TimeShifting
TimeShifting is a technology that lets you easily pause a live TV show that you are watching and, when you hit play, pick up where you left off without missing a second.
Radio support
Certain products also include an FM radio tuner. With these products you can listen to, record and Time shift FM radio on your PC. Digital satellite and digital terrestrial products allow you to listen to, record and Timeshift digital radio where this service is available.
Internal vs External
Would you like an internal PCI card or would you prefer to connect directly to a USB port. If you have a laptop you'll want an external product.
Discover PCTV
Watch & record TV on a PC.
With Pinnacle PCTV you can watch TV where you want, whether it's in your office while working, in the kid's room, kitchen or bedroom. With ultra-portable USB sticks or PCTV To Go it's even easy to watch TV while on vacation or on a business trip. Recording, TimeShifting and other advanced PVR features allow you to gain control over the TV programme of your choice.
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PCTV
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Analog
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Analog Pro
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Analog Pro
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| TV features |
| Dual tuner with Picture in Picture (PiP) |
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| Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) |
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| FM radio / digital radio / Internet radio(2) |
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(1) DVB-T radio is currently not broadcast in all regions
(2) Internet connection required
(3) only for digital TV
(4) Internet connection required; free trial not available in all countries/channels