Thursday, 09 July 2009

  • Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick - Enjoy live HD or SD TV on your PC anytime and anywhere!

    Watch and record SD and free HD TV with no service fees on any PC using the Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick.

    The digital TV tuner and personal video recorder software run directly from the Stick's on-board flash memory, so you can plug it into any computer and start watching and recording TV in seconds - no installation required.

    It supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV signals. The digital TV tuner hardware is also ready for ClearQAM (unencrypted digital cable).

    Using Pinnacle's unique Flash PVR technology, you can record up to 2 hours of TV directly to the stick for playback on any PC.

    You can also save recordings to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX formats or even direct-to-DVD.

    Key Features:

    • Ultra-portable USB 2.0 HDTV tuner stick with integrated FlashPVR.
    • Watch SD and free HD TV1 on your PC - no service fees.
    • Includes remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
    • New: supports both digital over-the-air (ATSC(1) and unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM(2) HDTV.
    • Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV.
    • Electronic Programming Guide (3).
    • Ultra-sensitive reception of both analog and digital TV signals.
    • Stereo sound for both digital and analog TV.
    • Capture from your cable/satellite set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable.
    • Bonus: VideoSpin video editing software.
    • TV tuner fully compatible with Windows® Media Center (4) (Windows Vista™ and XP MCE; remote kit sold separately).

    Flash Personal Video Recorder (PVR).

    • Unique: full PVR application preinstalled on the stick's on-board memory.
    • No software to install (5) – just plug it into any PC and start enjoying live TV within seconds.
    • Record up to 2 hours (6) of TV directly to the stick to play it back on any PC.
    • On-board memory can also be used to store additional files.
    1. ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas of the United States. ATSC reception is dependent on many factors. 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. For analog TV, digital over-the-air (ATSC) TV and FM radio.
    5. Windows administrator rights are required for hardware driver installation.
    6. Standard definition TV, in DivX portable format.
    PCTV HD Ultimate Stick