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Replace Your DVDs with a Movie Server |
A Blu-Ray Disc Changer may be a great device for someone with a large and growing private Blu-Ray Disc collection. But if you own some of your favorite all-time movies on DVD and frequently rent new releases, a Movie Server may be an even greater device for you.
A movie server allows you to quickly view your entire collection on the screen such as shown at left. Large collections can be searched, sorted or filtered by genre, rating, title, actor or other parameters for quick retrieval.
Other important features of a movie server are the ability to expand your hard drive storage capacity, easily load new DVDs into the system with automatic download of movie cover art and other descriptive information, and a mechanism to add missing information or cover art when not available online.
At right is the Studio Movie Server (SMS) from Fusion Research. This is the entry level movie server from Fusion who also offers the Genesis and Cinema Systems, which are full function media servers handling large digital photo and music collections in addition to movies with a total storage capacity up to 18 terabytes.
The Studio Movie Server upconverts standard definition DVDs to full 1080p high definition when importing to the hard drive, improving the video playback quality. The SMS also plays imported Blu-ray discs at full HD quality, and can be purchased with a 3D option for 3D movie playback. But perhaps the best feature for those who frequently rent DVDs or Blu-ray discs is the licensed CSS decoder for movie playback of encrypted discs, which legally allows you to view a single copy of any movie disc imported to this system for as long as you want to devote 6.5 GB or more of disc space to retain the movie. Movie disc collections can also be archived to offline backup for permanent retention. The Studio Movie Server comes with enough disc capacity to store up to 225 DVDs or 40 Blu-ray discs, and can be expanded simply by adding USB external disc storage.
Fusion Systems can be controlled easily with simple IR remote controls or with sophisticated two-way control systems. Their servers easily integrate with industry leaders Crestron, AMX, and Control4, as well as Savant, RTI, and Universal Remote Control systems. We downloaded the two-way Ethernet Driver for Control4 from the Fusion website, and in ten minutes we were controlling the Studio Movie Server with our Control4 remote.
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Studio Movie Server w/Blu-ray, $3,995.00 Fusion's Studio Server is a single unit solution that is a server with a built-in single zone DVD player. This Studio is a movie-only solution with Blu-ray import added. .. more info | |
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Studio Blu-ray Movie Server w/3D support, $4,795.00 Fusion's Studio Server is a single unit solution that is a server with a built-in single zone DVD player. This Studio is a movie-only solution with Blu-ray import and 3D support added. .. more info | |
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Studio Movie Server - 2 TB Storage License, $395.00 Expand Fusion's Studio Movie Server storage capacity with a 2 TB, 5 TB, or unlimited storage license. .. more info | |
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Fusion Adapter - FR-COM, $228.00 This adapter allows you to deliver HD video from your Studio Movie Server to your entertainment system using component video connections. .. more info | |
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Fusion Adapter - FR-D2A, $215.00 This adapter made by Gefen, along with a separate optical splitter, allows you to split the Studio Movie Server digital optical output into simultaneous digital and analog audio outputs. .. more info | |
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Studio Movie Server Installation Support, $75.00 Up to 1 hour of telephone support during your Studio Movie Server. .. more info | |
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Fusion Research Product Line
Below is the rest of the Fusion Research Product Line, which can be installed by a Fusion Dealer only. Click on the product name to view detailed information about the product.
Genesis Server
Cinema Server
Mini-Green Player (Blu-ray)