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ELAN Home Systems: ELAN Announces New Digital Music Software That
Delivers Automatic iTunes Integration
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:04092008
LEXINGTON, KY - ELAN Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of
award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home control systems,
announced today a major upgrade for its popular VIA!dj II line of
Digital Music Servers. The popular whole house music server's new
software update builds on its iPod connectivity with TuneXchange,
providing full auto-integration with Apple Computer's iTunes , the
world's leading application for playing and organizing digital music
files. The announcement was made by Bob Farinelli, ELAN's President and
Chief Technical Officer.
TuneXchange provides an easy way for VIA!dj II owners to share their
music collections between their VIA!dj II and Apple iTunes running on a
PC. It automatically synchronizes to iTunes updating songs, playlists,
metadata, cover art and edits.
"TuneXchange is an easy download and self-installs on all Windows XP or
Vista based PCs. Once the software is running, your VIA!dj II and
iTunes can automatically talk to each other over a home network. This
allows users to sync their iTunes library, or just selected playlists,
with the Digital Music Server," said Mr. Farinelli. "Another awesome
feature is that homeowners can also mirror', or back up, the content
of their VIA!dj II into iTunes. In addition to serving as a safety net
for all their digital media, this feature is great for folks who travel
with laptops and want to take all their music with them."
Once TuneXchange is loaded onto a networked PC all DRM-free MP3 & AAC
files are automatically copied to the VIA!dj connected to that home
network. The "Full" or "Selective" options allow future
synchronizations to contain all playlists or only those playlists
selected.
If a Client's PC is short on disc space they can opt to link the music
on their VIA!dj II to iTunes, making the music playable in iTunes but
using no extra disc space on their PC.
A separate download is required to update the VIA!dj II for use with
TuneXchange. Both TuneXchange and the VIA!dj II software update are
free, quick and easily downloaded over the Internet. This simple
upgrade processes is virtually labor free, yet adds enormous value by
allowing the user to easily share all their favorite music files for
home or on-the-go listening.
Yet another feature of the VIA!dj software update is a scalable user
interface within a web browser. This allows users to work with other
Windows programs while correctly displaying the TuneXchange Interface.
The VIA!dj line of Digital Music Servers includes three models,
providing a music management solution for every budget and offering
ELAN Dealers the feature sets and price points needed to best
accommodate every Client. Models are available with 160GB and 400GB
hard drives and with up four independent outputs for whole house,
multi-room listening.
TuneXchange is a free download for both ELAN Dealers and system owners
by navigating to http://www.imerge.co.uk. The download and installation
average five minutes on a standard PC using a broadband net connection.
TuneXchange works on Microsoft .NET, installed free with the program
and is not available for the Mac at this time.
About ELAN Home Systems: ELAN Home Systems is a leading manufacturer of
innovative, award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home automation
systems. Based in Lexington, KY, the company's systems were the first
to integrate audio, video, phones and third-party products to create a
seamless, easy-to-use "whole house" experience. The company's unique
products provide complete lifestyle, feature-rich solutions, yet can be
configured to fit the specific needs of every homeowner. ELAN products
are distributed through a comprehensive channel of select Dealers and
distributors throughout the United States, Canada and 58 countries
worldwide. To learn more, visit www.elanhomesystems.com.
ELAN is a trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC, Lexington, KY. VIA! and
Ole are registered trademarks of ELAN Home Systems, LLC. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
PLEASE NOTE -- ELAN's President and Chief Technology Officer, Bob
Farinelli, is available for interviews and desk side briefings
regarding TuneXchange and the VIA!dj II series. He is also available to
provide expert quotes and bylined articles upon request. To schedule an
interview or discuss article options contact Steven Style at
212-465-1290 or stevens@stylegroup.com
CONTACT: Cat Fowler, ELAN Home Systems
Tel: +1 859 269 7760
Fax: +1 859 268 2132
e-mail: cfowler@elanhomesystems.com
Steven Style, The Steven Style Group
Tel: +1 212 465 1290
Fax: +1 212 465 1299
e-mail: stevens@stylegroup.com
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