October 25, 1999 -CyberLink Corp., the leading Internet video and audio software application developer, will be demonstrating the new PowerVCR II at the upcoming Comdex Fall 99. CyberLink's PowerVCR II is designed to perform real-time and high quality MPEG-2 video recording directly from video sources such as TV tuners, VCRs, DV camcorders, camcorders and PC cameras through video capturing devices. Complemented with the MPEG-2/1 video editing function, it allows users to edit and record video clips making PowerVCR II the complete MPEG-2/1 solution for personal digital video recording and playback.

PowerVCR II features DVD movie playback capability providing users with high quality 5.1-channel AC-3 surround sound audio and MPEG-2 video playback. The ultra-speed MPEG-2 recording engine continues to record in the background without interfering movie playback.

The i-Power function provides users direct connections to real-time Internet service. From right within the application itself, the PowerVCR II Portal Page has unlimited Internet resources for creating and publishing video clips. Featuring the unique EPG (electronic program guide) service, PowerVCR II brings the most up-to-date TV programming and channel information allowing users to perform pre-schedule TV program recording. Based on CyberLink's world-acclaimed ultra-fast MPEG compression technology, the new PowerVCR II not only transforms the personal computer into a digital video production center, but also brings you high quality MPEG-2 movie playback entertainment right into the comforts of your own PC.

According to Alice, H. Chang, the CEO of CyberLink, "With PowerVCR II, users may enjoy all the joys of digital video recording, editing and high quality DVD playback all in one package. Together with the i-Power function, PowerVCR II takes full advantage of Internet services to provide a superior combination of Internet and audio/video software applications."

Main Features

MPEG-2 Video Real-Time Recording
PowerVCR II captures raw video data from analog-to-digital video capture devices or TV-tuners into MPEG-2 format in real-time at 720x240 video resolution.

DVD/VCD Movie Title Playback
The world-acclaimed software DVD player with high quality MPEG-2 video and AC-3 audio output.

i-Power's Instant Internet Service & Internet EPG Service
Users may search online resources of creating and publishing video clips from the PowerVCR II portal page. In addition, the convenient EPG service provides flawless scheduled TV recording.

Convert Memory Consuming Video Files to MPEG Format.
Consuming AVI files can be converted into MPEG video format, DV to MPEG, and VCD DAT format to MPEG-1.

MPEG Video Editing
Editing wizard guides you through editing tasks step by step. Pre-scheduled Recording It records programs automatically from advanced schedule setting commands.

Easy to Manage Video Album
Built-in system allows users to arranges video clips through users-defined categories.

Availability
The shipment date of CyberLink PowerVCRII will commence in the first quarter of 2000. The PowerVCRII demonstration will be available in the upcoming Comdex Fall 99. Programs are available for press evaluation.

Please contact Caroline Hsu at serene_hsu@cyberlink.com.tw. or by phone at: +886 -2 -8667 -1298 for more details.