Q: What are the minimum system requirements for TVBook Pro Express?
A: TVBook Pro Express is compatible with Apple's MacBook Pro. It uses the ExpressCard/34 slot, only present on this Mac model.


Q: Does TVBook Pro Express work in the USA?
A: TVBook Pro Express is not compatible with the ATSC standard used in the USA/North America and Canada. It Supports the DVB-T standard instead, used in Europe and most parts of Asia.


Q: Is TVBook Pro Express Supported in my country?
A: TVBook Pro Express Supports the DVB-T standard, which is becoming prevalent in many European and Asian countries. Please see the dvb.org website for the current status of adoption of the DVB-T standard in your country. Even if your country has adopted DVB-T, the service may not yet have been deployed everywhere.
Please note that DVB-T is called 'Freeview' in the United Kingdom and 'TNT' in France.


Q: What format does TVBook Pro Express use for recording?
A: TVBook Pro Express uses the format that is broadcasted by each TV station. Usually, this is MPEG-2, but some countries are introducing MPEG-4 (h.264) broadcasts. TVBook Pro Express does not modify the MPEG stream in any way. Please note that h.264 broadcasts are not yet Supported in software.


Q: Does TVBook Pro Express feature a hardware encoder?
A: A hardware encoder is not required, as the signal is already in digital form and does not need to be converted.


Q: Can I receive traditional analogue TV signals with TVBook Pro Express?
A: No. TVBook Pro Express only receives digital terrestrial signals. However, analogue TV channels are usually also transmitted via digital.


Q: Can I connect my cable or satellite receiver to TVBook Pro Express?
A: No. TVBook Pro Express only receives digital terrestrial signals


Q: Can I connect my VCR or DVD player to TVBook Pro Express?
A: No. TVBook Pro Express only receives digital terrestrial signals


Q: Does the mini antenna really work?
A: Yes! It will work just fine if you have good reception in the area you live in. If you are missing some channels or the picture stutters, connect TVBook Pro Express to a roof-mounted antenna, which will provide better reception if the signal is weak. This is especially true in France and the UK, where the DVB-T implementation is not as good as in other European countries.


Q: Does TVBook Pro Express Support 16:9 broadcasts?
A: Yes.


Q: Does TVBook Pro Express Support surround sound?
A: Yes.


Q: Does TVBook Pro Express Support encrypted broadcasts?
A: No.


Q: Can I watch one channel while recording another?
A: No, TVBook Pro Express integrates a single tuner only.