Say Good-Bye To The VCR - PowerVCR II Is Here

18-Aug-00

It is becoming increasingly evident that digital video recording (DVR) is going to change the way we watch and record programs. No longer will we need to fumble around with the VCR's lack of simplicity and flexibility. DVR software is the perfect solution for recording programs with ease and convenience, and in high quality digital format. As such, CyberLink's PowerVCR II, the software that can perform MPEG-1 or 2 real-time video recording, offers a solution for the consumer who is ready to enter the digital age.On many levels, PowerVCR II offers an alternative to the VCR and even hardware-based encoding technologies. Due to the development of faster PC's, CyberLink is able to provide users with a feature called Time-Shifting, on its PowerVCR II software. This feature allows the user to play and record at the same time. Thus, they have the ability to record a program, leave for a period of time, then come back and watch what they missed, while the program is still being recorded. In addition to this, users can record their programs in MPEG-1 or 2 format, in real-time. This allows for high quality, and easy storage of recorded materials. PowerVCR II is a low-cost option compared to non-software based solutions.Other features that distinguish PowerVCR II from the VCR, and other digital recording hardware and software programs, are the video Cut & Merge feature, and the CyberEPG technology. Video Cut & Merge allows the user the option of editing the program, or programs, they recorded. Thus, they can merge programs together, cut out commercials, edit out scenes they don't like, and so on. With the CyberEPG feature, users can go online to locate the time of their favorite programs, and then preset PowerVCR II to record. ""Unlike the VCR, this software based solution allows you easy control over selecting TV programs and setting scheduled recording commands,"" according to Product Manager Jean Lin. Together with the i-Power feature, which gives the user access to an abundance of online resources for digital recording and support from the CyberLink Customer Service team, PowerVCR II offers a new solution future of digital recording.About CyberLink PowerVCR IIHere is a list of some of the features PowerVCR II offers:- Real-Time MPEG-1 & 2 Video Recording - PowerVCR II records video from any video source connected to the PC. Whether it be a TV program, VCR, camcorder or PC cameras, PowerVCR II captures video in real-time.- Time-Shifting Playback - Users can begin watching a recorded program, while the recording of the same program is still in progress.- Pre-Schedule Recording - PowerVCR II's portal page offers direct connection to the Online Electronic Program Guide, called CyberEPG. This allows the user to look up TV programs and easily load pre-scheduled TV record settings. It is possible to preset the recording time, length, frequency and channel selection.- i-Power, the one-click to PowerVCR II Desktop Portal Page - Built into the software application is a function that allows the user to access PowerVCR II's portal page. This feature gives the user access to online resources for digital recording.- Video ""Cut and Merge"" - Users can cut, trim and merge portions of their recorded video footage.- Instant AVI Conversions - PowerVCR II allows users to convert AVI files into high quality MPEG-1 & 2 digital formats.Versions AvailableCyberLink PowerVCR II comes in three versions, which are marketed in different ways:- PowerVCR II Deluxe: This is the full version sold as a retail package or as an electronic download. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 and 2 videos in real time, concatenate video clips, convert AVI files and includes the bonus PowerDVD Playback software.- PowerVCR II: This is the bundle version and marketed by hardware suppliers to be included in their hardware product packages. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 and 2 videos in real time.- PowerVCR: This is also a bundled version and normally comes within a hardware product. This version allows users to record MPEG-1 video in real-time.- PowerVCR Pro: Offers the same features as the Delux version, but does not include the bonus PowerDVD software.About CyberLink Corp.Established in 1995, CyberLink Corporation is a leading software developer specializing in digital video, audio and Internet kernel technology. Its software applications fully utilize PCs' audio and video capabilities, and make video/audio/Internet applications accessible and affordable. They believe digital video/audio technologies can be used creatively in building innovative software tools that are practical, productive, and entertaining. CyberLink's productive and creative software not only fully utilize multimedia on your PC, but also support real-time Internet services and communication.