(yet another) Newb install ?

[anxietyclown]

Hey there. Just installed my HP150MCE on an XP 1.6 duron system.

I have my capture set as follows: cap dev #1, fixed channel, external tuner, cable, constant channel 4 (the output channel of the direct TV box) - using the direct recording plug in.

When i go to LIVE - TV I get nothing for about 15 seconds then I get audio but a black screen. I am on VMR9 but have tried 7 and overlay with no luck either. Often when i go to live tv it just locks up and i have to CTRL-ALT-DEL out of it.

When I run the Tuning Assistant and it gets to channel 4, I see my TV feed plain as day so I know the signal is getting in.

Any help is most appreciated.

AC

[sub]

Do you have an MPEG2 decoder on your machine? GB-PVR requires one.

[anxietyclown]

I think that was the issue. any auggestions for SW decoders?

[sub]

I most often just find myself using the Intervideo one that comes with the Hauppauge WinTV software. Some people swear by other ones, so I think its up to the individual.

[Guest]

Quote[/b] (anxietyclown @ Jan. 08 2005,16:27)]I think that was the issue.  any auggestions for SW decoders?

Full Codec packs are online for free containing everything you need for SW MPEG2 decoders. Try Mplayer it comes with it's own decoders for MPEG2.

[anxietyclown]

Thanks much.