Taipei, Taiwan; Aug 25th, 2008
Enjoy Concurrent Viewing and Recording of
Digital (DVBT) and Analog (PAL) TV
ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC Dual Hybrid TV Card with
Double TV Receivers for High Quality Multimedia Options on the PC
In response to user demand for watching and recording digital and analog TV on PCs at the same time, ASUS, producer of top-rated multimedia devices, today introduced the new ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC PCI-express TV card. Able to display both digital (DVBT) and analog (PAL) TV programs, this dual-powered TV card is also embedded with a MPEG2 hardware encoder – enabling it to dramatically reduce CPU loading while guaranteeing high-quality video. Packed with a multitude of versatile utilities, the ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC allows users to enjoy true all-in-one multimedia entertainment – right on the PC.

High Quality PC TV Solution
With the ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC, users can watch and record high-quality digital (DVBT) and analog (PAL) TV programs on their PCs simultaneously. Utilizing the PCI Express x1 interface, transmission speeds of up to 500 MB/s (faster than the PCI bus of 133MB/s) – an improvement of almost 3 times over conventional technology, can thus be achieved. The ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC also occupies less CPU resources; and ensures clearer video whilst processing transmissions. Furthermore, it incorporates an embedded hardware MPEG2 encoder, so that CPU loading can be dramatically reduced while guaranteeing high-quality video – allowing users to surf the Internet and watch TV programs at the same time. Equipped with built-in hardware noise reduction technology, the ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC truly provides the best video quality without the annoyance of unwanted noises.
Dual TV - Enjoy Digital and Analog TV at the Same Time
The ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC provides the integration of an analog with a digital TV receiver. With this ingenious piece of hardware, users will be able to view 1 digital and 1 analog TV channel; 2 digital channels; or 2 analog channels at the same time. With the built-in PBP (picture beside picture) and PIP (picture in picture) functions, they can even watch an analog or digital TV channel while recording another channel, or record two different channels at the same time.
User-friendly Multimedia Entertainment
Presenting itself as a total solution for home theater entertainment, the ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC allows users to choose between viewing digital or analog TV programs, make scheduled recordings, edit and produce home-brew movies, edit and burn DVD/VCDs, listen to FM radio and MP3s and sort videos and photographs – totally satisfying the user’s every need. Furthermore, the inclusion of the ASUS VideoSecurity Online technology even allows users to create a home monitoring system for enhanced home security. With the ASUS My Cinema-EHD2-100/PT/FM/AV/RC, transforming PCs into full-fledged multimedia entertainment centers has never been easier.
Instant TV Experiences with Full Function Remote Controller
With the full function remote controller, users will gain instant access to TV watching, recording and channel surfing all in the palm of their hands. With the ability to “pause” live TV programs, users can then step away from viewing the programs to tend to something, and continue watching the programs after they come back. Never again will they miss a single moment of their favorite TV programs anymore!
Specifications
Specification |
TV System |
Digital(DVB-T) and Analog(PAL) |
Bus Standard |
PCI-Express |
Bracket |
ATX |
Connectors |
Digital TV/ FM input |
Analog TV input |
IR sensor input |
Video-in & Audio-in |
Accessories
Remote Control Kits |
Remote Controller |
IR sensor cable |
Cable & Adaptor Bundled |
Digital Antenna Cable |
FM Cable |
Video-in & Audio-in adaptor |
Software Bundled |
Total Media |
Digital and analog TV watching |
Picture of Picture (16:9) |
Picture beside Picture (16:9) |
Video recording, editing, and burning into DVD/VCD |
FM and music listening |
DVD/VCD playing |
Video & pictures sorting |
About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100”, and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan.
PR Contact:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Joy Lee
Tel: 886 2 2898-7352
E-mail: joy_lee@asus.com.tw
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