Re: Vista Media Center will not allow me to set up TV tuner

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On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:39:00 -0800, dpic <dpic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I think many of you missed the point. I merely want to watch TV while I work
at the computer. I have an IR remote for my Sat. receiver that I can change
channels with, so I don't have to go to another room to change channels. So,
Doug--thanks for responding, but I have a way on controlling a set-top box.
Also, I seldom record. When I do, I set the channel and leave the computer.
It does its thing. I'm happy.

Next, I have no idea of exactly what "IR hardware" I need. It is not listed
when Vista refuses to setup my TV card. Do I need a remote with an IR
receiver? I've read about blasters--do I need Microsoft blasters? Where is
it listed exactly what type of hardware I really need to run Media Center?

Lastly, the TV card works fine. I can see it in the preview window when
setting it with Media Center--until Media Center refuses to continue. I
have all the hardware "I" need. I have all the hardware "the computer"
needs. I don't have the hardware Media Center thinks I need.

Your TV card will work perfectly well via RF without the need for a IR receiver
& remote. Assuming that your satellite STB has an RF out (mine does). In setup
just tell MCE that you are using Antenna & let it find the one channel that the
STB is outputting on

To be honest though I agree with all the others who are telling you to buy the
Microsoft MCE remote control, IR receiver & IR bugs. It comes as a complete kit
& is all you need. It is also cheap.

Actually if all you want is to watch TV on your computer why do you even bother
with MCE. One of the simple TV programs that comes with the TV card (Hauppauge,
ATI or whatever) will do the job for you.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur
MCE MVP
.

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