Supporting ISDB-T in Latin America and worldwide!

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ArcSoft, Inc., the world-leading multimedia software provider, announced today that ArcSoft TotalMedia® 3.5 is available as an option with Mirics' global TV Tuner solution, FlexiTV. Arcsoft and Mirics have worked closely together to bring the best high-definition TV with reliable quality to Brazil and other Latin American countries.

ArcSoft TotalMedia 3.5 is a media hub that combines TV viewing, video recording, and FM radio listening, an all in one, easy-to-use program! In addition, TotalMedia 3.5 supports an state-of-the-art video codec which delivers excellent video quality so consumers can watch, record, and enjoy high-definition television on a PC.

"ArcSoft brings together our multimedia expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and reliability to provide the best support for digital TV on PCs," said Sean Bi, ArcSoft's VP and General Manager. "We're very excited to be working with Mirics to offer high-definition digital TV in the expanding Latin American region."

"Mirics is known as the leader in providing low-cost broadcast receiver solutions for PC platforms worldwide," said Chris Cytera, Marketing Director for Mirics. "Our collaboration with ArcSoft in supporting the ISDB-T standard further extends our customer base in Latin America."

Features include:

• Schedule and record your favorite TV shows using an EPG and burn them to DVD
• Capture and edit video with ease, and author your own DVD home movies
• Supports ISDB-T standard
• Unicode support for broader file playback and display
• DX-VA support for smoother video playback while using less of your system resources
• With built-in EPG, you can automatically record your favorite TV shows
• Automatically searches for available channels based on your location
• Supports full scan capabilities
• Includes Channel Management to set a favorite channel, delete a channel, or import/export a channel list

For more information, visit www.arcsoft.com/intouch/miricspr.

About Mirics

Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Visit: www.mirics.com for more information.

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc. is an industry leading software developer of multimedia technologies and applications across desktop and embedded platforms. Working closely with major OEM manufacturers, ArcSoft offers a full line of imaging and video solutions that enhance the features, performance, and user experience of mobile phones, digital cameras, optical drives, personal computers, and consumer electronics devices. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com.

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Contacts

ArcSoft, Inc.
Vickie Wei, 510-440-9901
vwei@arcsoft.com