With its TV/Antenna input, composite, S-VHS inputs and stereo audio connector, AlchemyTV DVR can tune in to any TV station or record from your VCR. The
Mac OS X compatible software allows you to select the supported QuickTime plug-in of your choice. This allows you to fine tune the level of video quality and size you desire. Fast PowerMacs can even capture straight to the new MPEG-4 codec!
Built-in TV tuner with automatic channel search
The Philips TV tuner, ensures a stable yet high quality picture and is perfectly integrated with the Alchemy TV software. Finding and storing channels is fully automatic
Includes infrared remote control
For maximum viewing pleasure, AlchemyTV DVR includes an IR remote. Simply switch channels like you would do on your TV!
Scheduled recording functionality and iCal integration
AlchemyTV DVR’s software allows to scheduled days or weeks in advance. Scheduled recordings will also show in iCal!
Full screen viewing and capture mode
Watch TV in window mode or full screen on your PowerMac. Fast PowerMacs can even capture to your hard drive in full size, full motion.
Captures to Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4!
Thanks to its extensive QuickTime support, Alchemy TV can record in the latest MPEG-4 format to
efficiently store movies or Motion-JPEG for full editing capability
Features Composite and S-VHS inputs
You can capture from any analogue device using the composite or S-VHS connectors. Movies can be
captured in a variety of formats for editing or writing to CD or DVD
Featuring a high performance Philips tuner and full QuickTime support, AlchemyTV DVR lets you watch TV in full screen mode on your PowerMac.
AlchemyTV DVR features a scheduled recording functionality allowing you program the time and date for your recordings in a few easy steps.Your favourite TV program will be recorded onto your hard drive for later viewing or export to VCD or DVD.
With its TV/Antenna input, composite, S-VHS inputs and stereo audio connector, AlchemyTV DVR can tune in to any TV station or record from your VCR. The
Mac OS X compatible software allows you to select the supported QuickTime plug-in of your choice. This allows you to fine tune the level of video quality and size you desire. Fast PowerMacs can even capture straight to the new MPEG-4 codec!
Compatibility:
PowerMac G4 or G5 with free PCI or PCI-X slot
PowerPC G4/400 processor and higher
256 MB of RAM
Mac OS X 10.2.4 and higher
The PowerMac G5 requires the DVRPCI-SIL version!
Schedule your recordings!
Using its scheduled recording functionality, AlchemyTV DVR can schedule as many recordings as you wish. Time, date, channel, video format, etc... are all fully configurable, giving an extensive control over your recordings. The capture size is fully user selectable, ranging from quarter size to full screen mode, depending on the speed of your processor.
Thanks to its iCal integration, scheduled recordings will be displayed in your calendar. Advanced users can even program their recordings in iCal!
The full QuickTime supports allows you to choose the right video codec for your recordings. If you wish to edit the capture programmes and export them to VCD or DVD, Motion-JPEG is the right choice. Alternatively, the new MPEG-4 format will give you great picture quality and reduced space requirements making it easy to store on your hard drive.
Connect any Analogue Video Source:
composite, S-VHS, RF-IN allow you to capture from virtually any analogue video source, like a VCR, DVD player, camcorder or straight from your TV aerial of course.
Simply select the connection type you wish to capture from with the Alchemy TV DVR software and press record!
Dual Card Support:
AlchemyTV DVR can be used in a dual card
configuration, an essential feature for streaming servers capturing from an analogue video source.
The software driver is fully compatible with applications like QuickTime Broadcaster or Security Spy.
Includes a Remote Control!
AlchemyTV DVR includes an infrared remote control that allows you to watch TV and change stations without sitting at your keyboard. Launching the TV application, adjusting the volume, switching a channel can all be done with the remote control!
The remote control software even works with most of your other applications installed on your Mac. Setting up the key mappings is an easy process and will only take a few minutes. Control iTunes, DVD player, PowerPoint and many other applications with a simple click on the remote control’s buttons!
Technical Data:
PCI card compatible with PCI and PCI-X
• TV/Antenna, Composite IN, S-Video IN, stereo Audio IN
• Max viewing size: 752*576 (PAL), 640*480 (NTSC)
• Requires free PCI slot for installation
• Unit weight: 400 gr
• Two years limited warranty
What Ships in the Box:
• AlchemyTV DVR PCI card
• Infrared remote control
• CD with Mac OS X software
• Installation and user guide
• Warranty card
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