Compro VideoMate E850F Vista Hybrid DVB-T + Analogue TV/ FM PCI Express w/ HW 1/ 2/ 4 + MCE Remote

Vista E850F
PCIe Hybrid DVB-T & Analog TV/FM Card with Real-Time Hardware
MPEG-1/2/4 , S5 Power Up and Windows Media Center Remote
Compro VideoMate Vista E850F Hybrid D/A PCIe is a hybrid DVB-T and analog TV/FM tuner card for watch and record digital or analog TV shows on your desktop PC. The on-board NXP (Philips) multimedia processor comes with real-time hardware MPEG-1/2/4 encoders, PAL & NTSC 3D Y/C Separation, and Hardware Noise Reduction which offers crystal clear pictures. Compro VideoMate Vista E850F is bundled with a Microsoft certified remote control for Windows Media Center which gives user the control of Windows Media Center and ComproDTV 4.
The included ComproDTV 4 software features digital/analog TV watching/recording, channel surfing, timeshifting, single/multiple still frames capture, brightness/saturation/contrast/hue/sharpness and TV/audio formats adjustment in each TV channel and exclusive S5(shutdown)/S4(hibernation)/S3(standby) mode power up schedule recording. It also provides the advanced Picture In/Out Picture functions which allow users to watch live TV and playback video files at the same time. The Video Desktop function lets users to stream live TV shows as wallpaper and use other applications simultaneously. ComproDTV 4 can simultaneously operate, view or record multiple Compro TV devices on the same machine, internal and external.
To enhance the usability of Windows Vista and Windows Media Center, VideoMate Vista E850F also offers an array of useful features. ComproDTV Vista Gadget provides live TV view and playback list with click of a button on the Windows Sidebar. The DTV Add-In function makes the Media Centre more powerful by integrating it with DTV 4. The schedule recording list from Windows Media Center Electronic Programming Guide can be integrated to ComproDTV 4 for an easier schedule recording control. In addition, VideoMate Vista E850F is bundled with Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE for DVD authoring. With the bundled Microsoft certified remote for Windows Media Center and powerful features, VideoMate Vista E850F PCIe TV card is undoubtedly your best TV card choice.
Key Features
* Hybrid DVB-T and universal analog TV reception with FM radio
* Built-in advanced NXP (Philips) multimedia processor with hardware MPEG-1/2/4 encoders, PAL & NTSC 3D Y/C Separation, and Hardware Noise Reduction for crystal clear pictures
* Bundled with a Microsoft certified remote control for Windows Media Center of Vista Premium/Ultimate and ComproDTV 4
* All-new ComproDTV 4 software with Vista Gadget, DTV Add-In, and Windows Media Center schedule recording list integration. ( Vista Gadget &Compro DTV Add-In are meant for Vista 32 bit operation only)
* ComproDTV 4 can simultaneously operate, view or record multiple Compro TV devices on the same machine
* High-Speed PCI Express x 1 interface for improved performance
* Digital TV supports SDTV and 1080i HDTV (where available)
* Supports SAP(MTS/NICAM)/Stereo under analog TV
* Compro exclusive S5/S4/S3 mode Power Up Scheduled Recording
* Convenient remote controlled power on/off
* Hardware timeshifting for instant live TV replay with minimal CPU utilization
* Advanced PIP/POP feature can open up to 5 TV channel windows
* Video Desktop can stream live TV shows as wallpaper
* Customizable channel order, properties, and my favorite channel list
* Straight-to-Disc recording for analog and digital TV
* MPEG-2/Transport Stream record/playback in digital TV
* Supports digital EPG, subtitle, & Teletext (not support MHEG-5 in UK)
* Single/Multiple still frame captures and remote snapshot
* Supports Composite, S-Video and Component (480i ~ 576p) input
* Certified for Windows Vista 32/64 bit
Features
Supports Hardware Compression MEPG-1/2/4 Encoding Format
VideoMate Vista E850F contains hardware MPEG-1/2/4 encoders. With the powerful real-time hardware MPEG-1/2 and exclusive real-time hardware MPEG-4 encoders, you can record high-quality TV shows in VCD/DVD/MPEG4 formats and instant replay of live TV while doing so with minimal CPU strain.
Bundled with Microsoft certified Windows Media Center remote
The bundled Microsoft certified Windows Media Center remote can be used to control Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Premium/Ultimate. It also supports to control ComproDTV 4、ComproDVD 2 and ComproFM 2.
* In addition, Microsoft Windows XP users can benefit from this remote to control all functions except for the ones exclusive to Windows Media Center in Vista Premium/Ultimate.
Exclusive Vista Gadget Tool and ComproDTV Add-In
* Compro Vista Gadget gives user quick access to TV and the schedule recording list by adding a window to the Windows Sidebar.
* The ComproDTV 4 Add-in works by integrating ComproDTV 4’s functions into Media Center and completes the home theater experience.
Windows Media Center schedule recording list integration
The schedule recording list from Windows Media Center can be integrated to ComproDTV 4 for a more convenient schedule recording control.
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
With the exclusive Remote Power On/Off function, your PC can be powered on/off by the bundled remote control.
Power Up Schedule Recording
Power Up Schedule Recording can automatically power up your system for scheduled recording. When the recording is complete, it will shutdown the system. Whether the PC is on or off, the Power Up schedule recording automatically performs on time. You will never miss your favorite shows.
Simple Steps to get your favorite shows:
1. Setup the recording schedule list
2. Showdown your system and carrying on your daily live.
3. When the show time is up, the Compro VideoMate will automatically boot up your system
4. ComproDTV will start and record the shows you want
5. After recording finished, ComproDTV will automatically shot down your system
6. You can watch your favorite shows when you back home
Advanced PIP/POP
The advanced Picture in/out Picture feature lets you watching live TV show and playback recorded video file at the same time. You can switch the main/sub windows display as you’re required to use the PIP mode for more convenience.
Convinent Video Desktop
With the Video Desktop feature, you can stream live TV shows as the wallpaper, PIP function is also supported. This way, you can enjoy your favorite TV show while working with your applications.
Timeshifting
Timeshifting temporarily saves the video for a user-defined amount of time on to the hard disk. You can then replay the show without disrupting the recording process.
Picture Purifying Technology
For crystal-clear picture quality
The VideoMate E850F 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– Effectively remove noises resulted from weak TV signals or poor cablings.
* Deinterlacing– Traditional analog TV system is broadcasted in interlaced mode, which only sends out the odd or even lines of a picture at anytime. The TV set then displays the images at twice the frame rate and fools our mind into thinking they are complete images. However, the end results are often less desirable and users often notice flickers in pictures. Compro VideoMate fixes this problem with its special deinterlacing technique.
* Video Smoothing– When playing back on high resolution monitors, the video will appear aliased (or jagged). Aliasing is the stair-step effect on the edges of objects and can be extremely distracting for the PC user. The video smoothing technology smoothes out the edge pixels and provides a more pleasing picture.
Hardware Equipment
Hardware
* Hybrid silicon digital and analog TV tuners with FM radio
* Advanced NXP (Philips) multimedia processor with hardware MPEG-1/2/4
encoders , PAL & NTSC 3D Y/C Separation, Hardware Noise Reduction
* Supports 6, 7, 8 MHz in digital TV
* Supports SAP (MTS/EIAJ/NICAM/A2) and stereo audio
* PCI Express x1 interface and low-profile card design
* Remote control for Windows Media Center with RC6 code
* Card dimensions: 170 x 70 mm
Connectors
* DVB-T/Analog TV signal input (I-type)
* FM antenna input (Phone jack)
* IR receiver connector
* 9-pin connector for S-video, composite video, stereo audio and component input
* Power switch connector (2-pin x 2)
* AUX-Out audio connector on-board (For Windows Xp only)
Package Contents
* VideoMate Vista E850F Hybrid D/A PCIe TV tuner card
* Installation CD: ComproDTV 4, ComproFM 2, device drivers & documentation
* Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE software CD
* Start Up Guide
* Remote control for Windows Media Center with batteries
* IR receiver
* FM antenna
* FM converter cable
* 6 in 1 video/audio input cable
* Power switch cable (2-pin, female)
* AUX-Out audio cable
* Low-profile bracket
* 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 (1 GB recommended)
* Available PCI Express x1 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
* 2-pin power switch connector from system case
* OS: Windows XP SP2 / Vista x86/x64
* Digital / Analog TV antenna / cable
Software System
ComproDTV 4
* Watch analog TV on your PC
- Watch TV in full screen or in a window
- Exclusive Vista Gadget and DTV Add-In
- Timeshifting lets you watch TV on your own terms
- Channel surfing for multiple channels preview
- Advanced PIP/POP feature and Video desktop
- Customize each channel color and audio settings
- Customize channel order and my favorite list
- Single and sequentially still frame captures
* Flexible scheduled recording for your favorite shows
- Integrates the scheduling list from Windows Media Center to ComproDTV scheduler
- Convert analog video/audio to digital formats
- Supports MPEG-2/TS formats recording in digital TV
- Supports MPEG-1/2/4 formats recording in analog TV
* 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
170 x 7.0 cm
Features
DVB-T Digital TV, Analog TV, video/audio capture, FM
Interface
PCI Express x1
VIDEO/AUDIO SYSTEM (Digital TV)
DVB Standard
DVB EN 300 744 standard (DVB-T)
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
10-bit Video CMOS Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
Resolution
(Screen size)
Software Encode Mode: 720*480 (full D1) / 720*576 (full D1) / 320*240
Hardware Encode Mode: 720*480 (full D1) / 720*576 (full D1) / 640*480 (VGA) / 352*240 (SIF) / 352*288 (SIF) / 480*480 (2/3 D1) / 480*576 (2/3 D1)
Video Compression
MPEG-4 (Plug-in MPEG-4 Codec)
ISO / IEC 13818-2 (MPEG-2)
ISO / IEC 11172-2 (MPEG-1)
AUDIO SYSTEM (ANALOG TV)
Stereo format
North America and Taiwan (SAP)
Japan (EIAJ)
Europe (NICAM and A2/Dual-FM)
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
* DVB-T signal input or Analog TV signal input
* FM radio input
* IR receiver connector
* 9-pin connector for S-video, composite video, stereo audio, and component input (Y, Pb, Pr)
* Power switch connector (2-pin x 2)