Is it possible to read analog vcr signal using dvb-t card (1 Viewer)

[Zaz452]

I have a vcr sending a signal on UHF CH36 through a standard coaxial antenna cable to my dvb-t pci tv card.
First: Is this even possible?
If possible, how can I set up mediaportal/tvserver to receive the signal?
I have no problem receiving normal tv broadcast - the 'scan for channels' button in tv server configuration worked for those, but those are digital.

I have tried searching both the forum and the wiki for a while now, and I can't find the information i need. If anyone knows the answer, or could point me in the right direction, I'd be very grateful.




TV-Server Version: 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Version: 1.0 RC3
MediaPortal Skin: default
Windows Version: Vista x64 SP1
CPU Type: Intel C2D E6750
HDD: WD Raptor 150Gb
Memory: 4Gb DDR2 800Mhz
Motherboard: Abit IP35 pro
Video Card: Ati radeon hd 3850
Video Card Driver: 2008-07-03
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Pinnacle PCI
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: default
MPEG2 Audio Codec: default
h.264 Video Codec: default
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply: Corsair HX520
Remote:
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection:

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[david8]

Hi Zaz,
a simple answer? No.
You need an analog or hybrid card.

 

[Zaz452]

Thanks for the quick response.

If I buy a hybrid card, how much work will be required to get it to work as I want it?

 

[cartman]

It should be pretty straight forward if your vcr transmits a strong enough signal. You'll probably find better quality through a composite cable or svideo if your vcr/capture card can work with them. Most capture cards will at least capture your signal via composite (single yellow cable) and then your stereo cables for audio.

Good luck.

 

[david8]

I don't know if a card which acquire from antenna cable exists.
Commons cards use s-video input.
Maybe you also need some external hardware adapter.
Be careful to choose the right analog card.
Many cards will not work with MP.
It's better an analog card with hardware encoder, but it's more expensive than software ones.

I hope I helped you.
Bye.

 

[Spragleknas]

Make sure to get a hardware encoding analogue card (very few hybrids have this feature), as software encoding cards are not always easy to get to work with MP.