An introduction to Opus

• About Opus
• The Opus Experience
• Opus Brand Overview
• Training & Support
• Marketing Resources
About Us

• Headquartered in London England

• Born out of the Audio Partnership Group
• Audio Partnership Founded 1994
• Opus supported by 25 engineers
• All R&D Conducted from London HQ
Audio Partnership - Core Brands

Audiophile AV Audiophile
Electronics Multi-Room AV
Loudspeakers
Cambridge Audio Overview
• Multi-Award winning AV electronics
• Global Accolades
• EISA Award 2008
• Audiophile design Integrity
• Proprietary Technologies
• Exceptional Value for money
• Sold in 50 countries
Mordaunt Short Overview

• One of the Worlds greatest speaker brands

• As recognized by the most influential press
• Wide range of applications inc:
• Book-Shelf / Floor Standing / Sub-Sat Architectural
• 40 year + Audio Heritage
• Sold in 37 Countries
 Opus Overview - UK
Opus is featured in some of the most prestigious UK developments:

• Berkley Homes – 500+

• St George’s Wharf – 150+
• Battersea Reach – 200+
• Imperial Wharf Greenwich – 150+
• Wimpey – 200+
• Banner Homes – Preferred Brand
 Opus Overview – No.1 in the U.A.E.
And in the Middle East too:
• Palm Island – 1,400 Villa’s
• World Trade Centre Residences – 350 Apartments
• Victory Heights – 1,000 Villa’s
• Jumeirah Park – 2,750 Villa’s
• Tiara / Oceana – 1,300 Luxury Apartments
• DEC Tower – 500 Apartments

Intuitive user experience, value for money, efficient installation

and proven reliability makes Opus a popular choice
 Opus – Brand Evolution
Multi-room audio-video Multi-room audio-video
home entertainment home entertainment
system system
Stand alone source Also
components - Audio & video servers
- eg CD, DVD, Sat TV box
Control by Control by
- Button key pad - Touch screen keypad
- Opus Learning Remote - Opus Learning Remote
Stand alone A/V system Audio & video servers
with limited media sources offer easy access to large
media libraries
Touch screen allows
intuitive & easy control of
large media libraries
Integrated Smart Home
solution
-Media Center PC
-Streaming internet services
-Networked storage
Control by
- Touch screen keypad
- Opus Learning Remote
-- iPhone & iTouch
-- Pronto
-- other 3rd party controllers
Control of:
- Lighting and blinds
- HVAC
- CCTV
Opus as central platform for
control of wide variety of 3 rd
party Smart Home systems
Integrated Smart Home
solution with High Definition
video
HD Video matrix allows multi
zone distribution and control
of High Def video sources
Control by
- Touch screen keypad
- Opus Learning Remote
-- iPhone & iTouch
-- Pronto
-- other 3rd party controllers
Control of:
- Lighting and blinds
- HVAC
- CCTV
Opus as central platform for
control of wide variety of 3 rd
party Smart Home systems
with full HD video
Opus – Brand Overview

• Opus 500 System

• New Developments
• Opus Integrated Partner Programme
• Opus Certified Installer Programme
• Marketing Resources
 Opus – 500 System Fundamentals
Typical Opus Head End
Typical Zone

Opus BTC
Proprietary Cable solution
(Carries Balanced Audio,
data and power to each
zone)
 Opus – WCU-600 Touch Panel Overview

• High Resolution, Colour Touch screen interface

• Customisable for personalisation of all buttons,
nbackgrounds and colours
• Display’s GUI of attached Server / Source component
• Video playback on touch-screen
• Unique Hot-Spot Technology
• Also supports Russian and Arabic character sets
• Wide choice of magnetic faceplates to match all interiors
 Opus – Architectural Speakers Overview

Discreet, architectural speaker range ranging

from contractor to audiophile applications inc:
• In-Ceiling
• In-Wall
• Out-Door
In-House designs by AP Acousticians
 Opus – Integrated Partner Programme

• The most comprehensive integration programme

• Extensive choice of tested and approved drivers
• Efficient installs with seamless, stable integration
 Opus – Apple Integration

Opus control of Apple TV:

• Enables Apple TV as a whole-house entertainment system
View and control the Apple TV GUI via WCU 600
• Easy access to all media content stored on your Apple TV
+ online services inc. Flickr and YouTube

Opus control interface for iPhone & iPod Touch

• Emulates WCU-600 control in your palm
• Seamless, instantaneous wifi control with the Worlds
favourite gadget!
 Opus – Media Center Integration

Opus MCL600
Ultimate integration with Media Centre
• Enables control of any Media Centre equipped PC
• Simple USB - 232 interface
• Easy access to all Media stored on your PC via
nOpus Navigator or Opus Hotspot technology
 Opus HD
VMX 600 (arrives late 2009)
• 8 inputs / 8 outputs
• Ultimate Flexibility – Assign any input
nto any Video source in any combination
• Input options inc. HDMI, Component
nVideo + Digital Audio, composite, S-
nVideo
• All outputs feature HDMI, composite
nand balanced video via RJ45

• In the meantime - Opus IPP offers

nseamless integration with most currently
navailable HD matrices inc. Smart-e,
nCypress, Gefen, Neo Pro & Kramer, etc
 Opus – Marketing Resources

New consumer facing website

• Experience Driven
• Communicates Real World
benefits

New Extranet site in support of

dealers, distributors and press
• Training resources
• Technical Documentation
• Software downloads
• Marketing resources
• Press Releases
Opus – Marketing Resources

Consumer facing literature

• Communicates the Opus Life-Enhancing User Experience
Opus – Marketing Resources

New Trade Partner Brochure

• Detailed product information
• System design advice and architecture
Opus – Marketing Resources

Hardback specification
sheet folder
• Durable reference guide
nfor system designers
• Update packs for new
nproducts
Opus – Press Coverage

In-House PR team secures excellent coverage:

• Hidden Wires Sponsor
• RSE
• Custom Installer
• SVI etc
Opus – Steps to Distributor Appointment

Initial Consultation document

Opus to visit distributors HQ
Agree mutually owned business plans
Opus to provide training @ London HQ
Regional distributor product launch and preliminary training to be
supported by Opus

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