Floppy-DTV - little questions (1 Viewer)

[Nova]

Hi Guys,

I have some questions about the Floppy-DTV:

- Does the FloppyDTV has a Hardware-MPEG2-Encoder?
- How long does it take to switch to the next channel? (my Twinhan Sat-Express is very slow. :-( )
- What do I need to use the FloppyDTV?
- Can I use the FireWire-Port of my Soublaster Audigy 2 Platinum ex?

Is there a better and cheaper TV-Card with CommonInterface (PayTV)?

Thanks for your Help!

Greetings from Nova

 

[Frodo]

- Does the FloppyDTV has a Hardware-MPEG2-Encoder?
Thats not needed since it the floppy DTV grabs digital TV right of the DVB transponder.

- How long does it take to switch to the next channel? (my Twinhan Sat-Express is very slow. )
Free to air is pretty fast (1-2 secs)
with CI (pay-tv channels) its a bit slower, depending on the CAM
around 3-4 secs

- What do I need to use the FloppyDTV?
PC, FloppyDTV, mediaportal, remote control

- Can I use the FireWire-Port of my Soublaster Audigy 2 Platinum ex?
in theory yes

 

[Nova]

Hi Frodo,

Thanks for your answer!

But if the FloppyDTV hasn't a hardware-encoder, cost it performance of my CPU or not?

Thank you.

Greetings from Nova

 

[Taipan]

But if the FloppyDTV hasn't a hardware-encoder, cost it performance of my CPU or not?

No, there is no further impact on your CPU usage, as DTV is already in MPEG2 format and thus no encoding is required....