Watching one and recording another show

[richie_pag]

hey guys

my Media Center is pretty much complete

I bought 2 hauppauge hvr 1300 so you could get foxtel and DTV going, but were are now getting rid of foxtel (not worth it)

So if i install both of these cards will i be able to watch one DTV channel and record another?

or record 2 channles and watch a dvd?

Ill need a split aerial cable corret?

Cheers

[simbot82]

Yes you are correct. If you find that your signal is weak on the split you may need to boost it also.

Welcome to the wonderful world of MCE

[richie_pag]

cool thanks

yeah that was going to be my next question

if i use a splitter will i lose picture qaulity

[richie_pag]

Maybe i should sell my 2 1300 and buy one dual digital tuner so i can record and watch with the one card

any one recommend me a good dual digital card?

[simbot82]

the DNTV dual digital is nice, I would personally not use the dvico as it has had some issues of late that are being resolved, compro make a dual cant speak for it though and the old PCI nova became a bit of a fav around here

Good luck

[richie_pag]

Cheers

i just bought a Hauppauge Nova-T-500

a work mate has one and its treated him well so we'll see how it goes

[bb193]

best not go to SP3 yet then - http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/board/sho...t=9888&page=28.

When they work well, they are great cards - with any version of USBEHCI.SYS post SP2, they will drive you mad.

[richie_pag]

just installed my Nova-T-500 and it seems to be going fine

i may need to change some picture settings as HD channels dont look at good as the built in tuner of my sony bravia x 46"

picture looks a little washed out