Quality sound and vision anywhere

There is available on the market today a wide range of easy to use multi-room entertainment systems, suiting different user requirements. 

If you are planning a new build,  thinking about renovating or even just re-wiring a property,  it is well worth running cables for audio, video and data even if you don't plan to use them immediately. 

With a multi-room entertainment system it is now possible to select and enjoy music,  radio, TV, sky or DVD's  no matter where you are in your home.  How about  dad watching a movie in the lounge, the children watching TV  in their bedrooms, mum listening to a CD whilst  relaxing in the bath and grandad is in the garden enjoying his favourite radio station.   You can select your music or video  in every room via a wall keypad or a hand held remote control. 

At the heart of a modern multi-room entertainment system you would have a  hard disk server. Like giant iPods these will store your entire music/DVD collections on one hard driver.  If you have a TV in the room, your entire music/DVD selection can be displayed on the screen.  Play lists can be created in advance so that you have several hours of music ahead of time for your dinner party.

Today, there is so much choice when it comes to what type of speakers to install in your house and garden.  Do you require traditional floor standing speakers or speakers that are designed to be installed out of sight  in ceilings or walls.  At Rococo we will talk you through all the options available to you.

In wall/ceiling speakers                                Floor Standing

The first step in planning your multi-room entertainment system is to think in detail about your requirements. The following questions will help guide you:

Where do you want to enjoy your system?
Think about the specific areas in which you want to enjoy your system.

• Will you spend more time in some than in others?
• What level of sound quality do you want to achieve in each area?
  
  

What do you want your system to do?

• Do you want to access your music from CD, radio, hard-disc?
• Do you want to access video media? DVD, TV, Satellite, hard-disc?
• Will you want to use the system differently in each area, e.g. music in the bathroom, music and movies in the kitchen?
• Do you want your system to integrate with lighting control, home automation, security, air-conditioning?
  

How will your system be used?

• Who will use the system?
• Will they use it frequently or infrequently?
• Do some areas require only basic functionality, e.g. volume control?
• Do some areas require more detailed control, e.g. direct track access, track skip, etc?

Having identified your basic requirements, the next step is to contact us to discuss your plans in more detail. We will arrange to meet with you to learn more about your plans, to give ideas of what is possible, and to demonstrate the performance and functionality options available to you.

Once you have finalised the specification of your system, we will ensure that your system is installed to a standard of fit and finish that you would expect from a true specialist. We  will also stay in touch to provide ongoing assistance and advice should you wish to upgrade the performance and functionality of your system in the future. We are certified/authorised to supply and install all the systems recommend below.

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Video Distribution

TV and video in every room

Satellite, DVD, video, terrestrial and cable – these are just some of the video sources you can watch throughout your house. With CCTV (Closed Circuit TV) you can check security cameras on any video display while a DVD server will enable to choose from up to 300 DVDs in eight rooms. Disc selection is almost instant and each room can be watching different movies at the same time. Importantly, all of these sources can be viewed and controlled from any room in the house.

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RECOMMENDED MULTI-ROOM SYSTEMS

Linn Kneckt Multi room audio/visual

A Linn KNEKT system integrates all of your sound and cinema equipment into one simple-to-control entertainment solution which can be accessed and enjoyed throughout the home, All of these elements can be controlled from easy-to-use keypads or handheld  handsets.

With a Linn KNEKT system you can distribute audio to up to 128 separate zones without losing any of the superb audio quality Linn is famous for, creating a complete home entertainment environment.

A modern home will have many sources of entertainment and information. The Linn KNEKT system from Linn lets you use and integrate them seamlessly into one simple-to-control system. CD player, radio tuner, home-theatre satellite TV - in fact up to 16 different sources - can be accessed and enjoyed by the entire family simultaneously.

From any point in the house you have direct access and control of all those sources via a wall-mounted Linn RCU (Room Control Unit), or from a hand held remote control.

In the digital age, there is no longer any need to search through racks or drawers full of CDs looking for the disc you want to hear, perhaps only to find the disc case empty! The new linn akurate music server  allows you to securely store all of your CDs on a separate NAS drive.

For more information:

 Tel: London 0207 454 1234

 Tel: Essex  01371 856 407
 Email: info@rococosystems.com

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Systemline Modular

A built-in multi-room entertainment system offering elegance, simplicity and superb high fidelity performance...

Systemline Modular is one of  the least intrusive entertainment system ever devised This is the way home entertainment should be, listening to your favourite music or enjoying a movie in any room you choose. The great thing is, all of this is achieved in a very discreet and space efficient way – no need for big unsightly black boxes, Systemline Modular is a built-in solution. It couldn’t be easier. Just plug-in your hi-fi or home theatre system and go! It,is as simple as that. Best of all, Systemline delivers all of this in unparalleled high fidelity sound thanks to its unique purpose-designed, amplified in-ceiling loudspeakers. Using Systemline Modular is so simple, just press a button on the wall keypad or remote control... and enjoy!

Single-Source Music

Systemline Modular Advanced

Modular Advanced from Systemline allows you to enjoy your new home like never before. Its a whole home entertainment and control system. The clear friendly touch screen gives you complete control of lighting, music, TV and movies as well as radio stations from around the world. A system the whole family can use.

How does it work?

1. The system is wired back to a compact hub which is installed in a hidden enclosure along side other home services e.g. electrics.
2. Plug your TV into the wall socket and watch high quality video throughout your home – including DVD, satellite and even CCTV.
3. Just plug your hi-fi or home theatre system into the wall socket and listen to high quality sound – in any room in your home.
4. Unique in-ceiling amplified speakers deliver outstanding high fidelity sound without intruding into your living space.
5. As simple as one touch of the discreet keypad or... one of the most elegant and straight forward hand sets that you will ever use.

 Systemline Music Server

Designed to be controlled from the Advance touch screen or even from a connected screen. The Systemline music server is a simple to use, hard-disked based, audio library which provides instant access to thousands of your favourite songs or internet radio stations. Three people can access the MusicServer simultaneously, without interfering with each others listening and for added convenience, the MusicServer can sort their choices just as they wish for example artist or genre etc.

You will simply enjoy the music, you won't even now its there. The MusicServer is normally located centrally out of sight, so there are no boxes or wires to be seen. You can also plug in and enjoy your IPOD all around the house. All with a simple touch on the elegant screen.

High resolution in-wall TVs can easily be integrated into the system - so you can even soak with your favourite soap and enjoy TV in the bath.

For more information:

 Tel: London 0207 454 1234

 Tel: Essex  01371 856 407
 Email: info@rococosystems.com

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Opus                                                                     

Opus 500 Multi-Room

The Opus 500 is a complete whole-house entertainment solution which provides stunning quality music and video throughout the home and is extremely easy to install, use and service. A single run of Opus’ own Balanced Transmission Cable (BTC) or CAT5 Cable to each zone ensures simple installation and interference free reliable signal transfer. Up to 5 sources of any make can be connected and then controlled by touchscreen or button kepads. Various options and accessories are available for every home.

The heart of your Opus system is something you won’t see very often!

With Opus, there are no ugly boxes of electronics or cables to clutter your home. Instead, the Opus hub – essentially the heart of your multi-room system – is hidden out of view – normally in a service cupboard. This is joined by a host of products known as source equipment. These include music and video servers, tuners and other music and video sources which you will be able to fully access from keypads or  remotes in each room.

From the service room, cables travel through the walls in your home to transmit audio, video, two-way command signals and power to the keypads, amplifiers and speakers in each Opus equipped room.

Can Opus be installed in every room?

The extent of Opus’ inclusion in your home is down to you. A standard system will serve four rooms (generally referred to as zones) plus an additional four other rooms with more limited access to sources (these are known as sub-zones). However it’s perfectly possible to specify a system capable of providing coverage to significantly larger properties. In fact Opus will concurrently serve up to 24 zones / 24 sub zones with hi-fi quality music and crisp video!  at Rococo we  will be able to answer any question about your own installation.


iPods™ can integrate seamlessly as well as a wide array of third party controls, so that lighting, security systems and suchlike can also be controlled via Opus wall controls.




Discrete and stylish in-ceiling speakers such as the OS265CC offer almost invisible hi-fi quality sound powered by maintenance free amplifiers.

All this makes Opus the first choice in multi-room entertainment.

Opus 500 System features

Complete whole-house audio and video entertainment solutions

   wall keypads

 OPUS 300 Multi-Room System 

The Opus 300 system is based on commonly available Cat5 and coaxial cabling delivering audio and video throughout the home from a central hub. The MCU300 (hub) is usually located in a service cupboard but is so small that it can also be mounted behind a hi-fi system enabling existing source components to be shared across the home. In such an installation, the traditional hi-fi or home cinema experience can be retained for the main zone - simply the best of both worlds!


In every room simple keypads and remote controls provide intuitive yet sophisticated control over the system and sleek in-ceiling speakers guarantee punchy stereo reproduction.



Opus 300 delivers new standards at a more affordable price than ever before using low-cost and easy to install Cat5 cable to deliver music, power and control commands to each keypad. As such, no additional power supply is required. There’s even a ‘keypadfree’ option thanks to the revolutionary remote controlled AMR650 active inceiling speaker.


An Opus 300 master control unit (MCU300) will serve up to eight rooms, four main zones and four sub zones, which can even be daisy-chained to allow a single system to serve as many as 32 rooms. Up to six sources can be connected to enable each room to enjoy different music and / or video concurrently. Video is distributed by a simple but highly effective video switching unit(VSU300) and a single run of high quality RG6/CT100 co-axial cable to each room.

A range of accessories is also available to ensure the perfect Opus 300 set-up. These include IR emitters, learning remote controls and extra power supplies for use when sub-zones are included. Additionally, premium speakers and brushed steel keypads are often selected as upgrades.

For further details on Opus products click here or

 Tel: London 0207 454 1234

 Tel: Essex  01371 856 407
 Email: info@rococosystems.com

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Sonos

The first wireless, multi-room digital music system with a full colour Controller

• Wirelessly stream all the music you want, all over your house—in up to 32 rooms.
• Control all your music in all your rooms from the palm of your hand with a 3.5" full-colour LCD screen and scroll wheel.
• Find and play millions of songs and stations from select online music and radio services—no ripping, downloading, tagging or PC required.
• Liberate the digital music that's stored on your PC, Mac or Network Attached Storage box.
• Play the same song in different rooms or different songs in different rooms. Simultaneously.

Sonos Controller CR100

Features

• Wireless multi-room control
• Full colour 3.5" LCD screen
• Scroll wheel selector
• Easy to use

The Sonos CR100 handheld Controller, will give you instant access to your entire digital music selection wirelessly at the touch of a button from the palm of your hand.

Control everything from volume to music selection from anywhere. Turn off the upstairs music while you are downstairs. Change the music in the kitchen from the bedroom.

Browse through large music collections and make selections with ease. Just pick a room, pick a song and hit play.

A charging cradle (sold separately) designed to hold and charge your Sonos controller. Use the AC adapter that with your controller for power, then mount it on the wall or place it on a table. When the Controller is in the cradle, its fully functional.

Sonos ZP80 ZonePlayer

Now you can play all your favourite digital music, all over your house, on all your favourite audio equipment—your home theatre receiver, stereo system, powered speakers, and more. Just connect a Sonos™ ZonePlayer 80 (ZP80) to any amplified audio device in any room, and that device is instantly and seamlessly part of a wireless, multi-room digital music system. Which means you can use the full-colour Sonos™ Controller to wirelessly control your music from the palm of your hand.

Connect to your home theatre, stereo or any amplified audio device.
Good Quality audio quality with digital output
Compact design

Sonos ZP100 ZonePlayer

Networked audio player that distributes, plays and amplifies your music all throughout your home - regardless of where your music is stored. Includes Sonos System Setup software.

High-performance, built-in 50W amplifier
Powers large or small speakers
Good audio quality

We can also guide you with your speaker selection for your zones. For example you may want to share a zone player between rooms or install ceiling speakers.

Sonos Zone Bridge

The Sonos® ZoneBridge™ 100 makes setting up your wireless Sonos system wonderfully fast…and easy. Just connect a ZoneBridge to your router to instantly activate SonosNet™, our secure wireless mesh network. Now all your ZonePlayers™ and Controllers will work wirelessly and can be placed anywhere in your house. Although the ZoneBridge doesn’t play music like the ZonePlayer, it’s incredibly cost effective when it comes to extending the range of your Sonos system and expanding the Controller’s wireless coverage. Plus, it’s great for connecting other products to the Internet.

Of course if your house is already wired for the Internet or your router is in the same room where you want music, then you can just skip the ZoneBridge and head straight to Zone Players

For More information visit: www.sonos.com or

 Tel: London 0207 454 1234

 Tel: Essex  01371 856 407
 Email: info@rococosystems.com