TITLE
    PowerBook G3 Series: DVD-Video PC Card Q&A
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7/23/98
6/6/00
TOPIC

    This article states the technical specifications for the DVD-Video PC Card that can be used with the PowerBook G3 Series computers.

DISCUSSION

    Note: The DVD-Video PC Card is not supported on the Powerbook G3 Series 1999 (with Bronze translucent keyboard)

    In order to play DVD-Video discs you will need to have the following equipment:

    • PowerBook G3 Series Computer
    • DVD-Rom expansion bay module
    • Built-in active matrix (TFT display or external monitor)
    • The video refresh rate of the 12.1" passive-matrix (STN) built-in display on certain configurations does not support full motion DVD-Video. For this reason an external monitor is required for full motion DVD-Video Playback on PowerBook G3 Series with a passive matrix display.
    • Apple DVD Player and Quicktime 3 software (included on the Apple DVD Software CD that came with the DVD-Video PC Card)

    Specifications for the PowerBook DVD-Video PC Card

    • Interface: 16-bit Type II PC Card
    • Maximum Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts
    • Decoding Standard: MPEG-2
    • Display Output Resolution: 720 X 480 at 30 Hertz
    • Format: NTSC Interlaced Video
    • Video Interface: PC Card Zoomed Video (lower slot)
    • Compatibility: DVD
    • Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 downmixed to 2 channel Dolby Pro Logic
    • Output Channels: 2

    Although the PC card does not provide 5 discrete outputs plus subwoofer to support AC-3, the PC card will downmix DVD discs with AC-3 output to two channel Dolby Pro Logic so the user can have sound playback with either the internal speakers or the 1/8" Stereo jack for external speakers. If the customer has a pro-logic receiver in line then the pro-logic signal will be available at the 1/8" jack.


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Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook G3 Series

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