usb freeview on my computer

Ashok_2

GreenNotM wrote:

the pictures will appear on your laptop screen as that is where you are connecting the aerial to ???

It is the aerial lead from your tv - that you plug into your new card - the tv stays turned off.

Run the TV programme/application you have loaded on to your laptop or use MCE and check the channel strenght and tuning that way - as per the manual that came with the card. look for the Freeview pictures on your laptop with your card connected to the aerial......

HTH

Okay I can definitely try that.. But there might be a problem with MCE, although I'm definitely running it, I can't to be able to find the application to open MCE software anywhere..

GreenNotM

Ashok wrote:

Okay I can definitely try that.. But there might be a problem with MCE, although I'm definitely running it, I can't to be able to find the application to open MCE software anywhere..

Have a look here - read all the links http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/setup/addtuner.mspx

Look for TV tuners and remote controls at Windows Marketplace. You can also purchase a TV tuner and remote together.
Still have questions?


There are other ways that you can find the appropriate TV tuner and remote for your PC. You can:

• Refer to the hardware documentation that came with your PC. Visit the hardware manufacturer’s Web site.
• Contact the hardware manufacturer directly.

Ashok_2

GreenNotM wrote:

Have a look here - read all the links http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/setup/addtuner.mspx

Look for TV tuners and remote controls at Windows Marketplace. You can also purchase a TV tuner and remote together.
Still have questions?


There are other ways that you can find the appropriate TV tuner and remote for your PC. You can:

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• Contact the hardware manufacturer directly.

Thanks, I guess I don't need the MCE software but I just wanna test it out if it works with a TV aerial.. And I have another problem, I just reinstalled the only freeview thing I have left (this one connects into the laptop slot), but the application crashes each time I run it, I installed the drivers, it's just the application that messes up.. Is there any other software I can use to see if it gets the channels?

GreenNotM

Just curious Ashok - how do you know that you can get freeview at all on your laptop in your flat - have you ever had a signal or seen a freeview programme on your Laptop ? Have you the CD that came with the card ? or the manuals ?

Have you still got the box and manuals the laptop came with ?

Ashok_2

GreenNotM wrote:

Just curious Ashok - how do you know that you can get freeview at all on your laptop in your flat - have you ever had a signal or seen a freeview programme on your Laptop ? Have you the CD that came with the card ? or the manuals ?

Have you still got the box and manuals the laptop came with ?

Not on mylaptop I haven't seen freview.. I have the CD that came with the card, it didn't come with a manual.

I have the manual for my laptop.

sco0ter

One thing to remember with freeview cards... If you are using it on windows MCE then it has to have BDA drivers in order to function correctly. Not all freeview cards are MCE compatible..

Ashok_2

sco0ter wrote:

One thing to remember with freeview cards... If you are using it on windows MCE then it has to have BDA drivers in order to function correctly. Not all freeview cards are MCE compatible..

I do need to buy a new usb stick/card , I'll make sure it is MCE compatible.. If it is MCE compatible would it work with XP normal too? Also, are there any difference between cheaper and more expensive USB sticks? I was planning on buying http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190067203334&fromMakeTrack=true

But i'd link it up via a loft aerial..

sco0ter

Stop buying stuff from e-bay....

Try this... This is the one I have and never had a problem... It comes with XP drivers but BDA (MCE) compatible drivers can be downloaded from website.. It is also compatible with different software not just the manufacturers and works in VISTA as well using Microsofts own drivers.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1395880025.1167512089@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceiaddjkhhkjkfcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=674553&category_oid=

Ashok_2

Okay, well I got an indoor aerial, and using the freeview card I bought a while back, providing I choose the analog option, I can get all the analog channels at reasonable quality. The problem is I media center won't detect it so I can't view it on there, and if I choose digital TV the program crashes.. I tried reinstalling and downloading from site but same problem.. Any advice?

Ashok_2

Anyone able to help?