Terratec 145259 DVB-T USB TV Tuner

The TerraTec 145259 DVB-T USB TV tuner turns a laptop, netbook or desktop PC into a portable television and recorder. The compact black receiver plugs into a USB port and, after installing the driver and software from the manufacturer website, enables mobile DVB-T reception. The package includes a mini telescopic antenna for mobile reception and a remote control; no batteries are required.

Advantages

The USB form factor is ultra-compact and easy to carry, enabling TV reception wherever a computer is available. The tuner supports recording to the computer hard drive and timeshifting so you can pause live broadcasts and continue later. Built-in teletext and an electronic program guide (EPG) simplify programme navigation. The device is designed for DVB-T reception and connects via a standard USB interface.

Suitable for

• Watching terrestrial digital TV on a laptop or netbook
• Adding a second TV screen to a desktop PC
• Recording TV programmes to a computer hard drive and burning to DVD
• Mobile TV reception in DVB-T coverage areas (using the included mini antenna)

Key specifications

• Model: TerraTec 145259
• TV tuner type: DVB-T
• Interface type: USB
• Remote control: Included
• Teletext: Yes
• Product colour: Black
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 14.3 mm × 35 mm × 8 mm
• Minimum recommended CPU: 2.0 GHz

How to use

Plug the TerraTec 145259 into an available USB port on your computer, download and install the driver and TV software from the TerraTec website, connect the included mini antenna and launch the application. Scan for available DVB-T channels in your area, use the remote control or on-screen interface to change channels, and use the software controls to record programmes or activate timeshifting.

Recommendations

For stable playback and reliable recording, use a computer with at least a 2.0 GHz processor and ensure you have the latest driver and software from TerraTec. Position the mini telescopic antenna for best reception and verify DVB-T coverage in your location.