Octopus TV Multimedia USB Interface + MegaCam 1 colour camera - Marmitek

The multimedia control center for your PC including colour camera for in- and outdoor use!

Features:

• Octopus as TV tuner: watch TV on your laptop or PC without having to open up the PC.
• Octopus as Multimedia-link: connect all your A/V devices (such as camcorder, video recorder, surveillance camera); easily transfer all your video tapes onto DVD.
• Octopus as PVR (Personal Video Recorder): record your favourite TV programmes. Time Shift allows you to pause TV programmes at any moment and watch them later.
• Including software: Octopus software, Intervideo WINDVR3 (for TimeShift and burning DVDs), ShowShifter (create your own Media centre).
• MegaCam 1 with built-in microphone for indoor and outdoor use.
• MegaCam 1 with robust aluminium casing.
• MegaCam 1 with only one cable for picture, sound and power.

How does Octopus work?
Connect Octopus to your PC, using the combined USB 2.0/Audio cable (included). Connect the coax/antenna cable to the back of Octopus. With the software included you can watch, record and copy TV images. You can also connect any A/V device (video recorder, camcorder, security camera) to the front of Octopus and easily transfer images and sound to your PC for editing, recording and archiving. A remote control for the Octopus TV function is included.

System requirements:

• CPU: Pentium IV, 1.5 GHz, or comparable
• Memory: 128MB RAM
• HDD: min. 5.400rpm, 100MB free
• Video card: DirectDraw (DirectX) compatible VGA card, 16 bit colour depth
• PC connection: USB 2.0
• Operating system: MS-Windows 2000/XP
• Drive: CD-ROM for installation, DVD rewriter for storage

Technical informatin Octopus:

• USB 2.0 (TV + record)
• USB 1.1 (TV only)
• Input formats: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2 or MPEG4
• TV standard: PAL B/G/DK
• Full-screen, high resolution: 720 x 576 at 25fps
• A/V inputs: stereo Audio-In, Video-In und S-Video-In
• Coaxial/Antenna connection: 75 Ohm
• Supports VCD and DVD formats
• Power supply: USB
• Dimension: W180 x H27 x D140mm
• Remote control included

Technical information MegaCam 1:

• Camera element: 1/3" CMOS colour
• Lens: F 1.8/f6.0mm 64°
• Video standard: PAL
• Pixel: H628 x V582
• Resolution: 380 lines
• Min. illumination: 3 Lux
• Microphone: electret
• Class: IP44 for outdoor use in sheltered place
• Power supply: 12VDC, 500mA

MegaCam 1 set contains:

• 1 x MegaCam 1
• 1 x Power supply 230VAC/50Hz - 12VDC/500mA
• 1 x 15m combined cable for A/V signal and power
• 1 x SCART adapter
• Manual and installation material

Note: At observation of freely accessible areas you must point out that a video recording is made.