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Hi just installed MediaPortal and this is a basic question do I need a TV card on my computer ?, if so what is recommended.
Thanks Peter.
 

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You need a TV-Card only if you want to watch TV with MP :)

The card depends on what kind of TV technologies are available where you live : DVB-S, DVB-S2, Analog, DVB-T, DVB-C, etc....
 

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Thanks for info,I do have a Happage Nova-T usb2 (Soho) which is reconized in the setup but does not find and channels.
If i run the Happage program alone all channels are found.
Regards Peter.
 

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