Newbie getting ready to install

[dgkdgk]

I just bought a PVR150 and was told (over at the AVS forums) to use GB-PVR rather than the Hauppauge software. So before I install anything I wanted to know how much of the PVR150 software to install. I guess I need to install the drivers but not the application software? I certainly need to be able to use the IR blaster to control the cablebox, which is the whole reason that I went with the PVR150. Does GB-PVR handle that also?

My PC has an ATI AIW-9600 and associated catalyst software. Since I really only use that as a video card (it can't control the cablebox and therefore is useless as a PVR), should I remove that software? I still need the TV Out use of that card to play back on the TV since the 150 can't do that.

Ok, that should do for a start. I'm sitting here with screwdriver in hand waiting to operate. Thanks.

[gEd]

welcome to the wonderfull world of gb-pvr!

You only require the drivers, and ir software and not the win2000 (or whatever it is called on the 150) software supplied.

Ditto the ATI card, you only (as you have realised) require it to work as a graphics card. So if there are any entires in add/remove programs that refer to additional programs that you believe are no necessary, you can un-install them. Sorry I do not have either of these cards so I cannot quote specifics.

Good luck with your project but be prepared to invest some time in order to get gb-pvr working to your satisfaction. Once you have got it working correctly (and not before), check out some of the skins and plug-ins that are available over at the wiki.

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I certainly need to be able to use the IR blaster to control the cablebox, which is the whole reason that I went with the PVR150. Does GB-PVR handle that also?

If you need to use the IR Blaster, then you also need to have installed Hauppauge software, BlastCfg to be specific, since its used to configure your IR Blaster.

You also need an MPEG2 decoder. One is installed with the Hauppauge WinTV software, but you wont need this if you already have one installed (DVD player software will install one)