Thanks for the reply, Steve. After some fidgeting, I did get some channels
via WinTV2000. They were mostly HD channels. But even then, the
signals/pictures are not stable or clear enough. They would often freeze on
me, rendering it useless to me. So, having wasted about a weekend, I
returned the TV tuner card and the antenna back to where I bought it.
Now, I happily find that I could watch a lot of the TV programs I want to
watch on line! I guess that kind of solved the problem for me for right now.
I've messed with PC's for a long time, and with different kinds of
configurations. However, have not had success with TV tuner cards. This is
the second time I was playing with it. No success, either, just like the
first time. Either no reception or the reception is so poor that it is
almost meaningless to have the TV tuner card inside the machine.
The specs of my machine should be good enough to receive the HD or SD
signals, but I don't know why the screen would often freeze on me!
Thanks again for the reply!
"Steve N" wrote:
> 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!
> > >