Superb digital video recording (DVR) system with a massive 500GB capacity in a convenient and compact form factor with a sleek brushed metal finish. Connect to your TV set to digitally record and playback your favorite programs! You can also load this up with your digital media files to playback on your big screen TV.

This fantastic system provides convenient one-touch recording (OTR), time shift feature, recording schedules (editable) and Ethernet playback. Record video directly in two formats: 720x576 @ 25FPS (PAL) or 720x480 @ 30FPS (NTSC). The system also has a clear LCD status display on the front of the unit to provide helpful information to you. This fully featured system also gives HD output to either 720P or 1080i for high-definition viewing. The unit’s first class functionality continues with its impressive support for a vast range of video, movie, picture and audio formats. All of this feature-rich functionality is easily accessible through the system's remote control unit and user-friendly on-screen OSD menu interface to provide you with effortless navigation. A range of connectivity options are available through the system's card slots and ports. This unit makes it easy to copy and transfer your media files effortlessly to and from the HDD multi-media system and your computer.

Note: This product is not sold with a Hard Disk. You will need to purchase a hard disk drive separately. The HDD inserted must be formatted in FAT32 if you want to connect the unit to a TV for file browsing, the HDD can also include an NTFS partition for simple external disk operation (via USB only), therefore to use as a stand-alone media unit we recommend formatting your entire disk in FAT32.

Manufacturer Specifications:
• Primary Function: HDD media recording and viewing enclosure
• Hard Disk Enclosure Information:
- SATA 3.5 Inch Enclosure
- Max HDD Size: 500GB
- File System: FAT32 (Stand Alone Media Operation - connected to TV), NTFS (when used for external data storage only)
• Supported Video Formats: DAT, VOB, IFO, MPG, AVI, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, DIVX (4&5), XVID
• Supported Audio Formats: MP3, OGG, WMA
• Supported Picture Format: JPEG
• Supported Subtitle Formats: SRT, SMI, SST
• AV Recording: MPEG 2
• Resolutions:
- 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080I
• Recording Presets:
- HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP
• Connections:
- Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr), USB IN, USB OUT (Host) x2, HDMI, AV OUT, AV IN, RJ45 Ethernet, SPDIF Out (Coax Digital Sound)
• Video Output: Up to 1080i
• S/N Ratio: >95dB
• Color System: PAL and NTSC
• Aspect Ratios: 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB, 16:9
• USB: 2.0
• Memory Card Slot Formats: SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro
• Compatible Systems:
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista - MAC OS - Linux
(Note: If your partition some of the drive in NTFS then only Windows based operating Systems will be able to write to it)
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian
• Power Source: AC power supply
• Certification: FCC, CE, RoHS
• Dimension: 215mm x 140mm x 43mm

Other Features:
• Built in cooling fan in the bottom of the unit - give it plenty of space for proper ventilation
• Support for management (Copying and Delete) between Cards, USB, HDD and computer
• Preview files before you play them
• Internal formatting (the enclosures OS can format your drive correctly for you)
• Full Featured Remote Control
• DIY installation is simple, effective and hassle-free with no special tools required
• The DVR can also be connected directly to a PC
• Example AV Recording Time on a 80GB Drive (or Partition):
- High: 16 Hours
- Medium: 32 Hours
- Low: 48 Hours

Package Contents:
• Hard Drive Enclosure, Manual - English, Component OUT cable, x2 Composite AV cable, Mini-USB cable, Remote Control, Coax Digital Sound Out, Mounting Hardware, Power Supply (100-240V 50/60Hz)

Some products will be shipped from Asia if they are not in stock in our warehouse in SA. In this case delivery to you will take between 6 and 12 days. You will be informed of the stock/delivery situation when you have placed an order. Please note that the price you see here is the price you pay. WE pay the Import duties, VAT, Delivery cost to SA etc