Key Features
PCTV MCE Companion is the complete upgrade kit for adding stereo TV and FM radio reception to a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 PC. PCTV MCE Companion comes with a complete remote control solution, consisting of a full-size MCE remote control and a USB IR receiver. The IR receiver includes IR blaster functionality which allows direct control of your analog and digital set top box with the provided MCE remote right from Windows MCE. For maximum compatibility, PCTV MCE Companion is fully certified by Microsoft (Designed for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition).
- Turn your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
(MCE) computer into a full featured TV set and FM radio.
- Instantly transform your PC into a personal digital video recorder (DVR)
- View full screen TV or only partial screen TV when you
have other tasks that need to be completed
simultaneously.
- Even bring satellite or cable TV from your set-top box to
your PC. The included infrared blaster always makes
scheduling recordings of your favorite shows a dream
- Take complete control of when you watch your favorite shows with TimeShifting
- Never miss a critical part of your favorite show again with pause, rewind and replay
- Sit back and relax from afar with full remote control access
to all of MCE’s TV and media features.
- Record your shows directly to your hard drive in MPEG-1 format
- Record shows in the destination file format of choice (i.e. Apple® iPod®, Sony® PSP™, DivX®, etc.)
- Listen to stereo FM and radio on your PC
- Schedule recordings with the integrated Electronic Program Guide* and never worry again about missing your favorite show
- Create your own DVD collection with direct-to-DVD recording
- Play and burn CDs and DVDs
* Internet connection required; not available for all countries.