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    Macintosh TV: Specifications
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    This article gives technical specifications for the Macintosh TV. The keyboard and mouse are included with the system.

    Notes: at introduction, Macintosh TV is:
    * the only computer from Apple with a matte-black case.
    * available only in the U.S. There is no PAL or SECAM version for other countries.


DISCUSSION


    Microprocessor
    -------------
    * MC68030, 32 MHz clock doubled, 32-bit data bus
    * Integrated PMMU (memory-management unit)

    Memory
    ------
    * 5MB RAM standard
    * RAM expandable (by authorized Apple dealer) to 8MB with 72-pin fast-paged 80ns SIMMs
    * 1MB ROM

    Disk Drives
    -----------
    * One built-in Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive
    * One internal 160MB SCSI hard disk drive
    * Internal AppleCD 300i double-speed CD-ROM drive for CD-ROMs, audio CDs, and Kodak Photo CDs

    Television Tuner
    ----------------
    *╩NTSC tuner
    * 181 channels
    * Cable-ready
    * RCA-type video abd sound input for VCR, camcorder, laser disc, or game player
    * Coaxial port for television antenna or cable service
    * TV Setup control panel allows the user to listen to TV or video sound (but not the video) while using the Macintosh TV as a computer.

    Video Display
    -------------
    * Integrated Macintosh Color Display with 14-inch Trinitron CRT
    * Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels (640 x 240 for television mode with 16-bit color), 69 dpi, .26mm dot pitch

    * 512K VRAM supports 256 colors (8-bit color)

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * SCSI interface for connecting up to six external peripheral devices
    * Two serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports
    * One stereo sound-output port for external audio amplifier or headphones
    * Two Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) ports for keyboard, mouse, and other devices
    * Front headphone jack for sound output
    * Hand-held remote-control unit for CD and TV

    Sound Generator
    ---------------
    * Stereo 8-bit digital-analog conversion using 22-kHz sample rate - capable of driving stereo headphones or other stereo equipment through the sound jack and headphone jack
    * Built-in stereo speakers

    Clock/Calendar
    --------------
    * Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery

    Software
    --------
    *╩Macintosh System software 7.1, including HyperCard Player, MacBasics, MacCheck, and QuickTime. System Enabler 404.
    * A variety of educational and productivity titles installed on hard drive
    * A selection of CD-ROM titles
    * CloseView, Easy Access, and visible-beep for disability access.

    * TV software supports frame capture, closed captions, channel scanning, and password protection

    Power Requirements
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    * Line voltage: 90 to 264 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
    * Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
    * Power: 40 W maximum, not including display, 60 W maximum, including display
    * Energy-saving feature reduces power consumption by 50%
    * One AC outlet powers computer, display, drives, and speakers

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 mA (three ADB devices maximum is recommended)
    * Mouse draws 10 mA
    * Keyboard draws 25 mA

    Size and Weight
    ---------------
    Main unit:
    * Height: 17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
    * Width: 13.5 in. (34.4 cm)
    * Depth: 16.5 in. (42.0 cm)
    * Weight: 41.5 lbs (18.9 kg)

    Keyboard:
    * Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
    * Width: 16.0 in. (40.6 cm)
    * Depth: 5.9 in. (15.0 cm)
    * Weight: 1.96 lbs (0.89 kg)

    Mouse:
    * Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
    * Width: 2.4 in. (6.2 cm)
    * Depth: 4.2 in. (10.7 cm)
    * Weight: 4.0 oz. (0.10 kg)


    Operating Environment
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    * Operating temperature: 50 to 104í F (10 to 40í C)
    * Storage temperature: ð40 to 116.6í F (-40 to 47í C)
    * Relative humidity: 20% to 85% noncondensing
    * Maximum altitude: 15,000 ft. (4,722 m)


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