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| 703156 | 2008-09-07 03:46:00 | Does it involve the VIVO component of the graphics card? And if i purchase a USB tv tuner, do i still need a PCI tv tuner card? thanks, from a complete novice . . . . . :banana |
WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 703157 | 2008-09-07 12:27:00 | Does it involve the VIVO component of the graphics card? Only if you want to input or output video from/to a tv or other source/destination (some tv cards have various inputs/outputs built in, depends what you require); if you are wanting to watch TV on your computer monitor only, you dont need to connect Vivo to anything. And if i purchase a USB tv tuner, do i still need a PCI tv tuner card? Not both, just one or the other (Are you in NZ? Freeview (terrestrial (HD (high definition)) or satellite (standard definition) compatibility would be useful). www.pbtech.co.nz |
feersumendjinn (64) | ||
| 703158 | 2008-09-07 19:19:00 | Hauppauge make a good range of cards. Some cards have bundled software which is not great. I personally use 2 Hauppauge cards and Mediaportal software which is open source. PCi-e or PCI or USB it is your choice. Some can handle High Definition (HD), some not. For the best Freeview in HD maybe go with something like the PCi-e Hauppauge HVR 2200. You can go down either the Satellite route or the UHF Aerial route, UHF better IMHO. Acsent or PBTech sell suitable TV Cards. http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/ www.hauppauge.co.uk <- Hauppauge Forum http://cranznz.googlepages.com/ <- Setting up MediaPortal forum.team-mediaportal.com <- MediaPortal NZ Forum www.dtvforum.co.nz <- NZ Digital Forum http://freeviewnz.tv/ <- Freeview NZ http://www.freeviewshop.co.nz <- Some Freeview Items |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 703159 | 2008-09-07 20:46:00 | Is mediaportal free? Are there any factors to take into account when choosing between satellite or uhf? I have a regular UHF aerial and skyHD . thanks |
WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 703160 | 2008-09-08 01:58:00 | Is mediaportal free? Are there any factors to take into account when choosing between satellite or uhf? I have a regular UHF aerial and skyHD . thanks Yes, mediaportal is free, and if you already have a UHF aerial you don't require anything else . |
Blam (54) | ||
| 703161 | 2008-09-08 11:02:00 | i see thanks. Also, do i actually have to plug an antenna cable into the tvtuner card? because my pc is quite far away from the lounge... Are there wireless antenna options? |
WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 703162 | 2008-09-08 11:06:00 | Yup you do have to have some kind of aerial | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 703163 | 2008-09-08 11:25:00 | a special aerial in the lounge or in the pc room?:thanks | WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 703164 | 2008-09-08 11:30:00 | Wherever. It doesnt matter. Depends where you can put it And whether it'll be in or outside Doesnt have to be special, just a normal TV aerial |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 703165 | 2008-09-08 19:31:00 | You can plug Splitters into each of the three options Below and run a cable from the splitter to the TV card to get roughly the results below. If you just want plain old boring Analogue TV then just plug in your existing VHF Aerial to your TV Card. If you want Freeview Digital Satellite plug in your Sky cable from your Sky Dish for DVB-S If you want Freeview Digital HD then plug in a UHF Aerial to your TV card. |
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