Plug&Watch TV for Your Netbook

PCTV FlashStick nano is a unique combination of a DVB-T USB stick and memory card reader for Windows PCs. The all new TVCenter software resides on the included microSD card – no CD/DVD-drive is required for installation. In combination with its small form factor, minimal power consumption and low system load, PCTV Flash Stick nano becomes a perfect companion for Netbooks and Nettops.

The product provides optimal DVB-T TV and radio reception at all times thanks to its optimized tuner technology. An integrated slider mechanism protects the USB connector effectively. The included new TVCenter 6 software minimizes the set-up time and lets you timeshift and rewind live TV – also controllable via the included remote control.

Product Overview

PCTV FlashStick nano (282e) combines a high-end DVB-T USB tuner with a microSD card reader and the TVCenter software on an included flash memory card. Thus, no CD or DVD drive – often missing on netbooks - is required for installation. Just plug-in and watch TV.

PCTV FlashStick nano is based on the most popular PCTV nano industrial design line. The enclosure features a slider mechanism, which protects the USB connector effectively. Thanks to this integration, there is no risk of losing a USB cap.

The integrated microSD card reader is fully SDHC compatible and provides uncompromised Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance with microSD cards up to 32GB capacity. TV shows can be recorded directly to a plugged-in memory card, so you can always carry your favorite TV shows and movies with you and watch them on any computer.

The included all-new TVCenter 6 software makes it easy to watch, timeshift and record live TV. With its newly designed user interface it integrates smoothly into Windows® Vista and Windows 7. It enables watching TV and recordings in full-screen or in a freely scalable window while working with other software.

PCTV FlashStick nano comes with a 2GB microSD card, a mini rod-antenna and a stylish mini remote control. In areas with weak DVB-T signal, the included MCX-to-IEC antenna adapter enables the connection to an outdoor antenna.

Key Features

PCTV Plug&Watch for Netbooks

PCTV Plug&Watch for Netbooks
DVB-T tuner with integrated TVCenter software
USB TV tuner and card reader in one stick
Perfect DVB-T reception
Supports H.264 HDTV over DVB-T ²
Integrated sliding mechanism to protect the USB connector – never gets lost
Includes mini rod antenna and remote control
USB powered. Very low power consumption -saves laptop battery power
Compatible with Windows® Media Center

(Media Center Remote separately available)

All-New TVCenter Software

Watch TV in full-screen or a freely scalable window – with a completely new user interface
Use timeshift to stop and rewind live TV
Watch and record to your hard drive in MPEG-1or MPEG-2 format
Optimized software to run smoothly even on netbooks
Integrated EPG and ultra-fast Teletext (where available)

Great Program Guide

Use TV Digital OnGuide software and the experience of Europe’s largest TV editorial staff to find your favorite TV shows and schedule recordings³

Technical Specifications

Tuner

TV standard: Digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T; MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 ²)
Tuning range 174~862 MHz
Channel bandwidth 7, 8 MHz
Antenna input: MCX, 75 Ohm
Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

TV recording formats

MPEG-1 (off-line trans-coding)
MPEG-2 transport stream
MPEG-4 H.264 (AVC) transport stream

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows® 7 and Vista with latest Service Pack and 1GB MB RAM or Windows XP (32 bit) with Service Pack 3 and 512 MB RAM
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz, Pentium® M 1.3 GHz, Atom® 1.6GHz, AMD® Athlon® XP or equivalent ¹
Graphics /sound controllers with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
Free USB 2.0 port
Hard disk with minimum 5 GB free space (for Timeshifting and TV recordings)
Optional:
- Internet connection for software updates and activations
- CD/DVD drive (to run flash memory recovery installation)

Package Contents

USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for DVB-T (282e)
2GB microSD card with TVCenter 6 software
IR mini remote control
Mini rod antenna
MCX to IEC adapter
USB extension cable
Recovery CD with TVCenter 6, EPG application, drivers and documentation
Printed Quick Start Guide

¹ DVB-T radio is not available in all regions.

²Please note that HDTV reception in the UK (Freeview HD) is not supported. FreeView HD requires a DVB-T2 receiver - available soon!

³ 30 days trial period of editorial content with paid upgrade; after expiration free EPG content for up to 3 days (depending on TV station)

Important notes on DVB-T reception:
Please ask your dealer whether DVB-T is available in your region. DVB-T reception is depending on location and might be impaired by thick or steel-enforced walls, and high neighboring buildings. In such environments, an outdoor / roof-top DVB-T antenna is required. Mobile reception of DVB-T, e.g. in a car or train, is in general not possible.

PCTV Systems reserve the right to change product specifications without notice.