CEN-ISERVER
Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server
A revolutionary rack-mountable audio server that uses the Apple iPod® as its engine. Syncs to iTunes® over Ethernet, allows sharing of audio and video throughout an entire home or office AV system, and enables enhanced control from touchpanels, keypads, remotes, and computers.
The iServer from Crestron provides a very practical and cost-effective network audio server solution utilizing the popular Apple iPod® as its engine.* Designed for shelf or rack mount installation, the Crestron iServer provides a permanent housing for the iPod, adding high-speed Ethernet connectivity to enable full integration with a Crestron control system while still allowing syncing with iTunes® software.
The Crestron iServer uses the latest Apple authentication chip, enabling high speed music library browsing and compatibility with the latest Apple products and features. The chip supports 6th generation (and later) iPod Classic, and late model iPod nano, iPhone, and iPod touch.†
Simple Setup
Mounting the iPod device into the iServer is as simple as placing it in the front panel docking bay and connecting the docking cable. Once mounted in the iServer, the iPod becomes a permanent component of your entertainment system, although it is easily swapped out at any time to allow for upgrade or repair.
Touchpanel Control
Integrating the iPod with your Crestron system enables full control and navigation using touchpanels, APADs, keypads, computers, and handheld remotes anywhere throughout a residence or office. From any touchpanel, you can search the entire iPod library by genre, artist, album and track, and even view album cover art‡.
Sync to iTunes® over Ethernet
Using USB-over-IP technology and Crestron Sync, the Crestron iServer allows the iPod to connect with any networked computer running Apple iTunes software without ever having to undock it from the iServer. Syncing the iPod to iTunes works the same as if it were hooked up with a USB cable, affording full capabilities for organizing and transferring your music and video files, podcasts, audio books, and playlists anytime you want.
Audio and Video Distribution
Buffered outputs on the rear of the iServer enable audio and video signals to be fed from the iPod to your home theater or multiroom distribution system. Discrete composite and component video outputs are included. Both unbalanced and Crestron "CH" CAT5 balanced connections are provided for total compatibility with Adagio® and Crestron Home® systems, as well as with conventional equipment.
Adagio® Plug-and-Play
The Crestron iServer affords easy plug-and-play setup as part of a complete Adagio system. Without any programming, Adagio delivers full access and control of the iServer from every room.
For applications requiring on-the-fly iPod docking and undocking, see the CEN-IDOCV or CEN-IDOCV-DSW.
* iPod device not included.
† For a complete list of supported products, refer to Crestron Online Help Answer ID 4837, or contact Crestron True Blue Support at www.crestron.com/true_blue_support.
‡ Display of album cover art is currently only supported using the iPod touch model.
§ Power supply not included.
- "Made for iPod" network audio server
- Provides a permanent housing for a single dedicated iPod
- Enables full 2-way touchpanel control of the iPod
- Displays metadata and album cover art‡
- Plays audio throughout the home or office
- Allows viewing of video files on a video touchpanel or display
- Syncs to iTunes® over Ethernet
- Provides buffered RCA audio and video outputs
- Includes Crestron Home® CAT5 Balanced AV connectivity
- Affords plug-and-play integration with Adagio® systems
- Single-space 19" rack-mountable enclosure
| 2009 Innovative Housing Technology Awards - Media Center/Server | |
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Media Center/Server - Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server The CEN-ISERVER received the prestigious housing technology award for Media Center/Server, presented by TecHome Builder magazine. The IHTA Awards honors the most innovative products, builders and custom electronics pros serving the homebuilding industry. A panel of tech building industry experts and journalists evaluated the 2009 finalists and made the tough choices. The winners represent best practices by CE pros, builders, home technology makers and IT innovators. The awards are presented every June in conjunction with the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco. |
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| 2009 CEA Innovations Design and Engineering Awards | |
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Best Home Theater Accessories – AMS-AIP Best Audio Components – Crestron iServer Best Video Components – ADMS The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program recognizes the most innovative electronic products in the industry's hottest product categories. Nearly one thousand product submissions were evaluated by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press. Products were judged on engineering qualities, aesthetic and design qualities, user value and unique features that benefit the consumer. |
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| 2009 CEA Mark of Excellence Awards | |
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Best Human Interface Product, Platinum - TPS-6X Best Lighting Control Product, Platinum - CLS-C6MRF Best Media Server, Platinum - Crestron iServer Best Control System, Gold - AMS-AIP The Mark of Excellence Awards honor outstanding innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. A panel of experts (systems integrators, manufacturers, members of the trade press and industry consultants) reviews the submissions and selects both a Platinum and Gold award in recognition of outstanding achievement in the industry. |
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| 2008 EHX Multi-Room Awards | |
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Best Overall Product - AMS-AIP All-Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System - AMS-AIP Keypads & Controls: Crestron - infiNET™ Cameo Lighting Controls & Accessories - iLux™ CLS-C6MRF Multi-Room Media Servers: Crestron - Crestron iServer Multi-Room Touchscreen - TPS-6X Crestron earned an unprecedented six Multi-Room Awards at EHX Fall 2008 in Long Beach, California. The six awards earned by Crestron, including Best Overall Product for the AMS-AIP, were twice as many trophies than any other company in the industry. Crestron also won top honors for the iLux™ integrated lighting and shade control system, the CEN-ISERVER dedicated audio server for the iPod®, the TPS-6X Isys® 6-inch wireless touchpanel, and Cameo™ designer keypad controllers. The seventh annual MRA program recognized products displaying exceptional innovation, functionality, and value. Award-winning products had to produce and substantiate significant contributions to multi-room audio, video and lighting in the custom residential market. |
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| 2008 CEDIA Manufacturers | |
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Best Future Technology - ADMS Intermedia Delivery System (ADMS) Best New Product - Crestron iServer™ Product Hall of Fame - SmarTouch™ STS Crestron was the only company to receive awards in both product categories and to be inducted into the newly formed Product Hall of Fame. The CEDIA Awards are the most prestigious form of recognition in the custom electronics industry. These highly sought after awards are presented each year to recognize excellence in the residential custom installation industry. This year, Crestron’s consistent, long-term and on-going dedication to innovation and excellence was highlighted by the SmarTouch™ touchpanel induction into the Hall of Fame; the CEN-ISERVER awarded Best New Product; and the ADMS Intermedia Delivery System recognized as the industry’s Best Future Technology. |
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| EH Publishing 2008 Product of the Year | |
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Crestron iServer™ EH Publishing selected the Crestron iServer™ as one of its Electronic House Products of the Year for 2008. Judging was based on product demonstrations, interviews with installers and users. Topping the list of criteria is technological innovation, outstanding features and overall value. CEN-ISERVER (Crestron iServer™) is the world's first dedicated, fully-integrated iPod® based home audio server. Simply access iTunes® from the home computer, download new songs, and immediately enjoy your music throughout the house. Crestron iServer is connected to your home computer network and automatically synchronizes with your iTunes Library whenever new content is added or new playlists are created. Crestron iServer plays all the content stored on your iPod, including music, audio books and videos. |
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