After a lightweight DVB Software? Are there any!?

LeperousDust · 10-02-2007, 18:55

Just something simple, akin to VideoLan?

Ability to record, pause, and look at a basic epg would be great, had a look around but i really can't find anything that doesn't have all the bells and whilstles and big skins and designed to be readable at 10' ect! I haven't seen much but i was thinking something a little like eyeTV but for windows...

I've used Media Portal and GB-PVR but theyre trying to do too much for me, i want back to basics. This is my PC i use VideoLan for videos, Foobar for audio and *insert something lightweight* for my TV! Convergance sucks...

LeperousDust · 15-02-2007, 15:49

I've found the perfect piece of software, DVBViewer. Just under £10, and its the best DVB software i've EVER used. More than worth its money...

LeperousDust · 17-02-2007, 18:44

Can't say for sure, what is the problem with your card? What card do you have, do you know what chip its using? May be a driver issue possibly? I had an AWFUL time with a hauppauge nova-t 500 even hauppauge support gave up, its listed as hardware incompatible with my computer at present

But this pinnacle dual dvb-t pro pci whatever is a dream, works perfect

So i suppose it depends...

Mark · 18-02-2007, 19:50

I've never been a fan of Hauppauge (or however you spell it), but I'd try again with the Compro.

For an internal card, you may have noise issues with your PC. Try a different PCI slot, particularly if you're using a Creative sound card. If the card has an antenna socket sticking out, try to ensure it doesn't make contact with the chassis (use a piece of insulation tape if necessary).

For a USB device, you may have power issues. If you're using a motherboard USB socket, try a powered hub, and if you're using a hub, try a motherboard socket.

In either case, if none of these work, it may be a signal strength problem. A booster might help, but there's only so much signal boosters can do.

Mark · 18-02-2007, 22:54

Problem is that the inside of a PC is usually a far more electrically 'noisy' environment than your average freeview box, so yes, if the signal is already borderline, then your PC is likely to have trouble with it.

10-02-2007, 18:55	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	After a lightweight DVB Software? Are there any!? Just something simple, akin to VideoLan? Ability to record, pause, and look at a basic epg would be great, had a look around but i really can't find anything that doesn't have all the bells and whilstles and big skins and designed to be readable at 10' ect! I haven't seen much but i was thinking something a little like eyeTV but for windows... I've used Media Portal and GB-PVR but theyre trying to do too much for me, i want back to basics. This is my PC i use VideoLan for videos, Foobar for audio and insert something lightweight for my TV! Convergance sucks...

15-02-2007, 15:49	#2
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I've found the perfect piece of software, DVBViewer. Just under £10, and its the best DVB software i've EVER used. More than worth its money...

17-02-2007, 18:44	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Can't say for sure, what is the problem with your card? What card do you have, do you know what chip its using? May be a driver issue possibly? I had an AWFUL time with a hauppauge nova-t 500 even hauppauge support gave up, its listed as hardware incompatible with my computer at present But this pinnacle dual dvb-t pro pci whatever is a dream, works perfect So i suppose it depends...

18-02-2007, 19:50	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've never been a fan of Hauppauge (or however you spell it), but I'd try again with the Compro. For an internal card, you may have noise issues with your PC. Try a different PCI slot, particularly if you're using a Creative sound card. If the card has an antenna socket sticking out, try to ensure it doesn't make contact with the chassis (use a piece of insulation tape if necessary). For a USB device, you may have power issues. If you're using a motherboard USB socket, try a powered hub, and if you're using a hub, try a motherboard socket. In either case, if none of these work, it may be a signal strength problem. A booster might help, but there's only so much signal boosters can do.

18-02-2007, 22:54	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Problem is that the inside of a PC is usually a far more electrically 'noisy' environment than your average freeview box, so yes, if the signal is already borderline, then your PC is likely to have trouble with it.