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 Analog Measurement Module

Accessory for DVX and CDX

 The secret to making reliable discs is looking at the “pit geometry”.  The ability of the player to play the disc is wholly dependent on the size and shape of the pits.  Poor pit geometry is the cause of discs that are unreliable, or play in one drive but not another.  DVX provides a means of making these measurements, and the AMM-1 automates this process.  It is faster, easier and more accurate than using an oscilloscope.  Results are displayed as charts, as well as in the summary.  Operation is completely automatic, enabling operation by novice operators.

  You can save money and avoid headaches by being able to evaluate disc quality:

Software publishers, distributors, and duplicators all need to verify the quality of their product to maximize customer satisfaction and avoid problems.  If you are duplicating discs, you are now the manufacturer, and therefore responsible for quality control.  Don’t risk your reputation on product of unknown quality!

  Qualify CD-R Media

The key to CD-R success is compatibility between the writer and the media.  You can find out which type of media works best with your writer by using this tool.  This allows you to optimize disc quality and avoid problems.  Media quality varies with each batch.  You can discover bad batches before you've wasted your time and money.

  Measure Performance of CD-R Writers

You can identify writers that are failing, or will soon fail, by periodically measuring their results.

  Reliability and Interchangability   To confirm that the disc will have a high probability of playing on all readers, DVX provides an HF output for measuring pit geometry.  The player’s abililty to play the disc is wholly dependent on the size and shape of the pits (“pit geometry”).  Discs with poor pit geometry will behave erratically, and may play in some drives, but not others.

  Error Rates and Pit Geometry

Looking at the number and severity of CIRC errors provides a good measure of disc quality, but to confirm that the disc will have a high probability of playing on all readers, you must also measure the "pit geometry".  AMM-1, in combination with DVX, allows you to automatically make analog measurements related to pit geometry.  The operator's manual fully explains how to interpret the data, and make measurements related to pit geometry such as I₁₁/I_top, I₃/I_top, Modulation (I₁₄/I_14H), Resolution (I₃/I₁₄), Beta, and Asymmetry.  A thorough analysis of disc performance is possible. 

 

     Performs analog measurements related to pit geometry on all types of DVD and CD discs

    Easy to operate

    Measures min, max, and average of Reflectivity, I₁₁/I_top, I₃/I_top, Modulation (I₁₄/I_14H), Resolution (I₃/I₁₄), Beta, and Asymmetry

    User settable pass/fail limits

    Multi-point Calibration discs included

    Integrated with DVX software

    Works with optional AutoLoader

    Tests CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW; All formats plus DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD+R, DVD-R

    Connects to DVX HF output jack

    Test speed = 4X CD, 2X DVD

    Runs under Windows NT/2000/XP

    Disc Types = DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD Dual Layer, DVD+R Dual Layer, CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-XA, PhotoCD, VideoCD, CD-I, Enhanced CD, CD-R, and CD-RW

    Power consumption = 55 mA @ 5.0 V

    Dimensions = 5.0” x 3.05” x 0.875”

    Weight = 13 oz.

    Connectors: 1) BNC jack, 1) USB B jack

    3' BNC and USB cables included

--- Specifications are subject to change without notice ---

    Intel compatible PC, 200 MHz Pentium or better

    WindowsÒ  NT/2000/XP

    DVX DVD/CD Analyzer or CDX CD Analyzer

    One available USB port

DVX is also available as a complete turn-key system with computer, less monitor & printer.

All Clover Systems products are sold with a one-year warranty.