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CyberLink PowerCinema Receives UPnP Logo for Both MediaServer and MediaRenderer; The Digital Home Entertainment Software, PowerCinema, is Certified by the UIC.


TAIPEI, Taiwan -- CyberLink Corp. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange.

TSE

1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE).
:5203.TW), a world leader and pioneer in providing integrated solutions for the Digital Home announced today PowerCinema 4 has passed UPnP MediaServer and MediaRenderer testing conducted by the UPnP(TM) Implementers Corporation (UIC UIC University of Illinois at Chicago
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).

PowerCinema is the remote-controlled PC software to carry the UPnP logo for both MediaServer and MediaRenderer. The UPnP logo gives users the assurance that PowerCinema supports total interoperability between UPnP devices and PowerCinema, offering the freedom to share data between appliances anywhere within the Digital Home.

The UPnP-ready PowerCinema can operate as both a MediaServer and MediaRenderer, streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. , audio, and image content to and from other UPnP devices. PowerCinema is listed as a compatible product on the UIC Certification site at http://www.upnp-ic.org/certification/default.asp#devices.

PowerCinema passed UPnP MediaServer testing for its ability to stream media to other UPnP compliant devices. Certification as a UPnP MediaRenderer endorses PowerCinema's ability to stream media from other UPnP-compliant devices.

"UPnP certification places CyberLink PowerCinema in the unique position of being the only remote-controlled entertainment platform to carry the UPnP logo for both MediaServer and MediaRenderer capabilities," said Alice H. Chang, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of CyberLink. "PowerCinema already offers a total entertainment solution, and with UPnP we've taken it the next step by enabling the free flow of media between devices in the Digital Home."

PowerCinema 4 is also a CES Innovations 2005 Awards Honoree and was voted as Buyers' Choice at Computex 2004. PowerCinema transforms a PC into a comprehensive entertainment center for enjoying TV, DVDs, photos, videos, music, radio, online extras, and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc.
DVD
 in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc

Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
 burning via remote control. It is also the world's first standalone Intel(R) NMPR NMPR Networked Media Product Requirements (Intel)  validated media client application.

Major features include:

--3D user interface

--DTCP-IP compliance for sharing protected content between digital products over a network

--Digital TV/dual tuner and hybrid analog-digital TV tuner card A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer. Most TV tuners also function as video capture cards, allowing them to record television programs onto a hard disk.  support: TV direct burn, EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An online listing of TV or other programs. Periodically, EPGs are downloaded into set-top boxes so that viewers can preview offerings by time or category and set reminders.  features, and Time-Shifting recording.

--One-click photo retouching and the easy creation of photo slideshows

--Streaming movie services and online games from content providers

--Platform expandability via plug-ins and downloads

--CyberLink Instant-On and Instant-Off technology designed for the Linux version

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