D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, is offering a free 45-day trial of its new cloud-based platform to Metra Home Theater Group® (MHTG) customers. D-Tools Cloud debuted at the 2018 CEDIA show as an affordable multi-OS, web-accessible platform, winning many awards for its innovative technology. The platform enables home technology professionals and system integration companies to better manage their project sales and design process – from pipeline and opportunity management through system design, quoting, proposal, acceptance, and procurement.

Metra Home Theater Group® (MHTG) is now shipping its award-winning HDM-GA2 product. This next-generation Gigabit Accelerator features breakthrough and proprietary technology which can upgrade existing hard-wired passive HDMI® cables to 4K or even 8K resolutions by increasing their bandwidth. This product was introduced at CEDIA and won several industry awards, including the CE Pro BEST, TWICE VIP Product award, Residential Systems Best of Show and was a CEDIA Best New Hardware Product finalist in its category.

Metra Home Theater Group® (MHTG) is now shipping two new surveillance cameras and a Network Video Recorder (NVR) capable of supporting 4K resolution from Spyclops Surveillance Systems®. These new products allow for higher resolution surveillance and video recording over closed-circuit television networks for home or business systems.

Apple TV Error Messages

Recently we published an article about problems with Apple TV and DirecTV’s DSS Receivers in reference to the display, indicating an HDCP error. From that article, I received several comments concerning the validity of my conclusion about this being related to the voltage/current requirements of the source device. After re-reading the content, I realized detail on this subject matter needed to be explained further. The following is the updated text to reflect our real-world experience in dealing with these issues and their causes.

Metra Home Theater Group® (MHTG) announces a new retail product line from Helios® for speaker stands and mounts in various sizes and options. “Helios already manufactures TV mounts that are trusted by installers and retailers. Growing the product line to include mounts and speaker stands for home audio will allow us to provide additional accessories our customers have been requesting,” says Jessy Crabb, General Manager for MHTG. The new category includes eight different models of floor stands, wall or ceiling mounts and a bookshelf mount for speakers. These new products are sold as a pair and are now shipping.