2006-05-20, 07:22 PM
OK, so I'm building my first HTPC system, which is (for budget reason) the only computer I've got.
I've got some (many) questions which might be stupid, but I'd really appriciate some help.
I'm using an Epox 8RDA3+ with an AMD AthlonXP 2600+, 1GB RAM, 2x80GB WD in Raid-0 Setup (using the onboard SiL controller), Hauppauge WinTV PVR-350, Leadtek 6600GT AGP (with TV-Out) & Creative Live! Value.
so, for some questions:
1) if the PVR-350 includes hardware MPEG2 decoder, why do I have to install the InterVideo software decoder to watch stuff ???
2) is there a way to display the OSD on the PVR350 TV-Out? (and only on it?)
3) is there a way to display subtitles (using VobSub or the ffdshow) through the PVR-350's TV-Out?
4) is there a way to use the GB-PVR in the background on the TV only (using the PVR's TV-Out & Audio Out for display on TV) while continuing to use the computer for other stuff (skype, games) using the Live for audio?
these are the questions for now.
thanks for any help in advance
I've got some (many) questions which might be stupid, but I'd really appriciate some help.
I'm using an Epox 8RDA3+ with an AMD AthlonXP 2600+, 1GB RAM, 2x80GB WD in Raid-0 Setup (using the onboard SiL controller), Hauppauge WinTV PVR-350, Leadtek 6600GT AGP (with TV-Out) & Creative Live! Value.
so, for some questions:
1) if the PVR-350 includes hardware MPEG2 decoder, why do I have to install the InterVideo software decoder to watch stuff ???
2) is there a way to display the OSD on the PVR350 TV-Out? (and only on it?)
3) is there a way to display subtitles (using VobSub or the ffdshow) through the PVR-350's TV-Out?
4) is there a way to use the GB-PVR in the background on the TV only (using the PVR's TV-Out & Audio Out for display on TV) while continuing to use the computer for other stuff (skype, games) using the Live for audio?
these are the questions for now.
thanks for any help in advance