Video Recorder turns computer into TV.
Press Release Summary:
Bus-powered TV Tuner/PVR allows user to watch, capture, and record TV/CATV, VCR, DVD, or video camcorder programs on PC, and then burn them to VCD, SVCD, or DVD disc with CD or DVD burners. Built-in mini TV tuner and high-speed USB 2.0 interface enable direct viewing of video media or TV programs on notebook or desktop PC. TV Tuner supports multiple inputs, including S-Video, Composite Video, and coaxial/antenna TV connector. It requires no ac adapter or batteries.
Original Press Release:
TEAC America Introduces USB 2.0 TV Tuner / PVR
Manufacturer Adds the USB 2.0 TV Tuner / PVR to Its Product Line
MONTEBELLO, Calif., Dec. 20 - TEAC, a premier manufacturer of DVD-Recorders, CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drives, DVD-ROM, Internal and USB Floppy Drives, USB Flash Drives and Duplicators, announces the launch of its new USB 2.0 TV Tuner / PVR.
TEAC's TV Tuner is the smallest video capture USB 2.0 device available. It allows customers to watch, capture and record their favorite TV/CATV, VCR, DVD or Video Camcorder programs on their PC, and then burn them to VCD, SVCD or DVD disc with their CD or DVD burners. The device is bus-powered and therefore no AC Adapter or batteries are required.
"TEAC's TV Tuner transforms a notebook or desktop PC into an entertainment center. The built-in mini TV tuner and high-speed USB 2.0 interface enable the direct viewing of video media or TV programs on a notebook or desktop PC," says Les Luzar, Division Manager, TEAC America, Inc. "With the bundled MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Encoder software, recording a favorite video or TV program has never been easier."
TEAC TV Tuner is a powerful device enabling video and regular Television viewing from a notebook or desktop PC. It simply turns a notebook into a portable TV. TEAC's TV Tuner can support multiple video inputs, including S-Video, Composite Video, and Coaxial/Antenna TV connector. It is a DVD Quality TV/Video recorder. TEAC's TV Tuner provides the customer with the answer to their disc-authoring needs. One can create video or slideshow discs through a user-friendly process and specific task-oriented features. The video could also be enhanced by adding transition effects, text, audio, and interactive menus.
TEAC's TV Tuner comes with complete software suite for Time-shift, Video-encoding and DVD/VCD Video Authoring. It also comes with a handheld remote control.
TEAC will present the TV Tuner / PVR product at Consumer Electronics Show 2005 (CES), January 6-9th at Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. TEAC's booth number is 30917, at South Hall 3.
TEAC's TV Tuner, TVTUNER/KIT is available in retail packaging and will be available from January 1st, 2005 through TEAC America's Distribution partners, and online at www.Shopteac.com.
About TEAC DSPD
The largest subsidiary of TEAC Corporation, TEAC's Data Storage Products Division is a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of optical and magnetic recording technologies. TEAC's data storage products are sold throughout the world and are found in more personal computers than any other brand.
TEAC America, Inc. is active in the development, sales and marketing of removable storage products throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America. Based in Tokyo, Japan, TEAC Corporation is an innovator and worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of audio, video and data recording technologies since 1953.
CONTACT: Aris H. Gharapetian, Marketing Manager of TEAC America, Inc., +1-323-727-4854, agharapetian@teac.com
