Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new NetStream 2000. The
NetStream 2000 transforms your computer into a digital video work-
station, capable of playing extremely high-quality, MPEG-1 and
MPEG-2 digital video from local disks, DVD movie discs, or across
a network. It’s a perfect choice for entertainment, education, training
and communication.
Please refer to the README.TXT file for important information not
available when this manual was printed. You will find this file in the
REALmagic NetStream program group after software installation.
System Requirements
The NetStream 2000 requires the following:
• 2 megabytes (MB) of free hard disk space
• 16 MB of RAM
• Pentium-based PC (or compatible), 133 MHz or higher
• VGAcard
• PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot
• Plug and Play BIOS support
• Microsoft™ Windows 9x or NT 4.0
• Amplified stereo speakers (Optional: Dolby Pro Logic amplifier
and speakers may be used for Dolby surround sound)
Additional Requirements
Depending upon your particular video network needs, you may have
additional system requirements, such as:
• Additional RAM and/or faster processor speed
• Client software, such as a web browser equipped with a plug-in
• A video server, for playing video on demand
• An MPEG encoder, for creating MPEG video
• PCI-based 10BaseT, 100BaseT or ATM network adapter
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