Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone/FaxModem Zoom(R) ComStarTM 56K SpeakerPhone/ FaxModem A Complete Communications Center For Your Computer! The Zoom ComStar 56K Model 2818 for PCcompatible computers combines a full-featured V.34 modem capable of 56,000 Kbps Internet and central site downloads with a powerful voice mail system, digital answering machine, 14,400 bps fax, convenient speed dialer, and a synchronous interface supporting the ITU H.324 videophone technology standard. It is Plug and Play compatible for easy installation under (R) (R) Microsoft Windows 95 and is also software configurable. The Zoom ComStar 56K comes complete with a highquality external microphone and speaker. It comes (R) (R) with Cheyenne BitWare Fax/Voice/Data for (R) Windows; ZOOM/LINK CD-ROM with modemenabled games, conferencing software, support information, and more. About the Zoom ComStar 56K Zoom ComStar 56K Speakerphone/FaxModem transforms your ordinary computer into an extraordinary telecommunications tool. ComStar 56K (internal) Model 2818 for PC-compatible computers is a high-speed V.34 faxmodem that can download data from compatible sites at speeds up to 56,000 bps and at higher speeds with compression for fast Internet and LAN access. TM It combines a full-featured K56flex faxmodem, 14,400 bps fax, and full-duplex speakerphone over conventional telephone lines and features flash memory and reprogrammable DSP for downloading feature enhancements and upgrades to future standards with simple software commands. Other advanced features include a synchronous interface supporting the ITU H.324 videophone technology standard,* digital answering machine, voice mail, convenient speed dialer, and Plug-and-Play compatibility for easy installation. The Zoom ComStar 56K comes http://download.siliconexpert.com/pdfs/Modem/ZOM/Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone-FaxModem.html (1 of 4)5/16/2004 4:42:36 PM Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone/FaxModem complete with a high-quality external microphone and speaker, and all necessary software. ComStar 56K is built in the U.S.A. by Zoom Telephonics, Inc., a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment since 1977 and is backed by Zoom's outstanding 7-year warranty. Features K56flex technology for 56,000 bps data downloads from compatible sites 33,600 bps V.34 data transmission speed 14,400 bps Group 3, Class 1 and 2 fax V.42bis and MNP 5 compression for data speeds up to 230,400 bps Reprogrammable Digital Signal Processor (DSP) enables easy software upgradeability to assure superior interoperability and overall performance and easy upgrades to future standards. Flash memory for easy firmware upgrades 56K Faxmodem: Connect to the Internet, World Wide Web and on-line services, and download files fast and error-free at up to 56,000 bps with K56flex, the joint development of Rockwell and Lucent Technologies. Send "printer-quality" faxes direct from your PC, plus faxback and fax-on-demand. Speakerphone: For "hands-free" communications and conference calls. True full-duplex speakerphone lets callers on both ends talk at the same time for natural conversation. Videophone-Ready: Supports the ITU H.324 video technology standard and H.324 compliant software from Intel, PictureTel, VDONet, Smith Micro, and others.* Digital Answering Machine: An easy-to-use personal answering machine with highquality recording and playback, pager notification, and other advanced features. Voice Mail: A full-featured, configurable voice mail system for home or office with multiple mailboxes, fax-on-demand, and remote retrieval of messages. Other Features: Plug-and-Play with Windows 95 computers (software configurable also), (R) VoiceView compatibility, Directory Dialing, Distinctive Ring,** Caller ID,** and ZoomGuard lightning protection. Technical Specifications Data Speeds: Fax Speeds: 300 to 33,600 bps full-duplex with international standards Up to 56,000 bps receive/33,600 bps send with K56flex 300 to 14,400 bps Group 3, Class 1 and Class 2 http://download.siliconexpert.com/pdfs/Modem/ZOM/Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone-FaxModem.html (2 of 4)5/16/2004 4:42:36 PM Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone/FaxModem Data: K56flex, V34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 A/B, V.22, V.23, V.21, Bell 103/212A Fax: V.33, V.29, V.17, V.27ter, V.21 channel 2Compression: V.42bis, MNP 5 Standards Supported: Error Control: V.42, MNP 2 - 4, MNP 10 and MNP 10EC Plug and Play AT and extended AT command set compatible Hayes AT-Command compatible, with extended MNP Command Set: 5, MNP 10, and V.42bis commands Enhanced ADPCM, programmable at 2 or 4 bits per Voice Encoding: sample Full-duplex with microphone and speaker included; Speakerphone: headset capability; software volume control Plug and Play; COM1 - COM8, IRQ, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, Interface: 12, 15 supports TAPI Synchronous interface supports ITU H.324 standard Videoconferencing enabled: for videoconferencing applications.* Dual RJ-11 telephone jacks one for phone line, one for optional phone Output jack for external 8 ohm audio speaker (8 ohm external speaker included) Input jack for external microphone Hardware Features: (microphone included) Jumper-selectable electret microphone bias Telephone cable with RJ-11 connectors Buffered 16550 UART to reduce PC interrupts and boost performance Handset record and playback Dimensions: standard IBM PC board 2.7 in. W by 5.4 in. L by 0.75 in. H (fits 16-bit PCDimensions and Power Requirements: compatible slot) Power consumption: 1.5W typical 486 or faster PC compatible computer with 1 available 16-bit ISA slot 8 MB RAM System Requirements: 3.5 in. floppy drive Hard drive with a minimum of 5 MB available Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher Mouse recommended http://download.siliconexpert.com/pdfs/Modem/ZOM/Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone-FaxModem.html (3 of 4)5/16/2004 4:42:36 PM Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone/FaxModem FCC Parts 15B and 68 UL, C-UL Industry Canada Warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of seven years from the date of original retail purchase Regulatory Approvals: Warranty: * Requires video camera and video capture support, sound card with microphone input, ITU H.324-compliant videoconferencing application, and appropriate computer and operating system to run the application. ** Requires Distinctive Ring or Caller ID support from local telephone company. Zoom Telephonics, Inc. 207 South Street Boston, MA 02111 617 423-1072 800 631-3116 Fax: 617 423-3923 Web Site: http://www. zoomtel.com BBS: 617 423-3733 Nasdaq: ZOOM (c)2000 Zoom Telephonics, Inc. Zoom is a registered trademark and ComStar, Zoom/ FaxModem, ZoomGuard are trademarks of Zoom Telephonics, Inc. K56flex is a trademark of Rockwell International Corporation and Lucent Technologies, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft. MNP is a registered trademark and MNP 10EC is a trademark of Microcom Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Made in the U.S.A. http://download.siliconexpert.com/pdfs/Modem/ZOM/Zoom Comstar 56K Speakerphone-FaxModem.html (4 of 4)5/16/2004 4:42:36 PM 1777