1080i/720p HD video recorders for recording HTDV (cable, satellite)

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Hauppage HD PVR allows to record HD video.

Hauppauge HD PVR is the world's first High-Definition video recorder for making real-time H.264 compressed recordings at resolutions up to 720p and 1080i. With the HD-PVR, you can schedule and automatically record your favorite TV shows in high definition directly from cable TV and satellite set top boxes. Audio is recorded using AAC or Dolby Digital.



The recording format is AVCHD, which can be used to burn Blu-ray DVD disks. Two hours of HD recordings, recorded at 5 Mbist/sec, can be burnt onto a standard 4.7 GB DVD-R or DVD-RW disk for playback on a Blu-ray DVD player.

The HD PVR also has standard definition composite and S-Video inputs so you can record your old home video tapes into an AVHCD format for creating Blu-ray recordings.

The recorder also includes Hauppauge's WinTV scheduler that lets you schedule your TV recordings, and a built-in IR blaster that automatically changes TV channels for your scheduled recordings. And for even greater convenience and performance, the HD-PVR features an audio / video component video loop so you can record and watch your television at the same time.

Other features include recording high definition video at up to 1080i resolution, 720P or VGA/D1. Includes Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater, HD software video player, so you can playback recordings to your PC screen. NTSC, PAL, and SECAM support. Works with Windows XP, Vista and 7.


Hauppauge HD PVR Specifications

• Hardware encoder
  • H.264 AVCHD video encoder
  • AC-3 audio encoding
  • Recording datarate: from 1 to 13.5 Mbits/sec (user selectable)
  • Recording format:
    • up to 1080i from component video (YCrCb or YPrPb)
    • NTSC: 720p60, 1080i60, 480i60, 480p60
    • PAL: 720p50, 1080i50, 576p50, 576i50, 480p50, 480i50
      Note: the video input format determines the recorded format. For example, 1080i input records at 1080i, 720P records at 720P, etc. Any other format conversions needs to be done with the MediaConvert program (supplied).
  • NTSC or PAL supported
• Size: 19.8cm wide x 17.3 cm deep x 7 cm high
• Input voltage of power supply provided: 110-220v at 50/60Hz

System Requirements

• When playing back video recordings made with the HD PVR, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
• Processor Requirements (minimum): Dual core CPU 2.0GHz or faster
• Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit).
• Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
• Sound card
• CD-ROM drive for installing the HD PVR software
• Included with the HD PVR
• HD PVR high definition personal video recorder, USB
• IR Blaster transmitter cable
• Component video cable set
• Stereo audio cable set
• USB cable
• 5v power supply, 110/220v

Bundled software applications

• Arcsoft “TotalMediaExtreme” for video recording and authoring and burning of your TV recordings onto a Blu-ray DVD compatible disc
• Arcsoft “TotalMedia Theater”, a video player so you can play back your TV recordings to your PC screen
• Arcsoft “MediaConverter” , to convert your H.264 HD recordings onto other formats
• Includes Hauppauge's WinTV scheduler for scheduled TV recordings

Input and outputs

• Component video input and loop through output
• Optical audio Input and loop through output
• Left/ Right RCA audio input and loop through output
• Composite video and S-Video inputs (on front panel)
• Left/right audio input (on front panel)
• IR Blaster output
• USB2.0 High speed Device

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AverTV USB HD DVR (DarkCrystal HD Capture Station) allows to record HD video up to 1080i, via Component and Analog Video content via S-Video/Composite.

With the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, users will have the flexibility of connecting directly to their laptop or desktop computer.

With HDMI out playback, simply connect your Cable/Satellite Set-top-box, Video Camcorder or Game Console to capture High Definition and Analog video content to record, save and share recorded content with family and friends.

Through the built-in Hardware Encoding, AVerTV USB HD DVR provides you with superior true color picture images, with low CPU consumption.

In addition, the included IR Blaster can be set-up to change your Set-top-box TV channels automatically, for total control of your scheduled recordings. Get access to schedule all of your recordings with TitianTV.com, which is an online iEPG (internet Electronic Program Guide). With AVerScheduler, you will never again miss your favorite HDTV programs.

ArcSoft application is also a part of this incredible package. This software is equipped with Media Converter features, allowing users to Capture, Playback, and Edit Video media content recordings.

Users can easily convert their High Definition recorded content into portable media format and upload to their iPod, iPhone, PSP or any other mobile media device.



Technical Details

• Video Capture Device with H.264 Hardware Encoding
• Component (YPbPr) pass through (Great for Xbox, PS3 Video Game Consoles)
• Playback through HDMI out /Real time H.264 Hardware Transcoder
• Windows OS Support: Windows 7, Vista, and XP (32 bit and 64 bit)
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Certified, self powered (Power adapter included)
• Record HD video up to 1080i

Input Source

• USB 2.0
• Component (YPbPr)
• S-Video
• Composite
• Audio L/R
• IR Blaster

Output Signal

• HDMI

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Elgato EyeTV HD allows to record HD video.

EyeTV HD allows to deliver h.264 recordings live to your Mac. Also it features a dual-format capture mode that enables you to record in the iPad and iPhone formats at the same time. This enables super-fast exports to iTunes from EyeTV.

EyeTV HD is very easy to setup and use: simply connect EyeTV HD to the outputs of your cable or satellite receiver with the included component cables, and to your computer via USB 2.0.
other mobile media device.



EyeTV HD comes with EyeTV 3, the award-winning TV software for Mac.

• Watch, pause, and rewind live TV on your Mac
• Search the Program Guide using multiple criteria
• Record one show or the entire season of a TV series
• Edit unwanted content and create clips from your recordings
• Export recordings to iTunes automatically for playback on an iPhone or iPad
• Share recordings with other Macs on your network
• Stream live or recorded TV to an iPhone with the optional EyeTV app.

EyeTV 3 includes one year of free TV Guide data, with optional renewal for only US$19.95 per year.

Connections

• Video in: Component (YPbPr), Composite (via break-out cable), S-Video (via break-out cable)
• Audio in: RCA
• IR Blaster
• USB 2.0, bus powered

Technical Specifications

• H.264 Encoder
• Input: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, and 1080i video signals (SD sources via component, composite/RCA or S-video inputs, HD sources via component)
• Output: H.264 Main Profile, VBR 15 Mbps max., 1920×1080 pixels at 30 fps max., Audio: AAC-LC, stereo, 160 Kbps, 48 kHz

System Requirements:

• Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or higher CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later.
  Recommended: Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later with all software and security updates installed.
• 2 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port
• Cable or satellite receiver with analog video and audio outputs (component output required for HD)