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Nigel Lythgoe Nigel Lythgoe, creator of hit TV shows "American Idol", "Pop Idol" and "Gladiators," chose CAI Vision to supply and install a multi room Integrated Reception System providing analogue tv, digital tv, Sky tv, digital radio and cctv to all rooms. After CAI Vision had completed the work Nigel Lythgoe wrote: “Dear Mario What I am most happy with is the workmanship in installing our security cameras. The lengths that your team went to in order to conceal cabling was tremendous. they are hidden down drainpipes, underground and in guttering. The best compliment I can pay you is to say my wife had no complaints. Many, many thanks to you and your team. Best wishes” Controller of Entertainment & Comedy As you may be aware, Nigel then went to Los Angeles to produce the even more successful 'American Idol'. Nigel must have really missed UK television as he recently telephoned our MD to request a 'Slingbox' to be installed to his existing home television distribution system in London, enabling him to watch UK television programmes from anywhere in the world over the internet, not just Los Angeles. This was duly done, and it would be nice to think he needs it to keep up with all the latest english tv! MD's Penthouse cai vision ci, were commissioned to design, build and install a complete 'lifestyle' system, into a Managing Director's penthouse. The final system included: Multi-room Television Distribution with 9 Television screens and a 2.5 metre wide home cinema screen, including the latest Pioneer HDTV 50" 1080P Plasma wide screen mounted on a specially designed rotating stand, allowing it to swing around to the dinning table. There is a 'wet' screen for the bathroom, and a 30" screen in the bedroom that has a special swivel mount allowing the screen to be viewed from the bed or the balcony, a swing of 180 degrees. Each TV can be tuned into whatever channel the viewer would care to choose independantly, including Sky, Digital, and most other satellite broadcasts available today. HOTBIRD SATELLITE and TOPFIELD RECEIVER HOME CINEMA MULTI ROOM AUDIO LUTRON ZONED MOOD LIGHTING LUTRON AUTOMATED BLINDS and CURTAINS WI-FI NETWORKED XTREAM FUN SECURITY and DOOR ENTRY ONE CONTROLLER! RACK MOUNT London Property Developer cai vision ci, were commissioned to design, build and install a home entertainment and integrated security system for a discerning London Property Developer/Estate Agent. MULTI-ROOM TELEVISION and AUDIO DISTRIBUTION VIDEO DOOR ENTRY INTRUDER ALARM EMERGENCY LIGHTING CCTV GATE AUTOMATION Seb Fontaine - Radio 1 DJ People in the public eye often require added security to protect their privacy. A few years ago, professional DJ Seb Fontaine chose CAI Vision to supply and install automated gates and door entry to secure the family home. When Seb recently moved house, the Radio 1 DJ naturally chose CAI Vision again, On this occasion, CAI Vision supplied a more comprehensive and complete Security, Communications and Electrical solution. As well as maintaining a more secure home for the Fontaine family, the security system provides an added benefit in that it helps to keep their children and very large dog safe within the confines of the house and grounds. The complete security, communications and electrical solution supplied, included the following measures: The Fontaine’s are very happy with their new high-tech systems supplied and installed by CAI Vision. No doubt if they ever move again, CAI will be their first port of call to design any security, communications and electrical systems requirements. International Embassy, London Due to the increased risk from terrorism our client felt it was necessary to increase security at the ambassador’s residence. CAI Vision was chosen to design and install a system to assist the on-site 24-hour manned security. It is essential that the security guards can monitor the complete perimeter of the building from the security office. CAI installed a number of different cameras to achieve this. Static Day / Night cameras were used to give high quality colour images during the day, switching over to high quality monochrome images at night when light levels are lower. Pan tilt and zoom (PTZ) Day / Night cameras were used to give the security operator the ability to move a camera and zoom in on any suspicious vehicles or people as desired. Redwall movement detectors have been integrated with the PTZ cameras so if there is any movement in an area, the relevant camera will automatically zoom in to that particular location. All cameras are recorded 24 hours a day onto a digital recorder, which can store in excess of five weeks of footage. Another important issue was to control the movement of staff and visitors in certain parts of the premises. A PC based Access Control System allows the Embassy to issue staff and visitors with proximity cards to control area access at specified times. The proximity cards also act as photo ID cards. The system is able to provide a print out of who has been where and at what time; this information can then be verified using CCTV recordings. We installed a comprehensive panic alarm system, which included hand held radio devices so the client could raise an alert during an emergency. There was also a concern about fire so we installed an automatic fire protection system. This incorporated smoke detectors, heat detectors, call points and sounders. An X-ray machine to check all post and parcels coming into the building was installed, together with walkthrough and hand held metal detectors to check all visitors before allowing access. This was a challenging system to install largely due to the superior level of decoration at the premises. We went to great lengths to hide cables and make the system as discreet as possible, even digging trenches in the rear garden to hide cables and other equipment. The client was extremely impressed with the design and installation of the system and greatly appreciated the care and effort taken, considering the difficulties of working within the confines of such opulent decor. The client has since recommended us to others. Natural History Museum DE BEERS DIAMOND COLLECTION When the Natural History Museum opened its “Earth Galleries” Exhibition in 1998, they chose CAI Vision to supply, install and maintain a 'high tech' Electronic Security System, including various alarms and close-circuit television for the world famous De Beers Diamond Collection. The collection of jewels includes a 17-carat diamond the size of a peach stone, worth over £1.5 million, an emerald the size of a lemon the colour of lime juice and rubies and sapphires ranging up to the size of grapes. The total collection is said to be worth many millions of pounds. Extract taken from Evening Standard Article: Orion Hotel The client required a multi-room Television Distribution system capable of providing a number of international channels to over 180 outlet positions with the use of a standard television set in each room. • 5 x National terrestrial TV stations A variety of problems needed to be overcome such as: • How to fix a dish of 1.8m in diameter securely to withstand winds of upto 100mph With careful consideration to the choice of equipment of the highest standards and consultation with the building surveyor all the listed problems were resolved resulting in a successful installation and a satisfied client. |
