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    CD Multimedia Kit for PCs: Technical Spec (Discontinued)
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    Article Revised/Updated: 13 September 1993



    This article gives the technical specifications for the CD Multimedia

    Kit for PCs.

DISCUSSION



    AppleCD 300i internal drive

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    Performance:

    Double-speed (300 KB/sec.) data-transfer rate

    256KB buffer for faster data transfer

    Average access time of 295 ms



    Compatibility:

    Compatible with ISO 9660 including High Sierra format and

    Macintosh HFS

    Supports multiple CD-ROM formats, including CD-ROM XA,

    multisession Photo CD, CD+G, and CD+MIDI

    Plays standard audio CDs

    CD digital audio data via SCSI



    Reliability:

    Automatic lens cleaning and double front-loading door

    for better dust protection



    AppleDesign Powered Speakers

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    Audio quality:

    Tuned-port bass-reflex system for extended low-frequency response

    Active equalization for best frequency response at all

    listening levels

    Focused sonic dispersion to optimize output for personal, near-field

    listening

    Noise-reduction circuitry for audio clarity



    Computer connectivity and use:

    Dual-input mixer for computer-and CD-generated sound

    Magnetic shielding to avoid image distortion on computer displays

    Small, sleek design to fit on a desk

    Compatible with virtually any personal computer, CD or

    audio cassette player, or television supporting sound output

    Built-in dual-channel amplifier

    Power, volume, and balance controls conveniently located on

    the front panel

    Headphone jack for privacy



    Pro AudioSpectrum 16 sound card 16-bit sampling and playback

    ------------------------------------------------------------

    8-, 12-, and 16-bit PCM 2 kHz-44kHz in stereo

    Dynamic filtering 4 Hz-20 kHz programmable

    Yamaha YMF262 (OPL-3) 20-voice synthesizer



    Volume control:

    Master volume: 0 to -62 dB (1 dB/step)

    Input mixer +1 to -60 dB (2 dB/step)



    Signal audio output:

    1 V p-p reference



    Dynamic range and signal to noise:

    Synthesized and mixed audio: 90 dB

    Sampled audio PCM: 90 dB

    Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%



    Frequency response:

    30 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)



    System requirements:

    An 80386SX-based personal computer or greater running at 25 MHz or

    faster

    4MB of RAM or greater

    10MB of available hard disk space

    VGA color display

    5.25" half-height expansion bay

    ISA internal expansion slot

    Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or later and MS-DOS 5.0 or later







    Ordering Information

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    CD Multimedia Kit for PC

    Order No. M2160LL/A



    Related Products

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    AppleCD Caddy (box of 5)

    Order No. M2705LL/A







    Article Change History

    13 September 1993 - Added system requirements for Media Vision sound card




Document Information
Product Area: Peripherals
Category: CD-ROM
Sub Category: AppleCD 300 and AppleCD 300i

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