Pinnacle Systems Brings HDTV to the PC

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 4, 2000 - Pinnacle
Systems Inc., (NASDAQ: PCLE) a leader in broadcast and consumer video
solutions, today introduced PC-HDTV. Combining the latest technology from
Pinnacle Systems, TeraLogic, and Philips Semiconductor, PC-HDTV turns
ordinary personal computers into high definition televisions. PC-HDTV lets
viewers watch, record, and play back a HDTV program at full resolution, high
definition on a PC monitor, at a fraction of the cost of standalone HD
television sets. In addition, PC-HDTV allows broadcasters to datacast very
high bandwidth digital content directly into the consumers home.

“With over 120 stations in more than 40 markets
broadcasting HDTV, PC-HDTV is the perfect product for technology enthusiasts
who want to experience the theatre quality audio and video of HDTV in their
home,” said Bill Loesch, vice president of the consumer group at Pinnacle
Systems. “PC-HDTV is capable of receiving all 18 HD standards allowed by the
FCC, as well as standard definition TV. In addition, PC-HDTV even outputs
standard NTSC so that conventional TV sets in the home can display HDTV
programming,” Loesch added.