- Overview
- Features
- Comparison
- Requirements
- Tuner Card Support
PowerCinema 6
Total Media Entertainment Center w/TV Tuner
Version Comparison
PowerCinema 6 offers several new features that are not available with PowerCinema 5. New features include advanced digital TV software capabilities, as well as new tools to enhance your video and photo viewing experience. Compare PowerCinema 6 to PowerCinema 5 below.
PowerCinema 6
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PowerCinema 5
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| TV | ||
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Analog TV support (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
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DVB-T support |
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DVB-S support |
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DVB-S2 support |
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ATSC support |
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DMB-TH support |
NEW | - |
Record TV with Multiple Audio and Subtitle Streams |
NEW | - |
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Decoder for HDTV |
NEW | - |
Teletext support |
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Internet EPG support |
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TeleText EPG support |
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TV/AV toggle switch |
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DTV SI EPG support |
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Manual and scheduled recording |
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Sort recorded TV file by name |
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Sort recorded TV file by channel |
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Sort recorded TV file by genre |
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Easy tuner card setup process |
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Bundled TV tuner card |
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Virtual surround sound effects |
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TV source switching |
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Time-Shift playback mode |
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Auto channel scanning |
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| DVD Movies | ||
DVD/VCD/SVCD disc playback |
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Dolby Digital support |
7.1 channels‡ | 7.1 channels‡ |
Enable TrueTheater™ Lighting in DVD playback |
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Enable TrueTheater™ Surround in DVD playback |
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Enable TrueTheater™ Stretch in DVD playback |
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CyberLink Headphone |
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CyberLink Virtual Speaker |
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Multiple subtitle support |
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| Videos | ||
Browse by file/folder structure |
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Browse by date taken |
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Browse by rating |
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Adjustable thumbnail size |
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Play multiple selection of videos |
NEW | - |
Smart video thumbnails (6 snapshots) |
NEW | - |
Set rating for each video |
NEW | - |
Recent videos feature |
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| Pictures | ||
Browse by file/folder structure |
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Browse by date taken |
NEW | - |
Browse by rating |
NEW | - |
Adjustable thumbnail size |
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Edit multiple photos selected |
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Create slideshows from multiple photos selected |
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Photo detail info |
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Change and apply transition effects directly |
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Set rating for each photo |
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Photo slideshows |
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Slideshow effects and transitions |
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Select background music for slideshows |
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Photo rotation |
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Auto fixing of brightness, contrast, and colors |
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Red-eye removal |
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Zoom in/out photo in full screen |
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Browse recent photos |
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| Music | ||
Music detail information |
NEW | - |
Play multiple selection of tracks |
NEW | - |
Create playlist |
NEW | - |
Keyword search |
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Set rating for each music file |
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Browse by file/folder structure |
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Browse by album, artist, genre, songs, playlist |
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Recent music feature |
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Support visualization in playback |
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Album art display |
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| FM Radio | ||
Digital radio for DVB-T and DVB-S
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NEW | - |
FM radio support
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Easy tuner setup
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Always time-shift recording mode |
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Set favorite station |
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Manual input radio frequency |
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Manual and scheduled recording |
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Radio station list management |
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Auto channel scanning |
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| Settings and other features | ||
Entertainment interface (Categorizes features by user experience) |
NEW | - |
Color keys for quick access (Compatible with CyberLink Remote Control) |
NEW | - |
Auto detection of screen ratio |
NEW | - |
Live update notice |
NEW | - |
Remote control support* |
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PowerCinema 6 Digital Home Entertainement
Software
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PowerCinema 5 Digital Home Entertainement
Software
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* Optional accessory available from CyberLink
‡ Default is 2-channels. Represents maximum support with optional audio pack

