24-Sep-99

Escient Makes PowerPlay For Home Theatre

Escient, Inc. is announcing at the CEDIA Expo, September 24-26, the introduction of PowerPlay, a revolutionary, new, Internet enabled 200-disc DVD changer for the home theatre. Simplifying connectivity through the IEEE-1394 FireWire architecture, PowerPlay is truly a ""plug and play"" product for the installer, providing a communications bus that can handle all audio, video and control on one cable. PowePlayís DVD transport is the first A/V solution that fully implements IEEE-1394 FireWire technology. This connectivity has not been delivered to the custom installation community prior to this product. PowerPlay gives users the unique ability to store, manage and control hundreds, or when daisy chained with additional Escient changers, thousands of DVDs at the touch of a button. The solution utilizes Escientís patented automatic transport and identification technologies to instantly find and play any DVD or CD in the userís collection. For more information, contact 317 571 1111.