• 4 Choices of Volume Controls• Conversion Device …Converts

RCA Stereo Input (Red/White) to Cat5 Output

• Local Override Input …Great for Kids Rooms!

• 2 Styles of Remote Controls• Single Source Audio Module

…Allows One Audio Input to Feed Whole House

• Multi-Source Audio Module…Allows Up To 4 Audio Inputs to Feed Whole House

• Multiple Speaker Choices …A-Bus Audio May Also Be Used With Any Manufacturers Speakers

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A-BUS Typical Packages

4 Room Single Source Package 1 = ESWAM600C – Single Source Module 6 location 4 = ESWA300C – Rotary Knob Volume Control with IR 2 = ESWA700C – Local Override 1 = ESWA500C – RCA to CAT5 converter4 = ESWA6550SC – Round Ceiling Speakers

4 Room Multi-Source Package 1 = ESWAM4800C Kit

1 = Multi-Source Module 8 location 4 = ESWA75 source input plates 1 = ESWA200CR

4 = ESWA4500C – 4 source volume control

2 = ESWA700C – Local Override

4 = ESWA6550SC – Round Ceiling Speakers

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CAT5 Intercom System

Eaton’s CAT5 Intercom System can be integrated with our CAT5 audio…

Features • Integration with either single

source or Multi-Source Products

• Uses only 1 CAT5 cable to each device

• Uses standard rough-in boxes

• Does not require master keypads to operate

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Cat5 Intercom Options

Intercom Options

• Intercom Module …Accepts 8 Keypads and 2 Door Stations

• Mini Master Keypad …Full Featured Keypad with Talk, Mute, and Monitor Controls

• Master Keypad …Allows Remote Control (Talk, Mute, and Monitor) and 1:1 Communications with Room Locations

• Door Station …Includes 7 Door Chimes To Choose From

• New Patio Keypad!• New Door Station Plates!

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Available Literature / Resources Structured Wiring Full Line Catalog Publication #SA00412001E

A-BUS Audio Publication # SA00412010E

Intercom Publication # SA00412015E

Structured Wiring Sales Training CDPublication# CD00412001E

Other Structured Wiring Literature: Structured Wiring Market Comparison Publication # BR00412005E

Structured Wiring Enclosures Publication # SA00412012EStructured Wiring Modules Publication # SA00412013

Resources:Structured Wiring Websitewww.structured-wiring.netDedicated Email For Product / Program Questionscertifiedcontractor@eaton.com

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Tier III Training

5 Structured Wiring training classes in 2009Eaton will be offering 5 Tier III classes for Structured Wiring in 2009. The classes are one & one half day courses focused on structured wiring products used in a residential and light commercial applications.

The course covers these topicsProduct Overview Product Features, Functions, and Benefits Target Markets / Growth Potential Selling Opportunities Wiring Labs

Course DatesMarch 5-6, 2009 Dallas TXMay 21-22, 2009 Atlanta, GA June 18-19, 2009 Phoenix , AZAugust 20-21, 2009 Chicago, IL September 17-18, 2009 Portland, OR

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Ask The Expert…

Un-mute Your Phone…• Open Questions For 15 Minutes• Email DaveRichards@eaton.com, if you don’t want

to talk on the phone

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Thank You!

Next Month’s Product Webinar• Date: March 25, 2009• Topic: CH Breakers• Presenter: Rich Elchik, Product Manager