H.264 AVCHD video encoder
AC-3 recording from AC-3 source
AAC audio encoding from PCM source
Recording datarate: from 1 to 20 Mbits/sec (user selectable in the ArcSoft ShowBiz application)
Recording format:
up to 1080i from component video (YCrCb or YPrPb)
NTSC: 720p60, 1080i60, 480i60, 480p60
PAL: 720p50, 1080i50, 576p50, 576i50, 480p50, 480i50
Note: the video input format determines the recorded format. For example, 1080i input records at 1080i, 720P records at 720P, etc. Any other format conversions needs to be done with the MediaConvert program (supplied).
NTSC or PAL supported


Note: when playing back video recordings made with the Colossus, a fast CPU and at least 256MB of graphics memory are needed.
Processor Requirements (minimum for HD playback): Dual core CPU 2.0GHz or faster
Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Windows Vista or Windows XP service pack 2 (32-bit).
Graphics with 256MB memory (or greater)
PCI Express x1 slot
Sound card for audio playback
CD-ROM drive for installing the Colossus software


Bundled software applications
ArcSoft "ShowBiz"  for video recording and authoring and burning of your TV recordings onto a Blu-ray DVD compatible disc
Hauppauge WinTV v7 application, with support for the Hauppauge remote control and IR blaster
Input and outputs
Note: video input on Component and HDMI sources is limited to 1080i