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wierdo124 · 05-29-09

Wow, great, GREAT work EvilGenius. Rep for you!

N2Gaming · 05-30-09

Great thread.

I wish you had a list of service providers and the type of signal each provider broadcast. This would make it easier to determine the type of service I have or plan on getting to work w/a specific Tuner card/s.

Thank you,

N2G

EvilGenius007 · 05-30-09

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Originally Posted by N2Gaming

I wish you had a list of service providers and the type of signal each provider broadcast. This would make it easier to determine the type of service I have or plan on getting to work w/a specific Tuner card/s.

That's an excellent suggestion, I'll definitely look into this and see how complete a list I can compile!

EDIT: Gathering some links here for a write-up.
http://tv.about.com/od/cableandsatel...ompare.htm?p=1

EDIT 2: Seems like this information is highly specific to particular regions. I'm not sure a comprehensive list is possible.

N2Gaming · 05-30-09

I'm interested in IPTV. I have been trying to find out if there is a web sight that broadcasts live channels like The History Channel, Discovery Channel, MTV etc etc live for free. That would make it easy for my to just purchase the high speed internet and then tune to my favorite channels over the internet. I'm all ears if any one has any suggestions.

Thank you,

N2G

PizzaMan · 06-01-09

Great guild Evil!

I need alittle help. I've given up trying to program my dad's comp to work his cable box. I can get it to work and change channels in command line, but that's just not going to work for my 56 year old father who's not very PC savy. I need to get him setup with his HTPC to work as a PVR. His cable is digital. His currant cable box can record two channels at a time. I would like to config is HTPC to do this for him. I need to get it setup so he can watch one show and record something else and with a GUI that's easy to learn. I'm a little confused as to what tuner card would be right for the job.

thx in advanced for any help and suggestions.

DuckieHo · 06-01-09

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Originally Posted by PizzaMan

Great guild Evil!

I need alittle help. I've given up trying to program my dad's comp to work his cable box. I can get it to work and change channels in command line, but that's just not going to work for my 56 year old father who's not very PC savy. I need to get him setup with his HTPC to work as a PVR. His cable is digital. His currant cable box can record two channels at a time. I would like to config is HTPC to do this for him. I need to get it setup so he can watch one show and record something else and with a GUI that's easy to learn. I'm a little confused as to what tuner card would be right for the job.

thx in advanced for any help and suggestions.

Do you have an IR blaster?

To record two encrypted channels at a time with HTPC, you will need two set-top boxes.

N2Gaming · 06-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilGenius007

That's an excellent suggestion, I'll definitely look into this and see how complete a list I can compile!

EDIT: Gathering some links here for a write-up.
http://tv.about.com/od/cableandsatel...ompare.htm?p=1

EDIT 2: Seems like this information is highly specific to particular regions. I'm not sure a comprehensive list is possible.

I guess the next question would be what is the best way to ask my provider "Comcast atm" what type of signal they broadcast and who would be the best person at that company to answer this question? This way I will know what type of tv tuner cards are compatible w/the signal

Thank you,

N2G

DuckieHo · 06-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2Gaming

I guess the next question would be what is the best way to ask my provider "Comcast atm" what type of signal they broadcast and who would be the best person at that company to answer this question? This way I will know what type of tv tuner cards are compatible w/the signal

Thank you,

N2G

Comcast sends both digital (including ClearQAM) and analogue signals. You can get any channel under 100 and its not encrypted.

You can use this lookup to see what digital channels you can get: http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels

N2Gaming · 06-01-09

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Originally Posted by DuckieHo

Comcast sends both digital (including ClearQAM) and analogue signals. You can get any channel under 100 and its not encrypted.

You can use this lookup to see what digital channels you can get: http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/channels

Thank you DuckieHo, I the lookup thing those channels look like the OTA channels that my tv already received w/the digital antenna

EvilGenius007 · 06-01-09

Thanks DuckieHo, great help! That link is especially useful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PizzaMan

His cable is digital. His currant cable box can record two channels at a time. I would like to config is HTPC to do this for him. I need to get it setup so he can watch one show and record something else and with a GUI that's easy to learn. I'm a little confused as to what tuner card would be right for the job.

With digital cable I think you'll either need to go the IR blaster route, as DuckieHo alluded to, limit yourself to ClearQAM channels, or get an OCUR compliant mobo & purchase a cable card tuner (or two).

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