Accessory Reviews

Monster Central Command AVL300
Communication: IR, RF/Z-wave with OmniLink RF-to-IR bridge
Other Connection Types: USB
Screen Size and Type: 2.3-inch color TFT LCD, capable of 65,000 colors
Screen Resolution: 128 by 160
Learning or Preprogrammed: Learning and preprogrammed database
Buttons Reassignable: Yes
Memory: Parallel flash memory 2 MB; serial flash memory 512 KB; SRAM 128 KB
Backlighting: Yes
Battery Type: Lithium ion, charging cradle with AC/DC adapter
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 8.15 x 2.28 x 0.98
Weight (pounds): 0.33 without battery
Price: $500

Monster Central Command Software
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS X 10.3/10.4; Pentium 166 MHz or Power Mac 180MHz; 64MB of RAM; Internet browser; Quicktime IlluminEssence
Load Specifications: LAS1000: Maximum of 1800 watts/15 amps
IWD600S: 40–600 watts

Additional OmniLink IR-to-RF Bridge, $150
IlluminEssence LAS1000 Light Station, $100
IlluminEssence IWD600S In-Wall Dimmer, $130

Ratings: Monster IlluminEssence Lighting System

Build Quality: 90 Good
Value: 92 Good
Features: 96 Excellent
Performance: 93 Good
Ergonomics: 91 Good
Overall Rating: 93 Good

General information
Monster Cable
(415) 840-2000
www.monstercable.com