Hauppauge introduces tiny satellite TV decoder
for the free-to-air market, the Hauppauge DEC 3000-s. Smallest satellite
product available and ideal for second
TVs in the kitchen and bedroom. In addition, the DEC 3000-s has a
USB socket and comes with the software to convert any PC into a TV
and digital video recorder.
In addition, the DEC 3000-s has a Conditional Access Module slot on
the front, allowing European and specialty channels to be received
with the appropriate SmartCard and subscription. A Conditional Access
Module is required for subscription channels.
The DEC 3000-s plugs into a dish antenna.
DVB Master offers a connector to adapt the SCART connection to the
standard red, white, and yellow a/v wires. The unit comes with its
own remote control and auto-tunes to the available channels.
Use it on a PC!
Unlike any other satellite receiver on the market, the Hauppauge DEC
3000-s can also turn any PC into a TV. The supplied software and USB
cable allows owners to watch TV in a window or on the full screen.
A click of the mouse changes channels.
Harnessing the facility of the PC, the software can also record programs
to disk. A mouse click on the "Record" button starts and stops recording.
A scheduler EPG allows for simple setup of unattended recordings.
Once on disk, owners can "burn" the programme to DVD-RW or as a VCD
onto CD-RW.