Cable box to PC

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 28 Dec 2006, 22:39

Would it be possible to connect my cable box directly to my PC to watch tv on the Media Center? Or would I still need the TV tuner? I'd be kinda pissed if I still needed the tuner

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 28 Dec 2006, 22:55

And how would you connect it to your computer?

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 28 Dec 2006, 22:56

My cable box has a usb port in the back of it

vellu · Post by **vellu** » 28 Dec 2006, 23:18

That's propably just for firmware updates, and not the tv signal itself.

At the very least you are going to need somekind of "video in" adapter device for your computer, which would also have the correct connectors your box uses. Not sure if such a thing exists, atleast I've never come across one. Video capturing is not the same, that would mean recording. I'm assuming you want live tv.

As far as I know in order to view TV on your pc, you need a tuner card or a tuner usb adapter.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 28 Dec 2006, 23:49

The usb port (if it's like tivo) is for wi-fi and crap... you would need the tv tuner. And if i had XP i could use the one i have and show you.

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 28 Dec 2006, 23:57

vellu wrote:That's propably just for firmware updates, and not the tv signal itself.

At the very least you are going to need somekind of "video in" adapter device for your computer, which would also have the correct connectors your box uses. Not sure if such a thing exists, atleast I've never come across one. Video capturing is not the same, that would mean recording. I'm assuming you want live tv.

As far as I know in order to view TV on your pc, you need a tuner card or a tuner usb adapter.

Aww...Oh well

Carcrazy wrote:The usb port (if it's like tivo) is for wi-fi and crap... you would need the tv tuner. And if i had XP i could use the one i have and show you.

Oh ok, What do you have? Mac? Vista?

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 29 Dec 2006, 00:04

Vista

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Dec 2006, 00:12

Is it good or bad?

korge · Post by **korge** » 29 Dec 2006, 00:20

My dad got a thing for christmas which basically connects the satellite reciever to Media Center where from there he can record and watch live tv. Pretty neat, it evens sets the tv guide up in Media center for him.. Was about 100 bucks though.

Carcrazy · Post by **Carcrazy** » 29 Dec 2006, 00:36

Hey, if you want a good cheap tuner, check ebay or geeks. YOu should be able to get one around $30. Best I can do 4 ya. Just make sure it is compatable with Media Center and it doesn't have to have it's own individual program.

S2000_Skyline12 · Post by **S2000_Skyline12** » 29 Dec 2006, 00:40

Thanks all for the help