M-MOTION VIDEO ADAPTER/A FOR THE IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 IBM Announcement Letter Number 190-018 dated February 6, 1990 IBM US - Last Revised on February 6, 1990 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The M-Motion Video Adapter/A is a Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Micro Channel (TM) adapter that allows Micro Channel PS/2s to display full motion, interactive color video on standard color PS/2 monitors. This adapter also provides full line audio and limited digital audio capabilities. The M-Motion Video Adapter/A receives analog signals from an audio-video source, processes the signals and sends them to a PS/2 monitor and speaker. The M-Motion Video Adapter/A is designed to support all existing InfoWindow (R) applications. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PURCHASE PRICE: M-Motion Video Adapter/A (#3487) (34F3087) $ 2,250 Planned Availability Date: March 30, 1990 Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Produces interactive full motion color video and audio on PS/2 Micro Channel systems o Produces windowed video on color PS/2 monitors o Allows two high quality stereo inputs as well as three NTSC or PAL video inputs or two Super VHS video inputs o Allows recording and playback of narrative quality audio to and from a DASD device o Supports all VGA modes (640 x 480 pels) o Includes multiple connector cable allowing input from audio and video devices provided o Allows computer control of video and audio functions (for example, source selection, volume, tone, windowing, color, brightness, hue, saturation contrast) DESCRIPTION The M-Motion Video Adapter/A is an integral part of IBM's multimedia delivery system. The adapter supports the M-Control Program or other authoring software packages compatible with InfoWindow hardware. Additional benefits include: o USER PRODUCTIVITY: Increases user performance while rework is reduced; improves availability and access to data; enables personal computing. o SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMS HANDLING: Saves personnel and training through reduction of complexity; improves operational productivity; reduces migration effort; provides adequate security, auditability, accounting, administration and integrity. o BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: Supports customer business objectives; enhances company productivity; improves decision making; integrates business systems. o INVESTMENT PROTECTION: Provides a manageable rate of product or system change within an evolutionary strategy; minimizes the cost to the customer in terms of skills, data, applications, systems software and hardware. o GROWTH ENABLEMENT: Supports application development and growth while removing inhibitors; provides fast response to customer/business requirements. PUBLICATIONS The M-MOTION VIDEO ADAPTER/A USER'S GUIDE (G571-0187) (34F3090) is shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available by March 1990. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is March 30, 1990. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: o Length: 31.5cm (12.4 inches) o Height: 8.6cm (3.4 inches) o Weight: 358.5 gm (13 ounces) OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature: 15.6 to 32.2 (degs)C (60 to 90 (degs)F) o Relative Humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing o Wet Bulb: 22.8 (degs)C (73.0 (degs)F) MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: One of the following: o PS/2 Model 50 o PS/2 Model 55 SX o PS/2 Model 60 o PS/2 Model 70 o PS/2 Model 80 In addition, one available video expansion slot is required, and one of the following PS/2 displays: o 8512 Color Display o 8513 Color Display o 8514 Color Display (without the IBM Display Adapter 8514/A) o 3.5-inch diskette drive (1.4MB). PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The M-Motion Video Adapter/A is designed to operate with the M-Control Program. Any video/audio authoring and delivery system interfacing through the M-Control Program will be able to use the M-Motion Video Adapter/A. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The customer is responsible for installing the M-Motion Video Adapter/A. The M-MOTION VIDEO ADAPTER/A USER'S GUIDE with diagnostic diskette is provided. CABLE ORDERS: One audio/video adapter cable is supplied with the M-Motion Video Adapter/A. INSTALLABILITY: Installation time for the M-Motion Video Adapter/A is approximately one hour. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The end user is responsible for problem determination. A diagnostic diskette is provided with the product to assist in problem determination. PACKAGING: PRODUCT SHIPMENT GROUP M-Motion Video Adapter/A Adapter Cable User's Guide Diagnostic Diskette SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL The M-Motion Video Adapter/A uses the security and auditability features of the 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. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the PS/2 in which the feature is installed. CHARGES FEATURE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION NUMBER PRICE M-Motion Video Adapter/A for PS/2 3487 $ 2,250 PUBLICATION CHARGES ORDER TITLE NUMBER CHARGE M-Motion Video Adapter/A User's Guide G571-0187 $ 32.50 (CORRECTED ON FEBRUARY 9, 1990) Under the Technical Information, Machine Requirements headings, the 8514 Color Display statement has been corrected to read, (without the IBM Display Adapter 8514/A).