Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions:
    		•  120mm x 64.5mm
  • Antenna Output Amplification:
    		•  3dB
  • Tuner RF Input:
    		•  -20dBm (max), -82dB (picture loss)
  • Analog Video Input:
    		•  PAL, 1V p-p
  • Analog Audio Input:
    		•  250mV p-p
  • Remote Control Input:
    		•  5V TTL
  • Digital Video Decoder:
    		•  MPEG I & II; MP@ML and MP@HL
  • Digital Audio Decoder:
    		•  MPEG I layers 1,2,3 and MPEG II layer 1
  • Digital System Decoder:
    		•  DVB Compliant (EN 300-468)

    System Requirements

  • Windows Operating System (2000/XP/MCE)

  • Pentium III or AMD CPU running at 800MHz or higher* (2.8GHz P4 for HDTV where transmitted)

  • 64MB or more of RAM

  • 20MB or more of free hard disk space**

  • Graphics card (or onboard graphics) preferably PCI-express or AGP, capable of supporting 800x600 minimum resolution at 16-bit colour and hardware overlays

  • Sound card (or onboard sound) and speaker combination.

  • A system PSU that has enough spare capacity to cater for all existing devices, plus the DigiTV card. A 400W PSU is recommended for most modern systems.

  • DirectX 7 or greater.

    • * The VIA EPIA 12000 is powerful enough for all channels without dropped frames when running DigiTV in Low Speed CPU mode.

    We recommend a 1GHz PC for operation for viewing Standard Definition television (UK & Europe), but a 2.8GHz PC is the minimum requirement for smooth High Definition TV (HDTV) eg in Australia.

    ** Early SiliconImage SATA drive controllers may cause a problem when recording due to the time they lock out PCI bus access.

    Restrictions

  • Windows 98se and Windows ME operating systems are not supported.

  • If you have a Silicon Image SATA drive controller, it's probably best to use a DigiTV USB version. This controller monopolises time on the PCI bus, making recording TV to the hard drive difficult.

  • The Asus A7V880 (Via Chipset) motherboard will not allow installation of our (or any other Fusion 878a-based) drivers. This motherboard is commonly found on HP Pavilion machines. Using a DigiTV USB version will circumvent this problem.