PCTV HD mini Stick

Ultra COMPACT, Brilliant HDTV and 100% DIGITAL

Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that's the perfect match for super-slim laptops. The integrated signal booster improves reception sensitivity even if the signal isn't strong. The easy-to-use TVCenter Pro software lets you watch, TimeShift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scalable window while using other applications. PCTV HD mini Stick comes with a mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.

Take it with you on your travels. Record the game, grab your favorite sitcom episodes or catch the late-night thriller - Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick makes it happen.

Want full PVR capabilities? No problem - use Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software to TimeShift, record and program all your favorite shows. There's even one-click recording to hard disk or DVD.

Want to edit recordings? No problem - use our new VideoSpin software to trim your recordings to the desired length. VideoSpin is an editing software application that lets you edit home movies, mix in photos and music, and add titles and transitions, and more! It even comes with a one-click upload to YouTube.

Key features

• Ultra-compact HDTV tuner stick with super-strong reception
• Watch free HDTV on your PC - no service fees
• Supports both digital over-the-air TV (ATSC¹) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM²)
• Includes mini-remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna
• Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV
• Stereo sound
• Electronic Program Guide (EPG³)
• Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX⁴ formats, or direct-to-DVD
• Compatible with Windows® Media Center⁵ (Windows Vista^TM Home Premium or Ultimate; remote kit sold separately)
• New: built-in slide-cap to protect the USB connector
• New: integrated signal booster improves sensitivity for over-the-air HDTV reception
• Bonus: VideoSpin video editing software
• Bonus: travel bag
  

Technical Specifications

TV Standards

• ATSC (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)
• ClearQAM (HDTV up to 1080i, SDTV)

Inputs

• TV antenna input (F- connector/Coaxial)

Recording Formats

• MPEG-1/2
• DivX®
• MPEG-4: compatible with Sony PSP or Apple iPod (Trial Version)

System Requirements

• Windows® XP or Windows Vista^TM (32 bit) with latest service pack
• Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8GHz, Pentium M 1.7 GHz, equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher (e.g. dual core processor)
• RAM: Windows XP - 512 MB; Windows Vista - 1 GB
• Free USB 2.0 port
• Sound/graphics controller with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
• Hard drive with minimum 1 GB free space (20 GB recommended for TV recording)
• CD drive (DVD burner required for DVD recording)
• Internet connection for registration/activation