Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 70	$ 85
Net of amortization	30
Other intangibles, amortization	$ 195	$ 180
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, issued
Preferred stock, dividend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	3,978,502	3,909,040
Common stock, shares outstanding	3,965,786	3,896,324
Treasury stock, shares	12,716	12,716
5% preferred stock, Series B, voting, cumulative, convertible [Member]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued