remote control PVR 500 system

[todd]

Hi folks,

just recently I decided to switch from myhtpc to gb-pvr.

My hardware builds on a Pundit-R, having the great amount of TWO pci slots:mad:

I THOUGHT to keep my old 878 card (using it to grab epg and to plug in the remote receiver) and dump my PVR 350 card in order to replace it with a pvr 500 baby. But thinking is always tricky, so I had a pretty stupid look on my face, when I unpacked the pvr500 and found it to be TWO cards:confused:. One the main card (which is displayed on every picture) and an other plug in card with the second tv inlet.

That means, that I have to also dump my 878 card (since I have only two pci slots) with which I wanted to remote control the entire unit, bringing me to the question: How can I remote control my PC???

If I buy a new remote, I would like to get one to manage also the tv, radio and stereo.

Someone mentioned the OneForAll 8910. But I also need an ir receiver. Has anyone any comments, suggestions, experiences?

Thanks for taking the time ,

todd

[sub]

You dont have to use the second PCI back plane unless you're using composite/svideo.

[todd]

sub,
thx for your reply. Believe it or not, what I have in front of me looks like

http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/products/...00mce.html

PLUS

one other PCI part. This second part is not connected to the motherboard, but to the main card. The card has the following inputs:
s-video in
comp vid in
L
R

If I understand you correctly, I can just put the main card into the PCI slot and feed both tuners with just on tv connection?

Do I connect the tv later on to the comp video port?

Thanks for your help,

todd

[sub]

Thats right, you dont need to connect the other PCI back plane unless you need to use the second omposite/svideo port. The rf connector on the main card feeds both tuners.

[quote[Do I connect the tv later on to the comp video port?[/quote]huh? The PVR500 doesnt have a tv out, so you cant connect it to the TV. These are input only devices

[todd]

cool, 2day will be my gbpvr day!!!