BCD Announces Slot-Load DVD Recorder

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Jul 13 (MARKET WIRE) --
BCD Associates, Inc., a leader in DVD Control Systems, announced its
optional Slot Load disc drive for the DVD-1150 industrial DVD recorder.

"It's not just aesthetics," said Robert Howard, Vice President of Product
Development. "The slot is easier to use and reduces the possibility of
damaging the drive in heavy-use environments." The slot load drive
occupies the same space as the standard tray drive.

It's All About Control!

The DVD-1150 and DVD-1150HDD have been proven for use with computer
control as well as AMX(R) and Crestron(R) controllers. The DVD-1150
provides two-way communication over RS-232 and USB serial ports so the
user is assured that commands are issued and verified.

4-Character Serial Commands

The DVD-1150 uses the "BCD1" 4-character serial command protocol (STOP,
PLAY, etc.) standard with all BCD products since 1982. The protocol
provides full remote control with complete operational status reporting
including current transport mode, frame position, remaining record time.
Disc Finalize and Erase are each single serial commands (FINL & ERAS)
requiring no on-screen menus. The functions are also available from the
front panel.

1U Rack Form Factor

The DVD-1150 is housed in a rugged aluminum case with rack-ears supplied
for easy operation as a desktop or rack unit. Unlike consumer units, the
case provides easy access for maintenance of mechanical components

Multi-Machine Control -- Built In!

BCD's experience in multiple-machine control makes it easy to operate many
DVD-1150s at once. The unit features dual RS-232 connectors for
daisy-chain control of up to 100 machines from a single serial port. Each
recorder is assigned an address, and machines may be grouped under
software control. The command string "GRUP 1; RECS" causes all recorders
in Group 1 to start recording at the same time. This is particularly
useful for government and military applications when multiple sources
must be recorded simultaneously.

The DVD-1150 occupies 1 rack space and is equipped with a single DVD
+R/+RW drive, VFD information display, Composite and S-Video I/O, dual
DB-9 serial control, USB-B serial control, and an RJ-45 jack for optional
web server control. The DVD-1150 is also available as the DVD-1150HDD
with a hard disk drive as well as optional 12VDC power for mobile
operation. The DVD-1150 is available now at a suggested list price under
$2000.

For more information on the BCD DVD-1150 please visit
http://www.bcdusa.com/sl

About BCD Associates, Inc.

Since 1980, BCD Associates, Inc. has manufactured computer controllers for
VCRs, Laser Discs and DVD machines. BCD products have proven reliability
with clients in 26 countries and applications from Education and Industry
to Government and Defense. BCD's line of DVD recorders is in response to
customer demand for features not found elsewhere.

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BCD Associates, Inc.
128 NW 67th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405-843-4574
800-223-6734
http://bcdusa.com/sl

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