PCTV HD Mini Stick - 80e USB TV Tuner - 23058

Ultra compact, brilliant HDTV and 100% digital

PCTV HD mini Stick is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that’s the perfect match for super-slim laptops. The integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity even if the signal isn’t strong. The easy-to-use TVCenter software lets you watch, timeshift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV HD mini Stick comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.

Take it with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller – PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen.
Want full PVR capabilities? No problem - use TVCenter software to timeshift, record and program all your favorite shows. There's even one-click recording to hard disk or DVD.

PCTV HD mini Stick provides everything you need to turn your PC into a digital TV with fully functional Personal Video Recorder (PVR).  You can actually view and record over-the-air HD content for free (ATSC).  If you have cable TV (ClearQAM) at home: get the best out of it and receive the available digital HD channels on your PC, at no additional cost. All of this power is available in an ultra-compact designed form factor.  The PCTV HD mini Stick includes a USB 2.0 powered TV tuner with integrated infrared  receiver and a mini-remote control. 

This diminutive combination allows you to take control of all of your digital TV choices from a distance in comfort.  A high-gain telescopic antenna is included, too. The included TVCenter software also offers features like timeshifting, direct-to-DVD recording or scheduled recordings to your hard drive in native MPEG-2 quality or in space-saving DivX format.

• Ultra-compact HDTV tuner stick with super-strong reception
• Watch free HDTV on your PC – no service fees
• Supports both digital over-the-air TV (ATSC¹) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM²)
• Includes mini-remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna
• Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV
• Stereo sound
• Electronic Program Guide (EPG³)
• Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or DivX⁴ formats, or direct-to-DVD
• Compatible with Windows Media Center⁵ (Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate; remote kit offered separately)
• New: built-in slide-cap to protect the USB connector
• New: integrated signal booster improves sensitivity for over-the-air HDTV reception

^1. ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas of the United States. The provided antenna will allow reception in areas where there is a good ATSC signal. In regions or rooms where the signal is not strong, an amplified rooftop antenna will be required. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while en route (e.g. in a car or train).
^2. Unencrypted digital TV (ClearQAM) can be received with a standard cable TV connection at no additional fees. The reception of encrypted digital premium channels is not supported.
^3. Internet connection required
^4. Requires free Internet activation
^5. For digital over-the-air TV (ATSC). Windows Media Center in Windows XP MCE is not supported.

TV Standards

• ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
• ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)

 Inputs

• TV antenna (F-connector/Coaxial)

Recording Formats

• MPEG-1
• MPEG-2
• DivX
• MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version)

• USB 2.0 TV tuner for ATSC1/ClearQAM2 reception
• Mini remote control including battery
• Portable telescopic high-gain antenna with magnetic foot
• Antenna adapter (MCX to F-Connector)
• USB extender cable
• Printed quick start guide
• CD with TVCenter software

• Windows XP, Vista with latest service pack
• Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz, Pentium M 1.7 GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher (e.g. dual core processor)
• Minimum 1 GB of RAM
• Hard drive with minimum 1 GB free space (20 GB recommended for TV recording)
• Free USB 2.0 port
• Sound Card with support for DirectX 9 or higher
• Graphics Card with support for DirectX 9 or higher
• CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording)
• Internet connection for registration/activation