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djinn69
09-07-2012, 12:17 AM
Hello all,

Does anyone know of a freeview tuner for a PC that is capable of decoding UK high-def channels?

I am very keen on adding BBC HD etc. to my Windows media centre and wondering if anyone had any experience of any high-def tuners?

Thanks,
DJ

alanjg007
09-07-2012, 08:27 AM
roduct Description TBS 6220 PCI-E DVB-T2/T TV Tuner Card is a digital terrestrial tuner card, which allows you watch free-to-air digital Terrestrial TV and digital Stereo radio on PC. TBS 6220 can be used as a digital video recorder for recording digital terrestrial TV programs with full HDTV support. It also enables you to pause a live broadcast and continue from where you left with the Time-shifting function. This DVB T2 PC TV card is ready with windows BDA driver and Linux driver. It's ideal for watching UK Freeview SD and HD channels on your PC. Please ensure you can receive the Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T, DVB-T2,Freeview) service in your region. The TBS 6220 requires you use a high-gain roof aerial to enable and enjoy reliable Digital Television reception throughout the UK. Main Features: 1. Watch free-to-air Digital Terrestrial TV on PC 2. Both DVB-T2 and DVB-T are supported 3. Low Profile Size 4. High-Definition Video, Real-Time and Scheduled Video Recording 5. High Sensitivity DVB-T2 Tuner for the Best Digital TV Reception. Specifications: 1. Receiving Channel: VHF Band and UHF Band 2. Channel Bandwidth: 6, 7, 8 MHz 3. DVB-T2/ T Modulation Type: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM 4. FFT Mode: 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K 5. Code Rate: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 7/8 6. Guard Internal:1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 19/128, 19/256 7. Intermediate Frequency IF mode: Low IF Center IF Frequency: 3 ~ 5 MHz Note: default 4MHz 9. RF-Output Impedance 75? (IEC-DIN male) System Requirements 1. Windows XP / Vista/ 7, Linux 2. Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, Pentium M 1.3 GHz 3. For HDTV: 2.6 GHz multi core processor 4. Hard disk with min. 1 GB free capacity 5. Sound and graphics card with support for DirectX 9 or higher 6. One free PCI Express slot 7. CD/DVD drive for software installation Package Contains: 1 x PCI-E DVB-T2 Tuner card 1x Remote control 1x IR receiver 1x Low profile bracket 1x Mini Antenna 1x Software CD

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-DVB-T2-Definition-Digital-Receiver/dp/B005SBNB0M/ref=pd_cp_computers_1

djinn69
09-07-2012, 09:34 AM
Great stuff thanks, that looks exactly like what I'm after.

Do you have any experience of this card with XP media center (I notice all of the reviews on the link posted use Windows 7 and the TBS download states "Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 Media Center" but does not specifically mention XP MCE).

alanjg007
09-07-2012, 03:28 PM
I've not had any experience. Sorry!

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Customers buy this with Windows 7 Vista XP Media Center MCE PC Remote Control and Infrared Receiver for Home, Premium and Ultimate Edition (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-Control-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate/dp/B003ZV3J72/ref=pd_bxgy_computers_text_b) ?13.98

cotts
13-09-2012, 12:33 AM
I'm using the Blackgold BGT3620. It's a dual digital tuner that supports DVBT-2 (freeview HD) and works nicely in Media Center

hairychad
07-03-2013, 05:47 PM
Can any of these HD devices work on Windows 8, with media center if possible.cheers!

doctor69
29-03-2013, 02:52 AM
on windows 8 the black gold 3620only works with 1 tuner, not both