When you try the Tuner software and scan for channels, what happens? Does it
give you an error message or does it seek through all the channels and just
find none? Do you see 'snow' or just black screen? It's been a while since I
used the Hauppauge software, but have you configured it for Over The Air
signals, perhaps it's just seeking cable frequencies?
HD reception usually requires an amplified antenna, a weak signal will mean
'no' signal.
Have you tried a conventional TV set at your present location? Can you pick
up signals with 'rabbit ears' for example?
"broccolibeef" wrote:
> I did not get any advice, and I went ahead and bought the Hauppauge HVR 1600
> tuner along with this Philips indoor HDTV antenna:
>
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Custo...Review.do#tabs
>
> It did NOT pick up any one channel--analog or digital!
>
> Then I returned it and tried this indoor antenna:
>
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Custo...Review.do#tabs
>
> It could NOT pick up any channel, either--analog or digital!
>
> So what's going on?
>
> Did I do something wrong?
>
> Not that I know of right now! I downloaded the latest vista driver(32 bit)
> from Hauppauge's website, and Vista(Business, 32 bit) correctly recognized
> the device, and Win2000 app that came with the card installed correctly as
> well!
>
> The problem is just that it cannot pick up even one channel!
>
> According to antennaweb.org, where I live is about 27 miles from the TV
> stations or their towers. I live in Northridge, CA, 91324, to be exact.
>
> Don't know if anyone else has had better luck in finding the right indoor
> HDTV antenna to work with this tuner?
>
> I do NOT have cable--can't afford it. I was hoping that I could pick up
> some TV signals--HD or no HD--from off the air and be informed of some
> important or iconic moments! So far, however, it has been a disappointing
> experience.
>
> Would really apprecaite it, if you could give me some pointer in
> recommending the right antenna for me to make this tuner work!
>
> So far as I know, the antenna seems to be the problem! If you think there
> might be something else wrong, would appreciate your pointing it out to me as
> well.
>
> For the specs of my machine, please see my original post!
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> "broccolibeef" wrote:
>
> > I need advice on a TV tuner card under Vista(Business, 32 bit). Hope someone
> > can give me some pointer!
> >
> > 1. price range: around $100.
> > 2. I don't have Vista Ultimate, therefore don't have Media Center. Will
> > this be a problem for me to use any of the TV tuner cards? Sorry, never used
> > a TV tuner card before. Will the software included with the card be good
> > enough to replace the Media Center in Vista Ultimate?
> > 3. Don't have cable, so what kind of antenna should I buy to go with the
> > tuner?
> > 4. Key specs of my rig: Asus A8N-E mobo(939 socket), AMD Athlon 64 3200+,
> > Geforce 6800 GS, 2 GB generic PC 3200 RAM, Audigy 2 Value soundcard with the
> > Creative beta driver for Vista.
> >
> > Need to watch some TV to be informed of some iconic moments. Thanks very
> > much in advance for any info!
> >