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The BCD HDi is not what most people think of when you say "DVR".   It's not part of a set-top cable box, and it's not a security video recorder.  The BCD HDi is a series of versatile hard drive video recorders designed for industrial, scientific, educational and military video recording. The HDi-250 answers most of our customers’ requests for features like:

• HD Recording & Playback
• RS-232 Control, IP/Telnet Control [AMX, Crestron, etc.]
• Available Removable Hard Drive &Slot-Load DVD Drive
• Copy to USB/Flash, to Disc - including make DVD from files
• Record directly to Hard Drive, USB drive or Optical Drive.
• Network Accessible Files
  

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You could think of it as a DVD recorder with a hard drive, or as a hard drive recorder that burns DVD.  Either way, it's one of the most versatile tools you can use.

Compact 1U Rackmount design with removable rack brackets allows for desktop operation.

High Definition Video Resolution is standard with the HDi-250: up to HD1080 (1920 x 1080) in various formats.

Video I/O for the HDi-250 is HDMI, Component and Composite with 2-channel stereo audio. Other I/O configurations are available with other models.

Video Overlay is available as Date, Time or Date & Time in the lower left of the picture.

Responsive Display messages show status and record setup options as well as playback and disc burn options.

HDi Control is as versatile as HDi recording. All operations are available from front panel pushbuttons and available via TCP/IP commands and optionally, RS-232 serial.

Web control is coming. HDi has a built-in webserver and we're building intuitive applications for recording, playback and disc burning.

Storage Options abound. Among the most popular combinations is a 2.5” removable hard drive and slot-load DVD drive. The removable 2.5” disk ensures complete security and ease of changing media for different assignments

 Optical Storage: theslot-loadDVD drive is preferred by many users to prevent breakage of the tray in a conventional drive. Files can be copied to the DVD disc as files or automatically formatted and recorded as DVD-Video discs. Recordings can also be copied to a network drive or to the front USB port.  

RemoteProtocol: TheHDi-250 uses the "BCD1" 4-character command protocol, standard with all BCD products since 1982.  Commands like PLAY & STOP are enhanced with disc commands like COPY and BURN.  Shares many commands with the DVD-1150.

General

The unit occupies 1 rack space and is equipped with a single DVD +R/+RW drive, complete information display, Composite, Component and HDMI I/O, LAN port for TCP/IP control, front panel USB connector for storage. Military Versions are available with NO networking and NO USB. Blu-Ray drive and RS-232 control are optional.

BCD HDi-250 Outstanding Features

The HDi-250 High Definition Recorder really full-featured! If we forgot anything, our clients remind us and we can probably add it.
It's an HD DVD Recorder or a DVR with a DVD recording drive.

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Multiple Inputs & Outputs

• HDMI
  Select Embedded Digital Audio or Separate Analog Audio In
      (BCD HDi recorders will not record via HDMI from HDCP protected sources)
• Component (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
• Composite (CVBS)
  Playback is through ALL outputs having appropriate resolution capability.  For example, Composite playback (720x480) plays simultaneously through HDMI and Component at the same time.  HD playback (1920x1024) will play simultaneously through HDMI and Component, but not Composite.
• Selectable E-E Loop Through: Choose Record & Stop(Always) or only Record

Selectable Recording Formats

• MPEG-4 (.mp4) - High resolution & excellent color. 
  Records at the same resolution as the input.
• MPEG-2 (.mp2) - General purpose MPEG encoding.
  Records at the same resolution as the input
• MPEG-2/DVD - Special DVD-appropriate MPEG-2 encoding
  Scales the input to 720x480 for DVD producion
  Embeds appropriate DVD parameters in the bitstream.

Selectable Record Target

• Internal Hard Disk Drive - typically 500GB
• USB Drive/Stick (front panel)
• Optical Disc - Record files direct-to-disc

Auto-Detect

• Determines which input(s) have video
• Detects Interlaced/Progressive on most formats
• Detects Input Resolution: 720x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080. etc,

Remote

• Network TCP/IP Commands
• DHCP or Static IP
• Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
• RS-232 Serial Commands

Timestamp

• Date, Time or Date & Time in the video
  Selectable position

Standard Storage

• Internal 500 GB Hard Drive
• Standard DVDRW Drive

Optional Slot Load DVD Drive/Removable Hard Drive

•  No broken trays!
• Optional Removable HDD for complete security
  2.5" Hard Drive, formatted for NTFS. 
  Compatiblewith Win7/8 systems
  NTFS-XP & EXF4 formating available
  Video Drive displays File Size and Drive Space Remaining

On-Board Help Video

In addition to help prompts, the HDi-250 has a 15-minute quick-start video to get you going...or to remind you of all it can do.

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The NEW Hdi looks the same, but has a new capture system, and enhanced firmware.

The BCD HDi is not what most people think of when you say "DVR".   It's not part of a set-top cable box, and it's not a security video recorder.  The BCD HDi is a series of versatile disk-based video recorders designed for industrial, scientific, government educational and military video recording. The HDi-250 answers many of our customers’ requests for features like:

• HD Recording & Playback
• Familiar VCR-like controls
• Removable Hard Drive
• Slot-Load DVD Drive
• Date/Time Stamp Overlay
• Copy to Disc - including DVD format
• Network Remote with WakeOnLAN
• Network Accessible Files
  
• Also available as DVD Only: No Hard Drive

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You could think of it as an industrial DVD recorder with a hard drive, or as a hard drive recorder that burns DVD.  Either way, it's one of the most versatile tools you can use.

Compact 1U Rackmount design with removable rack brackets allows for desktop operation.

High Definition Video Resolution is standard with the HDi-250: up to HD1080 (1920 x 1080) in various formats.

Video I/O for the HDi-250 is HDMI, Component and Composite with 2-channel stereo audio. Other I/O configurations are available with other models.

Video Overlay is available as Date, Time or Date & Time in the any corner of the picture.

Responsive Front Display messages show status and record setup options as well as playback and disc burn options.

HDi Control is as versatile as HDi recording. All operations are available from front panel pushbuttons and available via TCP/IP commands and optionally, RS-232 serial.

Web control is coming. HDi has a built-in webserver and we're building intuitive applications for recording, playback and disc burning.

Storage Options abound. Among the most popular options is a 2.5” removable hard drive and slot-load DVD drive. The removable 2.5” disk ensures complete security and ease of changing media for different assignments

 Optical Storage: HDi-250is equipped with a standard DVDRW drive for maximum compatibilty.    Record files directly to disc!   Make DVD-Video discs from existing files. Recordings can also be copied to a network drive or to the front USB port. The optionalslot-loadDVD drive is partered with a removable harddrive.  Slot-Load is preferred by some users to prevent breakage of the tray in a conventional drive.  

RemoteProtocol:  For both TCP/IP(Telnet) and RS-232 Serial, theHDi-250 uses the "BCD1" 4-character command protocol, standard with all BCD products since 1982.  Commands like PLAY & STOP are enhanced with disc commands like COPY and BURN.  HDi shares many commands with BCD's DVD-1150 with more being added.

General

The unit occupies 1 rack space and is equipped with a single DVD +R/+RW drive, complete information display, Composite, Component, and HDMI Video I/O, a front-mounted USB connector, and an RJ-45 jack for TCP/IP control.  RS-232 connector is an option.

NEW Video - March 2016 - NEW quick video of how to record with the NEW HDi ---- below

Need Help? Learn quickly with the HDi Help Video...Built-in! (this vudeo is obsolete, but useful to see how the menus work)

 
TheBCD HDi-250 is available now.       

More details at BCDusa.com

Dimensions: 17 inches Wide, chassis without rack ears
                    17 inches Deep (including rear connectors)
                     1 7/8 inches high, rack width     

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Ordering Information

Model:HDi-250
Description: Recorder showing available Removable Hard Disk, Slot-Load DVD recorder

Options:
Rear RS-232 DB9 connector
Blu-Ray drive for additional storage

Availability:

Now

Further details pending.

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HD Recorders - HD & DVD

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HDi-SDI Recorder

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HD SDI DVD Recorder

Complete with an improved firmware and a more robust capture system that offers incredible versatility, this HD SDI DVD recorder is not a traditional DVR. A DVD recorder with an HDMI input, this device isn’t just for security and surveillance. It features a powerful, versatile disk-based video recorder that has been specifically designed for use in numerous industries, from government and military operations to scientific and educational facilities.

• SDI In, Out, & Reference
  
• HD Recording & Playback
• Familiar VCR-like controls
• Available Removable Hard Drive &Slot-Load DVD Drive
  (Internal 500GB hard drive and Full-size DVD are standard)
• Date/Time Stamp Overlay
• Copy to Disc - including DVD format
• Record to Hard Drive, USB, Optical Drive
• Network Remote with WakeOnLAN
• Network Accessible Files
  
• Also available as DVD Only: No Hard Drive

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Featuring the latest cutting-edge technologies such as DeckLink 6G-SDI.

An industrial DVD recorder with an HDMI input, this product is one of the most versatile HD SDI DVD recorders you’ll ever use, let alone come across.

You could think of it as an industrial DVR DVD recorder with a hard drive, or as a hard drive recorder that burns DVD.  Either way, it's one of the most versatile tools you can use.

Compact 1U Rackmount design with removable rack brackets allows for desktop operation.

High Definition Video Resolution is standard with the HDi-250: up to HD1080 (1920 x 1080) in various formats.

Video I/O for the HDi-SDI is SDI. Other I/O configurations are available with other models.

Video Overlay is available as Date, Time or Date & Time, 20-character text, your logo in any of 6 positions.

Responsive Front Display messages show status and record setup options as well as playback and disc burn options.

HDi Control is as versatile as HDi recording. All operations are available from front panel pushbuttons and available via TCP/IP Telnet commands and optionally, RS-232 serial.

Web control is coming. HDi has a built-in webserver and we're building intuitive applications for recording, playback and disc burning.

Storage Options abound. Among the most popular options is a 2.5” removable hard drive and slot-load DVD drive. The removable 2.5” disk ensures complete security and ease of changing media for different assignments

 Optical Storage:HDi-SDI is equipped with a standard DVDRW drive for maximum compatibility.    Record files directly to disc!   Make DVD-Video discs from existing files. Recordings can also be copied to a network drive or to the front USB port. The optional slot-load DVD drive is partered with a removable harddrive.  Slot-Load is preferred by some users to prevent breakage of the tray in a conventional drive.  

RemoteProtocol:  For both TCP/IP (Telnet) and RS-232 Serial, theHDi-250 uses the "BCD1" 4-character command protocol, standard with all BCD products since 1982.  Commands like PLAY & STOP are enhanced with disc commands like COPY and BURN.  HDi shares many commands with BCD's DVD-1150 with more being added.

General

This HD SDI DVD Recorder occupies 1 rack space and is equipped with a single DVD +R/+RW drive, complete information display, Composite, Component, and HDMI Video I/O, a front-mounted USB connector, and an RJ-45 jack for TCP/IP (Talnet) control. RS-232 connector is an option.

NEW Video - March 2016 - NEW quick video of how to record with the NEW HDi ---- below

Need Help? Learn quickly with the HDi Help Video...Built-in! (this vudeo is obsolete, but useful to see how the menus work)

 
TheBCD HDi-SDI is available now.       

Dimensions: 17 inches Wide, chassis without rack ears
                    17 inches Deep (including rear connectors)
                     1 7/8 inches high, rack height    
Shipping Weight: Approx 20 pounds

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Ordering Information

Model:HDi-SDI
Description: Recorder showing available Removable Hard Disk, Slot-Load DVD recorder. Made in USA.

Options:
Rear RS-232 DB9 connector
Blu-Ray drive for additional storage

Availability:

Now

Further details pending.

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Yes, you CAN take it with you.  Order with the optional Slot-load DVD drive and removable hard drive for absolute security.   No other professional DVR or DVD recorder gives you both convenience and security.  The optional Slot-load prevents damage from accidental clumsiness.