ShowCenter 250HD PD Page

Pinnacle ShowCenter™ 250HD is a digital media receiver that makes it easy to enjoy PC-based digital media files on a home entertainment system¡ªeven if you¡¯re not a computer expert. Set-up is easy¡ªit comes with all the cables you need and there¡¯s no software to install.

It provides remote-control access on your TV to all your PC-based digital media, including Windows Media DRM-protected files and unprotected media files stored on a USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or digital camera.

It delivers high quality playback, including HD viewing of Windows Media Video 9, DivX HD and MPEG-2 file formats, digital audio output, and photo viewing in high definition resolution. Finally, it finds and plays media files stored on any universal plug-and-play (UPnP AV) storage device on your network, not just your PC.

Key Features

• Supports HD playback of Windows Media Video 9, MPEG-4 AVI or MPEG-2 file formats

• Component video for HD video output up to 1080i resolution

• 2 digital audio outputs (S/PDIF coaxial and optical) Easy media access

• Stream content from Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP PCs (Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect required).

• Compatible with universal plug-and-play (UPnP AV) media servers

• Play Windows Media DRM-protected digital media that you have purchased from your PC.

• Access files on USB storage devices such as a USB flash drive or digital camera.

• 100% Plug and play. No PC software to install.

• Use in any room, regardless of where the PC or UPnP AV storage devices are located.

• Direct access to media files on UPnP AV storage devices¡ªno PC required.

• Wired Ethernet or wireless (802.11g) connectivity.