Plug&Watch TV for Your Netbook

PCTV FlashStick nano is a unique combination of a DVB-T USB stick and memory card reader for Windows PCs. The all new TVCenter software resides on the included microSD card – no CD/DVD-drive is required for installation. In combination with its small form factor, minimal power consumption and low system load, PCTV Flash Stick nano becomes a perfect companion for Netbooks and Nettops.

The product provides optimal DVB-T TV and radio reception at all times thanks to its optimized tuner technology. An integrated slider mechanism protects the USB connector effectively. The included new TVCenter 6 software minimizes the set-up time and lets you timeshift and rewind live TV – also controllable via the included remote control.

Product Overview

PCTV FlashStick nano (282e) combines a high-end DVB-T USB tuner with a microSD card reader and the TVCenter software on an included flash memory card. Thus, no CD or DVD drive – often missing on netbooks - is required for installation. Just plug-in and watch TV.

PCTV FlashStick nano is based on the most popular PCTV nano industrial design line. The enclosure features a slider mechanism, which protects the USB connector effectively. Thanks to this integration, there is no risk of losing a USB cap.

The integrated microSD card reader is fully SDHC compatible and provides uncompromised Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance with microSD cards up to 32GB capacity. TV shows can be recorded directly to a plugged-in memory card, so you can always carry your favorite TV shows and movies with you and watch them on any computer.

The included all-new TVCenter 6 software makes it easy to watch, timeshift and record live TV. With its newly designed user interface it integrates smoothly into Windows® Vista and Windows 7. It enables watching TV and recordings in full-screen or in a freely scalable window while working with other software.

PCTV FlashStick nano comes with a 2GB microSD card, a mini rod-antenna and a stylish mini remote control. In areas with weak DVB-T signal, the included MCX-to-IEC antenna adapter enables the connection to an outdoor antenna.

Key Features

PCTV Plug&Watch for Netbooks

PCTV Plug&Watch for Netbooks
DVB-T tuner with integrated TVCenter software
USB TV tuner and card reader in one stick
Perfect DVB-T reception
Supports H.264 HDTV over DVB-T ¹
Integrated sliding mechanism to protect the USB connector – never gets lost
Includes mini rod antenna and remote control
USB powered. Very low power consumption -saves laptop battery power
Compatible with Windows® Media Center

(Media Center Remote separately available)

All-New TVCenter Software

Watch TV in full-screen or a freely scalable window – with a completely new user interface
Use timeshift to stop and rewind live TV
Watch and record to your hard drive without any quality loss
Optimized software to run smoothly even on netbooks
Integrated EPG and ultra-fast Teletext (where available)

Technical Specifications

Tuner

TV standard: Digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T; MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 ²)
Tuning range 174~862 MHz
Channel bandwidth 7, 8 MHz
Antenna input: MCX, 75 Ohm
Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

TV recording formats

MPEG-2 transport stream
MPEG-4 H.264 (AVC) transport stream

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows® 7 and Vista with latest Service Pack and 1GB MB RAM or Windows XP (32 bit) with Service Pack 3 and 512 MB RAM
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz, Pentium® M 1.3 GHz, Atom® 1.6GHz, AMD® Athlon® XP or equivalent
Graphics /sound controllers with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
Free USB 2.0 port
Hard disk with minimum 5 GB free space (for Timeshifting and TV recordings)
Optional:
- Internet connection for software updates and activations
- CD/DVD drive (to run flash memory recovery installation)

Package Contents

USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for DVB-T (282e)
2GB microSD card with TVCenter 6 software
IR mini remote control
Mini rod antenna
MCX to IEC adapter
USB extension cable
Recovery CD with TVCenter 6, drivers and documentation
Printed Quick Start Guide

¹Please note that HDTV reception in the UK (Freeview HD) is not supported. FreeView HD requires a DVB-T2 receiver

Important notes on DVB-T reception:
Please ask your dealer whether DVB-T is available in your region. DVB-T reception is depending on location and might be impaired by thick or steel-enforced walls, and high neighboring buildings. In such environments, an outdoor / roof-top DVB-T antenna is required. Mobile reception of DVB-T, e.g. in a car or train, is in general not possible.

PCTV Systems reserve the right to change product specifications without notice.