DIGICORDER HD K2[0051/4765] (en_XX)

Digital HDTV hard drive receiver for the reception of free-to-cable and encrypted television and radio programmes via cable television In addition to the regular digital TV and radio programmes (SDTV), the DigiCorder HD K2 also provides reception of the new high-definition television broadcasts (HDTV) in accordance  with the MPEG-2 and  MPEG-4 standards respectively. The DigiCorder HD K2 comes equipped with, among other features, an integrated CONAX decoding system, two Common Interface slots, a twin tuner and an interactive network interface. While the CONAX system can be used conveniently via the two card readers, the two CI slots additionally permit the flexible use of additional decoding systems, when used in conjunction with the appropriate modules. The Twin Tuner provides simultaneous viewing and recording of two HD or two SD programmes. In addition the time-shift recording function allows you to view programmes when it suits you. The USB interface provides the facility of transferring music files or digital photographs on to the hard drive of the receiver. The Ethernet interface, on the other hand, allows you to integrate the DigiCorder HD K2 into your home network. This will allow you, for example, to transfer recordings made on the receiver to your PC. Please note, at this stage, there is unfortunately no agreed and unified situation with regard to the reception of encrypted digital programmes in the cable network by private providers, the only exception is the free-to-cable reception of public service broadcasters. Before purchasing a cable receiver, please enquire from your retailer which encryption system is used by your local cable provider.