Theatrix 550 No Picture but sound, need help

[ncpmedic]

I have the Sapphire Theatrix 550 set up. I got everything configured and used the tuning assistant. I was able to see the channel and everything. All that is fine. Now when I go to watch the live TV or anything, all I get is a black screen and I can hear the audio. Remote and everything else works. Any ideas on this?? Thanks!

RW

[sub]

Are you sure you've got a MPEG2 decoder installed?

[ncpmedic]

I have all the drivers and everything installed. Is the MPEG 2 decoder something different than what comes with the card itself. I have not installed the PowerCinema Software. I did not know if that would need to be installed as I have been told it was not very good.

Running a XP2500, Albatron Mainboard with Nvidia Chipset, MX440 Vid card, Two 160GB hard drives, 1Gig PC2700 RAM, and Win XP PRO SP1


Thanks,

RW

[sub]

An MPEG2 decoder is typically installed with the software that came with your capture card. In your case, PowerCinema would have installed a decoder. Alternatively, if you'd installed a DVD player app like WinDVD or PowerDVD, these would also have installed one.

I dont ship one with GB-PVR because I'd have to pay MPEG licensing fees, but it is required.

[ncpmedic]

Thanks,
I just installed the Powercinema stuff and will try again. Also can you point me to where I can make a paypal donation. Thanks.

RW

[ncpmedic]

That was the problem. Working great now. Thanks from the experienced computer user and way too NEWBIE DVR person.

RW

[betlit]

Also can you point me to where I can make a paypal donation.

try the donation button on the top left corner on this forum page

[ncpmedic]

DOH!
Thanks, never bothered to look up top. :confused: