How is the Kaleidescape movie server different from a Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD changer?
A changer can play only one Blu-ray or DVD movie or audio CD at a time. The Kaleidescape movie server is based on hard-disk technology, which provides instant access to your entire library throughout your home and enables simultaneous playback in different rooms at the same time. You can even play a movie or an album that is already playing in a different room. Kaleidescape’s highly optimized software provides sub-second response times when you start a movie or album, play a trailer, or move from chapter to chapter, favorite scene to favorite scene, or track to track. Kaleidescape’s unique Movie Guide and Music Guide Services enhance your home entertainment experience with detailed information about the movies and albums you have imported. In addition, Kaleidescape’s patent-pending video bookmarks provide the ability to play the main feature, a trailer, or one of your favorite scenes. The Kaleidescape movie server can issue triggers to the control system (such as Crestron or AMX) to si
