Sabrent TV-USB20 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box
The Sabrent USB2.0 TV Box is the newest TV receiving and video capturing device designed
for notebooks and PCs. It is an external TV/video receiving box that features a handsome design along with powerful performance features. It can turn your
computer into mobile TV station, as the USB 2.0 TV box allows you to enjoy your favorite TV programs any time
and anywhere.
This USB 2.0 TV capture box provides a video capture solution for notebook
PCs. It captures 740 x 480 (NTSC) resolutions, creating high quality
video that can be stored on a PC hard disk via USB 2.0/1.1. Users can watch
video on the PC, while also capturing video to the hard disk drive of their
notebook PC. It also captures stereo audio at 16bits, and at a 24KHz or 48KHz
sampling rate. With its A/V synchronization feature, this captures video and
audio at the same time. A professional "snap shot" function is also
provided, specially, in order to capture 704 x 480 still images from a video
source. With other user-friendly application programs, the captured bit stream
can be transferred very easily to standard formats, such as MPEG1, MPEG2 and
MPEG4 video, for editing and CD burning applications.
This USB 2.0 TV capture box also features a TV/Video Scheduled Recording Function.
It also offers users a simple MPEG video editing program that incorporates a
powerful encoding /decoding engine with a smart merge process for fast operation.
Users can then create home video and record that video, and also TV shows, onto
VCD using the USB 2.0 TV Tuner capture box.
Note: Vista drivers may be downloaded from the manufacturer's
site.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Interface: USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compliant
Power Consumption: By USB Power (No external power required)
New and high performance USB2.0 IC, no external power required
Support NS-High Speed, data transfer rate reached 480M bps
TV Record at resolution NTSC 704x480
S-VHS and Composite input. For high resolution Video Capture. NTSC 704x480
Video Adjustable Saturation/Contrast/Hue/Brightness.
Capture and Record as Standard Format (ex. AVI, MPEG1, MPEG4 etc.)
Bandwidth Adaptive Automatically Control.
Audio Capture & A/V Sync. Function.
Full channel (supplementary channel contained) scanning, up to 125 TV channels
receivable
Support TV, Video, DVD/VCD displaying and watching, music listening, picture
browsing
Support multi-national languages
Support audio/video USB mongline transfer
Time-shifting
Scheduled recording
Remote control
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 2000/XP/Vista (downloadable)
CPU: Pentium III 800 MHz or above
Memory: 64 MB or above
VGA Card with at least 8MB memory
An USB 2.0 Port
CD-ROM drive
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
3.3
Customer Reviews:
124
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Value
3.6
Features
3.3
Quality
3.1
Performance
3.2
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Did what I needed
Reviewer:
timxgo on
Nov 07, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
3.0
Features
3.0
Quality
3.0
Performance
3.0
I can understand all the negative reviews. I bought it to transfer video tapes to DVD and I haven't tested the tuner yet, I don't really need it. Yes there were no batteries for the remote. Yes the documentation instructions are basically useless. After being unable to log on to makers web site or download vista drivers from anywhere, I opened all the folders on the CD. Lo and behold, there was a vista folder on the CD. After running all the setups I could find, it worked and I didn't need the requested serial number. Shot 11 years ago on a well used handycam, I didn't notice any quality loss in the transfer. Good thing I had a 2 RCA to stereo minijack cable around. You need to make sure you open the settings and choose the correct source, destination, and format. Not plug and play, not for the impatient.
Do NOT BUY
Reviewer:
SHADOSKILL on
Nov 06, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
it works but had to search and search for drivers does not work on windows 7 on vista dosn't record xp works but still slow.
Integration problem with vista
Reviewer:
GS on
Nov 06, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.3
Value
3.0
Features
2.0
Quality
2.0
Performance
2.0
Hi all,
I got this TV tuner card just 3 days ago.
The CD says its vista compatible, but it didnot work. I had to download drivers for it and finally got it work. But still remote is not working at all. Time between channel change is more compared to my previous TV Tuner card. Frankly speaking, if you can find another one even $10 more, go for that. I definitely dont recommend to my friends.
Very Disappointed
Reviewer:
Peaches on
Nov 04, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
The features are great and so was the price. However it still is not worth the low price. I have it hooked up directly to high quality cable and its still fuzzy. There is a problem almost as if it is buffering every few seconds also. Fortunately the timeshift feature took care of it, just pause for a few seconds then play. Now its just there as a dvr in case i need it.
Unable to install.
Reviewer:
Ted on
Nov 02, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.0
Value
2.0
Features
2.0
Quality
2.0
Performance
2.0
Just bought the device and during the installation of the application (WINDVR3.0) it was aksing for the serial number. The Serial number is not provided or can be found anywhere.
Piss of and will retuen this device.
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CONSUMER ALERT
This television receiver has only
an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February
17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the
Nation’s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue
to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles,
VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.
For more information, call the Federal
Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit
the Commission’s digital television website at:
www.dtv.gov
What Is USB 2.0?
USB 1.1 was great when it was introduced almost a decade ago. But
the newer USB 2.0 transfers data dramatically faster - up to 40 times
quicker. Plus, USB 2.0 provides additional bandwidth for multimedia and
storage applications, which are growing larger every year. Also to your
advantage is the fact that USB 2.0 is forward and backward compatible with
USB 1.1, which means that cables and connectors made for the original USB
configuration will also work perfectly in a USB 2.0 port, though some newer
devices are specifically designed for USB 2.0. It is always a good
idea to verify the version of USB supported by each device you want to use.
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Sabrent TV-USB20 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box - USB 2.0, Remote Control, Scheduled Recording, MPEG Encoding, Vista Ready
$24.96
Manufactured by:
Sabrent Warranty provided by:
Sabrent Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
TV-USB20 UPC No:
188218000002 Box Size:
( Length:
6, Width:
9, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
.4500 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
M501-1208
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Warranty Information
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Miami, FL. 33144