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Gramophone Presents: Kaleidescape

You’ve got the ultimate movie collection, right? From your selection of flicks that the guys enjoy to the films that just the kids watch, you’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort to keep them organized and within reach. But now you want something to store all of your DVDs. No more flipping through boxes or searching through selves to find the movie you’re looking for. On Saturday August 13th, the Gramophone showroom in Timonium will be hosting a fun, family-friendly event showcasing the revolutionary Kaleidescape system.

What is Kaleidescape?
Maybe you’ve already heard of Kaleidescape. Maybe you already own a system. But if you’re new to the device, be ready to be blown away! Kaleidescape is a centrally located, house-wide DVD storage system that lets you play any film in your collection instantly. With its interactive and vibrant cover flow, each of your DVDs unique art comes alive. Or you can search through your collection by list or collection viewing, allowing you to browse movies by genre, cast, or even upload date. Yes, Kaleidescape does bring the ‘experience’ to the casual movie watching afternoon.

Why come to the Kaleidescape Event?
So you’ve got the basics of Kaleidescape under your belt. You know how to upload videos (and even CDs) to your system. You know how to browse your collection, and pause/play movies to watch them from different rooms. But do you know how to take advantage of every feature of your system? Come to Gramophone of Timonium on Saturday August 13 from 11:00am to 1:00pm to learn how to integrate features such as a Blu-ray Modular Disc Vault or the child-friendly remote into your system. Experience Kaleidescape at your fingertips on the Crestron touch-panel home automation display pad or even on the iPad! With the experts at Gramophone ready to answer your questions, you will become an pro on everything there is to know about Kaleidescape!

Sign up here to get all the information you need about the event: http://eepurl.com/eMDKA 

*Special Note:  We will be offering exculsive Kaleidescape pricing on a variety of packages, as well as special financing offers.  These offers will be made available only to those in attendance on August 13, 2011.  RSVP Now! events@gramophone.com

Have No Fear Kaleidescape is Here

Trouble finding that favorite movie or CD? Feel like no matter how much you try to keep your music and movies organized something always ends up MIA when you want it the most? Have no fear, Kaleidescape is here. 

 

Kaleidescape is one of the most impressive media devices I have ever seen. It is a media server that allows you to store all your movies and music on an internal disk. It automatically organizes and visually catalogs your collections that are then instantly delivered to any room in your home.

 

 

Kaleidescape is built using high quality components which deliver 1080p video, so you get the best performance rate and the quality is never compromised.

 

So, how does it work? Most people are used to finding the DVD or CD of their choice (either in a pile on the floor, a CD/DVD rack, or a bookshelf.  Then, sticking it into the player, and hitting play. However, Kaleidescape stores all you movies and music in one convenient location. Once installed, all you need to do is use your remote (which can be Kaleidescape’s, a Universal remote, or Crestron) to access and choose the movie or music of your choice.

 

Another great feature the Kaleidescape has to offer is the fact that it is ready for the future. How so? Kaleidescape periodically provides a software update and new hardware, like the new Blu-ray players. This allows you to keep up with the most current movie and music formats so you do not have to keep purchasing newer more expensive technology. I love how you can play, pause, resume, and even bookmark to later jump to favorite scenes in your favorite movies.

 

*Other cool features allow: parental controls, resume the movie you are watching in a different room, and even downloading music from your Kaleidescape System to your iPod.

 

-Chris Beasley

410-381-2100

Going Outside: my new project

This is the year, the year we make the great outdoors even greater.  We love music, and we're excited by the idea of outdoor television and movies.  Our challenge now is making the space fit you and your family.

   


We provide all sorts of solutions and ideas for you to peruse, from our online gallery to our state-of-the-art showrooms.  Let us help you design your great outdoors.

Are these some questions you have?

• Do I want to include a Sunbrite weatherproof TV?
  
• What type of speakers do I want?  Do I want them to fit right in with the surroundings?  Madison Fielding Planters could be one option, but then there are the Speakercraft Rock Speakers. 
  
• Of course, there's always the question of sound quality: James Landscape Series or B&W weatherproof speakers?
• What about if I want to have a party and want to play my music outside the patio?  Should I look into the quality, portable, wireless speakers by Soundcast to use during those times?
• Do I want to go back inside to control the outdoor system?  There are several systems that I could use outside (that are also weatherproof) so I wouldn't end up running in and out of the house: Crestron and Control4 are two of them.
  
• What about when a party goes into the later hours and it gets dark outside?  Should I go with lighting control?  Color Kinetics looks like a great idea, but I'm still not sure.

Let's work together to make this year, the year of the great outdoors!  Give us a call or stop by to speak with sales representatives, designers, engineers & programmers to see what they think is best for you!

Timonium 410-308-1650

Columbia  410-381-2100

Kaleidescape’s New 1080p Player Rivals Blu-ray

We love the Kaleidescape movie management system, which allows you to store, sort  and play hundreds of DVDs through a sleek on-screen management system. And now Kaleidescape has added another component to the system that promises to turn your existing DVD collection into a high-definition experience. Kaleidescape’s new 1080p Player and 1080p Mini Player hook into the Kaleidescape system and upconvert any ordinary DVD to a quality level on par with Blu-ray discs.