It doesn't matter if it's photo or video: the media station plays the files through the HDMI output with a maximum resolution of 1080 p. It doesn't get any clearer. Digital outputs (coaxial/optical) provide for crystal clear sound in Dolby Digital or dts.

The media station plays image formats such as DivX, MKV, H.264, MP4 and AVI. It also plays music files in the AC3, WMA, OGG and MP3 formats without a problem.

Through the USB and memory card slots, the media station reads your data from storage media such as USB sticks, external hard drives and the most common memory cards.

You can receive digital TV programs via the built-in DVB-T receiver. Of course, functions like EPG, teletext and subtitles are included.

If you want to record films and songs, all you have to do is connect your choice of storage medium to the USB connection or the card reader. Even more practical: simply upgrade with a 3.5" hard drive (up to 2 TB) and you have the perfect hard drive recorder.

Enjoy time-shifted TV and do away with advertising breaks. You can even answer the telephone during your favourite blockbuster without a worry. Just quickly press the pause button, and the film will continue to be recorded in the background.

Connect the media station to computers in your network via LAN or WLAN and stream your media collection directly onto your TV or home cinema system. You can even play the data stored on the media station from your bedroom or office at the same time.

Internet streaming makes it possible to receive nearly 10,000 radio stations. You can either search for your favourite station or according to genre and then set up your own list of personal favourites.

Do you want to learn the up-to-the-minute news, watch a video on YouTube or access Picasa and flickr to view photos? No problem! Use the remote control to navigate through the Internet channels from the comfort of your own couch.