I am an existing MythTV user and quite happy with it for my needs but am helping my neighbor setup a comparable system for use on an OS he is more comfortable with (Windows). This system is going to be used to record 1x Analog cable via HVR-1600, 1x Digital via HVR-1600 and 2x Digital via HDHomeRun. The dilemma: - Should I go with Vista 32-bit ...

Not if you are running Media Center.  If you are running some app that came with your card, then most likely yes...check your documentation. To get unencrypted QAM with Media Center, the recommended solution is HD Homerun. infamous iv:So I guess my next question is.. how do I receive the QAM broadcast? Just hook my signal directly from the ...

infamous iv:Thanks Jeff.. can you elaborate a little more.. like.1.) Would I then get the local HD signals without the digital antenna and just a QAM tuner, or would I still need the Digital Antenna?  Plug your cable TV (basic cable service is all that you need) into a HD Homerun and you should be able to get your local TV stations in HD ...

Jeff - Moderator:You would only get your local HD channels through QAM. To receive your premium HD channels a new CableCard PC is currently the only option.This is not necessarily true.  It all depends on what your local cable provider sends in the clear.  I'm able to get Discovery HD along with my local HD channels in the clear over ...

Hi I believe I fixed the issue I had with my ATI 650 PCIe showing macro-blocking on HD Clear QAM channels and I am posting what I did to gather comments or to suggest a path to explore to others who might have the same problem. I did not find a way to obtain signal strength information or bit error rate on Clear QAM channels directly in ...

infamous iv:OK.. here is what I gather.. 1.) If you plug your coax cable straight from the wall to your tuner card.. you will only get your basic cable channels - 1-68, 69.. etc.. Assuming that you are connecting to an Analog tuner, TRUE2.)  To get your OTA HD Channels you need an ATSC Tuner Card.. but this is only going to be your local ...

Thanks Jeff.. can you elaborate a little more.. like.1.) Would I then get the local HD signals without the digital antenna and just a QAM tuner, or would I still need the Digital Antenna?2.) Is it possible to get the higher cable channels like 68-200 or whatever without your set top box hooked up? Or an I going to need to retain my set top box to ...

A few check points: 1. You have to know that your cable has clear QAM on it, this is different than the over the air HD/digital scheme called ATSC which is 8VSB. These are totally different modulation systems and the ATSC is not transmitted on cable. 2. Your card needs to be able to receive QAM as well as NTSC-M 3. If MC doesn't detect the ...

I am trying to avoid purchasing another OS as long as it can be avoided. Although if it is recommended to use above stated components in the stated manner under Windows 7 (home, premium, professional, ultimate? 32 or 64 bit), I am all for it as long as relevant posts can be referenced.