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Christoff · 06-08-2008

Hi,

I have the same problem on Vista 32 Ult and WinXP MCE 2005 (RUP2, SP3). The advice I got from Gigabyte was not to install the codec (located on the driver CD) but to use the MCE patch on their webiste. None of this worked.

If I do istall the codec I get the constant "Media Center Receiver service failed" error and the tuner still only works in PowerCinema and not MCE.

Have not found a solution for this yet so I'm also considering another card . . .

Cheers,
Christoff

Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija

I have the Gigabyte GT-PTV-AF-RH TV Tuner, for which I've downloaded the appropriate Vista x64 driver from the Gigbyte website (www.gigabyte.com.tw). Media Center still cannot see the tuner, as it says "No Tuner Hardware Found" (although I can use the remote in a limited fashion). The Tuner is working, IF I use the bundled Cyberlink PowerCinema. I'd really prefer to use Windows Media Center.

Gigabyte tells me I need to install the MCECodec, which is provided by Cyberlink. Oddly enough, Cyberlink says they're only responsible for Cyberlink Powercinema, and need to contact the card manufactuer.

Gigabyte DOES have a download for XPMCE x64, but the installer says it won't work with Vista x64.

Where can I get the MCECodec so that my tuner card can work with MCE?

If there is no solution, perhaps a recomendation on replacing the Gigabyte tuner with one from another manufacturer that is proven to work with Vista x64 Media Center and that comes supplied with a Media Center Remote Control?

06-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
Christoff Vista Home Ultimate 32bit 1 posts	Re: Media Center Capable TV Tuners Hi, I have the same problem on Vista 32 Ult and WinXP MCE 2005 (RUP2, SP3). The advice I got from Gigabyte was not to install the codec (located on the driver CD) but to use the MCE patch on their webiste. None of this worked. If I do istall the codec I get the constant "Media Center Receiver service failed" error and the tuner still only works in PowerCinema and not MCE. Have not found a solution for this yet so I'm also considering another card . . . Cheers, Christoff Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija I have the Gigabyte GT-PTV-AF-RH TV Tuner, for which I've downloaded the appropriate Vista x64 driver from the Gigbyte website (www.gigabyte.com.tw). Media Center still cannot see the tuner, as it says "No Tuner Hardware Found" (although I can use the remote in a limited fashion). The Tuner is working, IF I use the bundled Cyberlink PowerCinema. I'd really prefer to use Windows Media Center. Gigabyte tells me I need to install the MCECodec, which is provided by Cyberlink. Oddly enough, Cyberlink says they're only responsible for Cyberlink Powercinema, and need to contact the card manufactuer. Gigabyte DOES have a download for XPMCE x64, but the installer says it won't work with Vista x64. Where can I get the MCECodec so that my tuner card can work with MCE? If there is no solution, perhaps a recomendation on replacing the Gigabyte tuner with one from another manufacturer that is proven to work with Vista x64 Media Center and that comes supplied with a Media Center Remote Control?
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