Philips CD-I User manual

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Interactive
Instruction Manual
CD- I
Ph il ips Interactive Media Systems

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MMC module Technical Data
RGB Output:
Pin assignment RGB connector:
No.
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2
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Blue
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Red GND
Green GND
Blue GND
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This equipment generates, uses, and radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required
to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
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CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION AND
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
1-1. Introduction to CD-I ...............•... 1-1
1-2. The CD-I System ...........•.•......•... 1-3
1-3. Installation ........................... 1-10
1-4. Additional information .....•........... 1-16
Appendix. Reference Material ..................... 1-21
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1. Introduction
1-1-1. CD-I
The Compact
Disc Interactive (CD-I) standard for the
Compact Disc offers a flexible combination of audio,
video, text and data, involving for example
database-oriented information and computer programs,
for interactive and real-time operation on essentially
self contained and easy-to-use CD-I systems, used in
conjunction with domestic audio equipment and
television receivers.
From a technical point of view, CD-I is a logical
extension of CD-ROM. And from users point of view, it
is a logical evolution of Compact Disc. It is therefore
firmly based on the well known and universally accepted
Compact Disc standard.
CD-I is based on a complete and self-contained
specification offering full disc-player compatibility
and taking into account the installed base of mass-
produced video and audio products.
The CD-I standard embraces CD-DA discs, and provides
for a world standard disc not tied to national
television broadcasting standards.
In contrast to the disc, CD-I system have to be adapted
to match the installed base of products which conform
to different national standards. CD-I systems can be
used in combination with the existing audio equipment
and modern domestic TV receivers because the standard
allows for the development of products compatible with
all national broadcasting systems.
The CD-I standard does not offer compatibility with the
video part of the CD-V standard. However, the digital
audio tracks of CD-V discs are treated in the same way
as CD-DA discs.
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1-1-2. Application environment
It is difficult to find subjects not suitable for CD-I .
In the ultimate, the scope is limited only by the
boundaries of human imagination, Even when existing
programme material is transferred to CD-I, it takes on
new dimensions, greatly enhancing the printed work,
audio visual programme or computer software of the
original.
A CD-I encyclopedia, for example, offers voyages of
exploration through picture, sound and text databases.
Films, plays, ballet and opera become quite different
on CD-I. The discs can feature critical reviews and
essays, interviews, biographies, scripts, librettos,
all revealing new and often unsuspected aspects.
The range of application opportunities is summarized
below:
- Education and training
o Do it yourself
o Home learning
o Interactive training
o Reference books
o Albums
o
"talking books"
- Entertainment
o "Music plus" (music with text, notes,
pictures etc.)
o Action games
o
Strategic games
o
Adventure games
o
Activity simulation
- Creative leisure
o Drawing/painting
o Filming
o Composing
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- Work at home
o Document processing
o Information retrieval and analysis
o Home shopping/home banking
o CD-ROM peripheral
-At work
o
Information retrieval
o Education
1-2. The CD-I System
1-2-1. General
Your CD-I sample production system, batch 0, comprises
six main items:
1. CD-I player
2. Multi Media Controller (MMC) module (with
CD-I remote control)
3. Mouse
4. Graphic control
5. Memory card (x 2)
6. (Optional) Expansion module (with additional
System RAM and SCSI interface extension
boards)
1-2-2. Hardware structure
The CD-I system is a microprocessor system which can
handle audio, video and computer code data.
1. CD-I player
The CD-I player module provides the facilities for
reading CD-DA and CD-I discs.
The function of the CD-I player module is to play
CD-DA and CD-I tracks in combination with the
Multi Media Controller (MMC) module.
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This module is a CD player with basic audio
functions.
When playing CD-I discs via the MMC module, the
CD-I player function buttons are de-activated.
CD-DA discs can be played either using the CD-I
player function buttons or the CD-I remote
control.
2. Multi Media Controller (MMC) module
The
MMC module, including the CD-I remote control,
is the heart of this CD-I system. The MMC controls
all functions related to:
o the input from the user
o the Digital Output ("DO") signal read from
the CD-I disc
o the application software
Based on this the following outputs are generated:
o the "RS" (control) signal to the CD-I player
o Video signals
o Audio signals
All CD-I user control functions are provided for
in this module.
CD-I Remote Control
3. Mouse
The
main function of the CD-I remote control
is as a CD-I cursor control device and a CD
audio control commander for the MMC module.
The interface to the MMC module can be via
an infra-red (IR) transmission or via an
Input device (control) cable.
This mouse can be used in combination with your
CD-I system, .as an alternative to the CD-I remote
control. When the CD-I system is used on a desk,
for instance, the mouse offers generally easier
control and selection facilities.
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4. Graphic Control
This Graphic Control can be used in combination
with your CD-I system as an alternative to the
CD-I remote control. It offers faster control and
input of graphical data for graphics-based
applications;
5. Memory card
The Memory card can be inserted in the MMC module.
It contains an NV-RAM (non volatile) for use as an
extension of the built-in NV-RAM, to personalise
the system. The use is completely dependent on the
application software to be developed.
6. Expansion module
The
main function of the Expansion module is to
enhance the CD-I system (MMC module and CD-I
player module) with capabilities beyond the
typical base case CD-I system.
The Expansion module incorporates two floppy disk
drives to store or read data conforming to CD-RT0S
(0S-9) disk format.
For connections of additional (non-system)
equipment the Expansion module provides a
Centronics parallel printer interface and RS-232C
serial interface. The RS-232C serial interface can
be applied for a modem or as a port to another
data processing system.
To expand the system, two slots for extension
boards are provided. These slots are connected to
the CPU bus signals from the main 68070
microprocessor in the MMC module. All extension
boards can be connected to either slot. System RAM
extension and SCSI interface extension boards are
supplied.
Within a CD-I system, only one Expansion module
can be connected, to be placed directly below the
MMC module.
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1-2-3. Configuration rules
- Basic configuration
The basic CD-I system consists of:
o CD-I player
o Multi Media Controller (MMC) module
o CD-I remote Control (supplied with MMC
module)
This system needs to be connected to a display
unit and audio equipment. A normal NTSC television
set or an analogue RGB monitor (525 lines) and
audio system can be used for this purpose (see
Fig. 1.1).
The function of the system is to play CD-I discs
encoded in accordance with the CD-I standard, and
to play the CD-DA discs.
Multi Media
Controller
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- Basic configuration with. enhancements
The capability of the basic system to handle
particular applications can be enhanced by the
connection of the Mouse, Graphic control and
Memory card supplied as parts of the sample
production system. For the same purpose, an
additional Mouse or Joystick (not supplied) can
also be connected (see Fig. 1.2).
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