W-lantv 50n by PCTV Systems is a complete solution for digital wireless TV throughout your home even in areas with weak DVB-T reception. Enjoy DVB-T in full quality on any PC thanks to latest 802.11n technology. The product consist of a DVB-T USB tuner, 802.11n access point and 802.11n USB dongle as well as all software needed for perfect DVB-T TV and radio streaming in your home.

The included new TVCenter 6 software minimizes the set-up time and lets you timeshift and rewind live TV and easily schedule recordings via the Electronic Program Guide or by a few mouse clicks.

Product Overview

w-lantv 50n is a complete kit for wireless transmission of DVB-T TV- and radio programs to your laptop or Desktop PC. The 802.11n compatible kit consists of:

• w-lantv 50n Access Point
• w-lantv 50n USB dongle
• PCTV nanoStick Solo DVB-T USB receiver

The set-up is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. You place the w-lantv Access Point where you have best DVB-T reception, e.g. near a window or next to the roof-antenna cable
2. You connect the included rod antenna or your outdoor antenna to PCTV nanoStick Solo and plug it into the Access Points tuner port
3. You connect the USB dongle to your laptop or desktop PC, run the software installation and enjoy digital TV via wireless LAN

The included w-lantv 50n USB dongle ensures highest transmission speed from the w-lantv 50n Access Point. USB dongle and Access Point fully support the WPS (WiFi protected setup) standard for fast and easy installation.

As an alternative to an ad-hoc pure wireless connection, you can use the built-in Ethernet port of the w-lantv 50n Access Point to connect directly to your home network switch or router.

The included all-new TVCenter 6 software makes it easy to watch, timeshift and record live TV. With its newly designed user interface it integrates smoothly into Windows® Vista and Windows 7. It enables watching TV and recordings in full-screen or in a freely scalable window while working with other software.

Key Features
 

Complete Kit for Wireless TV at Your Home

• DVB-T USB tuner with integrated sliding mechanism to protect the USB connector never gets lost
• 802.11n Access Point with port for dedicated PCTV tuners
• Compact-sized 802.11n USB dongle for highest transmission rates
• Supports WiFi protected setup (WPS)⁴
• Supports H.264 HDTV over DVB-T  - where available ³ 
• Includes mini rod antenna
• Compatible with Windows® Media Center

       (Media Center Remote separately available)

All-New TVCenter Software

• Watch TV in full-screen or a freely scalable window with a completely new user interface
• Use timeshift to stop and rewind live TV
• Store TV on your hard drive in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2
• Optimized software to run smoothly even on netbooks
• Integrated EPG and ultra-fast Teletext (where available)

Great Program Guide

• Use TV Digital OnGuide software and the experience of Europes largest TV editorial staff to find your favorite TV shows and schedule recordings²

Technical Specifications

PCTV nanoStick Solo Tuner

• TV standard: Digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T; MPEG-2,  MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)
• Tuning range 174~862 MHz
• Channel bandwidth 7, 8 MHz
• Antenna input: IEC, 75 Ohm
• Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

802.11n Access Point and USB Dongle

• Access point with certified PCTV tuner port
• IEEE 802.11n/g/b, Wi-Fi compliant
• Frequency Range: 2,4 GHz
• Wifi channels: 1 ~ 13 (general Europe)
• Security:
  • WEP 64-bit and 128-bit encryption
  • WPA, WPA2 
  • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)⁴

TV recording formats⁵

• MPEG-1 (off-line trans-coding)
• MPEG-2 transport stream
• MPEG-4 H.264 (AVC) transport stream

System Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows 7® or Windows Vista with latest Service Pack, 1 GB RAM
• Or Windows XP (32 bits) with latest Service Pack, 512 MB RAM
• PC with 1.5 GHz processor
• For HDTV³ reception: 2.0 GHz multi-core processor
• Graphics / sound controllers with support for DirectX® 9 or higher
• Free USB 2.0 compatible port
• Hard disk with 5 GB free space (for Timeshifting and TV recordings)
• CD/DVD drive (for the software installation)
• Optional: Internet connection for software updates and activation

Package Contents

• PCTV nanoStick Solo USB 2.0 TV tuner stick for DVB-T (73e SE)
• W-lantv 50n Access Point
• W-lantv 50n USB dongle
• Mini rod antenna
• USB extension cable
• Power supply unit DC 230/50HZ 12V /1.25A with BSI/VDE plug (UK / continental Europe)
• CD with TVCenter 6 and EPG application, drivers and documentation
• Printed Quick Start Guide for w-lantv 50n and PCTV nanoStick Solo
• Printed Support and Service information