Pinnacle Systems Unveils ShowCenter 200, Including High Definition Photo and Video Support

Pinnacle Systems Unveils ShowCenter 200, Including High
Definition Photo and Video Support
Intuitive User Interface and Exceptional Audio and Visual Quality Promise an
Easy, Engaging Entertainment Experience 


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Systems(R),
Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLE), a leader in digital video solutions today announced
ShowCenter 200, its latest digital media adapter.

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 connects directly to a PC, or to a home network, and
streams media files to any television or home entertainment system connected to
the ShowCenter player. A complete solution that works with highspeed wired and
wireless (802.11g) home networks, Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 includes the digital
media adapter set-top box with a front panel USB port, a remote control,
Ethernet and power cables, and easy-to-use media management software.

High Definition Video and Photo Support

ShowCenter 200 includes support for high definition video and photo,
significantly enhancing their quality on televisions with HD capabilities.  In
addition, users can now view HD video in a variety of formats including WMV,
.AVI, and .MPEGs files and enjoy high quality photos taken with mega-pixel
digital still cameras.

Enjoy Online Video and Music Content

With ShowCenter 200 it will be possible to enjoy music and video throughout the
home by streaming content via integrated wireless support.  It offers an
easy-to-use TV interface that gives remote control access to video, photo,
music and TV files stored on the PC.  Music lovers can automatically import
content through their RealRhapsody(R) subscriptions, including over 770,000
songs and broadband users can listen Internet SHOUTcast(TM) radio on their home
audio system.

Powerful Media Management

Unlike competing products, ShowCenter 200 includes powerful media management
software, Pinnacle MediaManager, which allows users to manage all photo, video
and music files with ease. ShowCenter 200 easily supports large media file
collections and includes integrated CD and DVD burning for archiving
collections or sharing playlists. Using Pinnacle MediaManager, consumers can
create playlists, import and export content and browse auto playlists including
Top Rated and Most Played.

Easy Set-Up and Installation

A new, improved installation wizard makes it simple to install ShowCenter 200
and connect it to the PC via a wired Ethernet connection. The only product
within its category to offer 'watched folders,' content can be imported from
folders automatically, alerting the user when new media is found.  With a
simple TV interface and category organization, the ShowCenter 200 provides
intuitive navigation for selecting content with a remote control.

Control Personal Video Recording on your PC

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 also allows consumers complete control of the PVR
features via the PCTV tuner card that can be installed on the PC. Timeshifting
allows users to view live television and pause, as well as to fast forward and
replay programs.   Integrated burning makes it easy to archive recorded content
to CD and DVD.

Pricing and Availability

Pinnacle ShowCenter 200 carries an MSRP of $299 and is expected to be available
in April at most major retailers and through the Pinnacle e-store.

About Pinnacle Systems, Inc,

Pinnacle Systems provides broadcasters and consumers with cutting-edge digital
media creation, storage, and play-back solutions for use at Home, at Work and
on the Air. Pinnacle Systems' award winning digital media solutions are in use
around the world for broadcast, video editing, DVD and CDR authoring and on the
Internet. A recognized industry leader, the company has received nine
prestigious Emmy Awards for its technical innovations and carries this
commitment throughout all of its product lines. Pinnacle Systems may be reached
at 650-526-1600 or at http://www.pinnaclesys.com/.

NOTE:  Pinnacle Systems, Pinnacle ShowCenter, and Pinnacle MediaManager are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. and its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. 

DATASOURCE: Pinnacle Systems, Inc.



CONTACT:  Kim McIntyre, Public Relations Manager of Pinnacle Systems,

[phone], or ; or Paul Albright, Senior

Account Executive of Access Communications, [phone], or

, for Pinnacle Systems



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