VIRTUAL TV INSIDE YOUR COMPUTER
VIRTUAL TV INSIDEYOUR COMPUTER1
SUMMARY You can watch television with yourcomputer if you do the following:o Install a television tunero Connect the television tuner toeither an antenna or the signals of acable television serviceo Install or activate a softwareprogram that is capable ofdisplaying "live TV"2
TV SIGNALS FOR VIRTUAL TVs You can get television signalsfrom either an antenna (free) or acable television service (usuallynot free). For details, seehttp://www.aztcs.org/meeting notes/winhardsig/addons/TV/TVsignals.pdf3
TV SIGNALS FOR VIRTUAL TVs(continued) If you use an antenna, you will getmainly "ATSC" signals and a fewlow-powered "NTSC" signals. If you use a cable televisionservice, you will get "EncryptedQAM" signals and a few "ClearQAM" signals (if your cable4television service offers some).
TV SIGNALS FOR VIRTUAL TVs(continued) Antenna:"ATSC" signals (manychannels)andlow-powered "NTSC" signals(few channels)5
TV SIGNALS FOR VIRTUAL TVs(continued) Cable television service:"Encrypted QAM" signalswith "Set-Top Box" (manychannels)and"Clear QAM" signals (a fewchannels, if your cable televisionservice offers some).6
OVER-THE-AIRRECEPTIONWITH A REALTV SET:mainly ATSCand a fewNTSCOver-The-Airsignalsfrom anantennaRG-59 coaxial cable7
OVER-THE-AIRRECEPTION WITH AVIRTUAL TV SETINSIDE ACOMPUTER:mainly ATSCand a fewNTSCOver-The-Airsignalsfrom anantennaRG-59 coaxial cableTV Tunerfor PC or MacUSB 2 cableorUSB 3 cableorPCIe slot8
RECEPTION OF(SOME) CABLE TVPROVIDER'SCLEAR QAMSIGNALSWITH A REAL TVSET:"Clear QAM"signal fromsome cableTV providersRG-59 coaxial cable9
RECEPTION OFCABLE TVPROVIDER'SENCRYPTED QAMSIGNALSWITH A VIRTUALTV SET INSIDE ACOMPUTER:"Set-Top Box" or"Digital TransportAdapter" fromcable TV provider"Encrypted QAM"signal fromcable TVproviderUSB 2 cableorUSB 3 cableorPCIe slotRG-59 coaxial cable10
TELEVISION SIGNAL OPTIONS(continued) Using two A/B coaxial switches and a 2way coaxial cable splitter, you can switchbetween the following three signaloptions:ATSC and NTSC antenna signalsandEncrypted QAM signals from the cableprovider's "Set-Top Box"andClear QAM signals from the cableprovider (if they provide them) 11
Cable TVsignal fromcable TVprovider"Set-Top Box"or "DigitalTransportAdapter"fromcable TVprovidercoaxial cablecoaxial cableA/B coaxialswitch2-way coaxialcable splittercoaxialcablemainly ATSCand a fewNTSCOver-the-airsignals fromantennaA/B coaxial switch:"A" cable provider's set-top box"B" "Clear QAM" from cableprovider12
Cable TVsignal fromComcastor Coxcoaxial cablecoaxial cableA/B coaxialswitch2-way coaxialcable splitter"Set-Top Box"or"Digital TransportAdapter"fromcable TV providermainly ATSCand a fewNTSCOver-the-airsignals fromantennaA/B coaxial switch:"A" Comcast Set-top box"B" "Clear QAM" from Comcastcoaxial cableTV Tunerfor PC or MacUSB 2 cableorUSB 3 cableorPCIe slotPC with "WinTV" or"Windows Media Player"
EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATIONOPTIONS FOR VIRTUAL TVs To run a virtual TV inside yourcomputer, you need:1. TV tuner for your computer,2. TV signal from a cable televisionservice or from an antenna3. Software program that can display"live TV"14
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs You need to add a TV tuner toyour computer (unless it alreadyhas one)–"Windows Media Center"computers tend to already havea TV tuner in them: Run"Belarc" to see what yourcomputer has already in15it.
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) You need to add a TV tuner to yourcomputer (unless it already has one)(continued)–TV Tuner optionso USB TV tunero PCI TV tuner (if your old systemboard has a spare PCI slot)o PCIe TV tuner (if your newer systemboard has a spare PCIe slot)o Network-attached tuner16
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) A "Gotcha":–Some older set-top boxes (especially tomini "digital transport adapters" only putout a Channel 3 or Channel 4 "analogcable" signalwhile most tuners now only acceptATSC and clear QAM signals.–If you have one of these older set-topboxes, buy a "hybrid tuner" than hasBOTH the old "analog cable"( "NTSC") capability AND "QAM"17("Clear QAM") capability.
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) You need to add a TV tuner to yourcomputer (unless it already has one)(continued)–TV Tuner options (continued)o Network-attached tuner Slingbox works with analog cablechannel 3 from a Comcast large or miniset-top box HDHomeRun does not work withComcast large or mini set-top boxbecause it cannot accept analog cablechannel 3 which is output by18 Comcast
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TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) USB, PCI, and PCIe TV tuner brandso Elgato TV tuners USB tuners only Bundled with "EyeTV" software for Macs Use with "Windows Media Center" for PCs Does not work with Hauppauge's "WinTV7.x" software in Windows. PCs.21
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) USB, PCI, and PCIe TV tuner brandso Hauppauge TV tuners USB tuners, PCI tuners, and PCIe tuners Bundled with "WinTV" software for PCs Use for "Windows." PCs and Macs Can use "EyeTV" program in Macs withHauppage TV tunerso AVerMedia TV tuners USB tuners Use for "Windows." PCs only22
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TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) The AVerMedia" "AVerTVHybrid Volar Max" that wetested worked for "MediaCenter" in both "Windows 8"and "Windows 7". It did notwork in "Windows 8.1".30
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TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) With the exception ofHauppauge's excellent "WinTVversion 7.x" software, mosttuners are bundled with atrocioussoftware for simulating a TV Use the bundled and other free(but atrocious) software for funbut don't rely on it!33
TV TUNERS FOR VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Avermedia tuners are bundled with "AverMediaCenter" software which did notwork well for us. Hauppage tuners are bundled with"WinTV" software which works well in"Windows 8" and "Windows 8.1" but notso well in "Windows 7". Asus tuners are bundled with "GadgeTV","Pop-UpTv", and "ExpressTV" softwarewhich did not work well for us.34
VIRTUAL TVs (continued)–To determine your listing ofcable channels:o Use the Web site of yourcable television providero http://silicondust.com/support/channelso http://titantv.como http://tvfool.com35
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options–Over-the-air (OTA) “live TV” option(mainly Advanced TelevisionSystems Commitee ATSC signals)o Antenna on your roof or in a windowo Use antennaweb.org ANDhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List of television stations in Arizona todetermine what TV stations are inyour area36
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options–Over-the-air (OTA) “live TV” option(continued)o The antennaweb.org Web siteshows relative-to-true-Northcompass headings and actualtelevision transmitter locations, forany specific address location inthe United States.37
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options–Over-the-air (OTA) “live TV” option(continued)o At most locations in the UnitedStates, you will receive mainlydigital "ATSC" over-the-airtelevision channels with one tofive low-powered "NTSC" analogtelevision channels.38
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options–Over-the-air (OTA) “live TV” option(continued)o Most USB or PCIe television tunersonly are capable of receiving ATSCtelevision channels over the air (andQAM signals from a cable televisionsystem). To receive both ATSC andlow-powered NTSC television channels,you will need to obtain a "hybrid tuner"( a hybrid USB or PCIe televisiontuner.)39
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VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options–Over-the-air (OTA) “live TV” option(continued)o However, antennaweb.org doesNOT show sub-channels greaterthan .1 so you can usehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List oftelevision stations in Arizona todetermine what sub-channelsgreater than .1 are available48
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options (continued)–Cable TV optiono Set-top box from cable provider (fullsized set-top box OR mini set-topbox digital transport adapter)o Some cable providers provide "clearQAM" channels (which will give youfewer channels than with a set-topbox). ("Comcast" in Pima Countydoes not provide clear QAMchannels as of November 2013.)49
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Signal options (continued) Or use a antenna/cableswitch ( A/B or A/B/Cswitch) or manually switchcoaxial cables between anyor all of the above 3 signaloptions!50
VIRTUAL TVs (continued) Most TV software programs including"Windows Media Center" require thatyou perform a "live TV setup" beforeyou can watch "live TV" You will also have to perform a "liveTV setup" whenever you changefrom one model of TV tuner toanother51
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SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs You need to add a tv softwareprogram to your computer (unless italready has one)–"Windows." computerso Microsoft's "Windows MediaCenter"o Hauppauge's "WinTV" version 7o "ProgDVB" See55http://progdvb.com/
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs You need to add a tv softwareprogram to your computer (unless italready has one)–"Windows." computerso Microsoft's "Windows MediaCenter"o Hauppauge's "WinTV" version 7o "ProgDVB" See56http://progdvb.com/
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR VIRTUALTVs Microsoft's "Windows Media Center"–"Windows 8" version of "WindowsMedia Center"o Costs extra ( 10) for a"Windows 8 Pro" PCo Works with fewer models of TVtuners relative to the "Windows7" version57
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR VIRTUALTVs Microsoft's "Windows Media Center"(continued)–"Windows 7" version of "WindowsMedia Center"o Bundled in with "Windows 7Professional" and highero Works with many models of TVtuners58
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR VIRTUALTVs Microsoft's "Windows Media Center"(continued)–"Windows 7" version of "WindowsMedia Center"o Bundled in with "Windows 7Professional" and highero Works with "Asus" USB tunersticks59
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR VIRTUALTVs Microsoft's "Windows Media Center"(continued)–"Windows 7" version of "WindowsMedia Center"o Bundled in with "Windows 7Professional" and highero Works with "Asus" USB tunersticks60
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SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs Hauppauge's "WinTV"– Only works with Hauppauge'sUSB, PCI, and PCIe tuners– Works much more reliably in"Windows 8", relative to"Windows 7", "Windows Vista",and "Windows XP"89
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs Hauppauge's "WinTV" (continued)–Can be purchased separatelyfor about 10. e cdwintvv7.2.asp(They know that you also haveto buy a Hauppauge TV tuner.)90
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs Hauppauge's "WinTV" (continued)–The current version of "WinTV"is version 7. It provides asharper television picturerelative to "Windows MediaCenter" in "Windows 7" and"Windows 8".91
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SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs (continued)– Mac "OS X" computerso "EyeTV" software program Sold bundled with "Elgato" USBtuners at all "Apple Stores" andmost "Apple Specialist" stores. Works well with "Elgato" and"Hauppauge" USB tuner "sticks". Does not work with "Avermedia"or "Asus" USB tuner "sticks".174
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs (continued)– Mac "OS X" computerso "EyeTV" software program(continued) Can be purchased separately forabout 80. .html175
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SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FORVIRTUAL TVs (continued)– Mac "OS X" computers (continued)o Equinox's "The dex.htmlSee the negative comments are230
APPENDIX 1USB TUNERS THAT DID NOTWORK FOR US The ASUS "My Cinema-U3100MINIPLUS" did not work for us in either"Windows 7" or "Windows 8" evenwith ASUS stating on their Web sitethat this device is compatible with"Windows 7".231
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Comcast or Cox 2-way coaxial cable splitter A/B coaxial switch: "A" Comcast Set-top box "B" "Clear QAM" from Comcast "Set-Top Box" or "Digital Transport Adapter" from cable TV provider mainly ATSC and a few NTSC Over -the air signals from antenna A/B coaxial switch
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