DATAVIDEO ANNOUNCE VIDEO DISC RECORDER UPDATE

DATAVIDEO have announced that V3.3 software is now installed on their VDR-3000/DV Video Disc recorder.
The new software automatically burns a patent pending auto run file so that discs recorded by the VDR-3000 will auto play in any Windows driven PC or CD-R compatible stand alone DVD player. Existing users can contact Holdan Limited for a free software update CD.
The VDR-3000 is a stand alone, real-time video disc recorder, with the user able to choose either MPEG1 or MPEG2 compression, with choice of formats all the way up to full D1 DVD quality (704x576 / 4.8mbps) recordable on standard CD-R or CD-RW discs. The ability for the discs to be played in either a standard PC or stand-alone DVD player makes it an ideal production tool. The unit features, IEEE1394 (Firewire) input (optional), S-Video and Composite Video inputs and an optical digital phono audio input, making the unit ideal for also recording audio CD’s. Up to 98 separate video and / or audio tracks can be recorded on a single CD.
The unit features YUV, S-Video and Composite Video outputs and is supplied with remote control for added convenience when using it during presentations and exhibitions. The unit sells for £765 + VAT or £1020 + VAT with additional IEEE1394 input.
Full details can be obtained from the UK distributors: Holdan Limited on Tel: +44 (0)845 130 4445. (GB)