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 "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/CD-ROM or CD-R 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. 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 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.

The DRM-7000 FlexLibrary will be available in August 1999 starting at a SRP of $13,500. The base model includes the changer 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 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, changers 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 [phone] or 800/444-6784; URL: www.pioneerusa.com.

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