The Compact Disc Handbook

This revised edition of Ken Pohlmann's classic survey of the compact disc world celebrates the 10th birthday of the most successful consumer electronics product ever produced. New material updates the user on the latest technological advances and gives insight into new formats and applications.

Utilizing the vast storage capacity and cost-effectiveness of Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) is easy, thanks to this handy, all-in-one reference. Updated from the highly respected first edition, this second edition presents the latest information and implementation techniques in CD-ROM related hardware and software, as well as multimedia technologies like DVI. Now readers can master CD-ROM's exciting feature that combines-and allows simultaneous access to-conventional data, audio, computer graphics, and video images. Targeted to software developers, applications programmers, producers of multimedia products, and imaging professions, this edition clearly and succintly explains what CD-ROM is, how it works, and how to use it effectively.

A popularly written guide to the history, technology, and future of the compact disc.

Learn all you need to know about computer audio and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Unleash the hidden audio power of your home computer by learning what's going on behind the scenes and how to tap into it. Get a general knowledge of digital audio formats, sound cards and multimedia programs, then discover how to make the most of it with information about the audio capabilities specific to Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME & XP, and Mac OS 8, 9, X, and Jaguar. No matter what platform you're on or how basic your computer skills, you'll be able to use your computer as a desktop studio and get down to creating in the world of digital audio. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. Click the Sample Page link below to download the free supplemental chapter "Speech and Telephony!"

Written specifically with service technicians and engineers in mind, this book is designed as a bench-side companion and guide to the principles involved in repairing and adjusting CD players. Engineers will find this a helpful companion to the various service manuals. The text takes a problem solving approach with numerous examples, circuit diagrams and line drawings. Engineers who need to achieve a better understanding of CD technology will find this book an essential tool for fault diagnosis, adjustment and repair. This book not only covers the mechanical design but also the integrated circuits within a CD player. It is written for immediate application and is well illustrated, so it should become a welcome addition to the rack of tools available to the service engineer. Ken Clements has extensive experience of the service industry both as a service manager and later in technical training with Sony and Pioneer. It is his hands-on knowledge that makes the book so valuable, not only as a wide-ranging reference but also as a benchtop manual to be kept within reach at all times when working with CD players.

A valuable tool for CD collectors, this price guide contains close to 3,000 artists, close to 27,000 entries, and over one thousand pictures of some of the rarest CDs on the planet. It has CDs from the following labels: BGO Records out of England, Line Records and Repertoire out of Germany, as well as most of the American labels, promotional CDs from most countries, Japanese issues, gold CDs, and anything that is a legitimate release. Includes Pop, Rock, Country, Soul, R&B, Progressive, Folk, Ambient, New Wave, New Age, Heavy Metal, Rockabilly, Motown, British Invasion, Punk, Alternative, Jazz, Blues, Soundtracks, and Various Artists. Each entry has the name of the artist, title of the CD, label, format, catalog number (you can use this to order the ones still in print), country of origin, and the value in US dollars. Original.