TV Tuner Options?

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
video card he bought for his son.

OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!

--
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http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

 

[Carlos]

RE: TV Tuner Options?

Charlie.
I am not currently using these kind of cards, but here are some options:
http://www.kozumi-usa.com/KTV01c.html
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV/PCTV/
Carlos

"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:

> A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
> and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
> since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
> basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
> video card he bought for his son.
>
> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>

 

[Andy]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:43 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
<charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:

>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>video card he bought for his son.
>
>OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!

FusionHDTV ATSC
http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Products/

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks, Carlos. On the Pinnacle site, it says no x64 yet, btw. Is there a
known solution that isn't posted?

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5A4AA25A-E823-431C-8137-54A2AD32A9C7@microsoft.com...
> Charlie.
> I am not currently using these kind of cards, but here are some options:
> http://www.kozumi-usa.com/KTV01c.html
> http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV/PCTV/
> Carlos
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>
>> A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>> and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>> since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>> basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>> video card he bought for his son.
>>
>> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks!

--
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http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Andy" <1@2.3> wrote in message
news:c7sua453fniprrr6rqbc8h7ef6dcctenc6@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:43 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
> <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:
>
>>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>>video card he bought for his son.
>>
>>OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>
> FusionHDTV ATSC
> http://www.fusionhdtv.co.kr/ENG/Products/

 

[Tony Sperling]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

I have a ComPro DVB T300 that was not supported (XP x64) the last time I
looked - I think I heard somewhere that USB and PC-Card devices are more
likely to work???


Tony. . .


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
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> Thanks, Carlos. On the Pinnacle site, it says no x64 yet, btw. Is there a
> known solution that isn't posted?
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5A4AA25A-E823-431C-8137-54A2AD32A9C7@microsoft.com...
> > Charlie.
> > I am not currently using these kind of cards, but here are some options:
> > http://www.kozumi-usa.com/KTV01c.html
> >
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV/PCTV/
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV
Tuners,
> >> and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask
here,
> >> since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options
are
> >> basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the
monster
> >> video card he bought for his son.
> >>
> >> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect.
Thanks!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Charlie.
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
> >>
>

 

[Barb Bowman]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...pf=0&pi=6&c=TV Devices&sc=TV Tuners&os=64-bit



On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:43 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
<charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:

>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>video card he bought for his son.
>
>OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks, Barb. But somehow, that model is no longer showing on the Pinnacle
site. Only their HD models are showing, and the support FAQ says no 64-bit.
Have you tried/confirmed that the newer HD models work? Or should he be
looking for the hybrid model listed here (which could well still be
around.)?

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Barb Bowman" <barb@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...pf=0&pi=6&c=TV Devices&sc=TV Tuners&os=64-bit
>
>
>
> On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:43 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
> <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:
>
>>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>>video card he bought for his son.
>>
>>OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

[roman modic]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Hello!

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>video card he bought for his son.
>
> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>

http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support/vista.html

Currently, WinTV receivers used with the 64-bit version of the Vista Media
Center application are limited to less than 4GB of memory

WinTV CD 4.6b
http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=15341

"Products + 8GB RAM + 64-bit Vista - Test Results"
http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=14947


Regards, Roman

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks! And my friend down on the farm thanks you too.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"roman modic" <modicr@astral-it.com> wrote in message
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> Hello!
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>>video card he bought for his son.
>>
>> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>>
>
> http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support/vista.html
>

> Currently, WinTV receivers used with the 64-bit version of the Vista Media
> Center application are limited to less than 4GB of memory
>

>
> WinTV CD 4.6b
> http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=15341
>
> "Products + 8GB RAM + 64-bit Vista - Test Results"
> http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=14947
>
>
> Regards, Roman

 

[Barb Bowman]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

if you have less than 4 gigs of RAM, most of the Hauppage tuners are
OK on 64 bit windows.

One question - what TV source are they intending to use? this can
make a huge difference in what tuner would be the best. Cable? OTA?
etc.


On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:43:11 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
<charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:

>Thanks, Barb. But somehow, that model is no longer showing on the Pinnacle
>site. Only their HD models are showing, and the support FAQ says no 64-bit.
>Have you tried/confirmed that the newer HD models work? Or should he be
>looking for the hybrid model listed here (which could well still be
>around.)?
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Unknown by me at this time. But I can check. Thanks.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Barb Bowman" <barb@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> if you have less than 4 gigs of RAM, most of the Hauppage tuners are
> OK on 64 bit windows.
>
> One question - what TV source are they intending to use? this can
> make a huge difference in what tuner would be the best. Cable? OTA?
> etc.
>
>
> On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:43:11 -0700, "Charlie Russel - MVP"
> <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote:
>
>>Thanks, Barb. But somehow, that model is no longer showing on the Pinnacle
>>site. Only their HD models are showing, and the support FAQ says no
>>64-bit.
>>Have you tried/confirmed that the newer HD models work? Or should he be
>>looking for the hybrid model listed here (which could well still be
>>around.)?
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

[Dennis Pack x64, vista rc1 x86 & x64]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Charlie:

I'm using Leadtek TV2000XP/Expert (PCI) for analog TV and Encore ATSC

Digital (USB) for digital TV. Both work with XP x64 and Vista x64 running

4GB ram. I don't have an 8GB system running yet.

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>video card he bought for his son.
>
> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>

 

[Dominic Payer]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

I use Leadtek DTV1000T and DTV1000S for OTA digital reception. I wouldn't
recommend the DTV1000S because its driver includes a multimedia "helper"
which launches PowerDVD every time the machine starts or resumes from
standby.

Most current cards have 64-bit drivers and will work with Windows Media
Center.

If you want to enjoy watching TV and not spend time waiting for Media Center
to clunk into action, a good software package is needed and I find Leadtek's
WinFast excellent. Others have commented on that too. There is said to be an
update to Windows Media Center coming which may increase its responsiveness.



"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>video card he bought for his son.
>
> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks, Dennis.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Dennis Pack x64, vista rc1 x86 & x64" <dennispack@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote
in message news:OCRuvUhBJHA.2712@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Charlie:
>
> I'm using Leadtek TV2000XP/Expert (PCI) for analog TV and Encore ATSC
>
> Digital (USB) for digital TV. Both work with XP x64 and Vista x64 running
>
> 4GB ram. I don't have an 8GB system running yet.
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>>video card he bought for his son.
>>
>> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>
>
>

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Thanks, Dominic

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel

"Dominic Payer" <dcp@dcp.fsv.co.uk> wrote in message
news:OpmcfihBJHA.1180@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I use Leadtek DTV1000T and DTV1000S for OTA digital reception. I wouldn't
>recommend the DTV1000S because its driver includes a multimedia "helper"
>which launches PowerDVD every time the machine starts or resumes from
>standby.
>
> Most current cards have 64-bit drivers and will work with Windows Media
> Center.
>
> If you want to enjoy watching TV and not spend time waiting for Media
> Center to clunk into action, a good software package is needed and I find
> Leadtek's WinFast excellent. Others have commented on that too. There is
> said to be an update to Windows Media Center coming which may increase its
> responsiveness.
>
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:92D3C2B9-7FFB-4E96-9CE4-A7D09118D648@microsoft.com...
>>A friend was asking what the options were for 64-bit supported TV Tuners,
>>and I said I didn't know because I'm a happy TiVo user. But I'd ask here,
>>since I know a few of you have an interest in this area. His options are
>>basically USB or PCI - the only free PCI-e slot is blocked by the monster
>>video card he bought for his son.
>>
>> OS is Vista 64-bit, but could be XP x64 if necessary, I suspect. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>>
>

 

[Barb Bowman]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

The TV Pack 2008 will only be available on new OEM computers (no
consumer/windows update). See
http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/thread/282555.aspx

On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:38:16 +0100, "Dominic Payer"
<dcp@dcp.fsv.co.uk> wrote:

>There is said to be an
>update to Windows Media Center coming which may increase its responsiveness.
--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

[roman modic]

Re: TV Tuner Options?

Hello!

"Dennis Pack x64, vista rc1 x86 & x64" <dennispack@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote
in message news:OCRuvUhBJHA.2712@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> I'm using Leadtek TV2000XP/Expert (PCI) for analog TV and Encore ATSC
> Digital (USB) for digital TV. Both work with XP x64 and Vista x64 running
> 4GB ram. I don't have an 8GB system running yet.

BTW, it seems that problem is only with PCI cards. The following
info is from Hauppauge forum:
http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=14947

I only tested PCI products as it seems the issue lies with
ks.sys's handling of 64-bit memory on 32-bit PCI cards. i.e
USB products shouldn't be affected.

Regards, Roman