Computers & Tablets

[bacchen]

Well after trying a few things and having unsuccessful result, I am seeking help.

I have a cable box: (similar )[img]http://i15.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/28/1c/d406_3.JPG[/img]

Sadly I haven't found a USB cord to try, and I only have Sata outlets, not eSata so..

I am just wondering, if I come across the USB cord, will that be all I need for it to play in Windows Media Center? I tried hooking it up with the usual RYW cable through n S-Video adapter that came with my video card ( 8800gts ) but again, no result. Any tips appreciated!

Message Edited by bacchen on 01-03-2009 12:03 PM

[laney1025]

Try the following on CNET.

linkhttp://forums.cnet.com/5208-7586_102-0.html?forumID=68&threadID=264196&messageID=2584614)

[inutel]

You have Windows Media Center OS so i assume you a tuner card installed. From cable box antenna out, use coax cable to connect to you tuner card cable in. Start Media Center, set to channel 3, and change channels using your supplied cable box remote.

[bacchen]

@Inutel-

Sadly I do not have a TV Tuner Card. I run Windows Vista Home Premium (x64). It is also a custom computer I built. But based on the replies it's suggesting I need one? That a simple USB connection between the two will not be sufficient?

[inutel]

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@bacchen wrote:

@inutel-

Sadly I do not have a TV Tuner Card. I run Windows Vista Home Premium (x64). It is also a custom computer I built. But based on the replies it's suggesting I need one? That a simple USB connection between the two will not be sufficient?

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I dont think that your cable box can stream contents thru its USB ports, that wont work. Also check your video card s-video plug, most likely it's video out only (for TV monitor). You need some kind of input device for your pc to be able to connect it to your cable box, either a TV tuner card, a capture card (usb or pci card) etc.

[bacchen]

Ah thank you very much for the clarification

[Ghoulunatic]

Also, you could pick up a Pinnacle USB tuner.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8512362&st=Pinnacle&lp=10&type=product&cp=1&id=1186005934618

[theconnman2]

ok this is just me but i say skrew the cable box (if you can)and just do a usb tv tuner

[inutel]

USB TV tuner will work without cable box, but you will not be able to watch encrypted channels, which your cable box can decode.