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<blockquote data-quote="DMT2006" data-source="post: 83001" data-attributes="member: 25705"><p>This is my first post, so I hope I did this correctly. </p><p></p><p>My goal is to build a customized PVR/DVR/HTPC to schedule recordings consisting of mostly analog cable television and view the recordings on my television at a later date/time while watching another program. I would also like to pause "live tv", have use of a program guide and time shift etc. Please assist me. </p><p></p><p>I have a PC consisting of a P4 processor, Intel 840 chipset, RDRAM, Nvidia GeForce 3 Video Card (VGA only), Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound Card, 3 empty PCI slots, USB's, modem, DVD Player, CD-RW, etc. I also have a Pinnacle Studio PCTV-USB and inquiring to find out if it will successfully work with any of the DVR software programs? The PCTV-USB (NTSC) has a USB interface, Cable TV (in), Radio (in), TV - Audio (out), Video Input Video capture adapter - S-video, Composite, Audio. I realize the hardware isn't brand new, but I would still like to try to use them, instead of collecting dust. I have a feeling I will probably need some type of drivers, plug-in's or such for the PCTV-USB to work properly. I keep reading about MPEG2 encoding/decoding??? </p><p></p><p>The PC needed a new hard drive, so in a sense I am now working with a blank slate. At the time, it was running Windows XP Pro, but if need be, it doesn't necessarily need to. </p><p></p><p>I understand there are both, free and pay software DVR programs for Windows and Linux. Please note, that I am not a Linux user, but who knows. If the systems perform at a higher success rate, they may have found themselves a new user. </p><p>I think I have covered all aspects of what I have to work with, but if you need additional information or clarification, please let me know.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to all for your guidance. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>MediaPortal Version</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>Windows Version</strong>: XP Pro (please review post)</p><p><strong>CPU Type</strong>: P4</p><p><strong>HDD</strong>: 120 gig</p><p><strong>Memory</strong>: RD</p><p><strong>Motherboard</strong>: Intel</p><p><strong>Motherboard Chipset</strong>: 840 </p><p><strong>Motherboard Bios</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>Video Card</strong>: Nvidia GeForce 3 Video Card (VGA only)</p><p><strong>Video Card Driver</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>Sound Card</strong>: Santa Cruz Turtle Beach</p><p><strong>Sound Card AC3</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>Sound Card Driver</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>1. TV Card</strong>: Pinnacle Systems PCTV-USB</p><p><strong>1. TV Card Type</strong>: USB</p><p><strong>1. TV Card Driver</strong>: n/a</p><p><strong>MPEG2 Video Codec</strong>: ?</p><p><strong>MPEG2 Audio Codec</strong>: ?</p><p><strong>Satelite/CableTV Provider</strong>: Cable</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DMT2006, post: 83001, member: 25705"] This is my first post, so I hope I did this correctly. My goal is to build a customized PVR/DVR/HTPC to schedule recordings consisting of mostly analog cable television and view the recordings on my television at a later date/time while watching another program. I would also like to pause "live tv", have use of a program guide and time shift etc. Please assist me. I have a PC consisting of a P4 processor, Intel 840 chipset, RDRAM, Nvidia GeForce 3 Video Card (VGA only), Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound Card, 3 empty PCI slots, USB's, modem, DVD Player, CD-RW, etc. I also have a Pinnacle Studio PCTV-USB and inquiring to find out if it will successfully work with any of the DVR software programs? The PCTV-USB (NTSC) has a USB interface, Cable TV (in), Radio (in), TV - Audio (out), Video Input Video capture adapter - S-video, Composite, Audio. I realize the hardware isn't brand new, but I would still like to try to use them, instead of collecting dust. I have a feeling I will probably need some type of drivers, plug-in's or such for the PCTV-USB to work properly. I keep reading about MPEG2 encoding/decoding??? The PC needed a new hard drive, so in a sense I am now working with a blank slate. At the time, it was running Windows XP Pro, but if need be, it doesn't necessarily need to. I understand there are both, free and pay software DVR programs for Windows and Linux. Please note, that I am not a Linux user, but who knows. If the systems perform at a higher success rate, they may have found themselves a new user. I think I have covered all aspects of what I have to work with, but if you need additional information or clarification, please let me know. Thanks to all for your guidance. [b]MediaPortal Version[/b]: n/a [b]Windows Version[/b]: XP Pro (please review post) [b]CPU Type[/b]: P4 [b]HDD[/b]: 120 gig [b]Memory[/b]: RD [b]Motherboard[/b]: Intel [b]Motherboard Chipset[/b]: 840 [b]Motherboard Bios[/b]: n/a [b]Video Card[/b]: Nvidia GeForce 3 Video Card (VGA only) [b]Video Card Driver[/b]: n/a [b]Sound Card[/b]: Santa Cruz Turtle Beach [b]Sound Card AC3[/b]: n/a [b]Sound Card Driver[/b]: n/a [b]1. TV Card[/b]: Pinnacle Systems PCTV-USB [b]1. TV Card Type[/b]: USB [b]1. TV Card Driver[/b]: n/a [b]MPEG2 Video Codec[/b]: ? [b]MPEG2 Audio Codec[/b]: ? [b]Satelite/CableTV Provider[/b]: Cable [/QUOTE]
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