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[kenneth]

hmoffatt, on Jan 15 2005, 11:43 PM, said:

An update for the Avermedia DVB-T cards. There are two models, the original being the 761 and the replacement being the 771. The replacement has a more sensitive receiver. Both are supported in linux.

I have not used their Windows software at all.

In general, support for HDTV is a software/pricing decision rather than something in hardware. So even an SDTV card can do HDTV with alternate software eg linux.

Hamish

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Please PM me in the future for updates for the roundup.

Thanks anyway (and I know about the HDTV software on an original SD card issue).

[Power_Surge]

kenneth, on Dec 24 2004, 09:47 PM, said:

Just some information on the changes that will happen in the early new year

It's early new year already. Exactly when is this going to be updated?  

[kenneth]

Power_Surge, on Jan 22 2005, 03:52 PM, said:

kenneth, on Dec 24 2004, 09:47 PM, said:

Just some information on the changes that will happen in the early new year

It's early new year already. Exactly when is this going to be updated?  

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When I have time.

Wait guys. It will come.

[kenneth]

I am going to try and start the new structure this weekend.

Thanks to jarvil, the layout will be much better.

After going through his suggestions, here is the final draft layout

Table of Contents

Section One - Introduction
1.1 What is Digital TV?
1.2 So you want Digital TV on your computer/want to have a HTPC?
1.3 What technical level do I need?

Section Two - Configuration
2.1 Installation suggestions
2.2 Why your computer is not really off.
2.3 Protection from lightning

Section Three - Drivers
3.1 WDM
3.1.1 What is WDM?
3.1.2 Where should i use WDM
3.2 BDA
3.2.1 What is BDA?
3.2.2 Where should I use BDA?
3.3 WHQL
3.3.1 What is WHQL certified mean?
3.3.2 Is WHQL certified drivers important?

Section Four - General overview of Windows Applications


Section Five - General overview of Linux Applications

Section Six - Digital TV Cards/devices

Each card/device with have my layout for the roundup

Card name
Manufractor website
Tuner/Demod (depending on information avalible)
Analogue inputs
Drivers used
Software (including extra features, timeshifting etc.)
System Requirements
Other features (depending on the card)
Third Party Applications
Linux Support
Small bit of information

Section Seven - Recommendations
7.1 The simplest start
7.2 The tweakers heaven
7.3 The trial and error king

If I need help on the FAQ type questions, then I will ask for help in a new thread.

EDIT:  jarvil forgot Section Eight: Troubleshooting which is now added.

Edited by kenneth, 25 January 2005 - 10:51 AM.

[mrpickle]

Here's another one.

V-stream/kworld Xpert DTV - DVBT PCI Card
http://www.kworldcom...I/DVBT-PCI.html

looks quite good as it has analog inputs (eg: VCR Player input) and has a feature called S.R.P.O. (Scheduled Recording in Power-Off Mode)

Retails for around $159 here in Australia

[kenneth]

Compro Videomate DVB-T300
http://www.comprousa...ucts/vmt300.htm

Tuner supports analouge and digital TV. Uses Philips SAA 713X video decoder

Analogue inputs: S-Video in (mini-DIN 4 pins), Composite in (RCA Jack) and Audio in (Phone Jack, 3.5mm )

Drivers used: BDA drivers (can be used with MCE, webscheduler etc.)

Software:
-Supports SD and HD
-Ability to view analouge or digital TV
-Supports timeshifting
-Power Up your PC with remote control
-Supports analog Teletext (where available)
-View recorded video files
-Comes with ComproDVD 2 DVD player and Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE

System Requirements:
-CPU
Digital TV
  - 600 MHz for TV viewing
  - 866 MHz for MPEG-2 recording or Timeshifting
Analog TV and video capture
  - 400 MHz for TV viewing
  - 866 MHz for recording or Timeshifting
  - 1.7 GHz for DVD-quality recording Memory: 128 MB

-Sound card with Line-In
-Open PCI 2.2 slot
-CD drive for software installation
-ATX power
-2-pin power switch connector from system case
-OS: Windows XP/2000
-Digital Terrestrial TV Antenna

Third Party Applications: Any BDA based application that supports any BDA driver (eg. Webscheduler, MCE2005)

Linux Support: Not aware of anything.

Related threads
http://www.dtvforum....showtopic=13982

Some information is from the Compro website

[kenneth]

Avermedia A771
www.avermedia.com

Tuner/Demod: Samsung TDTC9251DH0 and Zarlink MT-352

Analogue inputs: yes, S-VHS (comes with composite -> S-VHS adaptor)

Software:
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen digital radio on your PC
- Support EPG/Teletext Functions (DVB Standard)
- Enhanced 16:9 wide-format display
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Auto Channel Scan and Automatic Channel Name Recognition
- 16 Channels Preview
- Time Shift™ allows you to continue from where you pause the live show
- Record / Playback Live TV Programs and Video in MPEG1/2 quality
- Recording Scheduling
- Additional AV/S Input - connect other video sources such as DVD, VCD, VHS, Video Games or Camcorder.
- Support Single and Multiple Still Image Capture

System Requirements:
-IBM compatible PC
-Pentium III 800, 256M RAM or above
-PCI 2.1 compatible slot
-VGA CARD support Microsoft DirectX 8.0 or above (Hardware overlay support)
-SoundBlaster 16 compatible sound card
-1 GB free hard drive space
-UHF/VHF Antenna
-Windows© 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Third Party Applications: None

Linux Support: yes, built in to kernel v2.6.7 for both the A771 and the older A761.

Note that this card has no BDA driver support.

Thanks to Gizmomelb for this information

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:04 PM.

[tvboy]

Lucky you, Kenneth, getting to update OPs indefinitely while the rest of us have to make do with a 24h limit.  Does this privilege extend to all your posts or just in stickies?  BTW, you’re a month in the future: "Updated 14/04/05"


Edit:

kenneth, on Mar 17 2005, 11:53 PM, said:

Damn people posting in this topic

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Kenneth,

Calling damnation upon a poster to your thread is hardly fitting for a privileged member of this forum.  I obviously didn’t take note of your request in bold, but greyed out, font.  I don’t see what the problem is, but I suggest you clearly make this request in the topic Title and Description, where you have only used 30 and 33 characters out of 50 and 40 available respectively.

Edited by tvboy, 18 March 2005 - 03:18 PM.

[kenneth]

Nebula DigiTV
Comes in USB and PCI versions
www.nebula-electronics.com

Tuner/Demod: Latest PCI cards (slimline version) uses the Zarlink MT 352 COFDM demodulator. Older ones use the ATI Nxt6000 COFDM demodulator. USB demodulator unknown (old USB version may of had the Nxt600 while the new micro-DigiTV USB might have the Zarlink Demodulator). Alps Tuner used

Analogue inputs: yes on PCI version, S-VHS and composte. Audio via your sound card

Software:
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Parental control
- Network streaming
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Supports Logical Channel Numbers
- HTPC style interface
- Timeshifting support
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Recording Scheduling and support for DVD compatible MPEG fiels
- Fully integrated 7-Day EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (note: needs a third party tool in Australia)
- Integrated MPEG I and II media player
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Analog Video & Audio capture (from video camera, video recorder etc.)
- Integrated 50 programme Digital Video Recorder
- 'Point-and-Click' programme recording facility
- On-screen programme names, start times, duration and description
- Video Overlays for all menu options
- View in a window or in full-screen mode
- Support for included Remote Control
- Super-fast auto-tuning (typically less than 60 seconds)
- Support for DVB & VBI Subtitles
- MHEG-5 and VBI Teletext

System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Any BDA compatible application. See the Nebula website for important information

BDA Drivers: http://www.nebula-el...BDA_Drivers.asp (currently only for PCI)

Linux Support: Only for the original Nebula DigiTV PCI card. The USB Version and latest PCI card revision does not have Linux support yet as I know of

Some information taken from http://www.nebula-el...o.asp?Code=0001

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:03 PM.

[kenneth]

DNTV Live! DVB-T
Comes in various USB and PCI versions
www.digitalnow.com.au

Tuner/Demod: Various, depends on the device

Analogue inputs: Yes for the DNTV Live! LP

Software:
- Comes with DNTV Live! software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- HTPC style interface
- Timeshifting support
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings and DVD's
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support


System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Any BDA compatible application.

BDA Drivers: Included

Linux Support: Various.

[kenneth]

DVICO FusionHDTV DVB
Comes in various USB and PCI versions
www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/eng

Tuner/Demod: Various, depends on the device

Analogue inputs: Yes for the Hybrid, Dual Digital, Plus and T1.

Software:
- Comes with FusionHDTV software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- (Hybrid only) Watch analouge TV and listen to FM radio
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Timeshifting support
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support

System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Any BDA compatible application.

BDA Drivers: Included

Linux Support: Depends on the card. Supposidly, the Lite card works out of the box in any Linux Kernel build that has DVB support added.

[kenneth]

Technisat AirStar 2
PCI only
http://www.technisat.com/

Tuner/Demod: Unknown

Analogue inputs: No

Software:
- Comes with DVBViewer TE software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Timeshifting support
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support
- Full version available from www.dvbviewer.com

System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: DVBViewer Pro.

BDA Drivers: None

Linux Support: Yes.

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:00 PM.

[kenneth]

Hauppauge Nova-T
PCI only
http://www.hauppauge.com

Tuner/Demod: Unknown

Analogue inputs: No

Software:
- Comes with WinTV 2000 software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support

System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Unknown. Suspect any BDA compatible application for the MCE version of this card

BDA Drivers: Yes, for the MCE version

Linux Support: Unknown.

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:00 PM.

[kenneth]

DPandA/TechnoTrend T-1500
PCI only
http://www.dpanda.com.au

Tuner/Demod: Unknown

Analogue inputs: No

Software:
- Comes with WinTV 2000 software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support
- Teletext


System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Yes. Any BDA compatible application

BDA Drivers: Yes

Linux Support: Yes.

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:00 PM.

[kenneth]

TwinhanDTV range
Various PCI and USB devices available including hybrid devices
http://www.twinhan.com.tw

Tuner/Demod: Unknown

Analogue inputs: No

Software:
- Comes with TwinhanDTV software
- Watch digital terrestrial TV and listen to digital radio on your PC
- Fully Resizable TV in a window, or watch Full Screen
- Record / Playback Live TV
- Scheduled recording
- Playback recordings
- View in widescreen (16:9) or normal (4:3)
- Now and next information
- Remote control support
- Teletext

System Requirements:
- Windows Operating System (2000/XP - NOT 98se or ME) (XP Recommended)
- Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher (2.4GHz or higher processor recommended for HD viewing
- 64MB or more of RAM
- 20MB or more of free hard disk space **
- Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays or DxVA compatible video card
- Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.
- DirectX 7 or greater.

Third Party Applications: Yes. Any BDA compatible application

BDA Drivers: Are available for some of the range (I am not sure how much though)

Linux Support: Yes, at least for some cards..

Edited by kenneth, 09 March 2006 - 05:01 PM.

[kenneth]

To submit an entry to the roundup, please follow this template:
Please do not use this thread to post about problems or experiences about products. Only add items.

Product Title
Any extra information on the products ranges (eg. Has USB and PCI devices available)
Product website

Tuner/Demod:

Analogue inputs:

Software:

System Requirements:

Third Party Applications:

BDA Drivers:

Linux Support:

[ahas]

Leadtek WinFast DTV2000H

www.leadtek.com.tw
Have a number of devices available

Tuner/Demod:    Phillips FMD1216
Main Chipset:     Connexant CX2388X and Connexant CX22702
Analogue Inputs: 1 x MiniDin 6-pin for video input
                          1 x phone jack for audio input
Software:            Winfast DTV
System Req:       Digital TV reception & recording - PC with 1.8GHz (min)
                         Analogue TV recording - PC with 2.4 GHz (min) when recording MPEG-2
                                                           - PC with 1.8 GHz when recording with MPEG-1
                          Windows XP or Win XP Media Cender 2005
                          DirectDraw compatible AGP or PCI Express graphics card
                          1 available PCI slot
                          Sound card or on-board sound
Third Party Applications: Ulead VideoStudio 9.0 SE, Ulead DVDMovieFactory 4.0 SE,
                          Ulead Cool3D SE and CyberLink Power DVD 6.0
BDA Drivers:       Don't know
Linux Support:     Don't know

[wfdtamar]

Formac Watchandgo PCMCIA card
Standard definition digital tuner for Macintosh

Small unit goes in the PCMCIA slot and has a small antenna that clips on the top of the screen.

http://www.formac.co.uk

Software: Macintosh only

System Requirements: Apple PowerBook with PC Card Slot (PCMCIA) and G4 processor with at least 667Mhz, MAC OS10.2 or higher.

[Scorchie™]

Fuzzy, you would be best to make a new thread for those questions

[renura]

DigitalNow DNTV Live! Hybrid LP

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
PCI interface – Low Profile form factor
Single DVB-T/Analogue TV Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Tuners/Inputs
Analogue Tuner Supports worldwide analogue TV standards (PAL, NTSC, etc)
Composite and S-video inputs
FM Radio support

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 1.6GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T and Analogue TV

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions, It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services.  Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

Third Party Applications
PowerDVD 6
WebScheduler, DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RC2 and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
No

Mac Support
No

Package Content
PCI Card
A/V adaptor cable
Infrared Remote Control with batteries
Installation CD
LP Bracket

[renura]

DigitalNow DNTV Live! USB Hybrid

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
USB2 interface
Single DVB-T/Analogue TV Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
Supports worldwide analogue TV standards (PAL, NTSC, etc)
Composite and S-video Inputs

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 1.6GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free USB2 port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T and Analogue TV

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services.  Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

Third Party Applications
Power Cinema 4
WebScheduler, DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RC2 and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
No

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
USB Tuner
USB Cable
A/V adaptor dongle
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
Portable Aerial
Installation CD

[renura]

TwinHan Alpha Mac Edition

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Distributor
www.twinhan.com - Manufacturer

Digital Tuners
USB2 interface
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements

(Mac)
Macintosh with a PowerPC® G4 processor (500 MHz  or faster) or G5 processor
•256 MB of physical RAM (512 MB recommended)
•USB 2.0 port
•Mac OS X v10.3.9 (or later) or v10.4 (or later)
•20 MB of free disk space required to install application
• 2 GB of free disk space required for one hour of recorded DTT TV
• An Internet connection to use optional online TV  guide (EPG) from tvtv (available in UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France and Belgium)
• A CD/DVD recorder and Toast® 6 Titanium software (not included) are required to create DVDs, SVCDs or Video CDs (optional)
• UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

(Windows)
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 1.6GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free USB2 port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
Bundled with award winning software Elgato Eye TV.
Software details are here http://www.elgato.com/

Third Party Applications
Nil included.

BDA Drivers
for Windows Users
Yes 32 and 64bit available
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RC2 and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Yes

Mac Support
Yes

Package Contents
USB Tuner
USB Cable
Installation CD
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
Elgato Software Free Upgrade Voucher

[renura]

DigitalNow TinyUSB2 DVB-T

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
USB2 interface
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 1.6GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free USB2 port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services.  Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

Third Party Applications
PowerDVD 6.
WebScheduler, DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RC2 and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Yes

Mac Support
Yes

Package Contents
USB Tuner
USB Cable
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
Portable Aerial
Installation CD

[renura]

DigitalNow QuattroS – Four Tuner Device

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Worldwide Distributor

Digital Tuners
PCI Express Interface
Dual DVB-T Tuners
Dual DVB-S Tuners
DVB-S DiSEqC 1.2 / USALS Support
Support DVB-S Protocol (EN 300 421)
Support DVB-T Protocol (EN 300 744)
Support DVB-Data Protocol (EN 301 192)
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)
Advanced Signal Routing (use one or two RF inputs to feed both tuners, software controlled)

Analogue Tuners/Inputs
Dual Analogue Tuners
Dual Analog Video Capture (S-Video In / Composite Video In)
Support worldwide NTSC / PAL / SECAM Analog TV System
FM Radio support

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
P4 3.0GHz CPU or Above (for 4 tuners operation)
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI Express Slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
Digital Satellite Dish & LNB
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T and Analog Terrestrial TV
CATV Signal for Analogue Cable TV

Software
DNTV Live!, developed in Australia and specifically designed for local Australian conditions. It supports Digital Terrestrial and Satellite TV, including PayTV services. Extensive list of features include multi cards support, fully resizable PIP, decoder selection, DVD playback, multiple recording format (DVR-ms, MPG, TS), etc. More details available here

Third Party Applications
PowerDVD 6.
WebScheduler, DigitalTV, DigitalWatch, HIP included in the package, courtesy of the authors.

BDA Drivers
Yes 32 and 64bit
Works with MCE 2005, Vista RC2 and other BDA based applications

Linux Support
Not Yet

Mac Support
No

Package Contents
PCI-e Card
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
IR Receiver
Software Installation CD
Audio/Video Capture Cable

[renura]

TechniSat AirStar 2 DVB-T

Product Website
www.digitalnow.com.au – Distributor
www.technisat.de - Manufacturer

Digital Tuners
PCI interface
Single DVB-T Digital Tuner
Supports all Australian DTV formats (including SDTV and HDTV)

Analogue Inputs
N/A

Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98/XP/2k
P4 1.6GHz CPU or Above
512M RAM or Above
VGA Card with 64MB Memory (DxVA support recommended)
Sound Card or On Board Sound Chip
One Free PCI port
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C or above
UHF/VHF Antenna for DVB-T

Software
DVB Viewer. Features include Teletext/subtitles support, Timeshifting, Record Scheduling, Network Streaming, EPG, etc

Third Party Applications
Nil provided, works with MCE 2005, Vista, etc

BDA Drivers
Yes

Linux Support
Yes

Mac Support
TBA

Package Contents
PCI card Tuner
Infrared Remote Control with AAA batteries
Installation CD