Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center USB 2.0

If you want to make more of your PC's media capabilities then you could do worse than invest in Adaptec's VideOh! DVD Media Centre. Making use of the high-speed data-transfer capabilities of USB 2.0, this little box of tricks provides all you need to turn your computer into a fully featured media centre and provides you with the perfect way to archive or share your home videos.

The VideOh! DVD Media Centre takes video from an analogue source--a camcorder or VHS tape for example--converts it to a digital format and imports it into your computer as MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 digital video files. Alternatively, it functions as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder), allowing you to record directly from television (using the built-in tuner) onto your computer's hard disc. This functionality also gives you many other benefits including the nifty ability to pause, rewind or instantly replay live TV.

Once on your computer, Sonic's MyDVD video creation software (included) allows you to edit and manage your video clips. Depending on your hardware (and how you want to play the material) the software can then transfer your finished videos to disc using your existing CD or DVD burner, either as a conventional DVD or as an MPEG-1 VideoCD (playable on many home DVD players).

Picture quality is very high--the VideOh! DVD Media Center can record video at full screen MPEG-2 (720 x 480 at 30fps) D-1 broadcast resolution as well as at various other resolutions. The included software allows you a full range of creative options, including the ability to edit video and add special effects, transitions, overlay effects, photos, music, titles and more.

Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center USB 2.0 Edition provides an all-in-one solution for watching, controlling and recording video and TV on your PC. The solution easily captures analog video from camcorders, VHS tapes and digital media to convert into MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files. As a personal video recorder (PVR), Media Center allows you to record TV shows, pause, instant replay, fast forward and rewind, as well as burn onto DVD or video CD. It also includes Sonic MyDVD video creation software to edit and manage video clips and photo slide shows.

• Adaptec AVC-2310 MPEG-1, MPEG-2 hardware encoding device with 125
• channel cable ready TV tuner
• Remote control
• 1.8m RCA to RCA audio/video cable
• 1.8m USB cable
• Power adapter
• Installation guide
• Two-Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
• Software/Driver CD-ROM

Adaptec® VideOh! DVD Media Center USB 2.0 Edition provides an all-in-one solution for watching, controlling and recording video and TV on your PC. Captures analog video from camcorders, VHS tapes. As a personal video recorder (PVR), Media Center allows you to record TV shows ect. It also includes Sonic MyDVD video creation software to edit, manage and burn video clips and photo slide shows.