Opus launches the 6 Series multi-room entertainment and control system adding value for buyers and investors
CityBuild 17th – 20th, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, stand B40
Opus is a leading British manufacturer of innovative multi-room entertainment and smart home control solutions. Established in the UAE in 2003, Opus has completed a record number of large-scale prestigious projects and secured its position as the leading home automation provider in the Gulf region.
The all-new Opus 6 Series is the complete solution to unify the vast multitude of entertainment sources and home control options. At the heart is the powerful master control unit (MCU610) boasting distribution to six main zones and six sub-zones (scalable to 36 / 36) serving as the robust back-bone for a flexible multi-room entertainment system. The 6 Series embraces consumers’ favourite technologies such as Apple TV, Blu-ray, iPod, media streaming, internet radio and more, plus integration of lighting, heating, windows / blinds and CCTV, including KNX enabled devices, for the ultimate smart home. Opus adds value by harmonising disparate systems and presenting through Opus’ single intuitive interface, accessible across a variety of controllers including Opus touchscreens, iPhone, iPad and new media navigation via a TV.
· HD video, media streaming and full GUI support for virtually any source
· Integration with leading smart home control brands for lighting, HVAC, blinds access control and more
· Opus’ intuitive interface is delivered through the Opus touchscreen, iPhone or iPad.
· Simple to integrate in any new build development
· Incredible flexibility with huge potential for integration with other systems
· Local team of experienced project experts on the ground since 2002
With less than 1watt standby power consumption for the entire system - Opus is proud to deliver all of this technology to end users with minimal energy consumption.
Every development and every client is unique, that’s why the 6 Series is a fully flexible, scalable and customisable solution to accommodate the most demanding architectural, design and user requirements. Everything is hidden away, resulting in minimal living space intrusion, whilst delivering a powerful whole-house entertainment experience. Highly accessible price points mean the perceived value often far outweighs the actual investment. Luxurious home technology with aesthetic appeal and the option to expand will not only add value, it will also create a real ‘wow factor’ for potential buyers and investors alike.
Opus 6 Series components in detail
The new MCU610 master control unit
The new MCU610 master control unit provides entertainment from 14 sources to six zones plus six sub-zones. This impressive hub is controlled by new 3.5” and 5.7” Opus touchscreens, iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
The MCU features three integral media module expansion slots for FM/AM radio, DAB/DAB+ radio and impressively media streaming. In addition, the MCU610 enables integration of third party smart home technologies such as lighting, HVAC, security and entertainment systems including Apple TV, media servers and more.
High definition video comes to life
Offering full high definition video output to eight HD TV screens anywhere in the home, the VMX610 high definition video matrix delivers the ultimate in picture quality for homes of any size from a single box.
Combining a wealth of connectivity with surprising ease of configuration, the VMX610 is able to accommodate up to eight AV sources and output to eight zones.
Opus has used the very latest manufacturing techniques to produce a state-of-the-art, eight layer PCB design for ultimate data transfer speed and stability. Opus’ ‘Virtual Handshake’ technology is designed to eliminate signal dropouts associated with multiple sources, display resolutions and users.
The VMX610 even has the flexibility to send a high definition signal to a TV in a room without an Opus touchscreen, enabling IR or iPhone control of the Opus system instead.
One intuitive interface
Now available in two size options the new Opus 6 series touchscreens offer incredible scope with full customisation and easy configuration. What’s more, this intuitive interface can be replicated on third party controllers including iPod touch, iPhone and iPad for ultimate convenience. A great new feature of the new Opus 6 series touchscreens is an integral microphone to enable extended control of access security systems with audio support and whole house paging.
Engineered for the future
The Opus 6 Series has been developed from the ground up with robustness and reliability being cornerstones of the design philosophy, striving to minimise points of potential failure by replacing multiple chipsets with a single CPU and less reliance on third party devices. State-of-the-art manufacturing and QC processes include photo-analytical techniques setting new standards in consistent premium quality and multi-room system reliability.