Manual of product Colossus
Editorial note
The Hauppauge Colossus is a product that stands out for its compatibility with various broadcasting formats, including NTSC and PAL, ensuring an optimal visual experience for users. Its support for resolutions up to Full HD allows for exceptional image quality, providing total immersion during viewing. Additionally, HDMI connectivity facilitates the simultaneous transmission of high-quality video and audio, making its use with other devices easy. The ability to record to HDD is also a major advantage, offering reliable storage capacity to keep your data and videos. However, the product has some drawbacks. The lack of an integrated hard drive limits storage capacity, forcing users to rely on an external device for recording. Moreover, the minimum required configuration, while reasonable, may seem insufficient for those looking to perform more intensive or multitasking tasks. The absence of a specific tuner for digital signals may also restrict its use in certain regions. Finally, installation can be complicated for less experienced users, particularly due to the need for specific drivers for certain operating systems, and audio connectivity is limited to stereo output, which may not satisfy surround sound enthusiasts. Overall, the Hauppauge Colossus offers interesting features and good performance for everyday tasks, but it is important to consider its limitations before making a choice.Score details
User experience
The user experience is generally positive due to compatibility with various broadcast formats and support for Full HD resolutions, although the lack of a built-in hard drive may pose storage issues.
Performance
The performance is adequate for everyday tasks, but the minimum required configuration may be insufficient for users looking to perform more intensive tasks or multitasking.
connectivity
HDMI connectivity allows for high-quality video and audio transmission, making it easy to use with other devices, although the audio output is limited to stereo.
Features
The product features, such as the ability to record to HDD and compatibility with NTSC and PAL signals, provide an optimal viewing experience.
Usability
Installation can be complicated for less experienced users, particularly due to the need for specific drivers for certain operating systems.
Advantages
Compatible NTSC and PAL
Resolutions up to Full HD
HDMI connectivity for audio and video
Recording to hard drive
Reasonable minimum system requirements
Disadvantages
No built-in hard drive for storage.
Minimal configuration not well-suited for multitasking.
Lack of tuner for digital signals.
Complicated installation for inexperienced users.
Audio output limited to stereo only.
Technical Specifications Colossus
General Information
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ModelCOLOSSUS
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Brand
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Category
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Type
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SKU1028698
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MPN1028698
Features
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Tuner type-
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Product color-
Video
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Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
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Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
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Type HDFull HD
Other features
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HDMIYes
Connectivity
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Video output component (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
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Video output component (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
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Video output component (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
Storage support
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Integrated hard driveNo
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HDD RecordingYes
Minimum system requirements
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Minimal processorDual core 2.0GHz
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Minimum RAM512 MB
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Information
The Hauppauge Colossus is a product from the Hauppauge brand, renowned for its innovation and quality in the electronics sector. This model, designated as Colossus | 1412, is designed to deliver exceptional performance and an enhanced user experience. Its EAN code, 0785428014685, 785428014685, 7854280141280, 0785428014128, allows for precise identification in distribution systems.
Features
The Hauppauge Colossus lacks a specific tuner, which limits its ability to receive digital signals. However, it allows for the reception of analog signals, thus ensuring a classic viewing experience. Although the product's color is not specified, its contemporary design easily fits into various environments.
Video
This model supports several analog signal formats, including NTSC and PAL, thus ensuring extensive compatibility with various broadcasting systems. Supported video modes include 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, and 720p, allowing for superior image quality. The HD type is classified as Full HD, ensuring total immersion during viewing.
Other Features
The Hauppauge Colossus is equipped with HDMI connectivity, allowing for the simultaneous transmission of high-quality video and audio, thus facilitating integration with other devices.
Connectivity
Regarding audio connectivity, the product features a stereo output (left and right), providing an immersive sound experience. It also includes a component input for audiovisual devices (YPbPr/YCbCr) and a video output component, both ensuring a high-quality connection for optimal visual rendering.
Storage Support
The Hauppauge Colossus does not have a built-in hard drive, meaning an external device is necessary for data recording. However, it offers HDD recording functionality, ensuring reliable storage capacity for your content.
Minimum System Requirements
To function properly, the Hauppauge Colossus requires a Dual core 2.0GHz processor and at least 512 MB of RAM. These specifications are adequate to ensure smooth usage, although they may be insufficient for more intensive tasks or multitasking.
