BHA's B's Recorder GOLD5 Adds Read, Write, and Overwrite Support for New DVD-RAM/R Drives; Demonstrating at PC Expo with: Recordable DVD Council (RDVDC) Booth 2422.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TECHXNY/PC EXPO 2002 Recordable DVD See DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM. Pavilion Booth #2422 Expanded Support Simplifies Data, Audio and Video Recording for "Multi-Drive" Users At TECHXNY/PC Expo today, B.H.A(R) Corporation, a leading international provider of digital media recording software, announced authoring support for Panasonic's new DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. Multi--- drive with BHA's latest application for Windows(R) users, B's Recorder GOLD5. Panasonic's new DVD/CD Burner reads/writes DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. , DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. discs. Support for Panasonic's next-generation multifunction drive enables B's Recorder GOLD5 users to take full advantage of all of the application's intuitive recording features whether burning data, audio clips or MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). video to any of the industry's standard CD and DVD formats. PC Expo attendees will be among the first to experience B's Recorder GOLD5 at the Recordable DVD Pavilion #2422. With its all-new, intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. , even first-time users of B's Recorder GOLD5 can successfully record without opening the manual. An optional, step-by-step wizard function is also available to guide users through the entire CD/DVD burning process, preventing disc or drive errors and ensuring ease of use. The software's modular architecture makes B's Recorder GOLD5 comprehensive enough for the inexperienced, while providing the advanced features required by experts. "Panasonic multi-drive users can take full advantage of an entire 9.4GB DVD-RW or DVD-R disc performing single or multi-recording sessions of data, audio, video or any combination of the three," said Bryan Love, Director Marketing & Business Development for B.H.A Software Corporation. "Combined with the comprehensive user interface, B's Recorder GOLD5 allows users to quickly and creatively produce their own digital content right from the box, with zero learning curve." "BHA BHA butylated hydroxyanisole, an antioxidant used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals that contain fats or oils. BHA n. A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods. software and the DVD Multi provide a new level of flexibility that can help users achieve substantial savings," said Dana Berzin, Storage Product Manager for Panasonic Industrial Company. "Combined, they provide an all-in-one DVD/CD storage solution with the security of write-once; the flexibility of rewritable; broad compatibility; and the ability to choose between 9.4GB, 4.7GB or 700MB capacities." Because the new Panasonic DVD/CD Burners are DVD Forum compliant, the video a consumer creates of their child's soccer game can be played on grandma's DVD player. B's Recorder GOLD5 automatically formats DVD-RAM/RW or R media quickly and easily, enabling users to write data, audio or video files, and whole disc duplication. Availability Panasonic-branded DVD Multi drives will begin shipping in October 2002 and will be priced at less than $500. Compatible with Windows(R) XP, and 2000 operating systems, B's Recorder GOLD5 supports MP3 encoding, decoding and burning, as well as MPEG recording. It also prevents buffer underruns with BurnProof(TM) and JustLink(TM) compatibility. B's Recorder GOLD5 (full version) will be available for direct download through the BHA Web Shop the end of July with an Estimated Street Price (ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. ) of just $49.99. For further information, please visit www.bhacorp.com. System Requirements PC with Pentium II or faster processor Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 128MB of available RAM Supported CD-R/RW DVD+RW/+R or DVD-R/RW recorder About Panasonic Panasonic is the best known brand name of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MC), a world leader in electronic and electric products for consumer, business and industrial use. For more information on Panasonic-branded DVD Multi drives and DVD media, contact Panasonic Digital Imaging Solutions Company, Two Panasonic Way 7D-8, Secaucus, NJ 07094 800/742-8086, www.panasonic.com/storage or E-mail vidalc@panasonic.com. For more information on the Panasonic DVD Multi OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and drive and DVD media, contact Panasonic Industrial Company, 1600 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035; 408/945-5600, FAX 408/262-4214, E-mail ItoN@panasonic.com. Or, visit the company's Web site at http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/computer/storage/dvdram/index.html In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada, Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3, Canada; 905/238-2254, FAX 905/238-2414, E-mail rkwong@panasonic.ca. About B.H.A Corporation B.H.A Corporation is a pioneering developer and international supplier of recording software for all major optical storage technologies. BHA's CD and DVD recording solutions are marketed to the world's leading Optical Storage OEMs and to end users through distributors and retailers. Founded in 1991, BHA today holds a leading position in Japan with more than 70% of the country's writable DVD and CD software OEM market. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan and employs 45 full-time staff. BHA has recently opened operations in the US and begun efforts in Europe to support and expand its global business. Some of BHA's key customers and development partners include Ricoh, Sony, Yamaha, TEAC TEAC Tetraethylammonium Chloride TEAC Theological Education for the Anglican Communion TEAC Technology Education Association of California TEAC Turbine Engine Analysis Check TEAC Timber Export Advisory Committee TEAC Training & Education Advisory Committee , Panasonic and Plextor. For more information, contact BHA's corporate headquarters at: 5F Akatsuki No. 3 Bldg. 13-45 Toyotsucho, SuitaCity, Osaka 564-0051, Japan Phone: +81-6-6378-3335 Fax: +81-6-6378-3313, or visit www.bha.co.jp. In the U.S., contact B.H.A Software Corporation at: 1520 Brookhollow Dr., Suite 35, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: 714/549-7624 Fax: 714/549-7681, or visit www.bhacorp.com Note to Editors: BHA and B's Recorder GOLD(R) are registered trademarks of B.H.A Corporation. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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