Aspire Digital's AD-2100PLUS Doubles as Home Theater System and Surround Sound System for Computer.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2003 Mini-Tower Speaker System Is Sleek Addition to Home Entertainment/Home Office Spaces Aspire Digital debuts the AD-2100PLUS, which does double duty as a complete receiverless home theater system and a high-powered 5.1 surround sound system for a computer. Connected to a television, the AD-2100PLUS delivers power-packed 5.1 surround sound and ultra-crisp images. Connected to a computer, the user will experience music and computer video games in rich 5.1 surround sound. The value-priced AD-2100PLUS includes the robust AD-100MTRS MTRS Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System MTRS Mean Time to Restore Service (ITU-T) MTRS Message Transport and Routing Service (Telcordia) MTRS Man Transportable Robot System surround-sound mini-tower and center speaker set, a sleekly designed AD-130PSC-powered sub-woofer and the company's AD-1100 DVD player with progressive scan and bonus karaoke feature. The AD-2100PLUS is packaged with a complete set of cables to connect the system to a television or DVD player. The system is also equipped with an audio combo cable. One end of the audio combo cable is a 6.3mm phono n. 1. (Zool.) A South American butterfly (Ithonia phono) having nearly transparent wings. plug that connects to the audio speaker jack on the back of the computer. The other end is split into two connectors that plug into the left and right channel auxiliary jacks on the back of the powered subwoofer. The result is that the subwoofer splits the two-channel output from the computer, including MP3 files, into 5.1 surround sound audio output. Sleek Mini-Tower Speaker Surround System Needs No Receiver The AD-100MTRS mini-tower speaker set includes front and rear speakers and a center speaker capable of handling 500 watts peak power (impedance 4 ohms, speaker frequency response 250 Hz - 20 kHz). Each speaker can be controlled individually. The 19-inch-tall mini-tower design blends easily into any decor, and can be set up on a desk, or in a home office or entertainment room. The 130-watt AD-130PSC-powered subwoofer (impedance 4 ohms, speaker frequency response 38 Hz - 300 Hz) powers the entire speaker system and provides 5.1 Dolby digital audio output directly from the AD-1100 DVD player or 5.1 speaker output from the computer via the audio combo cable. Remote controls and speaker cables are included. Together, the AD-100MTR MTR Motor MTR Meter MTR Mass Transit Railway MTR Mountaintop Removal (coal mining method) MTR Mid-Term Review MTR Mortar MTR Museum of Television and Radio MTR Magnetization Transfer Ratio speaker set and the AD-130PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. powered subwoofer provide audio quality that rivals systems costing much more. Progressive Scan DVD Player A progressive scan DVD player is a DVD player that can output video in a progressive scan format such as 480p or 720p. Players which can output resolutions higher than 480p are often called upconverting DVD players. Delivers Ultra-Crisp Images The AD-1100 player delivers superior-quality playback from virtually all audio or video CD format, including DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G (CD+Graphics) An audio CD format that allows images to be stored in six of the eight subcode channels of the CD (P through W). Also known as the "R-W subchannels," because R, S, T, U, V and W are used, each of which can hold 4MB. , JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. , MP3 and Kodak Picture CD. Progressive Scan, Dolby 5.1 audio output, Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder and DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. digital audio output combine to provide expansive sound and crisp images. The unit includes 4:3/16:9 display conversion, as well as parental lock settings. The AD-1100 includes both NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. and PAL formats for worldwide compatibility. Optical and coaxial outputs are provided for higher speed digital processing. The addition of a karaoke feature and two microphones will provide hours of fun for family and friends. A specially formatted CD+G disc is included to provide consumers with both an introduction to karaoke and a start to their song collection. The player's sleek design, brushed-aluminum finish, bright display and compact footprint make it an attractive addition to any decor. The AD-2100PLUS system is designed to be very simple to set up and easy to use. At an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $299.99, the AD-2100PLUS is a complete system for value-minded consumers who do not already have a receiver or DVD player connected to their television and want high-quality audio playback with a minimum financial commitment. About Aspire Digital Aspire Digital designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative home entertainment products for the consumer electronics market. The company focuses on providing consumer- and prosumer-level home entertainment products of high quality, incorporating the best technology available, at a reasonable price. For additional information, please contact Aspire Digital, 1606 West Lockness Place, Torrance, CA 90501-5119. Phone: 310/856-0630. Fax: 310/856-0634. Email: info@aspiredigital.com. Web site: www.aspiredigital.com. |
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