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Rack Stack - Multiple DVD Recorder Control with One Serial Cable

When you control multiple DVD recorders from your computer's serial port, you assign a number to each machine...DECK 1, DECK 2, etc.  After that, the command "DECK3;RECS" makes deck #3 record.  Group them together and the command "GRUP1;RECS" makes all the machines record at once.  Standard on the DVD-1150. 
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+R, +RW, or -R
Pick one.
DVD +/-R has become more of a religious issue than a technical one.   BCD Controllers operate both types.  Back in the year 2000, it was hard to find players that would play either +R or -R discs.

 The BCD DVD-1150 Industrial DVD Recorder uses +RW and +R.  Frankly, +RW is our favorite.  The +RW disc is preformatted by the machine (takes less than a minute) and this insures playablity on any other DVD player.  And... +RW doesn't need finalizing!

Today, when we run tests at major retailers like Circuit City and Best Buy, they have players that like both kinds of discs, "+ and "-".

Both "+R" and "-R" will playback immediately on a similar recorder. No finalization required. After finalization, we find that both flavors play well in consumer DVD players.

DVD+RW is uniqie in that it will play in most consumer decks immediately, no finalization is required (or available).

DVD Players: Your Favorite Brand?
Our VC-16b and VC-16a controllers operate the Sony, Panasonic, JVC & Pioneer models that we hae tested.  We continue to have excellent relationships with all major DVDR manufacturers.  We work hard to be certain that our control protocols are up to date with the latest models. We don't care what brand you choose, we just want to help you control it!

 
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