PCI - NTSC, ATSC - MPN: 82301002351 See Product Details
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Description
PCTV HD PCI TV Tuner brings SD and HD TV with full personal video recorder (PVR) functionality to your PC with no desktop clutter. Watch, time shift and even automatically record all of your favorite HD and SD TV shows with no service fees. The PCI TV Tuner card fully supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV signals; the TV tuner hardware is also ready for ClearQAM (unencrypted digital cable).
Quick Glance
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Video Standard: NTSC, ATSC
Slot/Port Type: PCI
A/V Connectors: TV, FM, mini-DIN, Composite Video RCA, 2 x RCA Audio In
Compatible OS: PC
Summary
Product Title: Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI TV Tuner
Manufacturer: Pinnacle
Lowest Price: $23.77
Power Score: 3.8 | 4 Reviews
Device Type and Features
Video Standard Supported: NTSC, ATSC
Video Quality
Audio Video Connectors: TV, FM, mini-DIN, Composite Video RCA, 2 x RCA Audio In
Video Capture Format: Composite Video, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, S-Video, HDTV, DivX, DVD
Compatibility
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Slot/Port Type: PCI
Operating System: PC
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Stereo sound for both digital and analog TV Stereo FM radio reception
Software Included: TVCenter Pro VideoSpin
Functions: Video Editing
Video Features: Enjoy HD and SD TV on your PC Basic Electronic Program Guide (EPG) included Pause, rewind and fast-forward live TV with time shifting Capture analog video from external devices like camcorders and game consoles
Electronic Program Guide: Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Strengths: Very easy to instal and get working. It is great if you want to watch Hi def TV or videos.
Weakness: Using the AV adapter cable is not easy.
I am trying to use this device to download my home videos on my computer and put them on DVD. This option is a little hard to use but I was able to make it work through the cable cord.
Testseek.com has collected 2 expert reviews for Pinnacle PCTV HD PCI Capture Card and the average expert rating is 58 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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The Pinnacle HD Stick series offers HDTV and Analog reception for your computer though the USB Port. All models feature Analog (NTSC) as well as HDTV (ATSC) reception as well as PVR (Time shifting) use. Having a USB interface makes them good selections for Laptops or home computers without much room internally. Features by Model (note each model upgrade has the features of the previous model as...
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Good card, Terrible software
Strengths: HD Reception, works with GBPVR
Weakness: Pinnacle's software
My system is as follows: Windows XP Home SP2, 3 gig processor, 2 gig RAM. I get my HD/digital feed from an antenna and don't care about the analog stations. Also, my main use for this card is simply to record HD shows and watch them back on my plasma. I'm not so concerned about watching live tv with this card. Although I like the general layout/functions of the PCTV software and it worked...
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