For years Hauppauge has been making high quality add-ons to make your computer entertainment experience better. They've done it again with their HD PVR. This compact unit connects to your PC through a USB 2.0 interface for high speed data transfers. The back panel has Component Video, RCA audio and optical audio inputs with loop through outputs for each.
The loop-throughs let you put the PVR in-line with your cable/satellite box or other video source and your TV. Front panel connections let you add additional input sources like a game console. An IR blaster will send a signal to the video source to change to the appropriate channel to record your program.
The included suite of Arcsoft software lets take full advantage of the PVR's capabilities. TotalMediaExtreme handles the capture, edit and playback functions. MediaConverter lets you save the file in a different format including the Blu-ray compatible AVCHD. Watch what you want, when you want to with Hauppauge.
High Definition Video Recorder
With the Hauppauge HD PVR, capture your favorite high-definition TV programs from any HD set-top box or HDTV featuring component video outputs. The built-in H.264 hardware accelerator encodes up to 1080i signals into AVCHD from 1 to 13.5Mbps and records audio in AAC or Dolby Digital for amazing recording quality.
Additional Video/Audio Inputs
The Hauppauge HD PVR provides S-video, Composite and RCA Audio inputs so you can capture video or audio sources from other AV devices such as your VCR, game console, camcorder and more.
Easy Operation with Remote Control
A multi-function remote control is provided so you can access every feature simply at a press of a button.
High Speed USB 2.0 Interface
The high-speed USB 2.0 interface delivers up to 480Mbps bandwidth to ensure clear video quality and provides hot-swappable, plug-and-play capabilities for easy connection to your computer.
Price
$175 Shipped OBO