USB HDTV Solutions

Superman07 · 02-19-07, 07:32 PM

I picked up the Hauppauge HDTV solution today at CC. Debating on if I want to open her and test - not left with a confident feeling after checking antennaweb.org that I'll receive a good signal. Plus it's only OTA; none of the cable channels. =/

Anybody have any luck with this? Hardware, software? Also using MCE if that matters.

I assume this falls under CCs full moneyback if I'm unstatisfied even if opened?

Oh yeah, $40 MIR, so that cuts the cost to $60 +tax if anybody cares.

DVDsAreMyLIFE · 02-19-07, 08:17 PM

I have not used Hauppauge's HD tuner yet but I do have there PVR150 TV Tuner and it works great, one of the best ones out there. There software is alright, it took a little work to get it going with MCE but once it worked, it was pretty flawless.

Superman07 · 02-19-07, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'm about to open her up and give it a try. I'll report back on how the setup, reception, etc. go. I'm maily worried about returning the unit if I don't get good reception/results.

DVDsAreMyLIFE · 02-19-07, 08:27 PM

You should be able to return it without a problem. Just say it didnt work with your computer.

Superman07 · 02-20-07, 05:06 PM

Well I managed to get it setup running under Windows Media Center. The PQ is pretty good on the HD channels (not sure if the limitation is the software, hardware [ATI X600 256MB], or monitor - Dell W2300).

The audio is a big issue - MC is only allowing me to chose between mono or stereo. Can't figure out of this is hardware of software related. Only running 2.1 atm, but the system is 5.1 - just no room to setup.

I'd prefer not to install the software that came with it for now - simplicity, but if I stick with the stick I likely will since it allows for different recording options.

Going to test out recording American Idol tonight and will continue with Lost and Grey's Anatomy on Wed/Thursday. If it doesn't work out I'll take her back this weekend.

02-19-07, 07:32 PM	#1
Superman07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SnogBox Posts: 5,938	USB HDTV Solutions I picked up the Hauppauge HDTV solution today at CC. Debating on if I want to open her and test - not left with a confident feeling after checking antennaweb.org that I'll receive a good signal. Plus it's only OTA; none of the cable channels. =/ Anybody have any luck with this? Hardware, software? Also using MCE if that matters. I assume this falls under CCs full moneyback if I'm unstatisfied even if opened? Oh yeah, $40 MIR, so that cuts the cost to $60 +tax if anybody cares. __________________ "Chuck me!" "Hey, I'm Eddie. How do you like me so far?" - Keen Eddie I've seen him. He's like fire, and ice, and rage. Like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever. He burns at the center of time and sees the turn of the univrse.

02-19-07, 08:19 PM	#3
Superman07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SnogBox Posts: 5,938	Thanks for the feedback. I'm about to open her up and give it a try. I'll report back on how the setup, reception, etc. go. I'm maily worried about returning the unit if I don't get good reception/results. __________________ "Chuck me!" "Hey, I'm Eddie. How do you like me so far?" - Keen Eddie I've seen him. He's like fire, and ice, and rage. Like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever. He burns at the center of time and sees the turn of the univrse.

02-20-07, 05:06 PM	#5
Superman07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SnogBox Posts: 5,938	Well I managed to get it setup running under Windows Media Center. The PQ is pretty good on the HD channels (not sure if the limitation is the software, hardware [ATI X600 256MB], or monitor - Dell W2300). The audio is a big issue - MC is only allowing me to chose between mono or stereo. Can't figure out of this is hardware of software related. Only running 2.1 atm, but the system is 5.1 - just no room to setup. I'd prefer not to install the software that came with it for now - simplicity, but if I stick with the stick I likely will since it allows for different recording options. Going to test out recording American Idol tonight and will continue with Lost and Grey's Anatomy on Wed/Thursday. If it doesn't work out I'll take her back this weekend. __________________ "Chuck me!" "Hey, I'm Eddie. How do you like me so far?" - Keen Eddie I've seen him. He's like fire, and ice, and rage. Like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever. He burns at the center of time and sees the turn of the univrse.

02-19-07, 08:17 PM	#2
DVDsAreMyLIFE DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,229	I have not used Hauppauge's HD tuner yet but I do have there PVR150 TV Tuner and it works great, one of the best ones out there. There software is alright, it took a little work to get it going with MCE but once it worked, it was pretty flawless.

02-19-07, 08:27 PM	#4
DVDsAreMyLIFE DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,229	You should be able to return it without a problem. Just say it didnt work with your computer.