Announcement Letter Number 189-101 dated June 20, 1989 US - Last Revised on June 20, 1989 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter, Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A, and Video Capture Adapter/A are Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) adapters providing the capability to capture, digitize and playback high quality audio and images on standard PS/2 hardware. The cards are easy to use and work with standard audio and video input devices, including video cameras, video cassette players, microphones, compact disc players and cassette players. The Audio Capture and Playback Adapters also support a variety of audio output devices for playback, including headphones, speakers and amplifiers. The adapters work in conjunction with the Audio Visual Connection (TM) (AVC) (TM) program (refer to Programming Announcement 289-333, dated June 20, 1989). AVC is an application enabling program that allows users to create and present high quality, interactive, multi-media presentations. PURCHASE PRICES: Audio Capture and Playback Adapter $ 565 (#2783) (34F2783) Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A 565 (#2784) (34F2784) Video Capture Adapter/A 2,250 (#2785) (34F2785) Planned Availability Date: September 29, 1989 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS Audio Capture and Playback Adapters o Enables user to capture/playback near-CD quality audio o Easy-to-use audio capture o Audio can be manipulated and used in high quality presentations created with the IBM Audio Visual Connection o Uses standard audio-input devices (microphone and line level) o Uses standard audio-output devices (speakers, headphones, or amplifier) o Standard mini-stereo and mini-phone jacks o Hardware compression and decompression o Programmable digital signal processor (DSP) for independent application development Video Capture Adapter/A o Enables user to capture high quality, photo-like images o Full frame capture from motion video in 1/30 seconds o Images can be manipulated and used in high quality presentations created with the AVC o Uses standard video input/output devices: RGB (Red-Green-Blue), NTSC (also known as Composite Video) and Y/C (Super VHS) o Captures 65,536 colors with a resolution of 640 X 480 X 16 bits o Display capability allows user to view live video during capture process; the card is not required for general image presentation purposes o 614Kb dual-ported video RAM buffer o Various image display modes (live, memory, overlay, transparent, pixel) DESCRIPTION AUDIO CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK ADAPTERS The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter and Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A provide the capability to record and playback high quality sound for use with the Personal System/2 family models. The adapters, available for both microchannel and non-microchannel PS/2 models, are intended for use with the AVC licensed program. The adapter accepts audio input signals from a microphone or line output cord through a standard mini-jack on the card. The adapter converts the analog signal to a digital format, which is compressed and stored for later use. Sophisticated, studio-like sound processing techniques employed in the AVC Audio Editor Components enable the user to alter the characteristics of the digitized sound as outlined in Programming Announcement 289-333. The adapter is also used as a playback vehicle, converting the compressed, digitized sound back to an analog signal for playback through headphones/speakers or an amplifier (line out). The audio card end bracket contains two mini-stereo input jacks for a microphone or standard line input. Line input sources include VCR, videodisc and high-fidelity equipment (CD, LP and cassette players). The bracket also contains two mini-stereo output jacks. One will support playback to headphones or speakers. The other output jack (line level) supports audio playback to an amplifier, for presentation to larger audiences, or to a recording device such as reel-to-reel or cassette tape. The audio adapters contain a programmable digital signal processor, which provides programmers or software vendors with the capability to develop alternate applications. The INSTALLATION MANUAL and TECHNICAL REFERENCE documentation contains hardware specific information for independent application development. VIDEO CAPTURE ADAPTER/A The Video Capture Adapter/A provides the capability to capture, display and digitize high quality video images for use in presentations and applications with the Personal System/2 family models. The adapter supports image capture with the PS/2 Models 50, 55 SX, 60, 70 and 80 and is intended for use with the AVC licensed program. The adapter accepts video input signals through a multi-pin connection on the adapter. The on-board processor converts the analog signal to a digital format that can be manipulated, compressed and stored by software for later use. Sophisticated detailed image processing techniques employed in the AVC Image Editor Components enable the user to alter the characteristics of the digitized image as outlined in Programming Announcement 289-333. The video adapter also contains output connectors, for attachment to a monitor, which allow the user to view live or captured images during the capturing process. The adapter display capability is not required to run presentations containing captured images. The standard PS/2 hardware alone enables the complete display of images for authoring and presentation purposes. The video adapter end-bracket contains a 20-pin connector. The associated cable, included with the adapter, supports input/output jacks for connection to RGB (Red-Green-Blue), NTSC (National Television Standard Code, also known as Composite Video) and Y/C (Luminance/Chrominance) devices. The Y/C capability allows the user to capture a significantly higher quality image than those available from NTSC. Y/C devices, such as Super VHS video cameras and VCRs, are now emerging in the video marketplace. The INSTALLATION MANUAL and TECHNICAL REFERENCE documentation contains hardware specific information for additional application development. The specifications noted refer to the adapter capability. The user should reference the software offering to determine audio performance and image quality specifications in a particular environment. NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT: The Audio Capture/Playback Adapters and Video Capture Adapter/A support U.S. English only. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available by September 29, 1989. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Audio Capture and Playback Adapter Installation Manual and Technical Reference * G571-0181-00 34F2795 ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Video Capture Adapter/A Installation Manual and Technical Reference G571-0180-00 34F2796 * This publication supports both Audio Capture and Playback Adapter and Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A. The following publications will be available by September 29, 1989. To order, contact your IBM representative. ORDER PART TITLE NUMBER NUMBER Audio Capture and Playback Adapter Installation Manual and Technical Reference * G571-0181-00 34F2795 Video Capture Adapter/A Installation Manual and Technical Reference G571-0180-00 34F2796 * This publication supports both Audio Capture and Playback Adapter and Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A. SLSS is available by form number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically. EDUCATION SUPPORT An education class, AVC Authoring, will be available following product availability of September 29, 1989. This course covers the Audio Visual Connection licensed program and includes material on the use of the announced hardware products. A description of these classroom courses is contained in the CATALOG OF IBM EDUCATION (G320-1244). Call IBM Direct -- Education at 800 IBM-2468 for schedules and enrollments. SCHEDULE Planned availability is September 29, 1989. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Audio Capture and Playback Adapter Length -- 25.9cm (10.2 inches) Height -- 10.7cm (4.2 inches) Weight -- 170gm (6 ounces) Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A Length -- 31.5cm (12.4 inches) Height -- 8.6cm (3.4 inches) Weight -- 156gm (5.5 ounces) Video Capture Adapter/A Width -- 31.5cm (12.4 inches) Height -- 8.6cm (3.4 inches) Weight -- 368.5gm (13 ounces) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: Audio Capture and Playback Adapters Temperature -- 15.6 to 32.2 (degs) C (60 to 90 (degs) F) Relative Humidity -- 8% to 80% non-condensing Wet Bulb -- 22.8 (degs) C (73.0 (degs) F) Video Capture Adapter/A Temperature -- 15.6 to 32.2 (degs) C (60 to 90 (degs) F) Relative Humidity -- 8% to 80% non-condensing Wet Bulb -- 22.8 (degs) C (73.0 (degs) F) MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: o The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A and Video Capture Adapter/A require one of the following Personal System/2 models: - IBM PS/2 Model 80 - IBM PS/2 Model 70 - IBM PS/2 Model 60 - IBM PS/2 Model 55 SX - IBM PS/2 Model 50. o The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter requires one of the following Personal System/2 models: - IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 - IBM PS/2 Model 30 - IBM PS/2 Model 25. o One available expansion slot. (The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter can use the full-size or short expansion slot available in the PS/2 Model 25.) o One 3.5-inch diskette drive (720Kb or 1.4Mb) o One of the following Personal System/2 displays: - 8503 Monochrome Display - 8512 Color Display - 8513 Color Display - 8514 Color Display -- with or without the IBM Display Adapter 8514/A (available for PS/2 Models 50, 55 SX, 60, 70 and 80) o The Audio Capture and Playback Adapters and Video Capture Adapter/A accept input from devices that meet the following standards/specifications: - Analog RGB Video Input (EIA RS-170A) - NTSC Composite Video Input (EIA RS-170A) - Luminance/Chrominance Video Input (EIA RS-170A) - Line level Audio Input (7V peak to peak, 30K Ohms) - Microphone Audio Input (20K Ohms typical). o The Audio Capture and Playback Adapters and Video Capture Adapter/A output to devices with the following output standards/specifications: - Analog RGB Video Output (EIA RS-170A) - NTSC Composite Video Output (EIA RS-170A) - Luminance/Chrominance Video Output (EIA RS-170A) - Line Level Audio Output (7 V peak to peak, 10K Ohms) - Headphone/Speaker Audio Output -- 110 mw typical (8 ohm load). o Input/Output Connectors - Audio Connectors -- Microphone: One Mini-phone jack (3.5mm) -- Headphone/Speaker: One Mini-stereo phone jack (3.5mm) -- Line: Two Mini-stereo phone jacks (3.5mm) - Video Connectors: -- Adapter cable with 10 RCA plugs: (2) NTSC Input/Output (6) RGB Input/Output (two lines are shared for Y/C input) (2) Composite synchronous input/output -- Adapter cable with two RCA plugs -- Y/C Output. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The Audio Capture and Playback Adapter, Audio Capture and Playback Adapter/A and Video Capture Adapter/A are designed to operate with the Audio Visual Connection (15F7133) licensed program. The AVC may not be required in certain environments if the user is a programmer or software vendor intending to use the cards as programming tools. COMPATIBILITY: The Audio Capture and Playback Adapters do not support programs written for the IBM Speech Adapter (for example, Writing to Read (R), Basic Skills and other IBM educational software requiring the IBM Speech Adapter). (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The Audio Capture and Playback Adapters and Video Capture Adapter/A are designated as customer setup. Customer setup instructions are provided in the AUDIO CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK ADAPTER INSTALLATION MANUAL and TECHNICAL REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS and VIDEO CAPTURE ADAPTER/A INSTALLATION MANUAL and TECHNICAL REFERENCE publications included with the adapters. CABLE ORDERS: All cables sold by IBM for use with these adapters are included with the product. Cables for input/output device connection are the customer's responsibility (refer to the MACHINE REQUIREMENTS section). INSTALLABILITY: Anticipated CSU time is 30 minutes. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The end user is responsible for problem determination. A diagnostic diskette is provided with the each product to assist in problem determination. PACKAGING: PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP Audio Capture & PS/2 Audio Adapter (8-inch card) Playback Adapter Installation Manual and Technical Reference 3.5-inch Diagnostic Diskette PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP Audio Capture & PS/2 Audio Adapter (Full-slot card) Playback Adapter/A Installation Manual and Technical Reference 3.5-inch Diagnostic Diskette Video Capture PS/2 Image Adapter Adapter/A Installation Manual and Technical Reference 3.5-inch Diagnostic Diskette Diagnostic Wrap Cable RGB Terminator (3) Video I/O Cable Y/C Output Cable SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL These products utilize the security and auditability features of host PS/2 system. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 20% educational allowance is available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance Amendment. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Personal System/2 Models 25, 30, 30-286, 50, 55 SX, 60, 70 or 80. CHARGES FEATURE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION NUMBER PRICE Audio Capture and 2783 $ 565 Playback Adapter Audio Capture and 2784 565 Playback Adapter/A Video Capture Adapter/A 2785 2,250 (CORRECTED ON JUNE 21, 1989) In the Terms and Conditions section, the Educational Allowance percentage was incorrectly stated as 40%. The correct percentage is 20%.