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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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I hear you and can tell you this...
- Pros: Everyone is right, this card is basically trash. The only pro is...in XP only...it will record fine. Not Vista though. It will work in Vista and Vista Media center, just not well.
- Cons: Where do I start?! In XP, using their software, Live TV studders horribly, but it will stop studdering if you use the time shifting. In Vista, time shifting and recording causes chunks to misalign, like part of the picture moves away from the rest for a second and it records that way. It also pops and clicks alot. Not by any means worth the money.
- Other Thoughts: ATI tuners were always pretty good but ATI never made a PCI-e TV tuner for the marketplace, at least not yet, but they did make one for Dell computers. It doesn't have dual tuners but it has s-video inputs and a composite input as well. Also has a 3D comb filter and a noise reduction filter. The picture is way better but comes with no software so you have to find media software for TV and recording. Part number FF190, sells for the same price.
Stay away
- Pros: Plenty of user options, remote is easy to use.
- Cons: Outdated software, if you can find the Kworld software download site you can download a "newer" version (the one and only update for this product), The interface is terrible, it looks very undeveloped. The list goes on and on.
- Other Thoughts: From day one this card has made the audio sound like it is "studdering/popping". It is obviously a timing issue. After trying literally everything to fix this, I contacted Kworld support, they offered a new driver which didn't work then sent me over to engineering. They never contacted me even after I pleaded with them via email 3 different times. The only reason I have kept this card is because I can record shows and those files sound fine. It is impossible to watch live TV. You probably won't have the same issue as I have, but I would stay away from any Kworld products, you can find other cards just like this from a different and BETTER company.
CAREFULL with this one
- Pros: About the best thing with this card is the tech support. They try and be very helpful. Although they don't like to admit the card has flaws. Works in XP with their software.
- Cons: Does not work as an MCE or VMC tv tuner, you have to use their software to watch tv. It uses a software encoder and puts quite a burden on your PC when watching both tuners at once.
- Other Thoughts: The Kworld website needs to be more specific when it says it has Vista support. It implies that it will work as a tuner in vista media center. It does NOT work as a tuner in VMC..even with some hacks that tech support gives, it is unusable within VMC and MCE.
| Model |
| Brand |
KWORLD |
| Model |
VS-TVPE210RF |
| General |
| Type |
Tuner Card |
| TV Tuner |
Analog Tuner |
| TV Standards |
NTSC |
| FM Tuner |
Yes |
| Remote Control |
Remote Included |
| Interface |
PCI-Express x1 |
| Features |
| Features |
PCI Express interface (x1)
Supports worldwide Dual Analog TV systems with extra analog input (CVBS)
Record multiple TV programs simultaneously
Real-Time MPEG 4/2/1 Encoding for Analog TV
Compatible with Microsoft MCE (need to use HyperMedia to watch TV) |
| Specifications |
| Video System |
PAL/NTSC/SECAM |
| Video Format |
MPEG 4/2/1 |
| Image Format |
JPEG/BMP |
| Specifications |
TV Tuner x 2: 75 Ohm (UHF / VHF) TV Antenna
Audio /Video Input (AV-IN-1):
S-Video Input: 4-pin Mini-Din
CVBS Input: RCA jack
Audio Input: RCA L/R Audio Input
FM Radio Input: FM Input
PAL connecter
Frequency: 87.50 - 108.00 MHz
Audio /Video Input x 2 (AV-IN-2):
Y-Pb-Pr input: RCA jack
SPDIF input/output: Coaxial SPDIF
Audio Input: RCA L/R Audio Input
Analog TV system:
Frequency: 51-858 MHz tuning range 55.25 – 855.25 MHz (NTSC) 48.25 – 863.25 MHz (PAL)
Video: NTSC M/J, PAL BG/DK/I, PAL M/N, SECAM BG/DK, SECAM L/L’
Audio: Stereo (BTSC, EIAJ, NICAM, FM), Mono
IR: Infrared Remote Control: 3.5 mm remote plug
Dimension: PCI-E Low-Profile 7.1" x 2.2" |
| System Requirements |
| Processor |
PC with Pentium IV 3.0 Hz or higher (recommended) |
| Graphics Card |
Graphics Card (Must support DirectX 9.0c) |
| Memory |
512MB RAM of system memory or above (recommended) |
| Available Slot |
PCI Express compliant slot |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Media Center Edition (needs to use HyperMedia software to watch TV) |
| Others |
Sound Card (AC97 compatible sound card)
1GB Free HD Space
CD-ROM Drive (For software installation) |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
VS-TVPE210RF
Driver Disk
Remote Sensor
Remote Control
FM Cable
Multi-Cable
TV In Port Adapter |
| Consumer Alert |
| 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 |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
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Reviewed By: metalplr on 10/23/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
