Specifications

CHAPTER 1
Overview of the AppleVision 1710AV and 1710 Displays
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Hardware Overview
The AppleVision 1710AV and 1710 Displays are multiple-resolution color displays with
extensive software control features. They extend the traditional display concept and
provide customers with an affordable step up to a high-quality multimedia input/
output (I/O) device.
The AppleVision 1710AV Display has both audio and video capabilities. It reemphasizes
Apple’s commitment to the integration of sound input and sound output with a desktop
computer, and it is designed to take advantage of today’s multimedia applications, such
as PlainTalk voice control, text-to-speech technology, and hands-free telephony, as well
as emerging MovieTalk technologies for video conferencing. It has a built-in
PlainTalk-compatible microphone, integrated stereo speakers, and enhanced audio and
I/O capabilities.
The AppleVision 1710 Display shares all the video capabilities of the AppleVision
1710AV. However, it does not have audio capabilities.
Chapter 1 of this note provides an overview of the AppleVision 1710AV and 1710
Displays. It includes the following information:
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a general description of the AppleVision display hardware, including I/O connectors,
controls, display specifications, and power requirements
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an overview of the display software elements
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information about compatible computers, video cards, and operating systems
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a discussion of hardware and software opportunities available to developers
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display connection specifications, including an overview of design techniques used to
develop cards and drivers for the new displays, to design smart displays, and to
design displays with Display Data Channel (DDC) capabilities that allow them to
function with PC-compatible computers
Note
The information in this chapter applies to both the AppleVision 1710AV
Display and the 1710 Display, unless otherwise indicated.
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Hardware Overview 1
The AppleVision 1710AV and 1710 Displays are new 17-inch RGB (red, green, blue)
multiple-resolution displays. Both displays have the following features:
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EPA Energy Star  compliance
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a standard Macintosh power input cable
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two ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) ports to connect ADB devices such as keyboard
and mouse
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easily accessible controls to change video brightness, contrast, color depth, and
resolution
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front panel controls for the on-screen display (OSD)