DVICO (FusionHDTV 5-Express) PCI-Express Hight Performance High Definition ATSC/NTSC TV Tuner Card -Next Generation Express Interface & Latest Chipset, Compatible with Window MCE
Dvico introduces the latest FusionHDTV 5 Express digital tuner for PCs that comply with Microsoft Windows MCE2005 and the anticipated Windows Vista 32bit and 64bit platform. In addition to compliance with the next generation of Windows operating system, it is also observes the Intel ViiV standard, projecting the Media Center PC one step closer to behaving more like an appliance than a PC. The FusionHDTV 5 Express is a high definition digital TV tuner designed to receive & record ATSC digital terrestrial TV and NTSC analog TV for desktop PCs equipped with the latest high bandwidth PCI Express card slots. The inclusion of these latest technologies offers system builders and consumers a highly flexible HDTV solution for current and future PC platforms.
The FusionHDTV 5 Express includes Dvico’s proprietary “Record4Sure” technology, a feature that conveniently switches on a PC from a power-off mode to record a scheduled recording, assuring the user doesn’t have to leave the computer on or in hibernation mode. It gives the user the option of recording TV in its native high definition transport stream format or in DVD MPEG 2 format, ready for burning to DVD. Aligning with Intel’s ViiV standard, the multi-function remote control included also allows you to turn your PC off just like an appliance.
Unique to the Dvico range of digital TV tuners is its sub-channel Picture-in-Picture function for watching a subset of the same channel using a single TV tuner. An example for use of this feature may arise where broadcasters may utilize its broadcasting bandwidth to deliver different content or the same content in different picture resolutions.
The FusionHDTV 5 Express also common features including time-shifting for pausing and replaying live SD or HDTV, support for electronic program guide (EPG), hi-res still image capture, Zoom-in on pause mode, Slow-motion replays and A-B repeat. In addition to all its features is Dvico’s world class software audio and HD video decoder, providing maximum picture quality, stability and compatible while using minimum CPU and memory resources. Dvico’s FusionHDTV 5 Express is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, MCE2005 and the upcoming VISTA 32bit and 64bit operating system. The package includes the FusionHDTV5 Express PCI-E card, remote control, IR receiver software and manual.
Key Features:
High performance HIGH DEFINITION ATSC/NTSC TV reception card
High bandwidth PCI-Express 1x slot utilization (250MB/s Bandwidth)
Superb Conexant CX23885 chipset & LG 5th generation tuner
Supports Windows Vista™ 32bit and 64bit, XP x64™ Edition
Record4Sure - Automatic PC on/off after recordings.
Power on/off PC with Fusion Remote Control
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and multiview with simulcast environment
Record HDTV stream on HDD
MCE and 3rd party software comatible with BDA drivers
Capture HD program to hard disk as transport stream
ATSC 18 formats and un-encrypted QAM compliant
DVD/MPEG4(DivX) Conversion
Low profile form factor
Single pass HDTV/SDTV to DVD/MPEG4 format conversion
Detail Features:
Recommended System Specification
Package Content:
FusionHDTV5 Express Board
Fusion MCE Remote Control
Installation CD
Converter Cable for External Input
Users Manual
Ulead VideoStudio SE DVD
Q & A:
What is FusionHDTV? A. DViCO's FusionHDTV is a total solution of hardware tuner and software decoding that makes up the total HDTV package. Main features are the ability to record and store Broadcast Transport Streams on the hard disk. Unlike hardware decoders which have their own output, the FusionHDTV uses the main graphics card overlay output which allows for the use of VGA or DVI.
Q. How do you connect it to receive a broadcast? A. Where available, over-the-air local programs need an antenna to receive. Simply connect an antenna coax to the 'RF input of the HDTV card and scan for signals. Check with TitanTV for available programming in your local area.
Q. What kind of display do I need? A. Because the Fusion HDTV uses the output of your graphics card, a VGA compatible HDTV or PC monitor would be ideal. For HDTV's with Component (Y-Pb-Pr) input, a transcoder is required for both FusionHDTV and the PC's Windows desktop.
Q. Can I get digital audio? A. The FusionHDTV card utilizes the audio output of the system sound card. Sound card with S/PDIF is recommended for optimal performance.
Q. What kind of PC do I need? A. Graphic card performance is one of the most important aspects of software decoders. Following is a compilation of graphics card compliance as provided by DViCO.
nVdia (DxVa mode) GeForce2,3 DxVA does not work at all. (reboot or hang or strange picture) GeForce4 Ti series do not have IDCT but only MC (requires faster CPU) GeForce4 Mx series do have IDCT and MC. (consumes less than 50% cpu cycle with P4 2.4G) Radeon (DxVA mode) 7200,7200,7500,9000 works similiar even thogh 9000 has better quality at with high Windows resolution like 1920x1080. (all the latest driver is Ok up to 3.2) 8500,9100 reboots or hang with 3.1,3.2 driver (3.0 is ok) 9500,9700 reboots or hang with 3.2 driver (3.0,3.1 is ok) Using GeForce4 MX or Radeon SDR model may result in stutter and drop frames depending on the CPU, motherboard, OS combination. DDR model is recommended Full software mode will work fine once you have 2.4G or faster CPU.
nVdia (DxVa mode) GeForce2,3 DxVA does not work at all. (reboot or hang or strange picture) GeForce4 Ti series do not have IDCT but only MC (requires faster CPU) GeForce4 Mx series do have IDCT and MC. (consumes less than 50% cpu cycle with P4 2.4G) Radeon (DxVA mode) 7200,7200,7500,9000 works similiar even thogh 9000 has better quality at with high Windows resolution like 1920x1080. (all the latest driver is Ok up to 3.2) 8500,9100 reboots or hang with 3.1,3.2 driver (3.0 is ok) 9500,9700 reboots or hang with 3.2 driver (3.0,3.1 is ok)
Using GeForce4 MX or Radeon SDR model may result in stutter and drop frames depending on the CPU, motherboard, OS combination. DDR model is recommended Full software mode will work fine once you have 2.4G or faster CPU.
Q. Can I schedule a recording like a VCR? A. Yes, scheduling can be done using TitanTV.
Q. How much hard disk space is required to record HDTV? A. ATSC signals require 8.7GB per hour.
Q. Can I watch standard definition (NTSC) TV? A. Yes. The card will tune to analog TV or cable. The output can be scaled to the HDTV singals of 720p or 1080i.
Q. Will it scale the S-Video and Composite inputs? A. For FusionHD II and above, the NTSC video inputs will be scaled to the resolution of the PC overlay resolution.
Q. Can I record premium (encrypted) cable or satellite HD programs? A. No. All HDTV card stores high-def signals in their raw data form and decodes the signal during playback. Since Cable and Satellite services do not use same modulation format, their signals require dedicated tuners, and once decoded, cannot be routed to the input of the HDTV PC cards.
Q. Can I record analog TV? A. No.
Q. Can I create screen captures? A. Yes.
