WinTV-PVR-500 MC-Kit:
The WinTV-PVR-500 MC-Kit includes the WinTV-PVR-500 MC board plus a Microsoft Media Center certified
remote control transmitter, receiver and "blaster". With the WinTV-PVR-500 MC board in your
PC, you can watch one TV channel with Media Center's 'MyTV' button while recording another TV
channel. The Media Center remote control allows all of Media Center's functions to be
controlled from the comfort of your living room couch!
- Watch TV with the MyTV button on Windows XP Media Center. Watch one TV channel while recording another. You'll never miss your favorite TV show again!
- WinTV-PVR-500 MC's dual built-in hardware MPEG encoders allows you to continue to use your computer while recording. Listen to music, watch digital pictures or play a DVD movie while recording!
- Use Media Center's scheduler to record your TV shows to disk.
- Listen to FM radio while you work on your PC.
- Use the included Media Center remote control for all Windows Vista Media Center multimedia functions!
Note: the WinTV-PVR-500 MC does not come with a software DVD decoder. New Vista Media Center PCs have software DVD decoders pre-installed, but if you are building a Windows XP Media Center Edition system, please check with Microsoft for a list
of MCE certified DVD decoders.
Note: the WinTV-PVR-500 MC now comes with the Hauppauge A/V cable set to provide a second audio/video input. Click here for information on the A/V cable.
Note: The WinTV-PVR-500 is no longer available in a PAL version.