** Currently out of production ** "TOTAL CONTROL"    The Technovision PC-2 is a programmable stand-alone control device, engineered to integrate a wide range of peripherals in the creation of complete interactive audio/video systems. Utilizing generic program cards or custom software packages, systems integrators and end-users alike can employ the Technovision PC-2 to function as the nucleus for systems such as: Point of Purchase Kiosks, Theatre Control, Coupon Vending Machines, Videowall Control, Interactive Audio/Video Preview Systems, Presentation / Speaker Support and Interactive Training Systems.    The PC-2 has been developed with reliability, expandability and ease of use as key design criteria, allowing you to have "Total Control" over your next interactive video system. PDF FILES: PC-2 Operating Guide RSSEND User manual SEG16 User manual DVD4 (frame) synchronizer manual DVD4T (title) synchronizer manual Synchronizing information

Industrial DVD players Industrial MP3 player PC2-RACK 19" Rackmount Kit KEY34 Keypad LD48 Lamp Controller (48 lamps) 421VS Video switcher Digital 7 Segment Displays Power Adapter Pushbuttons Industrial CD player User Programmability Up to four RS232 devices can be controlled Support for Pioneer DVD-V7400 and Philips DVD-175 DVD players Up to 144 button inputs can be accepted Touchscreens, Motion Sensors, Pressure Pads and Magnetic Card Readers are supported in firmware Up to 20 output lines can control external TTL devices such as Lighting Controls, Relays and Video Switchers Removable Program Card Infrared Receiver LaserBarcode compatible Front Panel Status LEDs Real Time Clock 8K x 8 Non-volatile Memory Supports Pioneer "SR" controllable products Easily integrated with Printer, Modem, Industrial MP3sa player, Video Switcher, LCD Display...

Power Requirements: 9 or 12 volts DC, 2.5mm center positive, 500mA 120 VAC power adapter included Power Consumption:   4.5 W max. (300ma average) Net Weight:   1019 g. (2.24 lbs.) Dimensions (HxWxD)   1.4" x 11.5" x 5.4" (35.5 x 292 x 137 mm) Operating Temperature:   32 to +132 deg. F (0 to +50 deg. C) Operating Humidity   0 to 90 % non-condensing

click images to enlarge Diagram of Connectors Insides of the PC-2 PC-2 Program Card

Even though the Technovision PC-2 controller is known as a laserdisc controller in the industry, its applications go far beyond the management of a laserdisc player in a kiosk. Here is a list of some of the more recent PC-2 applications: Synchronizing six Philips DVD-175 Industrial DVD players. Automating a visitor center through a motion sensor allowing the PC-2 to control the ambient sound and multiple laserdisc presentation within the room. Development of a 100 CD music sampling system with a 2 line by 20 character display and keypad. Visitor information kiosk with captioning control in multiple languages. Controlling 4 independent kiosks from a single PC-2 controller. These kiosks have a combination of audio CDs and laserdisc players. Lighting, ANIMATRONICS, countdown clock and multiple laserdisc controls within an orientation room prior to a theatre presentation. Control of a high speed digital camera and recorder within a Science Center. MIDI playback and controls in an instrumental "JAM ROOM" exhibit. Touch Screen and button activated kiosks within a Children's Museum. Synching of 8 laserdiscs in a multiple video monitor show. Tone and random light generator for a telephone exhibit. Button controlled exhibit with a 2 line by 20 character display which challenges your ESP powers. Keypad to Video CD controller for a POI system. Outdoor motion sensor to trigger an audio CD and speakers Automated theatre with RF handsets to activate various shows on laserdisc and audio CDs. Controls laserdisc image and 86 LEDs mounted on a 10 foot by 8 foot historical Civil War map. Interactive Real Estate book (with flip pages) controlloing a laserdisc player in a sales office. Speed track exhibit that allows the visitor to run against an Olympic racer. "Vertical Leap" exhibit that measures (with optical scanners) and displays your jumping ability. Panasonic MX30 digital mixer, remote cameras and broadcast video swithcher in "Control Room" exhibit. Four independent kiosks which can be locked out with a single "TOUR IN PROGRESS" button. Multiple slide projector and audio CD controller for exhibit at New York Museum. Automated Theatre with entrance drapes, curtains, projector and dimmer controls. Remote roof mounted camera which is controlled to "look" at images on a RADAR screen. "BAT CAVE" system which activates CD player and strobe effects to simulate flying bats at Museum. Control of 4 laserdisc players, 2 Technovision 421VS video/audio switchers and 2 projectors in an artist developed system These are just a few of the many PC-2 projects that have been completed in the past few months by Technovision.

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