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    Performa Multimedia Upgrade Kit: Specifications (Discontinued)
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8/19/96

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    This article gives the technical specifications for the Performa

    Multimedia Kit components.


DISCUSSION



    AppleCD 300 external 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:

    Fully compatible with Macintosh operating system software,

    including System 7 and QuickTime software

    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

    Supports CD digital audio data via SCSI



    CD 300 Size and weight:

    Height: 1.96 in. (5.0 cm)

    Width: 7 in. (17.75 cm)

    Depth: 13.1 in. (33.4 cm)

    Weight: 6.29 lb. (2.85 kg)



    Formats supported:

    Multisession Kodak Photo CD

    ISO 9660/High Sierra

    Macintosh HFS

    CD-ROM XA

    CD+MIDI

    Standard Audio CDs



    Interfaces:

    One headphone jack (front panel)

    Two SCSI 50-pin connectors for connection to the Macintosh and other

    SCSI devices (rear panel)

    Two RCA audio output jacks for external amplifier or amplified

    speakers (rear panel)



    Capacity:

    Mode 1: 656 MB

    Mode 2: 748 MB



    Audio Playback:

    Playing time: more than one hour

    Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz



    Electrical Requirements:

    Power requirements:

    External: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

    Internal: +5V DC 5% , 12 V DC 10%

    Power consumption:

    External: 0.28 A AC (drive on)

    Internal: 350 mA maximum for +5V and 750 mA

    average, 1.5 A peak for +12V



    Environmental requirements:

    Operating temperature: 41 F to 104 F (10 C to 40 C)

    Storage temperature: -22 F to 122 F (-30 C to 65 C)

    Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing





    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 or electronic device

    with stereo audio line out player, or any television supporting

    sound output

    Built-in dual-channel amplifier

    Power, volume, and balance controls conveniently located on the

    front panel

    Headphone jack to provide privacy



    Speaker type:

    Full range, tuned port, bass reflex



    Maximum output:

    90-dB sound pressure level (SPL) at 0.5m at 90 Hz



    Maximum input voltage:

    2 V peak-to-peak



    Interfaces:

    One stereo computer-sound input port

    One stereo CD/audio input port

    One stereo headphone output port



    Controls:

    Power on/off

    Balance

    Volume



    Power Source:

    15-V DC power supply



    Electrical requirements:

    Line voltage: 100 to 240 depending on the power-supply module

    Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

    Power: 40 watts maximum



    Environmental requirements:

    Operating temperature: 50 F to 104 F (10 C to 40 C)

    Storage temperature: -40 F to 116.6 F (-40 C to 47 C)

    Relative humidity: 20% to 85% noncondensing

    Maximum altitude: 15,000ft. (4722 m)



    Speaker Size and Weight:

    Height: 9.25 in. (23.1 cm)

    Width: 4.5 in. (11.2 cm)

    Depth: 4.75 in. (11.9 cm)

    Weight: 4.8 lb. (2.2 kg)





    Ordering Information

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    AppleCD Multimedia Kit for Performa

    Order No. M2364LL/A





    Related Products

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    AppleCD Caddy (box of 5)

    Order No. M2705LL/A



    Apple SCSI Peripheral Interface Cable

    Order No. M0207LL/A



    Apple SCSI Cable Extender

    Order No. M0208LL/A





    Article Change History:

    19 Aug 1996 - Corrected misspelling.






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

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