The Gigabyte GT-U8000 Ver2.0 USB Hybrid TV Dongle User Manual provides setup, operation, and FAQ for watching digital and analog TV on a PC.
The GT-U8000 Ver2.0 is a compact USB TV dongle that receives DVB‑T digital and NTSC/PAL/SECAM analog broadcasts, allowing you to watch and record TV on a laptop or desktop. It includes a remote control, an antenna, and software for live viewing, time‑shift, snapshots, and recording.
Key features include support for HDTV, Teletext, EPG, SAP stereo, and multiple recording formats. System requirements are a Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2 GHz CPU, USB 2.0 port, at least 256 MB RAM, DirectX 9.0 graphics, a sound card, CD/DVD drive, and sufficient hard‑disk space. The manual also covers remote‑control functions and a FAQ section.
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2.0 GHz (higher recommended for time‑shifting) |
|---|---|
| USB Port | One open USB 2.0 port |
| Memory | 256 MB system memory (recommend 512 MB or more) |
| Graphics | Graphics card supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 or later |
| Sound Card | Standard sound card |
| Hard Disk Space | 100 MB minimum (1 GB recommended for time‑shifting) |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, MCE, Vista MCE (Service Pack 2 or later) |
No. You can only watch either digital or analog television at one time; you must manually switch the TV signal source to change between them.
Analog TV programs can be recorded in MPEG‑1, MPEG‑2, MPEG‑4, IPod, or PSP formats; digital TV programs can only be recorded in MPEG‑2.