AllPlay - DVD and Blu-Ray controller/synchronizer

Dave Jones Design is proud to announce a new controller and multi-channel synchronizer called AllPlay.

• Synchronize multiple Pioneer DVD and/or Blu-Ray players
• Frame accurate synchronizing with specific players
• Unattended or Interactive control
• Control up to 4 players with main unit, expandable for more players
• Create play lists and control multiple segments per disc
• Configuration, status and control via Ethernet or front panel

We are excited that Pioneer has now announced their new industrial Blu-Ray players and solid state Hi-Def players. We have been working hard on this new controller which is designed to not only control Pioneer's DVD players, but their new Blu-Ray and Hi-Def players as well.

Allplay has a broad range of features allowing it to be used in many different applications. It is a frame accurate synchronizer, but it's also a controller for interactive installations or kiosks. It can be set up in a trade show or corporate lobby as a stand alone system running multiple displays. But it can also be used for interactive presentations allowing viewers to select from many separate synchronized presentations, or using sensors to change the images based on people moving through the space.

The features include:

• 10/100 Ethernet input with built-in web server
  • Use any computer with an Ethernet port and a browser to configure or control the play loop
  • The built in web server allows all setup and interactive control to be done in a standard browser
• Front Panel LCD
  • real time status display
  • setup and configuration can be done without a computer
• Status LEDs
  • multi-color LEDs show the status of each player
• Back panel switch for straight vs crossover cables
  • Use any Ethernet cable to connect a computer directly, or connect via a router or hub
• Real Time Clock
  • Schedule changes in the playlist to take place at certain times or on specific dates or days of the week
• 4 contact closure inputs, for switches, sensors, etc...
  • Run multiple switches using telco wire & breakout connectors
  • Optional switches, PIR sensors and adapters available
  • any trigger, or combinations of trigger, can be used at each step of the play list
• 2 relay contacts out, to trigger other devices
  • Both relays have N.O., N.C., and COM connections
  • Simple wiring with telco wire and breakout connectors
  • relays can change state at any step in the play list
• Built in NTSC/PAL black burst generator
  • Set via front panel or built in web server
  • Allows increased accuracy when synchronizing specific DVD players
• Legacy “Synch Network”
  • Can trigger existing Dave Jones Design DVDplay synchronizers
• International low voltage power supply
  • Comes with interchangeable connectors for most countries
• Expansion connector
  • Add optional expansion units up to 1000 ft. from the main unit
  • Expansion units add 4 or 8 more players per unit (max of 64)
  • Future expansion units can add more switches, sensors, relays, and special purpose controllers
• Field Upgradable Firmware
  • New features can be added to AllPlay by simply uploading a file into it containing new firmware.
  • Upgrades and updates can be uploaded into the AllPlay by the user via the Ethernet connector on the back.
  • Customized versions of Allplay can also be made available if your needs go beyond what the standard features are (request a quote)
• Cables and adapters included
  • comes with serial cables to connect to the players, and adapters to fit different types of serial port connectors
  • comes with breakout connectors for the relays and contact closure inputs to simplify wiring
  • optional cables available for long switch and sensor runs

Allplay will be available in late April 2010

List price: $2200

Discounts will be available for qualified schools, artists, and resellers.

More information and pictures will be posted here as we near the release date.

Come back here regularly for updates and more details.

We are open to suggestions for specific applications and firmware modifications. Let us know your specific needs so we can try to make sure that AllPlay will have those features available (if possible). Send suggestions and details about your application to: