Features
LiveTV:[2] The Live TV feature allows access to free-to-air (unencrypted) channels in the widely available DVB-T network (in the UK this is known as Freeview). Whilst using the Live TV option, live programming is cached as it is displayed, so that users can pause, rewind and fast forward through any recently-viewed material, as well as record and turn subtitles and audio description on/off. Screen size can also be changed. PlayTV allows users to watch one programme whilst recording another. Live TV also has a now and next bar enabling users to scroll through live TV and see what is on other channels and what is coming on next.
PlayTV LiveTV Interface
Guide (Electronic Program Guide):[2] The software features a 7-day electronic program guide.[3] PlayTV allows users to set recordings and change channel from the Guide; also selectable is a Favourites guide which is a list of a user's favourite programmes. The Guide shows a full description of all programmes. Whilst setting recordings, users can set whether they would like to repeat the recordings daily or weekly for up to 6 times.
Library:[2] The PlayTV Library is where all the recorded content is stored. The content can be viewed in a list view or in a thumbnail view. Its also fully sortable by date, channel and name. The library is also where content can be exported to the PlayStation 3's main menu to be stored with the rest of the user's video files. Whilst playing back the recorded content, users can pause, fast forward, rewind, skip to/from and turn subtitles and audio description on/off. Screen size can also be changed.
Schedule: The schedule feature allows users to edit their future recordings. It is also fully searchable.
Find and Record:The find and record feature allows users to search the next 7 days worth of TV programmes by searching with a key word in the title of the programmes and/or the description of the programme. Find and record also lets users set manual recordings using the channel, date and time that you wish to record.
Mobile TV with PSP: Wi-Fi connectivity with a PlayStation Portable allows for portable viewing of live or recorded television programming. By using the Remote Play feature of the PlayStation 3, owners can use a PlayStation Portable to access their PlayStation 3 console from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The Remote Play feature has the ability to 'wake up' the PlayStation 3 from stand-by mode, allowing the user the ability to watch live TV, set recordings and watch previously recorded content anywhere in the world direct from their PlayStation 3 to their PlayStation Portable via the internet.
Manuals:[2] PlayTV displays an on-screen manual. This acts as a quick reference to the various functions of a controller, Blu-ray remote control and remote play using a PlayStation Portable.
PlayTV on with wires connected
Sony has stated that PlayTV will be able to record TV whilst playing PS3 and PS1 games, the code for the function has already been incorporated in the version 2.41 firmware update.[1][4] To use the product however a 5GB install is required from the disk provided with the PlayTV device.
Release
The device was launched in the UK on the 19 September 2008 with other regions in Europe to follow.
It has been reported that Australia will receive the Play TV accessory only 2 months after Europe. Currently earmarked for Q4 2008
Because North American markets, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be using the ATSC digital standard (and the latter two are currently early in their digital transition), it is unlikely they will see the PlayTV device because of compatibility issues.
On 12 September 2008, Sony released an interactive demo of PlayTV on the PlayStation store in Europe.
First week shipments of Play TV in the UK were reportedly 85,000 units, apparently with "specialist and national press giving thumbs up to the device"
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Waterproof Exhibition Graphics
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