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post #141 of 253
6/12/05 at 6:47pm
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Originally Posted by ALIEN-FUSION
I cant get any volume out of windvr and the volume wont let me adjust it. Any Ideas?
Its is a known issue with WIndvr. It was posted on the first page of this thread in the first post and on page 2 here in depth. http://www.notebookforums.com/894888

You can adjust the volume outside of windvr by using the volume control built into windows xp.

If your not happy with the way it works and want to return it because of that let me know and will work out a plan to refund your money and get the tuner returned.
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post #142 of 253
6/12/05 at 8:55pm
After using it a couple weeks, I notice it doesn't like it too much when I'm watching TV and surfing the internet or downloading. It doesn't appear to enjoy sharing the bandwidth. My volume works though.
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post #143 of 253
6/12/05 at 10:13pm
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I havent noticed that problem.Check your task manager and look and see how much CPU usage you have with the tuner active. You are using the audigy pcmcia sound right? It sounds like your maxing your bus bandwidth out or CPU usage is maxed.
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post #144 of 253
6/12/05 at 10:14pm
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2 tuners are available once again. One person decided not to take one.
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post #145 of 253
6/12/05 at 10:30pm
anychance in answering my questions on the last page ramrod? i might get one
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post #146 of 253
6/12/05 at 11:19pm
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Originally Posted by keisur
After using it a couple weeks, I notice it doesn't like it too much when I'm watching TV and surfing the internet or downloading. It doesn't appear to enjoy sharing the bandwidth. My volume works though.
You shouldnt have any problems with bandwidth... Heck I run USB tuners on 600Mhz systems... & MiniPCI uses less resources...
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post #147 of 253
6/12/05 at 11:28pm
haven't noticed any problems with bandwidth either
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post #148 of 253
6/12/05 at 11:36pm
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Originally Posted by Zelly
haven't noticed any problems with bandwidth either
Maybe its a problem with the tuner software... Who knows, i think about all he can do is update or try another program like ChrisTV
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post #149 of 253
6/13/05 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by Teckng778
You shouldnt have any problems with bandwidth... Heck I run USB tuners on 600Mhz systems... & MiniPCI uses less resources...
I have 5MB service with TimeWarner so I think the internet connection tends to use a little more than it used to with only 3MB. I download game updates and mods at right about 700KB/sec. Also, I'm not talking about bus bandwidth within the system, I'm talking about network bandwidth, cable sharing the coax with the TV transmission.

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Originally Posted by Teckng778
Maybe its a problem with the tuner software... Who knows, i think about all he can do is update or try another program like ChrisTV
update what? there are no updates for WinDVR.
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post #150 of 253
6/13/05 at 3:41pm
Got mine today, thanks for the fast ship!

Jeff
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post #151 of 253
6/13/05 at 4:55pm
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All tuners are now sold. The last 2 will be shipped out today. Thanks to everyone who ended up buying one. I hope you enjoy it as much I have.

As I stated earlier from here out it will take 25 preorders before I place another large tuner order. Although I can afford the cost of production run I dont need 200 tuners sitting around the homestead.
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post #152 of 253
6/14/05 at 10:01am
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Ok how about some of you all that have a tuner give an honest review of it. It may help some folks on the fence to commit so I can get a second run under way.

I know I posted my thoughts on it but would love to hear some other folks thoughts about them. Also include if you have tried other versions of tuner software with it.

So far I've tried and successfully used.

WinDVR
FLY2000 TV
Chris TV
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post #153 of 253
6/14/05 at 10:59am
I'll try ChrisTV tonight if I get a chance. I have to pull the 3rd member off my 4runner and resetup the ring and pinion along with rebuild the air locker so it's likely I won't get to it if I want to drive the it to work tomorrow. hehe.

I've been giving my thoughts since I got mine but I'll try to compose everything into one post later.
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post #154 of 253
6/14/05 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by Ramrod
Ok how about some of you all that have a tuner give an honest review of it. It may help some folks on the fence to commit so I can get a second run under way.

I know I posted my thoughts on it but would love to hear some other folks thoughts about them. Also include if you have tried other versions of tuner software with it.

So far I've tried and successfully used.

WinDVR
FLY2000 TV
Chris TV
How did you like ChrisTV? Did you use the Pro Version?
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post #155 of 253
6/14/05 at 2:19pm
Yay! got my tuner today...but won't be able to test it until i get the adapter :P
anyone has tried hooking up the WLAN antenna to the TV TUner and get a tv signal?
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post #156 of 253
6/14/05 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by xtian
Yay! got my tuner today...but won't be able to test it until i get the adapter :P
anyone has tried hooking up the WLAN antenna to the TV TUner and get a tv signal?
Thats a good idea!... But im not sure how well it would work...
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post #157 of 253
6/14/05 at 3:56pm
well i tried it now, but it doesn't seem to get anything, but also I don't know if a normal tv gets a signal here...so im in the dark
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post #158 of 253
6/14/05 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by xtian
Yay! got my tuner today...but won't be able to test it until i get the adapter :P
anyone has tried hooking up the WLAN antenna to the TV TUner and get a tv signal?
Your not going to get anything in Blacksburg without an amplified antenna. Most tv signal are broadcasted of Poor Mtn in Roanoke so your a tad far away. If you dont have tv signal you wont get anything but a black or blue screen depending on the software used.
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post #159 of 253
6/14/05 at 6:44pm
I can't try mine UNTIL I GET MY DAMNED MACHINE BACK FROM AW

Brand new machine, decides it just doesn't want to power up any more. Tried pulling battery, hard drive, RAM, video card, no dice. OTP w/ AW for over two hours, no such luck. Sent it back last week, s/w tech today said they replaced the mobo. REPLACED THE MOBO? Uh, wtf? Thought this was supposed to be fully stress tested BEFORE they sent it to me. Bastages prolly replaced it w/ a refurb anyway

/rant
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post #160 of 253
6/15/05 at 12:23am
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Originally Posted by xtian
Yay! got my tuner today...but won't be able to test it until i get the adapter :P
anyone has tried hooking up the WLAN antenna to the TV TUner and get a tv signal?
That's a good idea i agree. I was using just a 6-foot video cable plugged onto the RCA jack on the laptop and stretch up the wall and I picked up every local Houston channel and it was clear. I think I'll give your idea a try tomorrow.
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