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You can watch one channel while record another, or watch/record two channels at the same time all integrated in the same application and using only one PCI-e X1 slot. Possible simultaneous combinations are (D+D, D+A, A+A)+AV inputs, where A can be Analogue TV or FM Radio

To assist existing customers, and those new customers that prefer to use MCE or other application software, we are giving customers a choice with this product. It can be purchased with and without DNTV Live! Application software.

However you are strongly encouraged to buy it with the DNTV Live! software. Please note installation CD is provided for the purpose of installing the drivers/decoders only, the included application is not supported.

Customers opting to purchase this product with DNTV Live! will be able to download, register and use DNTV Live! with the above product. More information about the DNTV Live! software is here

The Dual Hybrid PCIe S2 card, supports all Australian DVB-T formats including SDTV, 1080i HDTV (MP&HL) and AC3 Audio as well as Analogue TV.

* Note: It has been found that there may be issues when using this device under Vista x64 and 4GB or more of RAM, you are advised not to use such a combination. 2-3GB is more than enough for HTPC use.

Package contents

PCI-e x1 Card
Remote Control Kit (It does not work with the DNTV Live! application, the remote can be used with bundled application, Total Media and Media Centre (MCE 2005)
A/V Cable
Mini Antenna (for very strong signal areas only)

** Note: DNTV Live! does not support Analogue TV or analogue video capture, you will need alternative Third Party applications for this functionality.

Please also note that DigitalNow does not support analogue TV and related issues. This product is sold as (and suitable for those looking for) a a Dual DVB-T card with with FM Radio. Customers who predominantly require analogue TV should consider an analogue TV card.

Specifications

Tuner	• Input Terminal: 75 Ohm • Receiving frequency: Digital -VHF174~230 MHz UHF470~862 MHz Analog- 55.25 – 855.25 MHz (NTSC), 48.25 – 863.25 MHz (PAL)
COFDM & FEC	• 2K or 8K FFT Size • Punctured Codes: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 and 7/8 • Bandwidth: 6, 7 or 8 MHz
PCI Interface	• PCI bus: PCI Express x1
Board Size	• About 170mm×70mm
System Requirements	PC with Pentium 4 2.0 GHz (SD) or P4 3.0GHz (HD) 256MB RAM VGA card with at least 32MB memory (DxVA support recommended) 16-Bit Sound Card PCIe slot CD ROM - for installation Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista OS NTFS formatted HDD for greater than >4GB recordings DirectX 9c or later DVB-T Signal in your area VHF/UHF Antenna for both Analogue and Digital TV

Note: Not all Digital TV Stations may be broadcasting in your area - please visit the regularly updated DBA Broadcasting website to find out: http://www.dba.org.au/index.asp?sectionID=22

The Dual Hybrid PCIe S2 has BDA drivers and DVB-T works with WebScheduler, MCE, Vista MC and other BDA based applications.

Please note that some customers (less than 1%) have reported having issues with this card working correctly after resuming from standby power states. We can not verify or replicate this issue on our systems and therefore can not determine if we can resolve it. If this feature is important to you, you are advised to check immediately once you receive the card and if necessary take advantage of our money back policy (read our terms of sale).