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Niagara Video Acquires HDi-250, HDi-SDI & DVD-1150

BCD Closes Business as of 1 November 2018

We will remain working until all orders are shipped.
Niagara Video Acquires HDi-250, HDi-SDI, and DVD-1150
Order now from Niagara Video

Our principal owner is retiring and we have sold the rights to our two main products:
The DVD-1150 and the HDi-250 series will now be manufactured and sold by Niagara Video, Inc. and their dealers.
BCD has sold it's existing product stock and is referring all new orders to Niagara Video.
The transfer is in progress and we expect the transition to be complete before October 31, 2018.

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Relentless Refinement
Two Models
HDi: Connected & Secure HD & DVD Recording

Fully Connected

HDi-250 & HDi-SDI (Commercial)

  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • USB 3
  • Serial to 115Kps
  • Web Interface
  • Records to HDD, USB, RAM
  • DVDRW Disc

Completely Secure

HDi-Mil-Std & HDi-SDI-Mil-Std
(Military, Standard Drive)

  • No Network
  • No Hard Drive
  • No USB
  • Records to RAM or Disc
  • Deletes video w/power-off
  • DVDRW Disc

Tutorial: How to make a DVD Video Disc

Click for the full article of "How to Make a DVD-Video Disc."

The HDi-250 records to its internal hard drive, then makes a DVD from the files you select.
It records to the hard disk drive (HDD), then you make a dvd from that or from several files.

How Long Does It Take to Make a DVD disc?
BCD's Dual Stream recording makes HD and SD files simultaneously.  For a 1-hour program, the SD file takes 3 minutes to make a DVD-Video disc.  The HD fileburns in about 9 minutes..

To make a DVD-Video disc, first put a blank DVD disc (+R, -R, or +RW) into the machine

Recording Setup: Press the Menu key and see the Main Menu

MainMenuArrow down to select the file format .VOB. Press Enter and see
the "+" sign, indicating that you have selected .vob files suitable for DVD.
Alternately, choose DualStream for MPEG-2/MP4 and VOB files simultaneously.

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Click for the full article of "How to Make a DVD-Video Disc."

Full-HD HDMI Digital Recorders

 

Welcome to BCD Associates. We design and manufacture full-HD recorders for industrial and commercial use. Featuring rugged all-around construction and the most advanced technologies, including state-of-the-art video recording and DVD burning software, our devices out perform all other HDMI digital recorders. Designed at the outset—and continuously refined—to satisfy the demanding needs of just about every type of video capturing application in a host of different industries, these aren’t ordinary HDMI digital recorders. From scientific and educational purposes to military and government use, BCD full-HD recorders are versatile, compact, and powerful. To learn more about our devices or place an order, contact BCD Associates at 800-223-6734.

 

BCD Products

SB-100 Rear Control Connectors

 

 

 


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BCD SB-100
Serial Controller

Rear Panel A/V/TC Connections
SB-100 Rear Panel - Left
Signal Cable Set Signal Cable Set connector -DB-15

Signal Cable Set (Optional for D-15 connector. Inquire for custom quotation)
NOTE:  The labels on the Signal Cable Set are referenced to where they connect. (VCR/Monitor/Aux. Video).

Pin       Description
1.   VTR Ch. 1 Out:  Audio from VCR Audio Channel 1 Out
2.   VTR Ch. 2 Out:  Audio from VCR Audio Channel 2 Out
3.   VTR Vid Out:  Video from VCR.  This is VITC IN to SB-100 for reading VITC.
4.   VTR Add. Code In: LTC to VCR Audio Channel x from SB-100 (SB-100 TC Out) to generate LTC.
5.   VTR Add. Code Out: LTC from VCR Audio Channel x to SB-100 (SB-100 TC In) for reading LTC.
(Address Code In/Out cables will connect to either Audio Channel 1 or 2. We like channel 2. If you use an audio channel for Time Code, you may not use that same channel for Audio In/Out. In other words, you can't use the same audio channel for Time Code and Audio.)
6.   GND
7.   Reserved
8.   GPI Out: GPI Out trig.
9.   GND
10   Aux. Vid. Out: Auxiliary Video from another source to SB-100. Switched, but not  recordable
11.   N/C
12.   GND
13.   Mon. Vid. In: Video to TV Monitor.  This is a switched output. 
            VCR Mode        Output
            STOP                Aux. Video (AVID) (Also FFWD, REWD)
            RECORD          VCR Looping Video from "VTR Vid Out"  (E-E)
            PLAY                VCR Video Off-Tape
14.   Mon Aud 1 In:  Audio 1 to TV Monitor
15.   Mon Aud 2 In:  Audio 2 to TV Monitor
S-Video Connectors SB-100 Left Rear Panel - S-Video In/Out Connectors
S-Video In: S-Video In to SB-100 from camera or other video source.  VITC will be inserted.
S-Video Out:  S-Video Out from SB-100 to VCR or other destination.  Contains new VITC.
S-Video In and Composite Video In are shared and must NOT be connected simultaneously.
Composite Video Connectors SB-100 Left Rear Panel - Composite Video In/Out Connectors
Vid Out:(top RCA)  Composite Video Out from SB-100 to VCR or other destination.  Contains new VITC.
Vid. In:(bottom RCA) Composite Video In to SB-100 from camera or other video source.  VITC will be inserted.
Composite Video In and S-Video In are shared and must NOT be connected simultaneously.
LTC Time Code Connectors SB-100 Left Rear Panel - LTC Time Code Connectors
LTC Out:(top RCA)  LTC Out from SB-100 to VCR or other destination.  New generated time code.
LTC In:(bottom RCA) LTC In to SB-100 from VCR or other LTC source for reading time code. (This is the same as 'VTR Add. Code Out' on the Signal Cable Set.)
SB-100 Main Page
Rear Panel Analog Signals      |     Rear Panel Control Signals

BCD Time Code Systems

TC-100 Time Code Generator/Reader

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Both flavors of SMPTE Time Code: VITC Time Code, LTC Time Code

Now with Flash Memory to save your custom settings!   It Reads, Generates, Regenerates, Overlays, and Talks Back! Records Data with the Video! This is not your ordinary time code reader! (For Machine Control and S-Video VITC Time Code please see our SB-100 Time Code Controller.)
EOL Notice: Discontinued This is a special order product. Please inquire before ordering.

More Info...

SB-100 Time Code/Controller SB-100 Time Code Generator/Reader

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The BCD SB-100 is a special purpose RS-232 controller that generates and reads both LTC and VITC SMPTE Time Code. Same features as the TC-100 including Time Code Overlay. Additionally, it controls certain RS-232 and RS-422 video machines. EOL Notice: Discontinued This is a special order product. Please inquire before ordering.
More Info...

SB-100

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This is a special order  DISCONTINUED product as of 10/1/2013.  Critical components are no longer available.  We liked the SB-100 because of it's versatility in controlling different types of machines as well as generating and reading SMPTE Time Code from both Composite and S-Video.   We regret the loss of the SB-100.

============== Obsolete Information Below ========================

The BCD SB-100 is a special purpose RS-232 controller that generates and reads both LTC and VITC SMPTE Time Code. Additionally, it controls RS-232 and RS-422 disc and tape devices with frame-accurate precision.
MSRP: $ 895.00 (original price)
EOL Notice: This is a special order product. Please inquire before ordering. (Due to parts obsolescence, only enough parts available fora few as of 3/25/2013.  It's been in production  since 1998 and BCD has no plans to redesign this unit.  Large quantity orders, however, will be considered if we can find parts.)

Features
  • LTC Time Code Read & Generate
  • VITC Time Code Read & Generate
  • Time Code overlay/superimpose
  • Auxiliary video input
  • Switched video output for video monitor. Output video is switched between player video and Aux. Video In.
  • Daisy-chain RS-232 for up to 16 Units.
  • Standard BCD 4-Character Communications Protocol
Rear Panel Analog Signals      |     Rear Panel Control Signals

Time Code Superimpose!
Position the Overlay Anywhere on the Screen!
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General Information
  • BCD Control Protocol
    This control protocol is BCD Standard: 4-character commands like PLAY, STOP, FIND, and STIL. This is the same protocol used in BCD controllers since 1982 for the VideoLink-232, VIPc, BCD-4000, BCD-5000, BCD-2000A, InterVideo GVR-810, Sanyo GVR-S955, GVR-S960, and BCD AG-2550C.

    Each addressable controller is addressed with a DIP switch to assign it a DECK number. This is the same as used in the InterVideo GVR-810 and the BCD AG-2550C. The command

    DECK 7; STIL: 01:37:18:21
    causes the seventh VCR to go into still mode at 1 hour, 37 minutes, 18 seconds and 21 frames.

  •  
  • Machine Control Protocols
    BCD & Sony DVD 9500MD. Nanufacturers have their own ways of communicating via RS-232. RS-232 is an electrical specification, but it does not describe the protocol or language used by the device. The BCD control protocol uses the TYPE x command to tell the SB-100 controller which machine protocol to use to control the target machine.

Physical

Dimensions: 8.8" Wide, 6.25" Deep, 1.6" High
Weight: 13 oz.
Power: 9VDC tip positive, wall transformer included.

Price MSRP: $ 895.00
Optional Signal Cable Set
       Octopus cable DB-15 to RCAs & BNCs: $125.00

 

SB-100 Helps Monitor Army's Shadow TUAV
Image courtesy AAI


Interesting note: In reviewing our records, we found that we sell many SB-100 controllers to government agencies and all of the prominent defense contractors and their sub-contrators. They didn't say what they do with them, but they keep ordering more, and we're glad to help. Now that it's somewhat declassified, we can say that the Shadow TUAV is one of the projects.



Four SB-100 controllers operated by computer control 4 VCRs to study Human Interaction Studying Human Interaction at Nasa Ames Laboratory

Human Performance Research Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. is looking at the interactions between and among individuals in a team-based decision making environment.

 

Imagine...

Click to learn more about BCD's HDi-250 recorder...
  • What if there were a Digital Video Recorder that offered analog inputs and outputs...Composite, & Component.. as well as HDMI in and out. And optionally SDI In and Out.  SD and HD?
  • Imagine that the DVR records to Hard Drive(spindle or SSD), maybe even stream what it records over a LAN or the Internet.  Or USB Flash Drive.  Files that play in Blu-Ray™ players, and it could make Video DVDs!
  • And what if it let you choose your compression method for MPEG-2(.mpg), MPEG-4(MP4) or H.264(.mp4).mov).
  • And what if you could control it with your fingers on the buttons, controlled with TCP/IP over a LAN?
  • Desktop or Rack Mount (1U).
  • Dual Crossflow fans for incomparable cooling

Click to learn more about BCD's HDi-250 recorder...

Some keywords might be: HD DVR, TCP/IP, Component, Composite, HDMI,, 1080i, 1080p, 720p High Definition, Rackmount

Imagine what you want....

BCD HDi-250 HD Recorder
Click to learn more about BCD's HDi-250 recorder...
  • What if there were a Digital Video Recorder that offered analog inputs and outputs...Composite, & Component.. as well as HDMI in and out. And optionally SDI In and Out.  SD and HD?
  • Imagine that the DVR records to Hard Drive(spindle or SSD), maybe even stream what it records over a LAN or the Internet.  Or USB Flash Drive.  Files that play in Blu-Ray™ players, and it could make Video DVDs!
  • And what if it let you choose your compression method for MPEG-2(.mpg), MPEG-4(MP4) or H.264(.mp4).mov).
  • And what if you could control it with your fingers on the buttons, controlled with TCP/IP over a LAN?
  • Desktop or Rack Mount (1U).
  • Dual Crossflow fans for incomparable cooling

Click to learn more about BCD's HDi-250 recorder...

Some keywords might be: HD DVR, TCP/IP, Component, Composite, HDMI,, 1080i, 1080p, 720p High Definition, Rackmount
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