Dual FusionHDTV DVB-T Tuner Cards

[mrian]

Hi All,

Does anyone have an MCE 2005 configured running dual Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T cards ?

Just curious ot know that all is working well within MCE and you can record 2 programs at once, etc.

If I do go down this path, I would prefer to puchase simply the PCI card (OEM) and not the retail box with the remote control. Does anyone know if this is available ?

Thanks,

MrIan

[chuffy]

Yes i have 2 fusion cards running fairly well in MCE. There is the occasional glitch but nothing specific thats happened more than once. I have had no problems with recording two channels at once and watching a recorded program at the same time even with my lowley 2GHZ machine. With so much extra recording going on i never have any problem finding something to watch but of course you find you are always running out of disk space faster
I have never seen the cards for sale without the remotes but you can save some money by getting an Ultraview branded card.They are the same product with the same software/warrenty only difference is the box and lableing on the card.

Geoff

[Jewfish]

I am also running 2x fusion (full) cards with MCE with no problems at all. Works great!.

Rob.

[consolefx]

We've also successfully installed 2 Fusion HDTV T1 cards in our MCE test pc. Works without any issues or lockups.

Thanks
Hasan

[arkay]

Renura from www.Digitalnow.com.au can sell you a Fusion DVB-T lite without the remote. Check it out.

Cheers,
Arkay.

[babbel]

I have a dual setup. Seems to be working great.

[darkmenace]

Hi all (this is my first post)

I have a Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T Plus card and am wondering a) can I put in a Lite version and have them both work together.

Also how exactly do you record 2 shows at the same time and such with two tuners in Windows Media Center? Is it just a matter of loading up the Media Center Application twice within windows (1 for each tuner)?

Cheers
Darky

[DVB4U]

Hi All,

Does anyone have an MCE 2005 configured running dual Dvico FusionHDTV DVB-T cards ?

Just curious ot know that all is working well within MCE and you can record 2 programs at once, etc.

If I do go down this path, I would prefer to puchase simply the PCI card (OEM) and not the retail box with the remote control. Does anyone know if this is available ?

Thanks,

MrIan

I have two DVICO Lite working well and love them
I got a package deal from DigitalNow, 2 DVICO Lite cards, for $275 delivered. http://www.digitalnow.com.au/products/packagedeal.html
Renura also provided the correct drivers that made the whole thing a painless excercise. Check it out. Highly recommended.

[Sambooka]

Hi Darkmenace and welcome

I think with the newer dvico BDA drivers you wont have a problem with what you want to do...someone will correct me if I'm wrong on that.

No need to run MCE twice...I don't think you can anyway.

Recording 2 shows in MCE couldn't be easier. You just browse through the guide and select whatever you like to record. If there are 2 shows at the same time MCE will record both, one on each tuner . or you can watch another channel while recording a different one.

There are many other recording options available...it's most excellent

Cheers

[darkmenace]

Awesome

I did wonder how MCE would work out which tuners to use but obviously its smarter than I've given it credit for. Thats good to know

Thanks
Darky

[muscats]

Just got my second MCE system up and running.

This one is using two DVICO lite cards (thanks Renura for the BDA drivers), everything is working fine.

I have my two MCE systems connected over a LAN and use the main system to control the other system for recordings.

Paul

[Mike]

I've been meaning to set up remote access myself but I'm too damn busy around here to go and look for a "walkthrough" - anybody care to point me to a simple - quick to read set of instructions?

thanks guys

[Wildpig]

I would like to know what CPU's you guys are using?

Is an XP1800 CPU grunty enough to support Dual FusionHDTV DVB-T Tuner Cards??

[Sambooka]

Hi Wildpig and welcome to the forums

As MCE only works with SD at the moment you should be OK for now. I use a 2600 and have got plent to spare. I think some others around here are using some pretty low end bugs as well.

Wont hurt to try eh?

Cheers

[DVB4U]

As MCE only works with SD at the moment you should be OK for now.

Are you sure about this? I have mine working with HDTV 1080i, no problems. Use a P4 2.8Ghz smooth as silk