5-2 Using Multimedia
Line-In
Analog signals come in through the NEC Versa 4200’s Line-In port. The
analog signals are converted into digital bits and bytes (digitized) through a
converter known as an ADC (analog-to-digital converter). The resulting
digital sound bytes can be stored, edited, processed, and transferred. You
can record ambient sound effects, specific sound effects, or music to en-
hance a presentation.
Ambient sound effects create a sense of place or environment and include
sounds such as rain, heavy traffic, chirping birds. Specific sound effects accent
or illustrate an action. Examples of specific sound effects include foot-
steps, a crash, a clock chime. There are many sources of prerecorded sound ef-
fects available on the market, or, you can record your own sounds.
Line-In accepts analog signals from external devices such as a tape deck, a
stereo CD-player, a docking station, or a stereo tuner. The Line-In port has
a mini-type connector. You may need an adapter to connect your input de-
vice to the NEC Versa 4200 through Line-In.
CD-ROM Input
You can record music and sound effects from a CD (compact disc) and store
them on your hard disk. The audio signal from a CD-ROM reader, such as
the NEC MultiSpin™, CD-ROM connects directly to your NEC Versa 4200
through the audio Line-In port. The CD-ROM can be connected through a
parallel to SCSI port. The MultiSpin CD-ROM Reader is QuickTime com-
patible.
Optionally, you can install the VersaBay II CD-ROM reader directly into
your notebook computer or connect a CD-ROM reader to your NEC Versa
4200 through the Docking Station 4000. The VersaBay II CD-ROM can be
used in a VersaBay II adapter kit inside a Versa Docking Station 4000.
NOTE
The VersaBay II CD-ROM can be used in a Versa Docking
Station 4000 using the optional VersaBay II Adapter Kit.
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