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Latest promotion from A-COM Solutions…

Laser light projectors (lamp free) available now

Panasonic have released laser based projectors, free of the traditional lamp. Laser projectors carry a 3-year parts and labour warranty plus an additional two years (24 months) or total 10,000hrs parts only limited warranty on the illumination parts.

Laser projectors are packaged in the same familiar form-factor as traditional projectors, but with several notable advantages;

No lamp, no filter therefore no maintenance requirements

Run cooler therfore quieter (no fan)
20,000 hour Light Engine
2 x zoom lens with vertical and horizontal lens shift
Digital Link input (HD Base T)
HDMI and DVI
Instant on / off (no lamp warm up or cool down time)
No rainbow effect

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IP Telephony Explained

See our post on IP Telephony for more information on Voice over IP (VoIP), and how it can help to reduce telephony costs in large and enterprise organisations.
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Digital Television Re-tune Dates Information For Adelaide

Some digital television transmissions will be moving frequencies. This will affect television reception across all types of terrestrial receivers including digital televisions, set top boxes (STB) and Personal Video Recorders (PVR). Each digital terrestrial device will need to be re-tuned or re-scanned on or after the following dates. See your device User Manual for more details regarding scanning for broadcasts. Adelaide has two main transmitters, and your devices typically only use one or the other. The dates differ for each…

Mount Lofty; 3rd May 2013

Grenfell Tower; 29th Aug 2013 (for those living in the Adelaide Foothills)

For more information on the Re-tune …
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Athelstone, SA deemed a black spot for terrestrial TV reception – VAST services are available!

Unofficially, Athelstone SA has been given a green light to use the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) platform due to the poor reception available in the Athelstone area generally. Our management team have verified that VAST Administration have deemed an Athelstone resident elligible for all commercial programs as well as the ABC and SBS programming that all users can expect. That’s great news for those who have been putting up with poor reception for many, many years, despite having spends hundreds of dollars on terrestrial antenna systems that do not work effectively. See our page on VAST for more information.
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Don’t use a Sparky for technology installations

Sparky’s, or Electrical Contractors – are great if you need a power point, light switch, ceiling fan etc. – but many sole traders and even Pty Ltd companies do not have the skills to tackle technology installations – even at a residential level. Ask yourself how many electricians actually carry out installations themselves (or via their own staff) for audio visual systems, security systems, data & voice communications systems, television/antenna cabling? Truth is, sub-contracting these areas out is some that happens routinely. Why? Technology installations need expertise that they do not possess. Furthermore, there are special licenses and endorsements that …
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VAST Satellite Television Services Now Available

With the switch to digital-only television transmissions just around the corner (2 Apr 2013 for Adelaide) Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) services are now available to consumers in Adelaide and across South Australia. We can help consumers with the installation of satellite equipment, cabling & outlets, as well as the supply of Set Top Boxes and a complete turn-key solution for VAST connectivity. Visit our page dedicated to VAST services here.
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Hearing Augmentation – new legislation

Recently announced changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) call for significantly increased areas of coverage from hearing induction loop systems installed within public spaces. These spaces include Class 9b assembly buildings, judicatory venues and ticket booths or counters where the public are shielded from the service provider. This new legislation comes into effect as of May 1, 2011.

Under current BCA requirements, a loop is to cover a minimum of 15% of the floor area (equitably distributed). Under the new rules, this coverage is raised to a minimum of 80% (of the floor area served by an inbuilt amplification …
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Digital Ready Switchover date for ADELAIDE

2 April 2013. It’s time to GET READY!
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Appointed authorised distributor and integrator for DAKTRONICS LED digital signage

A-COM Solutions Pty Ltd have been appointed as one of 3 authorised distributors and integrators of the DAKTRONICS LED digital signage range in Adelaide and South Australia. DAKTRONICS are the worlds leading manufacturer of LED digital signage for commercial and advertising applications. Based in the USA, DAKTRONICS have superior product range for a wide range of applications offering LED digit displays and full matrix LED displays to suit graphics and images as well as text. Specific signage software is provided to ensure the investment continues to promote, brand and ultimately invoke more sales for the advertisers. A-COM Solutions brings this …
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CCTV Resolutions Compared

Are you confused between the difference of analogue camera resolutions and megapixel resolutions?

When purchasing a CCTV Video Surveillance solution, a decision needs to be made between analogue cameras and megapixel (IP) cameras. Whilst hybrid solutions do exist allowing both to co-exist, there are some compromises. Hybrid systems will often allow IP cameras to be connected, however they are recorded at a lower resolution than what they can natively produce. Dedicated Network Video Recorders (NVR’s) on the other hand record the video at it’s native resolution with no compromises.

The following diagram shows the relative difference between analogue resolutions (CIF is typical) …
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