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PCTV HD Card PCI HDTV Tuner
  • Remote Control
  •  • ATSC
  •  • NTSC
  •  • FM Radio
  •  • Windows XP SP2 and Vista Compatibility

Mfr # 8230-10023-51• B&H PIPCTVHDC

Our Price: $ 69.95
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

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Mini Remote Control with Batteries

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Remote Control Receiver Cable

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FM Radio Antenna

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A/V Adapter Cable

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Printed QuickStart Guide

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Software CD-ROM with Pinnacle Media Center

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Software CD-ROM with Pinnacle Studio QuickStart Software

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1-Year Limited Warranty

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Product Information

The PCTV HD Card PCI HDTV Tuner from Pinnacle allows you to receive over-the-air HDTV broadcasts right onto your desktop. The tuner features a PCI interface for installation. It features integrated tuning and the ability to import video from composite or S-Video sources. The card also supports standard definition broadcast and cable television signals, making it an extremely versatile solution. It allows you to watch, record and playback recorded video, making it an excellent addition to your Media Center PC.

Features

• HDTV Tuner

This tuner adds an HDTV tuner to your computer, letting you take full advantage of the high-quality format. Network HDTV broadcasts are available over the air for free in most areas. In many cases, all you'll have to do is connect an HDTV antenna to the card to receive the signal.

• PVR Functionality

The tuner comes bundled with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software, which features an Electronic TV Programming Guide. Users can schedule TV recording by searching for keywords or using an electronic program guide. You can even schedule recording of an entire season of a TV show with a single click.

• DVD Archiving

You can easily archive your recorded media to DVD to help you conserve hard drive space. You'll even be able to record video directly to DVD.

• Remote Control

You wouldn't be watching TV without a remote control in hand. The included remote allows you to quickly change channels and navigate through the PVR software. This makes watching TV on your computer as easy as watching TV on your TV.

Specifications
Device Type
PCI
AV Formats
Video System
NTSC, ATSC
Video Formats
HDTV, SDTV
Aspect Ratio
4:3, 16:9
Audio Formats
Stereo, Dolby Digital
Tuner
TV
HDTV, SDTV
FM
Yes
DTV
HDTV
TV Options
Time Shift
Yes
Closed Caption Support
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Channel Preview
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Connectors
TV Input
1x Coaxial F-Type Connector
Video
1x S-Video
1x RCA Composite
Audio
1x Coaxial F-Type Connector
1x RCA Stereo
General
Agency Certifications
Not Specified by Manufacturer
System Requirements
Computer: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, Pentium M 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 processor (for HDTV reception, a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, Pentium M 1.7 GHz, or equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor is recommended)
Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista
Memory: 256 MB (512 MB recommended); 512 MB (1 GB recommended) for Vista
Hard Drive: 1 GB (20 GB recommended)
Graphics: DirectX 9 Graphics Card
Sound: DirectX 9 Sound Card
Hardware: PCI v2.3 slot, DVD-ROM Drive
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer