Full featured stereo digital and analogue TV plus FM radio

With its latest generation chipset, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick delivers high quality digital TV and is ready for terrestrial HDTV¹. It also lets you enjoy analogue TV with dual-channel/stereo sound and FM radio. The included TVCenter application turns your PC into a full-fledged PVR (Personal Video Recorder). Timeshift live TV and record shows on your hard disk in MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 format.

Capture from a set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable. Other features include support for an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and extra-fast Teletext. Rod antenna and mini remote control included. 100% compatible with Microsoft Windows Media Center³ (remote control for Windows Media Center is separately available).

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Product Overview

PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick is an ultra-compact USB tuner with superior reception of digital and analogue terrestrial TV as well as analogue cable TV. It already supports terrestrial HDTV in MPEG-4 (AVC/H.264) format, which is currently being introduced in several European countries.
The all new product also features timeshifting and recording, and comes with a mini remote control and rod antenna.
With its extended functionality, like stereo and dual-channel sound for analogue TV and built-in stereo FM radio, the new Hybrid Pro Stick is the perfect all-in-one tuner upgrade for PCs and laptops.

Key Features

Enjoy digital terrestrial and analogue TV (cable or antenna).
Improved digital TV reception thanks to latest generation DVB-T chipset.
Superior worldwide analogue TV reception (cable and terrestrial) with dual-channel sound
NEW: Stereo sound for digital and analogue TV
Pause and rewind live TV with timeshifting.
Record to your hard disk in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 formats
Capture analogue video from a set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable
USB-powered, compact design makes it perfect for travelling
Stay informed with ultra-fast Teletext and integrated EPG
NEW: Listen to stereo FM radio stations
Fully compatible with Windows Media Center (remote separately available)³
Rod antenna and mini remote control included

Technical Specifications

Tuner:

Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Digital TV Tuner:
- Tuning range 42~860 MHz
- Channel bandwidth 6, 7, 8 MHz
Antenna input: IEC connector

TV Recording Formats:

MPEG-1/2
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (for HDTV recordings only) ¹

Minimum System Requirements

Windows® 7 / Vista™ or Windows® XP (32 bit) with latest Service Pack
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz, Pentium M 1.3 GHz or equivalent AMD® Athlon® XP1*
Windows XP: 256 MB RAM; Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM
UDMA/IDE hard disk with min. 5 GB free capacity (20 GB free capacity recommended)
Sound/graphics controllers with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
USB 2.0 port
DVD-ROM drive or DVD writer
Internet connection for software updates and activations

Package Contents

USB 2.0 TV tuner for digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T), stereo analogue TV and FM radio reception
Mini remote control including batteries
Mini antenna
A/V adaptor cable
CDs or DVD with TVCenter application, drivers, user manual

¹Terrestrial HDTV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 standard) service is already available in some countries. Please note that HDTV reception in the UK (Freeview HD) is not supported. FreeView HD requires a DVB-T2 receiver - available soon!
² Internet connection required
³ Windows Media Center currently does not support HDTV in MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) format.
⁴ HDTV support requires a dual core processor with minimum 2GHz (for Australia: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, Pentium M 1.5 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64)
⁵ Free online activation may be required.

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.