PVR-350 + XCard = OK?

[SkierHiker]

I just built my first PVR and did not realize I was going to be able to show my home videos with it. However, my camcorder is a JVC model which records directly to DVD/AC3 and the PVR-350 does not support this format. So I'm looking at having to purchase another output card that does. I am looking at only the XCard since this is supported by GBPVR.

Are there any issues with using GBPVR with both a PVR-350 and a Sigma Designs XCard?

Are there any issues with the XCard?

Is the XCard the best alternative for the 350 output with GBPVR?

Thanks and Happy New Year - Mark.

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Honestly, I dont recommend using either of these with GB-PVR.

I no longer actively support these device, and wont be developing features for them in the future. The devices are just too much hassle for the small numbers of user that have them. There also problems with both of them (PVR350 drivers locks up for significant portion of users, XCard has DVD support broken in recent releases and can also lockup under some circumstances).

You're better off with a regular video card.

[SkierHiker]

I'm not using a display monitor, only the TV so I need TV-Out. Are there better options available for TV-Out?

This thread is now duplicated in my post PVR-350 AC3 Audio Output.

Thanks - Mark.

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Most video cards these days have tv out connectors.