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Multimedia PCMCIA from IBM
- To: tp750@CS.UTK.EDU
- Subject: Multimedia PCMCIA from IBM
- From: Joshua Hosseinof <hosseino@yu1.yu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 10:42:19 -0400 (EDT)
- Organization: Yeshiva University
Also an ISA version of this which i cut out of this announcement.
Options by IBM: New Multimedia Products
Announced on August 22, 1995
HARDWARE Announcement 195-247
In Brief . . .
3D PCMCIA Sound Card
o A 16-voice, 128-instrument wavetable synthesizer
o 16-bit, CD-quality stereo record and playback at sample rates up
to 44.1KHz
o Support for Q-Sound 3D sound, MIDI for Windows+ and OS/2, and
Windows Sound System 2.0
o Systems supported: ThinkPad(R)
3D PCMCIA Sound Card Attach Module
o 15-pin, female D-shell type connector for attaching a joystick or
a MIDI breakout cable
o Built-in microphone
o Two 1/8-inch, 3-connector phone jacks for attaching, connecting,
or receiving (stereo or CD function)
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You can upgrade multimedia- and non-multimedia-enabled ISA bus
personal computers and PCMCIA-equipped portable computers for
applications including entertainment, games, education, training,
business presentations, and pro audio. Select from four new
multimedia products.
The 16-Bit DSP Wavetable Sound Card is based on the latest Mwave(R)
digital signal processor (DSP) technology, which provides Sound
Blaster(1) compatibility and outstanding audio performance for
business and home use.
The 3D PCMCIA Sound Card, also based on the Mwave DSP, is the only
product of its kind that supports many applications written to the
Sound Blaster interface while also providing superior sound quality
through wavetable synthesis. An optional accessory, the 3D PCMCIA
Sound Card Attach Module, provides a built-in microphone and
connections for MIDI devices or a joystick.
If you only require the playback of DVI video files, the ActionMedia
II Lite Video Player offers a lower priced alternative to the popular
ActionMedia II products.
For technical support, call the HelpCenter(R) at 800-426-7299, or
request technical information via IBM Faxback at 800-426-3395.
Single
Part Unit
Description Number Price
16-Bit DSP Wavetable Sound Card 25H2749 $199
3D PCMCIA Sound Card 08H4188 299
3D PCMCIA Sound Card Attach Module 08H3842 95
ActionMedia II Lite Video Player 42H0428 909
Availability Date: August 22, 1995
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
(1) Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
+ Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service
mark of others.
3D PCMCIA SOUND CARD (08H4188)
In Brief...
o A new, state-of-the-art sound card for upgrading your portable PC
for applications including entertainment, games, education,
training, business presentations, and pro audio
o The latest IBM DSP technology and a 16-voice, 128 instrument
wavetable synthesizer for the very best in stereo sound from your
PC
o 16-bit, CD-quality stereo record and playback at sample rates up
to 44.1KHz
o Q-Sound 3D sound support
o MIDI support for Windows and OS/2
o Windows Sound System 2.0 supported
o Optional joystick and MIDI device support
o Sound Blaster games played and improved sound synthesis techniques
and entertainment special effects supported
o Ideal for adding multimedia to your PC or upgrading the sound card
in your multimedia-enabled computer
o IBM and non-IBM portable computers supported with compliant PCMCIA
Type II slots
The 3D PCMCIA Sound Card provides desktop performance in a portable
PC card form factor. The powerful Mwave DSP drives the Wavetable
MIDI process without impacting your computer's CPU. The result is
high-quality wavetable sound, often without slowing down your
computer, preserving the horsepower required to play games or run
your presentations.
This product is one of the first DSPs available in a PCMCIA sound
card, and with that comes the advantage of future software upgrades
that add more sounds and capability.
Included with the 3D PCMCIA Sound Card are:
o A cable that attaches to the card and provides connectors for
line-in (microphone, stereo system) and line-out (headphones,
stereo system)
o Earphones (earplug-style headphones)
o Automated installation software
o Software support for PC DOS, Windows, and OS/2 (OS/2 support
available fourth quarter 1995)
o Installation manual and user's guide
A precision analog to digital converter (ADC) turns your voice or
music into stereo, CD-quality digital files that enhance your
business presentations or entertain family and friends. Sound this
crisp makes playing games a whole new experience. 3D sound will
surround you when Q-Sound** is unleashed. Advanced,
IBM-patent-pending technology enables the 3D PCMCIA Sound Card to
play the music plus all the exciting sound effects in popular Sound
Blaster-compatible games. Many other portable solutions only give
you the music.
With high-quality wavetable sound, you have the option to use highly
efficient MIDI files instead of resource-consuming digital .WAV files
in your business presentations. The sound quality of wavetable
synthesis is superior to FM synthesis because it is based on digital
recordings of the actual instruments. If you need to play digital
.WAV files, the DSP processor has the power to play multiple files at
the same time.
Product Positioning: This product addresses a new tier of PCMCIA
audio product, with higher function and price compared to the PCMCIA
Audio Adapter (87G9748).
The IBM 3D PCMCIA Sound Card is for portable PCs that you want to add
audio to, or upgrade the existing audio to wavetable sound and
game/joystick support. Especially beneficial with older portable
PCs, the DSP on the card does most of the work and can therefore
operate in systems with older processors and less system memory.
Technical Information
o Digital stereo or mono sampling at 8- and 16-bit resolution
o Sampling rates of 11.025, 22.060, and 44.1KHz
o Digital stereo mixing of internal, line-in, or microphone sources
o Line-in and microphone frequency range 20Hz to 20KHz
o Headphone and line-out frequency range 20Hz to 20KHz
o MIDI supported in Windows and OS/2 environment
o MIDI wavetable synthesis with 16 voices
o Software environments supported:
- DOS 5.0, or later
- Windows 3.1, or 3.11 (in 386 enhanced mode)
- OS/2 Warp (support available fourth quarter 1995)
- PCMCIA Card and Socket Services version 2.0, or later
o Advanced on-board Mwave DSP with real-time OS for maximum
flexibility and features
o ADPCM data compression
o Input jack for audio line level and microphone inputs
o Output jack for headphones, audio line level, or powered speakers
o Diagnostics
Physical Specifications
o Approximate dimensions: 24.6 cm x 15.5 cm X 6.0 cm (9.7 in. x 6.1
in. X 2.4 in.)
o Approximate weight: 0.47 kg (1.0 lb)
Operating Environment: The adapter can be stored reliably at
temperatures ranging from -20(degs) to 85(degs)C. The adapter
functions reliably in an ambient operating temperature of 10(degs) to
36(degs)C and in a relative humidity range of 8% to 80%.
Agency Approvals
o FCC Part 15 (Class B)
o UL 1459 and CSA-C22.2 No. 225-M90
Original Country of Origin: Italy. (This may vary through the life
of the product.)
Hardware Requirements
o Minimum: IBM or non-IBM portable PC system unit equipped with a
PCMCIA Type II slot (release 2.01) and a 386SX 25MHz
microprocessor, or higher, with 4MB of RAM
o Recommended: IBM or non-IBM portable PC or system unit equipped
with a PCMCIA Type II slot (release 2.01) and a 486 33MHz
microprocessor, or higher, with 4MB of RAM
IBM Systems Compatibility: The 3D PCMCIA Sound Card (#4382, 08H4188)
is supported on the following IBM platforms:
Description Machine Type Model
ThinkPad 2523, 2603, 2618, All
2619, 2620, 2630
9545 0xx, 2xx,
3xx, 4xx
9552 All
Non-IBM Systems Compatibility: This product has been verified to
operate on a variety of non-IBM PCMCIA-bus systems that are known to
adhere to industry standards.
Software Requirements: IBM PC DOS 5.0, or later, Windows 3.1 or
3.11, OS/2 Warp (support available fourth quarter 1995), and Windows
Sound System 2.0, or later
Planning Information
Installation Time: 30 minutes
Packaging: One box
Shipment Group
o 3D PCMCIA Sound Card
o Audio cable
o Earphones
o Diskette group
o Plant package group
o Publications
o Registration card
Note: An Options by IBM Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement
(S52H-3682, 52H3682) is available.
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the
respective IBM system supported.
Terms and Conditions
Field Installable Yes
Customer Setup Yes
Warranty:
Period 1 Year
Service Support Yes
Service Type CCE
Maintenance Agreement No
Optional Upgrade No
Note: Retail terms and conditions apply. All other terms and
conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type
in which the feature is installed.
Help and Service Information
During the warranty period, technical support is available
(800-426-7299) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for answering any
questions about your new IBM option. If you need warranty service,
return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is
installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your
location. Your technical support representative can help you
determine the best alternative.
Charges
Single
Part Unit
Description Number Price*
3D PCMCIA Sound Card 08H4188 $299
* The single unit price reflects the purchase price for a single
unit acquired from IBM, and is subject to change without
notice. This price is for information purposes only, and shall
not limit in any way the remarketers' ability to set their own
prices for IBM products.
3D PCMCIA SOUND CARD ATTACH MODULE (08H3842)
In Brief...
o An optional accessory for the IBM 3D PCMCIA Sound Card
o 15-pin, female D-shell type connector for attaching a joystick or
a MIDI breakout cable
o Built-in microphone
o 1/8-inch, 3-connector phone jack for attaching stereo headphones,
powered speakers, or connecting to the auxiliary input of a stereo
system from your PC
o 1/8-inch, 3-connector phone jack to receive audio from a CD player
or stereo system
The 3D PCMCIA Sound Card Attach Module (#4383) is an optional
accessory that is used with the 3D PCMCIA Sound Card, replacing the
standard cable. It is a mouse-sized unit that has a built-in
electret microphone and connections for stereo headphones, powered
speakers, CD player, stereo system, standard joystick, or standard
MIDI devices. The attach module connects to the PCMCIA card via a
cable with a small mating connector.
Product Positioning: This product is used only with the IBM 3D
PCMCIA Sound Card.
Technical Information
Physical Specifications
o Approximate dimensions: 8.1 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.3 cm (3.2 in. x 1.8
in. x 0.9 in.)
o Approximate weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Operating Environment: The product can be stored reliably at
temperatures ranging from -20(degs) to 85(degs)C. The adapter
functions reliably in an ambient operating temperature of 0(degs) to
70(degs)C.
Agency Approvals
o FCC Part 15 (Class B)
o UL 1459 and CSA-C22.2 No. 225-M90
Original Country of Origin: Canada. (This may vary through the life
of the product.)
Hardware Requirements
o Minimum: Any system equipped with the IBM 3D PCMCIA Sound Card
o Recommended: None, other than minimum hardware requirements
Planning Information
Installation Time: Five minutes
Packaging: One box
Shipment Group
o 3D PCMCIA Sound Card Attach Module
o Registration card
Note: An Options by IBM Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement
(S52H-3682, 52H3682) is available.
Security, Auditability, and Control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the
respective IBM system supported.
Terms and Conditions
Field Installable Yes
Customer Setup Yes
Warranty:
Period 1 Year
Service Support Yes
Service Type CCE
Maintenance Agreement No
Optional Upgrade No
Note: Retail terms and conditions apply. All other terms and
conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type
in which the feature is installed.
Help and Service Information
During the warranty period, technical support is available
(800-426-7299) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for answering any
questions about your new IBM option. If you need warranty service,
return or exchange is available. In addition, if your IBM option is
installed in an IBM computer, you may be entitled to service at your
location. Your technical support representative can help you
determine the best alternative.
Charges
Single
Part Unit
Description Number Price*
3D PCMCIA Sound Card
Attach Module 08H3842 $95
* The single unit price reflects the purchase price for a single
unit acquired from IBM, and is subject to change without
notice. This price is for information purposes only, and shall
not limit in any way the remarketers' ability to set their own
prices for IBM products.