PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick Hardware
GB February 2006
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Box contents .........................................................................................................2
System requirements.............................................................................................3
Processor ...........................................................................................................3
Operating memory.............................................................................................3
Hard disk ...........................................................................................................3
Graphics controller ............................................................................................3
Sound controller ................................................................................................3
USB port............................................................................................................3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder .........................................................3
Operating system...............................................................................................3
Connecting the antenna.........................................................................................4
Positioning tips for the rod antenna ......................................................................5
Connecting to a computer .....................................................................................6
Using the remote control.......................................................................................7
Technical data.......................................................................................................8
Bus system.........................................................................................................8
Power consumption ...........................................................................................8
TV tuner ............................................................................................................8
DVB-T demodulator..........................................................................................8
Antenna input ....................................................................................................8
Dimensions........................................................................................................8
Operating temperature.......................................................................................8
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Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
With your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick you can now receive analogue or digital
terrestrial TV on your PC, with excellent image and sound quality which meets
the DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard.
Because of its optimized reception features and its ability to function without
power supply, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick provides the ideal solution for
analogue or digital TV reception on your computer.
In addition to Live TV, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick also makes time delay
television (Timeshift) available, as well as offering you the option of recording
programmes on your hard disk - without any deterioration in sound or image
quality.
You also have access to free information services, videotext and the electronic
programme guide (EPG), which allows simple and easy programming of the
shows you want to record.
And now, time to have fun with your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org or at www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to www.dba.org.au.
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