Taipei September 10, 2004 : With much of the world's TV broadcasting stations announcing their imminent conversion to digital broadcasting it doesn't seem feasible to shop for anything analog these days. Compro Technology says why not have a TV tuner that can receive both signals, so that you can use it today, and keep on using it tomorrow! Yes that is right, Compro has announced its release of their VideoMate DVB-T300 with which you can have a foot hold in both worlds as this PCI card can receive analog or digital signals!

Although it will take yet several more years to make a total switch over to digital broadcasting, many have been left with the idea that purchasing any analog TV Tuning devices will be a waste of their money. Well worry no more, as with the VideoMate DVB-T300 you can receive TV broadcasts in analog as well as digital along with Compro's exclusive features such as “Power Up Scheduling” and Power on/off by remote control. Additionally, Compro's “Picture Purifying Technology”, achieved by multiple voltage regulators and ComproDTV software guarantee crystal clear video quality and user-friendly functionality. The low-profile PCI card form factor allows you installation in standard and barebone PC cases.

With ComproDTV software you can seamlessly watch, record, timeshift and capture still images on your computer. For playback of your recorded files, Compro has included their ComproDVD 2 software. And to allow you to edit your downloaded media files, the Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE has also been included.

VideoMate digital TV products comply with the Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial or DVB-T, international standard. Over 35 countries have adopted the DVB-T standard for transmitting digital TV signals. Using the same video compression technology as satellite TV and DVD discs, DVB-T provides clear, interference-free TV picture quality. Compro VideoMate DVB-T PCI Tuner Cards include digital or analog TV reception so that you can enjoy the broadest range of programming.

VideoMate DVB-T Digital Terrestrial PCI Tuner Card Key Features

• Philips SAA 713X video decoder
• Digital or analog TV reception
• Power up scheduling
• Remote Controlled Power on/off
• Low-profile card design
• Multiple voltage regulators
• Supports digital FM radio reception (not DAB type)
• Supports Microsoft BDA drivers
• Supports HDTV
• Fully functional IR remote control to operate TV and DVD players (with ComproDVD 2)
• Stereo/SAP/NICAM TV audio for analog TV
• Capture analog video from Composite or S-Video

ComproDTV

• Watch digital and analog TV shows on your PC
  - Full screen or in a window
  - Timeshifting lets you watch TV on your own terms
  - Channel surfing and still frame capture
• Record your favorite shows
  - Flexible and Power Up scheduled recording
  - Convert analog video to digital formats
  - Supports MPEG-2 format recording in digital TV
  - Supports MPEG- 1/2/4 formats recording in analog TV
  - Supports VCD/SVCD/DVD and custom formats recording in analog TV
• Power Up your PC with remote control
• Supports analog Teletext (where available)
• View recorded video files

Software

• ComproDTV – Watch TV and record digital/analog TV shows on your PC
• ComproDVD 2 – Playback DVD/VCD movies and MP3/audio CD on your PC with remote control
• Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE– The all-in-one tool for your digital media

Package Contents

• VideoMate DVB-T300 tuner Card
• Installation CD: ComproDTV, ComproDVD 2, Ulead PhotoExplorer 8 SE, device drivers, and documentation
• VideoMate DVB-T300 Start Up Guide
• IR remote control with batteries
• IR Receiver
• Power switch cable (2-pin)
• 4-pin AUX-out patch cable

Product Requirements

• CPU
  Digital TV
  - 600 MHz for TV viewing
  - 866 MHz for MPEG-2 recording or Timeshifting
  Analog TV and video capture
  - 400 MHz for TV viewing
  - 866 MHz for recording or Timeshifting
  - 1.7 GHz for DVD-quality recording
• Memory: 128 MB
• Sound card with Line-In
• Open PCI 2.2 slot
• CD drive for software installation
• ATX power
• 2-pin power switch connector from system case
• OS: Windows XP/2000
• Digital Terrestrial TV Antenna

About Compro Technology, Inc.

Founded in 1988, Compro Technology develops and markets PC graphics and multimedia products. With highly motivated and experienced engineers, innovation is the main focus at Compro. We combine the latest hardware and software technologies to provide high quality products to the rapidly evolving PC market. Originally focusing on the OEM market, Compro now sells multimedia products under the VideoMate brand name.

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