Compro VideoMate Vista T500F PCI Hybrid DVB-T & Analog TV Card with MCE Remote

VideoMate Vista T500F PCI
Introduction
Compro VideoMate Vista T500F Hybrid D/A TV card is a PCI interface hybrid DVB-T and analog TV/FM reception tuner card, which provides 1080i HDTV quality digital TV, universal analog TV watching/recording and FM radio listening on your desktop PC. Bundled Microsoft certified Windows Media Center remote and MPEG-2 encoder, directly support DVB-T or universal analog TV watch/record in Windows Media Center of Vista Premium/Ultimate. Accompanied by Compro’s Picture Purifying Technology, VideoMate Vista T500F Hybrid D/A PCI TV card provides crystal clear pictures watching on your PC and turns your computer into a home entertainment center by bringing digital/analog TV viewing, analog video/audio capturing, FM radio, and personal digital video recording (PVR) capabilities to your PC.
With Compro’s exclusive ComproDTV 4 software, you can watch digital/analog TV shows, play recorded files, timeshift live TV, channel surf, capture still frames, and exclusive S5 (shutdown)/ S4 (hibernation) /S3 (standby) mode power up scheduled recording; support Transport Stream recording and playing back in digital TV let you record all the programs in the same stream then you can watch each of them when you are free; customize channel order and set my favorite channel list for more easy-to-use; Video Desktop to setup the live TV screen in wallpaper mode can let you use other applications simultaneously; customize brightness, hue, saturation, contrast, sharpness, TV format, and audio selection in each analog TV channel; the advanced Picture In/Out Picture allow you to watch live TV and playback video file, or open up to 1 main/3 sub live digital channel windows to watch at the same time, and even you can install multiple Compro TV card/box to watch and record them at once.
In addition, VideoMate Vista T500F PCI TV card provide the useful Vista Gadget tool to watch live TV directly on your Vista sidebar, check schedule and playback list. All-New DTV Add-In for Windows Media Center makes the Windows Media Center more powerful from the ComproDTV 4 software. ComproDTV 4 also can integrate the scheduling list from Windows Media Center for more easy-to-use scheduled recording control. The VideoMate Vista T500F Hybrid D/A PCI TV card also bundles the Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE for DVD authoring. With the convenient Windows Media Center remote and powerful features, VideoMate Vista T500F TV card is undoubtedly your best TV and video choice.
Key Features
* Watch DVB-T digital TV, analog TV, and listen to FM on your PC
* Worldwide analog TV (NTSC/SECAM/PAL) reception
* Bundles Windows Media Center remote to controls Vista and ComproDTV
* Included Microsoft certified MPEG-2 encoder support TV watch/record in Windows Media Center of Vista Premium/Ultimate
* All-new ComproDTV 4 software with Vista Gadget, DTV Add-In, and integrate the scheduling list from Windows Media Center
* All-new ComproDTV 4 supports multiple Compro TV card/box devices which allow you to install, watch, and record at the system
* Supports SAP (MTS/EIAJ/NICAM/A2) and stereo audio input
* Timeshift to pause and instant replay of live TV
* Compro exclusive S5/S4/S3 mode Power Up Scheduled Recording
* Convenient Remote Controlled Power On/Off
* Support SDTV and 1080i HDTV (where available)
* Timeshift and instant replay live TV
* Advanced PIP/POP feature allows up to 5 windows watch including one playback recorded video file, 1 main and 3 sub digital TV channels watch at once
* Video Desktop to setup the live TV screen as wallpaper mode
* Straight-to-Disc recording to VCD and DVD discs
* Customize Brightness, Hue, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, and TV/audio format in each analog TV channel
* Customize channel order and my favorite list
* Digital TV Support EPG, subtitle, Teletext
(not support MHEG-5 UK Digital Teletext Service)
* Single/Multiple still frame captures and remote snapshot
* Support MPEG-1/2/4 in analog TV and video capture
* Capture analog video from Composite or S-Video
* MPEG-2 and TS record/playback in digital TV
* Supports digital radio reception (not DAB type)
* Certified for Windows Vista 32/64 bit

Features
Bundled Microsoft certified Windows Media Center remote
The bundled Microsoft certified Windows Media Center remote control can directly support analog TV watch/record in Windows Media Center of Vista Premium/Ultimate. It also supports to control ComproDTV 4 and ComproFM 2. With this powerful remote, you can watch and record TV, timeshifting, listen to FM radio, watch DVD, and control Power On/Off in shutdown, hibernation or standby mode.
* The Windows XP users can also use the remove to control all functons except the Windows Media Center of Vista Premium/Ultimate.
Certified MPEG-2 encoder directly supports TV watching and recording in Windows Media Center
The included Microsoft certified MPEG-2 encoder supports the software encoding TV card (Analog TV, ATSC, and DVB-T) to watch and record the TV shows in Windows Media Center.
Exclusive Vista Gadget Tool and DTV Add-In
* VideoMate Vista T500F TV card provides the useful Vista Gadget tool to watch live TV directly from your Vista sidebar. Also, you can check schedule list and playback list from this tool.
* The exclusive DTV Add-In for Windows Media Center makes the Windows Media Center more powerful from ComproDTV 4 software.
Exclusive Windows Media Center scheduled recording list integration
It is easier to use the integrated Windows Media Center scheduled recording list controlling the scheduled recording.
HID (Human Interface Device) for Remote
The HID (Human Interface Device) for Remote function allows you to create your own remote. Users can make their own remote control key definitions to run Windows applications.
Remote Control Power On/Off
VideoMate Vista T500F PCI provides Compro exclusive Remote Power On/Off function. With the totally hardware power up circuits design on Vista M5F PCI, your PC can be directly powered on/off by pressing the yellow button on the remote. It's more convenient for you to enjoy digital entertainment when you are sitting on the sofa or lying in bed.
Power Up Scheduled Recording
* VideoMate Vista T500F PCI built-in enhanced Power Up Scheduling to automatically boot up your system for scheduled recording, and shutdown your system when recording is completed
* The worry-free way to record your favorite programs
* Top-notch Power Up circuit supports most mainboard at present
Simple Steps to get your favorite shows:
1. Setup the recording schedule list
2. Shutdown your system and leave. You can go abroad or traveling to other place.
3. When the show time is up, the Vista M5F will automatically boot up your system
4. ComproDTV will start and record the shows you want
5. After recording finished, ComproDTV will automatically shut down your system
6. You can watch your favorite shows when you are back home
Advanced PIP/POP Feature
The advanced Picture in/out Picture feature lets you watch live TV shows and playback recorded video files at the same time. ComproDTV 4 supports up to 5 windows watching (1 main, 3 sub digital TV and 1 recorded video files) additional TV program of same frequency on another window if available.
Main window has all features while sub window has limited functions only. Double-click on the sub window can switch the TV program to the main window.
ComproDTV 4 also provides the PIP features to put sub window(s) into main window which is convenient for you to watch multiple programs on full screen mode.
Convinent Video Desktop
With the Video Desktop feature, you can set your TV watching screen as the live wallpaper. It is more convenient to watch TV and use other application on your Windows' desktop at the same time. It also supports PIP feature to watch TV and playback recorded video file.
Timeshift and Instant Replay Live TV
Timeshifting lets you control your TV viewing like never before. Timeshifting temporarily saves the video for a user-defined amount time from now on in your hard disk. You can roll back to the time you left the seat.
The VideoMate Vista T500F build-in the advanced high-quality silicon tuner and professional media processor chip provides more vivid, less noisy, and sharper picture quality that outperforms standard TV sets.
* Noise Removal – In some of poor quality TV cable and video sources, the video includes a lot of noise. The noise removal feature can helps to remove the noise from video source and give you a clearer video.
* Deinterlacing – The video transmission in TV system is use interlacing, and this will has less flicker when screen is refreshed at twice the frame rate. But it will cause the bad video quality on the non-interlaced PC monitor. The Compro deinterlacing technology will fix the interlacing problem and give you a clear picture on your system.
* Video Smoothing – When setup in the higher resolution of video (ex. 640*480) the video will appear aliasing (or jaggies). Aliasing is the stair-step effect on the edges of objects and can be extremely distracting for the PC user. The video smoothing technology provides more smoothing and nice looking video.

Hardware Equipment
Hardware
* Hybrid silicon digital and analog TV tuner with FM
* Advanced ADC with TV stereo (SAP/NICAM/A2/EIAJ) support
* Supports 6, 7, 8 MHz in digital TV
* Supports SAP (MTS/EIAJ/NICAM/A2) and analog TV stereo
* Low-profile card design
* Windows Media Center remote control and IR receiver
* Card dimensions: 110 x 70 mm
Connectors
* DVB-T/Analog TV signal input (I-type)
* FM antenna input
* IR receiver connector
* 9-pin connector for S-video, composite video, stereo audio input
* Power switch connector (2-pin x 2) on-board
* AUX-Out audio connector (4-pin)
Package Contents
* VideoMate Vista T500F Hybrid D/A PCI TV tuner card
* Installation CD: ComproDTV 4, ComproFM 2, device drivers & documentation
* Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE software CD
* Start Up Guide
* Windows Media Center remote control with batteries (AAA x 2)
* IR receiver
* FM antenna
* 3 in 1 video/audio input cable
* Power switch cable (2-pin, female)
* AUX-Out audio cable (4-pin)
* I-type to F-type converter
Product Requirements
* CPU -1.7 GHz for TV viewing, DVD-quality recording
* -2.6 GHz with SSE 2 support for HDTV
* -3.0 GHz with SSE 2 for watching/recording and PIP/POP
* Memory: 512 MB (1GB recommended)
* Available PCI 2.2 slot
* Free disc space: 50MB minimum
* CD drive for software installation
* Sound card or on-board sound chip
* Graphics Card or on-board graphics supports DirectX 9
* ATX power and 2-pin power switch connector from system case
* OS: Windows XP SP2 / Vista
* Digital / Analog TV antenna / cable

Software System
ComproDTV 4
* Watch analog TV on your PC
- Full screen or in a window
- Timeshifting lets you watch TV on your own terms
- Channel surfing for multiple channels preview
- Exclusive Vista Gadget and DTV Add-In
- Advanced PIP/POP and Video desktop features
- Customize each channel color and audio settings
- Customize channel order and my favorite list
- Single and multiple still frame captures
* Flexible scheduled recording for your favorite shows
- Convert analog video to digital formats
- Integrates the scheduling list from Windows Media Center to ComproDTV scheduler
- Supports MPEG-1/2/4 formats recording
* View recorded video files
ComproFM 2
* Listen to FM broadcast
* Supports Power Up
* Scheduled Recording FM programs
* Station search and store
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE
* Edit, create, and author your own DVDs
* Transfer your video tapes to DVD or VCD
* Easy to create VCD and DVD title list

Specifications
LAYOUT
Dimension 110 x 70 mm
Features DVB-T Digital TV, Analog TV, video/audio capture, FM
Interface PCI 2.2 or above
VIDEO/AUDIO SYSTEM (DIGITAL TV)
DVB Standard DVB EN 300 744 standard (DVB-T)
Support SDTV and 1080i HDTV (where available)
Video/Audio Formats
Video：MPEG-2 Main Profile & Main Level
Audio：MPEG-2 Audio Level I & II
TUNER (DIGITAL TV)
Impedance 75Ω
Frequency Range 48.25 - 863.25 MHz
COFDM (DIGITAL TV)
FFT Size 2K or 8K
Punctured Codes 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, or 7/8
Bandwidth 6, 7, or 8 MHz
VIDEO SYSTEM (ANALOG TV)
Supports TV System NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Capture Formats NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video ADCs 9-bit Video CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
Resolution (Screen size) 720*480(full D1) / 640*480 / 640*288 / 640*240 / 352*480(Half D1) / 352*288 / 352*240(SIF) / 320*240 / 240*180 / 240*176 / 176*144 / 160*120
Video Compression
ISO / IEC 13818-2 (MPEG-2)
ISO / IEC 11172-2 (MPEG-1)
AUDIO SYSTEM (ANALOG TV)
Stereo format
1. North America and Taiwan (SAP)
2. Japan (EIAJ)
3. Europe (NICAM and A2/Dual-FM)
4. FM stereo radio
Audio ADCs 16-bit ADC converter
Sample rates 48KHz
Audio bit-rate 128k~384k bit/second
Audio Compression ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer 2
I/O CONNECTORS
Connectors
1. DVB-T/Analog TV signal input (I-type)
2. FM antenna input
3. IR receiver connector
4. 9-pin connector for S-video, composite video, stereo audio input
5. Power switch connector (2-pin x 2) on-board
6. AUX-Out audio connector (4-pin)