Dual Tunners with a Set Top Box

Discussion in 'Windows Media Center' started by BB, Jan 20, 2005.

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    BB Guest

    I am thinking about getting another TV card for my mce pc. I receive cable
    via a cable set top box. Currently, when I change the channel using my
    Microsoft remote, it sends a signal to my ir blaster in which changes the
    channel on my set top box. Meaning that my set top box must be on the channel
    of interest in order for mce to record or play in live TV mode. How is
    recording two shows at the same time on different channels handled (Once I
    add the other card) with a set top box if the set top box is already on one
    channel and recording? Thanks

    -Brian

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    CPU: P4 2.20 GHz
    Memory: 512MB DDR PC2700
    Drives: 120 GIG Seagate, 120 GIG WD
    TV Card: WinTV-PVR 350
    Video Card: ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128 MB
    Sound Card: Sound Blaster 5.1
    Extender: Xbox
     
    BB, Jan 20, 2005
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    Jeff Griffin Guest

    You will need to get a second Set Top Box.

    Jeff Griffin
    Windows XP Media Center Edition MVP
    www.thegreenbutton.com
     
    Jeff Griffin, Jan 20, 2005
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    Ron Sissons Guest

    One blaster for each box. MCE knows which card is linked to which blaster. If card 1 is recording and you want to record another show, MCE sends the signal to STB 2 connected to card 2 that is available.




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    I am thinking about getting another TV card for my mce pc. I receive cable
    via a cable set top box. Currently, when I change the channel using my
    Microsoft remote, it sends a signal to my ir blaster in which changes the
    channel on my set top box. Meaning that my set top box must be on the channel
    of interest in order for mce to record or play in live TV mode. How is
    recording two shows at the same time on different channels handled (Once I
    add the other card) with a set top box if the set top box is already on one
    channel and recording? Thanks

    -Brian

    --
    CPU: P4 2.20 GHz
    Memory: 512MB DDR PC2700
    Drives: 120 GIG Seagate, 120 GIG WD
    TV Card: WinTV-PVR 350
    Video Card: ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128 MB
    Sound Card: Sound Blaster 5.1
    Extender: Xbox
     
    Ron Sissons, Jan 20, 2005
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