PortaSCSI^tm Notebook Multimedia Upgrade Kit

Multimedia Upgrade kit for standard notebook and laptop computers.

AC Powered or battery operation available.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Windows 9X, Windows 3.1 and OS/2 compatible.
• Rugged design, compatible with all notebooks.
• Reliable "Field Service" design.
• Multiported for better multimedia playback than the "all-in-one" boxes.
• Allows host to be "multimedia ready" while modem is still in its socket (Internet Voice Commuinications Ready)

OVERVIEW

The PortaSCSI Multimedia Upgrade Kit delivers instant, high-performance multimedia playback capabilities to your notebook computer. The included PortaSCSI supports the additional quick connections of up to six external SCSI-2 devices like hard disk drives, scanners, SyQuest, Iomega's Zip/Jazz, Floptical;, and SCSI tape drives.

Best of all, the PortaSCSI Multimedia Upgrade Kit is easy to install and use. Just attach the PortaSCSI to your computer's ports, power up, run setup and go to work.

KEY BENEFITS

• Can be powered from batteries for complete mobility (upon request)
• Can be stored in same bag as the notebook computer
• Smooth Multimedia Playback (to MPC-II Specification)
• Light Weight
• Ease of installation
• Rugged design

The PortaSCSI Multiport Multimedia Upgrade Kit is made to survive in the challenging portable environment. All PSS products are designed to tough "field service" specifications and have been tested in insurace "claims processing" applications. Since you and your portable computing devices are usually on the move, you need solutions that are durable. The PortaSCSI is bonded to protect the internal components under the roughest conditions. Combined with the latching cable connector, you're sure to stay connected and running.

Low power mode

When you're traveling away from the office, you care about conserving battery power in your portable PC. Thanks to the leading edge, power-saving operation of the integrated circuit controller built into the PortaSCSI adapter, you can access your valuable data longer on each battery charge. Coupled with power-smart software, the only thing you'll notice is that your battery lasts a surprisingly long time.

Complete software

The PortaSCSI Multiport Multimedia Kit comes with a user friendly, Windows-based application program that ensures easy out-of-the box operation.

A wide range of applications

• Multimedia Presentations
• Interactive Training
• Video Conferencing
• Internet Voice Communications
• Computer Games

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Allows expansion by adding up to six additional daisy chained SCSI devices including scanners without purchasing additional interfaces.

Compatibility: MS-DOS® versions (5.x, 6.x) Windows 95, and Microsoft Windows for Work Groups (3.1, 3.11), DR DOS® (6.0), ASPI, OS/2

Connectors: For SCSI - MicroDensity 50 (SCSI-II) or Standard 50-pin, Centronix (SCSI I) Connector For Parallel Printer Cable - Standard DB25

Data Transfer Rates: 1 Mbytes/sec host data rate 5 Mbytes/sec burst rate on the SCSI bus

Power Consumption: 0.3 typical 0.2 W standby mode

Size: 85.6cm

Weight: 6.4 oz. (including cable)

Audio Adapter Specifications for PortaSCSI Audio PC Card

• PCMCIA Type II (2.01) Audio Adapter
• Audio Interface Module (AIM) w/ integrated microphone
• A cable which may be used to connect a compact disk (CD) drive headphone jack to the adapter line-in jack.
• 8-bit and 16-bit digital audio, providing recording and playback at up to 48,000 samples per second in mono or stereo
• The ability to play and record waveform (.WAV) files
• The ability to play back musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) files
• A built-in 3.5-mm mini stereo line-in
• A built-in headphone jack
• A built-in mono microphone.

Input Specifications:

• Sampling Rate: up to 48,000 samples per second
• Channel Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Dynamic Range: 16-bit resolution
• Line-In Input Impedance: 50k Ohms, typical
• Line-In Signal Level: 2V rms, typical
• Input Selection: Line-level inputs or built-in microphone inputs.

Output Specifications:

• Sampling Rate: up to 48,000 samples per second
• Channel Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Dynamic Range: 16-bit resolution
• Headphone/Line-Out Output: 4 Vp-p, 12 Ohms or greater.

Sampling Rates

The Audio Adapter is capable of supporting fourteen sampling rates. They are:

5,512 Hz, 6,615 Hz, 8,000 Hz, 9,600 Hz, 11,025 Hz, 16,000 Hz, 18,900 Hz, 22,050 Hz, 27,428 Hz, 32,000 Hz, 33,075 Hz, 37,800 Hz, 44,100 Hz, 48,000 Hz.,

Note that Windows(**) and OS/2(*) support three sampling rates: 11,025 Hz, 22,050 Hz, and 44,100 Hz. If you intend to record audio using the PCDEMO program and play it back using Windows or OS/2 programs, you should record the audio at one of these three sampling rates.

Power Consumption

• 250 mWatts, idle (typical)
• 750 mWatts, operating (typical).

Additional Audio Components (Not Included)

You may find some of the following hardware and audio components useful to maximize your use and enjoyment of the Audio Adapter:

Headphones.

Powered speakers (which combine an audio amplifier and speaker units). Use two powered speakers for stereo and purchase an audio patch cable to connect the audio cable from each powered speaker to the Audio Adapter's 3.5-mm headphone connector. If you are going to place the speakers near your computer display, ensure that they are shielded in order to avoid distortion of the display's image. The speaker packaging or documentation should indicate whether the speakers are shielded or not.

Audio Player - to record audio from a compact disc, tape, or other audio device, and play it back. The audio player can be mono or stereo and should have an output impedance of about 10,000 Ohms (check your audio component's documentation to determine its impedance). Connect these devices to the Audio Adapter using the line-in jack.

Audio Amplifier with Speakers - to allow a group of people to hear the Audio Adapter audio. The amplifier should have an available line-in connector (usually labeled Aux or CD, but not Microphone).