Pinnacle PCTV™ nanoStick

Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick is a gem of a USB DVB-T tuner. It picks up digital TV even if the signal is weak, thanks to its ultra-sensitive reception technology. The incredibly nano-size design makes it the perfect match for today’s thin laptops and compact desktops. The included easy to use Pinnacle TVCenter Pro software lets you watch, TimeShift and record TV. You can enjoy TV in full-screen mode or in a scaleable window while using other applications. PCTV nanoStick is even ready for new terrestrial HDTV service*. PCTV nanoStick comes with a mini remote and antenna, and is Certified for Windows Vista.

Ultra-sensitive digital terrestrial TV reception

Watch digital TV in full-screen or scaleable-window mode.

Pause and rewind live TV with TimeShifting.

Record what you're watching or schedule recordings for later.

Record to your hard drive in MPEG-1/-2 or DivX or direct to DVD.

Trim and edit recordings with included video editing software.

Be ready for terrestrial HDTV*, when it's available in your area.

Compact design with built-in protective flip-cap doesn't block other USB ports.

USB powered. Low power consumption saves notebook battery power.

Integrated Electronic Program Guide and ultra-fast Teletext (where available).

Mini remote and antenna included.

Compatible with Windows Media Center (remote available separately).

Free trial software included! Pinnacle DistanTV: Stream live TV from your PC to any other PC on your home network

Technical Specifications

System Requirements:

• Microsoft^® Windows^® Vista (32 bit) or Windows XP with latest Service Pack
• Intel^® Pentium^® 4 2 GHz, Pentium^® M 1.3 GHz or equivalent AMD^® Athlon^® XP¹
• Windows XP: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended); Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
• UDMA/IDE hard disk with min. 5 GB free capacity
• Graphics /sound controllers with support for DirectX^® 9 or higher
• Free USB 2.0 port
• DVD drive or burner
• Internet connection for software updates and activations

¹HDTV support requires a dual core processor with minimum 2GHz (for Australia: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, Pentium M 1.5 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64)

Tuner

• Digital terrestrial TV standard: DVB-T (MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)
• Antenna input: MCX, 75 Ohm (MCX to IEC adapter included)

TV Recording Formats

• MPEG-1/2, DivX, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (for HDTV recordings only)

Package content:

• USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for DVB-T
• Mini remote control including batteries
• Mini antenna
• Antenna adapter (MCX to IEC)
• USB extender cable
• DVD with Pinnacle TVCenter Pro and video editing softwares, drivers and documentation
• Quick start guide

Pinnacle Systems Unveils New Ultra-Compact USB Digital TV Tuner that Works with both PC and Mac

The PCTV nanoStick Ultimate delivers high performance for Digital TV reception and streams signal up to three PCs on a Home Network

London, 17/09/2008 -

Pinnacle Systems Inc., a part of Avid Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), announces the Ultimate version of its award-winning PCTV nanoStick. The miniature-sized Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick Ultimate delivers high-quality digital TV for PCs and Macs, allowing users to pause, rewind and record their favourite shows. Moreover, when used with a PC this tuner streams TV signal up to three PCs on a home network.

The Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick Ultimate is an ultra-compact, USB-powered TV tuner that’s the perfect match for super-slim Windows® and Mac® laptops. Despite its miniature size (5.5 x 2.3 x 1.3cm), the PCTV nanoStick Ultimate delivers high performance: the ultra-sensitive reception technology picks up digital terrestrial TV and radio even in most cases if the signal isn’t strong and it’s also ready for terrestrial HDTV, where available.

PCTV nanoStick Ultimate is an ideal solution for “mixed” Mac/PC households that want one TV tuner solution, while its ultra-compact size and lightweight design make it a truly portable device that’s easy to carry around from home to office or to use while travelling or on holiday.

The mini TV tuner comes packed with the latest user-friendly software, Pinnacle TVCenter Pro for PC and new Elgato EyeTV Lite for Mac. Each of the software enables the Pinnacle nanoStick Ultimate to deliver all the functionality of a fully-fledged Personal Video Recorder (PVR) to a PC or Mac, respectively. The PVR function lets users timeshift and record TV shows in standard and high definition onto the hard drive - while Pinnacle VideoSpin software enables these recordings to be trimmed and edited. Users can watch TV in full-screen or scaleable-window mode and can channel-surf using the mini remote control included.

PCTV nanoStick Ultimate also includes Pinnacle DistanTV which makes it possible for a TV signal to be streamed to as many as three PCs on a home network (LAN). This means users can watch TV programmes on every PC in the house, easily and at a modest cost.

The complete sophisticated software package encompassed in Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick Ultimate comprises:

• Pinnacle TVCenter Pro, which turns a PC or notebook into a full digital recorder, with one-click recording (live or scheduled, MPEG-1/-2, DivX or HDTV1) – that is direct to DVD. It also allows the user to watch TV in full or scaled-down screen, and to use timeshifting to pause and rewind their favourite live TV shows.

• Pinnacle DistanTV turns the PC into a hub, which streams TV signal to as many as three PCs on a home network (LAN). It’s easy to set up in just a few clicks.

• Pinnacle VideoSpin is an entry-level video editing tool that makes it possible for PCTV nanoStick Ultimate users to trim and edit their recordings. Photos and music can be mixed in, titles and transitions can be added, and the edited video can be attached to an e-mail or uploaded directly to popular Web sites like YouTube™ or Yahoo! Video™.

• New Elgato EyeTV Lite Software for Mac, which enables users to watch, pause and rewind live TV and record hours of shows directly onto the Mac.

Pricing and Availability

The Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick Ultimate is Windows Vista certified and works with Windows Media Center. It is ready for digital terrestrial HDTV (in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), where available. It will be available on the 8th October, and will be available through PC World, Amazon and other major retailers and the Pinnacle Systems estore with a suggested retail price of £49.99