253 by Hauppauge Computer Works

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Manufacturer Hauppauge Computer Works
Manufacturer's Part Number 253
Description Hauppauge; Product Type: TV Tuner; Video Formats: MPEG-2; Video Signal Format: NTSC; Maximum Resolution: 740 x 480; Additional Information: Plug and play TV tuner support for Windows XP Media Center Edition;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Product Name: WinTV-PVR-500 MCE-Kit
Functions: TV Tuning, Video Recording, FM Tuning
Platform Supported: PC
Video Formats: MPEG-2
Packaged Quantity: 1
Brand Name: Hauppauge
Package Contents:
  • WinTV-PVR-500 MCE-Kit
  • Media Centre remote control transmitter and receiver (beanbag )
  • A/V Cable
  • WinTV-PVR-500 driver CD for Windows XP Media Center Edition
Additional Information:
  • Plug and play TV tuner support for Windows XP Media Center Edition
  • Live TV from the built-in 125 channel cable ready TV tuner
  • Composite/S-Video and audio inputs to connect to a cable TV set top box or satellite receiver
  • Pause live TV with instant replay, fast forward and rewind
  • Built-in dual hardware MPEG-2 encoders
  • Record up to two TV channels at the same time to disk using from 1-2 Gigabytes of disk space per hour of recorded video
  • While recording, the WinTV-PVRs' hardware MPEG encoder does all the work, so your PC continues to run at full speed

Note: This product has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna in the United States because of the transition to digital broadcasting in North America. Analog only TV receivers will continue to work as before with cable TV and satellite TV receivers, plus other video devices such as camcorders and VCRs.
For more information, visit the U.S. FCC website on the digital TV transition at www.dtv.gov

Marketing Information:

Dual TV recorder for Windows Media Center Edition. Watch one TV channel while recording another. Or record two TV shows at once. Watch and record TV with the MyTV button in Media Center, or record two channels at once! Listen to FM radio with Media Center's MyRadio button. Dual built-in hardware MPEG encoders, for the best PC performance and video quality. Includes Microsoft Media Center certified remote control and IR blaster!

Video Signal Format: NTSC
Product Type: TV Tuner
Host Interface: PCI
System Requirements:
  • Pentium III processor 1.2GHz or faster, 128MB RAM and 10GB disk drive minimum recommended
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 or later
  • Available PCI slot
  • Sound card
Maximum Resolution: 740 x 480
Audio Line In: Yes
Product Model: PVR-500 MCE
Product Line: WinTV