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Pinnacle PCTV TV Tuner

Pinnacle PCTV 55e is a  USB 2.0 TV tuner which enables you to receive analog television reception on your PC. With the included Pinnacle TV Center software and remote control, it turns your PC into a comfortable personal video recorder and lets you watch, Time Shift and record TV shows without having to sit in front of the computer. Bus-powered, small and lightweight, it is perfect for portable use and it also looks good on your desk.

Pinnacle pctv Specifications:

• Recording formats:  MPEG-1, DivX (high quality, small size)
• Inputs:  TV antenna (IEC)
• S-Video (Mini-DIN)
• Composite video (RCA)
• Stereo audio (line in, 3.5mm jack)
• 2.0 USB

Pinnacle USB TV Tuner Features:

• Watch TV on your PC or Laptop
• Works with antenna and cable analog TV
• Control live TV with TimeShifting, which allows you to record a programme and store it so you can watch it at a later time when it is more convenient to you
• Listen to Internet radio (Internet connection required)
• High quality, portable USB 2.0 device, no power cord required
• Easily schedule recordings to your hard drive
• Infrared remote control included
• Program your computer to shut off after recording
• DivX recording (high quality, small size)
• Records on hard disk or directly to DVD
• Powered by USB bus

Box Contains:

• USB 2.0 analog TV Tuner (PAL/SECAM)
• Remote control
• 2 x AA batteries
• CD-ROM with Pinnacle TVCenter software, drivers, and documentation
• USB 2.0 cable
• Quick start guide