i just bought a dvb - t tuner for my laptop, ive just installed it an was excited about being able to watch and record tv on here, but when i scan for the channels nothing comes up. Is it because the signal isnt strong enough? if so what the hell can i do to make it work?? its really frustrating! grrr!
2007-05-11 03:23:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
yes the antenna is pluged in everything is sat here ready to go but nothing happening :o(
2007-05-11 03:28:06 · update #1
It's the aerial, these small aerials that come with the card are simpl useless unless you are in a strong signal area. They really should warn you about this when you are going to buy them. I have one on the home computer but had to install a loft aerial to get a good signal. Do you know anyone with a decent set top aerial you could borrow to try it out. Sorry but that's the best I can suggest.
2007-05-11 07:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one of these. I get good results 16 km away from a 2,000 watt transmitter, but only because I have an outside aerial (atop a 14 storey tower block). With analogue TV as the signal weakens the picture gradually gets snowier until no longer watchable. With digital there is a sudden point at which the signal is too weak to be usable. This is called the edge of the cliff effect. Even with a good outdoor aerial you may not get all Freeview channels because until the analogue is switched off, some freeview channel groups are being transmitted out- of -band and need a wideband aerial to receive them. Also digital is not on full power yet until analogue is switched off. Here is a link to help you.
http://www.ukfree.tv/starthere.php
Hope this helps.
2007-05-11 08:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you do not have a on the spot single the place you're at then you definately should not be waiting to get any single for a television tuner card, get a return and forth television small one is the terrific suggestion i will provide.
2016-10-15 09:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you are using a media box like a cable box or Direct TV receiver. if you are using a box between the two you will have to tune in using the Direct TV receiver, if you have a cable box, disconnect it and run the coax cabling directly into the laptop.
2007-05-11 03:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Carl V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, did you hook up your cable or antenna to the card?
2007-05-11 03:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your tuna card is in the wrong plaice.
2007-05-11 03:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋