ReQuest Multimedia Adds Video Library Controller

26-Jan-04

ReQuest Multimedia has announced its digital video controller, the VideoReQuest. The VideoReQuest delivers program access and complete system control over a library of as many as 1,600 DVDs with seamless integration into new or existing home systems or custom installations, or into systems that already incorporate the companyís AudioReQuest music server, by providing the same user interface.The new design works by assuming complete command of one or more units of the Sony DVP-CX777ES 400-disc DVD changer, up to a maximum of four changers, for a potential capacity of 1,600 discs (The Sony DVD changer is available from ReQuest Multimedia bundled with the VideoReQuest). The VideoReQuest provides the ability to organize and sort stored DVD collections alphabetically onscreen, by title, favorite actor, genre, and rating.Plug-and-play installation makes integration into a new or existing home theater system uncomplicated while operation is performed by the supplied remote control or by Crestron and AMX touch panels.ìItís been clear for some time that our customers and dealers required an elegant, effective video-server solution, and ReQuestís leadership in the music-server category places us in a commanding position to be able to deliver it,î says ReQuestís Co-founder John Reine. ìThis product, which is the result of months of market research and product development, offers the end user literally state-of-the-art video and audio performance with massive storage capabilities.îThe VideoReQuest is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2004 and will carry a MSRP of $2,500; each Sony 400 Disk DVP-CX777ES DVD player, currently available, will be sold at $800.00For more information, please visit www.request.com.

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