The SkyStar HD2 is a TV card for your PC that allows you to receive TV broadcasts in both PAL and HDTV formats. The abbreviation HDTV stands for High Definition TV. This is a worldwide digital TV standard that provides sharp contours, rich colours and tremendous depth. In addition, HDTV broadcasts very often provide impressive surround sound. Naturally, the SkyStar HD2 also supports Dolby AC 3.

The "TechniSat TV-Center" reception software supplied provides outstanding picture and sound quality as well as a host of other attractive features.

The video editing software (EVE v2) provided gives you the opportunity of deleting advertising. Naturally, the video editing software also provides additional features, such as adding spezial effects, or burning the recording onto a DVD.

The SkyStar HD is ready for the insertion of a CI slot. This CI slot can be ordered separately ensuring that your SkyStar HD can also be used for Pay-TV.

Package Content

• SkyStar HD 2 PCI Card
• IR receiver (2.5 mm jack)
• Remote control incl. batteries
• Installation CD
• DVBViewer TE
• EVE v2 video editing software
• BDA driver

Operating System Requirements

• Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
• Windows XP (Service Pack 2 recommended)
• Windows XP Professional x64 (Service Pack 2 recommended)
• Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
• Windows Vista x86 / x 64

System requirements (Standard TV)

• Intel Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or higher)
• 512 MB RAM (min.)
• 64 MB free space on hard drive
• Min. 10 GB free space on hard drive for PVR function
• 1 available PCI slot
• 3D graphics card recommended
• Sound card that supports DirectX
• DirectX 9.0 or higher

System requirements (HD TV)

• Intel P4D830 or AMD Athlon x2 with min 2x 3.0 GHz or higher
• 1024 MB RAM
• PCI Express graphics card with min 256 MB RAM and Hardware Overlay support with current drivers

Technical Specification

• PCI card Plug & Play Device
• Reception of free-to-air TV and radio programmes via satellite
• Supports PAL and HDTV formats (DVB-S2)
• Ready for reception of Pay-TV
• Incl. video editing software EVE
• Convenient administration of favourite programmes via the TechniSat TV-Center
• Programme information service
• Teletext
• Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
• Sleep-Timer function
• Timeshift function
• Supports Dolby Digital AC3
• Ready for reception of digital data services via satellite
• Optional Common Interface (not included as standard)
• High-resolution monitor for HD pictures recommended
• Made in Germany