IMPORTANT!

Microsoft has removed the OEM requirements on cable cards with Windows 7. The same OEM approval is still needed for Windows Vista though. What this means is if you have windows 7 and it meets the minimum system requirements you can use one of these ATI TV Wonder tuners to received Cable TV service with a cablecard if you have Vista you will still need to meet the Digital PC requirements.

For Vista PC's - These tuners will only operate in Digital Compatible PC's approved by cablelabs. If you are unsure your PC is approved please contact the manufacture of your PC.

For Windows 7 PCs' - Now with Windows 7 and compatible hardware, you can install an ATI Digital Tuner and start receiving HD Protected Cable TV content into your Media Center PC! All you need to do is run the Digital Cable Adviser tool located in the Media center Extras Gallery. If your PC passes you will be able to use these ATI tuners with a cablecard to receive encrypted channels supplied by your local cable company for a small monthly fee. (Normally $1.99 to $3.99 per month).

ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner

Watch and record high definition digital cable programs and enjoy a stunning home theater experience on your Digital Cable Ready Windows Vista® PC with the new ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner. Designed to work with Windows Media Center, the ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner is the world’s first PC TV tuner offering CableCARD™ support for receiving premium HD content from digital cable channels such as HBO, ESPN, Cinemax, and many others. In addition to being the first product to bring premium digital cable to the PC, it also supports over-the-air ATSC digital TV, NTSC analog TV, and satellite set-top box connectivity. The ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner is the ultimate solution for adding HD entertainment to Windows Vista and Windows 7 PCs!

AMD—the leader in HDTV solutions for the PC
The ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner continues AMD’s industry leadership and legacy of multimedia innovation to bring new Digital Cable TV solutions to the PC. Building on AMD’s vast range of experience in both PC and digital TV products, the ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner delivers the ultimate HDTV product for PCs running Windows Vista™.

Premium digital cable content comes to Windows Vista™ computers
The ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner enables Digital Cable Ready Windows Vista™ PCs to view and record premium HD digital cable. With an installed CableCARD™ from a cable operator, the ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner can receive premium HD content from digital cable channels such as HBO, ESPN, Cinemax, and many others.

Cable Labs- Certified™ CableCARD™ support
An OpenCable Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR), The ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner uses CableLabs Certified™ CableCARD™ technology to watch and record premium HD digital cable content on Windows Vista™ PCs. OpenCable certification ensures compatibility with U.S. digital cable networks, and offers technical excellence that delivers a superior entertainment experience on the PC.

Standard and high definition content for Windows Media Center™
The ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner showcases advanced hardware accelerated video processing features including advanced 3D comb filtering, and delivers support for both standard and high definition TV signals. When not using an installed CableCARD™, other options include Clear QAM, over-the-air ATSC digital TV, NTSC analog TV, and satellite set-top box connectivity.

Shipping with new Windows Vista™ PCs
The ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner is shipping with new Digital Cable Ready PCs running Windows Vista®. Hardware requirements include HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support on digital displays, providing a robust and premium HD viewing experience.

Certified for Windows Vista™ Ultimate and Home Premiun and Windows 7 Media Center.
Certified for Windows Vista™ Ultimate and Windows Vista™ Home Premium and Windows 7 based Media Center PCs, the ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner ushers in a new multimedia-rich experience while harnessing the advanced capabilities and premium high-definition content available within Windows Media Center when you have a supporting CableCARD™ from your local cable provider.

System Requirements

The ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner is designed to work with Windows 7, Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Home Premium based Digital Cable Compatible PCs from leading PC manufacturers. The tuner connects to an available USB 2.0 port (for external OCUR); USB 2.0 motherboard header and internal power connector (for internal OCUR).

              TV Tuner and Digital Cable Requirements

• Cable TV jack and subscription for Cable and Digital Cable channels
• CableCARD™ from your local cable provider for Premium Digital Cable services (one CableCARD™ per device)
• Antenna for over-the-air ATSC and NTSC signals
• Internet Connection for weekly television Program Guide updates and Windows Media Center updates
• External tuner needs a external USB2 Port and internal version of the tuner needs a USB2 header port on the motherboard.

Operating System supported

• Windows Vista™ Ultimate
• Windows Vista™ Home Premium
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows 7 Professional

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