Introduction

Recently, Leadtek introduced their Winfast TV USB II PVR. I decided to get this little gem so I wouldn't miss my favorite TV shows. Winfast PVR/Winfast FM is a powerful and easy-to-use application provided by Winfast multimedia products. The Winfast PVR application allows you to view and record live TV or video and play back recorded TV or video in a picture in-picture (PIP) style. You can also listen to FM radio broadcasts in FM mode if it is included with your purchase.

Fig 1. Leadtek Winfast TV USB II

A complete Winfast PVR/Winfast FM application provides all functions in four different modes:

• Video input mode
• Video playback mode
• FM mode
• FM playback mode

Features: (at a glance):

• Supports Closed Captioning
• Supports MPG1, MPG2 codec & MPG4 compression format.
• Picture in picture: with easy switch.
• Time Shifting: allows you to view recorded video when the recording is still in progress.
• Scheduler for pre-set recording.
• Remote control.
• Direct Burn allows you to record directly to a VCD/DVD in real time.
• Delicately designed software.
• Unique signal indicator.
• Supports MP3, MIDI and many other formats.

What's in the Box:

• Winfast TV II Deluxe Unit
• FM antenna cable
• Audio cable
• USB cable
• Remote control with batt
• DDC power adapter
• TV USB carrying bag
• Winfast PVR manual
• Winfast USB quick install guide
• Winfast multimedia software pack CD
• Ulead video editing CD

Minimum System Requirements:

• Pentium III 550 MHz or higher PC compatible
• 128 or more system memory
• Microsoft XP SP1or 2000 with SP 4 OS
• One sound card line-in or speakers (Windows 2000 user)