Pioneer Debuts Industry's First Modular, High-Capacity, High-Performance DVD Library System at AIIM'99; New Generation Jukebox, ''FlexLibrary'' Offers Future-Proof Solutions.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 1999-- Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. Tuesday moved high-capacity, mass-storage 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. "jukeboxes" a generation ahead with the introduction of its new FlexLibrary. Named for its modular approach, the DRM-7000 FlexLibrary can be configured by users with a wide combination of DVD/CD drives and disc media to fit specific applications. It enables users to mix and match 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/CD-ROM or 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. technologies. Remarkably, the system can accommodate a maximum of 720 discs with two drives; a maximum of 16 drives and 370 discs, or it can be configured with any drive-to-disc ratio in between, allowing users the flexibility to create the system of their choice. The system comes with both a single and 20-disc mail slot allowing importing and exporting of discs without impacting system performance. The unique 20-disc Hypermagazine offers a built-in memory feature enabling off-line archiving by identifying appropriate media as it is loaded into the mail slot. Also available is Pioneer's exclusive disc-flip module that enables capability of reading double-sided DVD media, effectively doubling the library's capacity. "FlexLibrary creates a `future-proof' mass-storage investment opportunity," said Paul Meyhoefer, director of sales and marketing for Pioneer New Media Technologies. "All too often users purchase a storage `solution' they soon outgrow outgrow verb To change the relationship with a condition or structure by dint of ↑ age or size; while children outgrow clothing, and certain behaviors, they rarely outgrow diseases–eg, asthma . With FlexLibrary, customers can now configure the ideal library system by choosing just the modules they need, which reads their existing CD media and easily upgrade as new technologies are developed." The system runs today's fastest 6X DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. drives plus it will handle an internal version of Pioneer's 4.7GB DVD-R drive when it becomes available in Q4 1999. Future modules will support an even broader range of end-user needs including printing, video and networking capabilities. All modules can be hot-swapped on the fly and without tools. Maintenance is a snap too. Pioneer has developed new, user-friendly self-diagnostic features for FlexLibrary. They include simple error history, logging and alert functions. A series of test modes offer end users full system command utilizing the library's simplified LCD panel Also called a "projection panel," it is a data projector that accepts computer output and displays it on a see-through liquid crystal screen that is placed on top of an overhead projector. See data projector. . The DRM-7000 FlexLibrary will be available in August 1999 starting at a SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. of $13,500. The base model includes the changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. robotic unit, Hypermagazine and power supply modules. Typical configurations range from $18,990 to $32,765.
FlexLibrary Modules for Custom Configuration:
Part Number Description
DVD-D7361 6X DVD/32X CD-ROM reader
DR-R7181 Internal CD-R writer
DVD-R7211 Internal DVD-R writer
DRM-UF7101 Exclusive Disc flip module
DRM-PW701 Power supply
DRM-AFL751 Locking 50 disc magazine
DRM-AF751 Normal 50-disc magazine
DRM-AH721 20-disc Hypermagazine
Internal Drive Specifications:
DVD-ROM Drive DVD-R Drive CD-R Drive
General
Disc Format DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9) Write: DVD-R CD-DA
DVD-Video (data stream (3.95GB, 4.7GB) CD-ROM(Mode1)
transport)
DVD-R, CD-ROM Mode 1 CD-ROM XA
Mode2 (form1,
form2)
CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Read: DVD-R
(form 1, form 2) (3.95, 4.7GB),
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, Photo CD
CD-Extra, Video-CD, DVD-ROM (Multi-Session)
Photo CD (Multi-Session) CD-1, Video-CD
Data Transfer Rate
DVD-ROM (single) 2.5MB/s-5.4MB/s Write: 1385kB/s DVD-R Write: TBD
DVD-ROM(single)
CD-ROM (mode 1) 2.1MB/s-4.8MB/s Read: 2630kB/s Read: 2.8MB/s
CD-ROM(mode 1) DVD-R, DVD-ROM (avg.)
Random Access Time (Avg.)
DVD-ROM (single) 110 ms TBD --
CD-ROM (mode 1) 80 ms -- 150 ms
Pioneer New Media Technologies Pioneer New Media Technologies is dedicated to bringing the very best of leading-edge technology to market. Pioneer invented the world's first DVD-Recordable drive, DVD library, multiple-disc CD-ROM changer A CD-ROM drive that holds a small number of CD-ROMs for individual use on a desktop computer. Although it can swap discs, it typically contains only one drive and can only read one at a time. See CD-ROM server. and offered the first multifunction optical drive capable of reading and writing to both MO and WORM. The Optical Division's products include DVD-Recordable and DVD-ROM drives; CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , changers
The Changers are a fictional group of anti-hero published by Wildstorm an imprint of DC Comics. and libraries; optical drives; MO, WORM, CD-R and DVD-R media for a wide range of storage solutions in the educational, government, legal, banking, medical, insurance, finance, industrial and general business markets. For more information, contact Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc. at 2265 E. 220th Street, Long Beach, Calif. 90810; phone 310/952-2111 or 800/444-6784; URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : www.pioneerusa.com. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Product photography is available by contacting Jennifer Quarton of T&O/Roberts Mealer at 949/833-8006 ext. 322 or jquarton@topr.com. |
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