Goyang-City, Republic of Korea December 24, 2003–SASEM Co., Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of analog and digital TV tuner cards for desktop PCs and laptops,, hdtv, today announced the external USB HDTV TV tuner device called OnAir USB HDTV.

The OnAir USB HDTV is the first external USB HDTV TV tuner device, hdtv, that, hdtv, supports USB2.0 with PVR features in the world. It is a software decoding type of HDTV TV tuner device that interfaces with a desktop PCs or laptops via USB 2.

0. The OnAir USB HDTV, priced at US $249.99 and available in the US and Canada from Jan 2004,, hdtv, is designed to play live analog TV and digital TV or to record them on PCs and laptops as PVR. Its major technology’s patents are pending.

The OnAir USB HDTV, hdtv, is very easy to install and connect with PCs or laptops unlike other HDTV tuner PCI cards. The other PCI type of HDTV tuner cards are limited to run only from desktop PCs, and it is difficult to install the TV tuner, hdtv, cards into their desktop PCs by disassembling the computer to plug in the PCI type of tuner cards on motherboard and reassemble the computer.

Even some of PCI type of HDTV tuner cards are failed to install on a certain desktop PCs because of collision with the other hardware devices. In addition, the OnAir USB HDTV provides crystal vivid images of analog TV especially the digital, hdtv, HDTV by using external TV tuner. Using the, hdtv, external TV tuner provides free frequency interruption and better analog or digital TV signal reception compare to PCI type of HDTV tuner cards.

The OnAir USB HDTV is already earned the Microsoft WHQL logo for Windows XP that proves it compatible with Microsoft operating systems.

In addition, it registered in Microsoft Catalogs, so it is easy to search its information and market availability, hdtv, in US and Canada. Moreover, the OnAir USB HDTV is ready to support the next generation of multimedia operating system, Microsoft Media Center 1.X, hdtv, (analog TV only) by simply plug and play. The OnAir USB HDTV has a full PVR features include the time shift. The time, hdtv, shift offers you to ability to record live TV while playing the live, hdtv, analog TV for pre-defined period of time.

It helps users not, hdtv, to miss any part of live TV even though a user stay away from the TV sets for a while.

The main features of OnAir, hdtv, USB HDTV are following:

- Support Full HDTV of 1920×1080 (ATSC)

- Real time recording and playing the live analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC)

- File playback of recorded analog TV and digital TV

- Embed MPEG2 Encoder Chip to record the live analog TV to MPEG2 DVD format(720×480)

- Easy to create the DVD title for recorded live analog, hdtv, TV by DVD-RW

- Zoom-In: easy to zoom-in a certain part of live TV or playback file images

- Wallpaper TV Screen View

- D-VHS HD Stream playback or real-time recording(Windows XP only)

- Playback HD Stream File format (ATSC and Japan BS)

- Auto power on / off control by plug in or out of USB cable

- Provide remote control

- Bundling with InterVideo WinDVD4

- Lowest CPU resource usage to decode the HD Stream by using InterVideo’s, hdtv, software HDTV Decoder

- Provide OnAir HD Editor: easy, hdtv, to edit recorded HD streams files

About Sasem CO.

,Ltd

Sasem Co., Ltd. was founded in Seoul Korea in 1993. Since then, Sasem have been the leader TV tuner card market. The main business of Sasem is to develop and to produce multimedia computer hardware. OnAir TV series won the best choice award from every benchmark test of PC specialized magazine and vernacular daily new paper. At the survey of K-bench, the biggest Korean benchmark website, 63% of participants chose OnAir TV as the best TV Card to buy. Sasem considers humanity prior to technology and make an effort to benefit human life with innovative technology, to share knowledge with people and to learn from other people.

For more details, please visit at www.usbhdtv.com.

Buying an HDTV can seem an intimidating task. There are so may
different types on the market, with so many different features and specifications that just knowing where to start can cause headaches. However, it doesn’t need to be painful. By following the five steps below, you can make buying an HDTV easy and even pleasurable – until the credit card bill arrives, of course.
1. Check the resolution

If you’ve done any research into HDTV, you’ll know that the HDTV specification
covers two resolutions: 720 lines and 1080 lines.

So any TV which claims to be
HDTV ready must, hdtv, have a native resolution which has at least 720 lines (this is
usually the second figure, hdtv, quoted. i.e. if the resolution, hdtv, is A x B, B is the number of
lines.) However, a vertical resolution of more than 720 doesn’t, hdtv, necessarily mean a
TV is HDTV ready. The HDTV specification states that high definition TVs, hdtv, must
support 16:9 widescreen signals (where the width, hdtv, of the picture is 16/9 its height).
That means that in order to display a signal with 720 lines, a TV must have a
horizontal resolution of at least 1280 pixels (720 divided by 9 and then multiplied
by 16)A TV with a vertical, hdtv, resolution of 768 pixels, should have a horizontal
resolution of 1366 pixels.

A television with a native resolution of 1024 x 768, therefore, is not technically
HDTV Ready, despite what it may say on the box. An HDTV signal would have to be
down-sized below the HDTV specification to be shown on-screen.
2. Check, hdtv, the connections

In order for a TV to comply with, hdtv, the HDTV specification, it must have either
component (analog), DVI or HDMI (both digital) inputs. If it only has S-video,
composite video, or VGA, its not HDTV ready.

The other thing you need to check is that the TV you’re interested in has the correct
connections to hook up to equipment you already have.

For example, I have a
progressive scan DVD player with component outputs that I want to connect to my
TV, I also have a cable box with DVI output. So I need a TV with both component
and DVI inputs. I could also go for one with component and HDMI and buy a DVI
to HDMI adapter. Don’t forget to include audio connectors, hdtv, in your check if you, hdtv,
want to hook up your TV to a home theater receiver or amplifier, hdtv, .
3. Check the contrast ratio

Generally speaking, the higher the contrast ratio, the better.

Blacks will be blacker,
whites whiter and colors in between more clearly defined. Its not a crucial difference
but may swing the, hdtv, decision one way or another if you have two or more TVs in
mind.
4. Check the viewing angle

Most of us don’t watch TV form directly in front of the box,, hdtv, we sit at an angle to it.
LCD TVs in particular have a limited viewing, hdtv, angle. If you sit too far to one side,
you’ll notice that colors shift and the image becomes noticeably poorer.

The best
way to establish this is by going to a store and checking it for yourself.
5. Be realistic about size

One of the best things about HDTV is the fact that it looks amazing on big screen
TVs. To see an HDTV signal displayed on a 42in TV is a wonder indeed. However,, hdtv,
there’s no point in spending thousands of dollars on a 42in TV if you have a small
living room or if the TV is intended for a kitchen or home office,, hdtv, hdtv, . There are lots of
great HDTVs around at smaller sizes, right down to 23in LCDs.

A TV that’s too bi for
the room its kept in will dominate the room and look ugly, even if it itself is
gorgeous. So be realistic when deciding how big your new TV should be.
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You paid a lot of money for an HDTV. But you may not actually be seeing high definition programs. How can this be?
You see, it’s not enough to just buy an HDTV receiver. You must be able to receive programs that are broadcast in HDTV.
For example, many local stations are broadcasting some programs in HDTV. But to see these programs, you must either live very close to their broadcasting towers or have a special, HDTV antenna on your roof.
If you subscribe to “analog” cable, you won’t be able to see HDTV even if it says the program your watching is being broadcast in High definition.

To see HDTV programming, you must first upgrade to digital cable. Once you have digital cable, you can then sign up for HDTV. For example, here in the Denver area, if you subscribe to Comcast’s Basic Digital package, you can get the HDTV channels basically for free. The only cost is $5.00 per month or the set-top box you will need to attach to your “HDTV Ready” or “HDTV Capable” TV.
The satellite TV provider Echostar (DISH Network) also offers packages of HDTV channels ranging in price from $49.

99 (DishHD Bronze) to $99.99 DishHD Platinum. All packages include some number of standard definition (non-HDTV) channels, plus anywhere from 23 to 25 channels of HDTV programming. However, to get the HDTV programming, you will need to lease or buy a special HDTV receiver (set-top box).
There is also the issue of local channels. As you know, most local stations broadcast both network programs and their own local programming. If the network program is broadcast in high definition – and not all network programs are — you will see it as an HDTV program.

However, many local programs are notbroadcast in HDTV. For example, here in Denver, only one of our three network stations broadcasts its news, hdtv, in HDTV.
So, if you’re HDTV picture doesn’t seem a lot better than the picture on your old, standard TV, stop,, hdtv, drop and make, hdtv, sure you can really receive HDTV programming.
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Over the years,, hdtv, computers have become an important part of people’s lives. After all, where before, people only used computers for accounting or making reports, people now turn to them for all sorts of entertainment. Computers can be easily customized and upgraded, too. Indeed, there are many computer, hdtv, accessories you can add or attach to your computer to personalize it or keep up with the times. The HDTV tuner card is one such accessory,, hdtv, and one quickly becoming popular as TV shows march towards High Definition.

What are HDTV tuner cards? HDTV tuner cards are devices which receive HD signals, particularly MPEG-2 encoded packets which it then transmits to a software application. In, hdtv, this manner, they work in the same way as HDTV tuner boxes or Set-Top-Boxes (STBs), which receive HD signals and displays them on the screen of your HDTV. HDTV tuner cards are different from STBs in many ways,, hdtv, though, mainly because HDTV tuner cards are inserted or attached into a computer while an STB connects directly, hdtv, to the HDTV monitor.

They are better in some ways, too.

For one, HDTV tuner, hdtv, cards allow you to record and pause the HD content – a feature which few, high-end STBs currently, hdtv, offer. They also have a better Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and are even cheaper than most STBs. HDTV tuner cards have some cons, too, though, such as being, hdtv, harder to install and the fact that it requires your computer to, hdtv, be on for it to work. This, in turn, can mean more energy consumption, and sometimes, more noise.

There are two types of HDTV tuner cards. The first type is the PCI card which you can slip into your computer. These are especially convenient, hdtv, for laptops, making it easier to carry them around. PCI cards are faster, too, since they are connected directly to the motherboard, although you have to open the case in order to insert them, which takes more time and can be difficult for non-techies. On, hdtv, the other hand, the second type, USB tuner cards are external devices simply attached to your computer.

To choose which type of tuner card to get, you have to gauge your computer skills, as well as the slots on your computer. If you have too many USB devices already, like a USB keyboard, a USB mouse and a USB wireless card, then you might want to get a PCI tuner card, especially since you want to have a slot free for plugging in your USB drive or the USB cable from your cellphone or digital camera. You can always buy a USB hub, though. Also, keep in mind that PCI tuner cards are more expensive, though, and becoming less and less common.

Before you get a tuner card, though, you should ask yourself first whether or not you really need one. After all, HDTV tuners are not always necessary. If your HDTV already comes with its built-in HDTV tuner, as opposed to being just an HD-Ready TV, then buying a tuner card is no longer necessary – unless you, hdtv, want to watch HDTV on both your HDTV monitor and your computer.

If you need an HDTV tuner card or are already bent on buying one, you can now compare your options. There are many HDTV tuner cards available – both PCI and USB – so make sure you consider the features,, hdtv, the brand and the cost.

The most important factor is compatibility, though. Different tuner cards have different software and hardware requirements, so make sure your computer can meet these. Otherwise, you will need to upgrade your computer first.

Once you have your HDTV tuner card, you can install it on your computer, connect it to your cable box and configure it, hdtv, . You can just follow the instructions on the manual or ask someone to do this for you if you find it really confusing. Afterwards, you should now be able to get HD signals on your computer and transmit them to your HDTV monitor if you want, so you can watch HDTV the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

HDTV means high definition television and if you live in the United States, Australia, Japan or may be experienced. There are three key differences between HDTV and what is known as a standard, namely the definition of regular TV NTSC, PAL and SECAM. The three differences are a higher picture resolution, 16:9 widescreen as standard, and the ability to support multiple audio channels, such as Dolby Digital. The most important aspect of HDTV, and the person who shares his name is the highest resolution.

Standard definition NTSC broadcasts have 525 horizontal lines, and PAL broadcasts are slightly better at 625 lines. In both systems, however, the actual number of lines used to display the image, known as the active lines, is less than that. In addition, both PAL and NTSC are interlaced, ie each frame is spit into two fields, is a field the odd lines and the other the even lines. Each frame is displayed alternately and our brains combine these to obtain a complete picture of each painting to be done.

This impacts negatively on quality. HDTV is transmitted in one of two formats, 720p and 1080i. The numbers indicate the number of lines of vertical resolution and the letters refer to whether the signal is progressive scan, 'p', or interlaced, 'i'. Progressive scan means that each frame is shown in its entirety, instead of splitting into camps. Both systems are of much better quality of both PAL and NTSC broadcasts. HDTV uses, hdtv, 16:9 widescreen format, like the image of what the pictures are transmitted properly and not just gebr bust or pans and scanned.

Dolby Digital multichannel audio can be transmitted as part of an HDTV signal, so if you have a surround sound speaker set-ups that can be used to listen to the television and DVD. To receive an HDTV broadcast you need or a TV with a built-in HDTV tuner or an HDTV receiver that can pick up in the air high definition channels, or cable or satellite, such as HDTV. Also needed in life that have been issued or HDTV channels distributed by cable or satellite. HDTV is popular in Japan and is becoming customary in the United States, with most major networks distributing HDTV versions of their popular content.

The Super Bowl in 2005 led to a significant increase in the demand for high-definition television by Fox Sports and cable companies scrambled to add to their bids in preparation for the game. In Autralia, the consumption of high-definition television was initially slow but has increased since 2003. The situation in Europe is not so clear. Only one company broadcasting HDTV in Europe, Euro1080, and has only two channels of high definition television, both in the 1080i format. Euro1080HDe shows the major cultural and sporting events in theaters and clubs throughout Europe, while HD1 broadcasts sports, opera, rock music and lifestyle programs via satellite to home in Europe.

British satellite channel Sky TV, owned by Rupert Murdoch of Fox prop Rieter has announced plans for a series of HDTV content broadcast in 2006. The BBC has also broadcast the sounds of high-definition TV (some programs are filmed in HD). However, a little 'before HDTV in Europe, catch the rest of the world. The controversy, in supporting the British government plans to start turning off analogue broadcasting in 2008 showed that many people have switched to DVB-T to do. This will be used as an argument to show that we do not throw in the UK for another major change in the television industry – mainly because people think most have already "digital television" in the form of DVB – T Since television was invented by a Briton, and Europe led the way with PAL for so long, this is a pretty sad state.

Kenny Hemphill is the editor and publisher of the HDTV Tuner – a guide for equipment, technology and HDTV programming.