<![CDATA[NextPVR Forums - Hardware]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:09:10 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Hauppauge WinTV-7164 (HVR-2200) not recognised]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66920 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:45:50 +0000 time_lord]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66920 I have a pretty old Hauppauge WinTV-7164 (HVR-2200), which is a dual-tuner. A/D card. I have just built a new PC with  gigabyte Z890 motherboard, and it seems my capture card is not recognised, even within the bios. It was working ok in my old PC.
Has anyone used such an old card (date printed on card is 2007!!!) in a recent PC? I just wanted to know if I can get it working quickly.

If I cannot get it going shortly, and being so old, I should probably just buy a new one. I was thinking of a Hauppauge WinTV-quadHD (need it for DVB-T, NZ Freeview).

Cheers]]> I have a pretty old Hauppauge WinTV-7164 (HVR-2200), which is a dual-tuner. A/D card. I have just built a new PC with  gigabyte Z890 motherboard, and it seems my capture card is not recognised, even within the bios. It was working ok in my old PC.
Has anyone used such an old card (date printed on card is 2007!!!) in a recent PC? I just wanted to know if I can get it working quickly.

If I cannot get it going shortly, and being so old, I should probably just buy a new one. I was thinking of a Hauppauge WinTV-quadHD (need it for DVB-T, NZ Freeview).

Cheers]]> <![CDATA[SSD wear?]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66815 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:47:58 +0000 Joram]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66815
Should a NextPVR user be looking to put the Live TV buffer and recorded shows on a secondary HDD, or is this not really a concern?]]>
Should a NextPVR user be looking to put the Live TV buffer and recorded shows on a secondary HDD, or is this not really a concern?]]> <![CDATA[Silicon Dust HDhomerun vs HDhomerun]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66778 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:16:33 +0000 rbmcgee]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66778 Its been a while since I've used NPVR, but I'm having an issue.

Ive only got an OTA antenna for TV sgnals)

I've got the "SiliconDust HDhomerun dual HDHR3 US" device.  I've got it hooked into my router.  I went to the first PC and set it up.  When I scanned for devices it returned 2 "HDhomeruns" and 4 "SiliconDust HDhomeruns".  2 of these were for QAM and 2 were for Atsc. 

At first I tried to setup NPVR and chose the "HDhomerun" devices.  No video or audio.  I then set NPVR up with the Atsc SiliconDust HDhomerun devices (2 tuners) and NPVR worked perfectly.

I then went to another PC on my lan and tried to setup NPVR there as well.  When I scan for devices I only get the HDhomerun devices.  NPVR does not see the SiliconDust HDHR.

I tried to make the HDhomerun device work, but it does not (just like before).

Why can 2 instances of NPVR on different Win 10 machines, but on the same network not see the same tuners?]]> Its been a while since I've used NPVR, but I'm having an issue.

Ive only got an OTA antenna for TV sgnals)

I've got the "SiliconDust HDhomerun dual HDHR3 US" device.  I've got it hooked into my router.  I went to the first PC and set it up.  When I scanned for devices it returned 2 "HDhomeruns" and 4 "SiliconDust HDhomeruns".  2 of these were for QAM and 2 were for Atsc. 

At first I tried to setup NPVR and chose the "HDhomerun" devices.  No video or audio.  I then set NPVR up with the Atsc SiliconDust HDhomerun devices (2 tuners) and NPVR worked perfectly.

I then went to another PC on my lan and tried to setup NPVR there as well.  When I scan for devices I only get the HDhomerun devices.  NPVR does not see the SiliconDust HDHR.

I tried to make the HDhomerun device work, but it does not (just like before).

Why can 2 instances of NPVR on different Win 10 machines, but on the same network not see the same tuners?]]> <![CDATA[TBS6304T HDMI Capture]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66760 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:41:24 +0000 mvallevand]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66760 https://www.ebay.com/itm/376785020315 with 4 x HDMI hardware encoding ports at a great price.  Probably came from a failed IPTV distributor so who know how much life it has.

What it really cool is how NextPVR finds it as a DVB-S device It identifies itself to Window (BDA) and Linux (/dev/dvb).  

Martin

.jpg   hdmi.jpg (Size: 12.51 KB / Downloads: 104) ]]> https://www.ebay.com/itm/376785020315 with 4 x HDMI hardware encoding ports at a great price.  Probably came from a failed IPTV distributor so who know how much life it has.

What it really cool is how NextPVR finds it as a DVB-S device It identifies itself to Window (BDA) and Linux (/dev/dvb).  

Martin

.jpg   hdmi.jpg (Size: 12.51 KB / Downloads: 104) ]]> <![CDATA[Second Hauppauge quadHD firmware problem]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66730 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:52:19 +0000 bgowland]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66730
Code:
[   22.518137] si2157 38-0060: firmware: failed to load dvb_driver_si2157_rom50.fw (-2)

What's really annoying  is I can't find it anywhere for download and the first card doesn't need it - that's another annoying thing - both cards have identical labels on them showing "DVB-T/T2/C 178100 LF" BUT the one I bought back in April/May is "Rev A416" and the one I bought a couple of weeks ago is "Rev A316" which I'm assuming is older, If I can only find that file I might be able to get things working.

Cheers,
Brian]]>
Code:
[   22.518137] si2157 38-0060: firmware: failed to load dvb_driver_si2157_rom50.fw (-2)

What's really annoying  is I can't find it anywhere for download and the first card doesn't need it - that's another annoying thing - both cards have identical labels on them showing "DVB-T/T2/C 178100 LF" BUT the one I bought back in April/May is "Rev A416" and the one I bought a couple of weeks ago is "Rev A316" which I'm assuming is older, If I can only find that file I might be able to get things working.

Cheers,
Brian]]> <![CDATA[Tuner TBS-6209 SE]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66661 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:04:28 +0000 Marvi]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66661 Thanks for your help, Marco.]]> Thanks for your help, Marco.]]> <![CDATA[What is this item?]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66569 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:51:49 +0000 Joram]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66569 this item.

However, I am far from expert in these matters: please forgive my ignorance. Of the five items in the photograph, I know what four of them are and what they do, but... what's the small dongle seen to the left of the remote, above the batteries? It has a 3.5mm connector, apparently intended to plug into the back of the receiver on the right. What is this dongle for?

Thank you.]]> this item.

However, I am far from expert in these matters: please forgive my ignorance. Of the five items in the photograph, I know what four of them are and what they do, but... what's the small dongle seen to the left of the remote, above the batteries? It has a 3.5mm connector, apparently intended to plug into the back of the receiver on the right. What is this dongle for?

Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Quatro ATSC HDFX-4US]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66542 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:57:57 +0000 Steve123X]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66542 SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Quatro ATSC HDFX-4US
1.This tuner has 4 tuners 2 regular a 2 ATSC3? or 2 regular an 2 ATSC1 (making it useless to record ATSC3?
I think theres some missinformation being thrown around by SD on ebay they say ATSC then at there website it's ATSC1 they are are getting real sneakie an low down w/ the truth.

2.will the 2 ATSC3 tuners in addition to ATSC3  work on regular channels also
3.or just work on ATSC3 bc at the moment,
4.I don’t think I have any ATSC 1 or 3 channels in my area (zip code 36111)so will I be reduced to only 2 regular tuners w/ this device?
5.when my area doe’s get ATSC3 channels: when I schedule a program to record a ATSC3 channel is the Silicon dust smart enough to use the ATSC tuner?
6.if both ATSC3 tuners are occupied w/ a scheduled recording will a regular tuner be able to record a ATSC3 channel?an vise versa? If yes by how much will the picture quality be degraded?
  
I'm taking a chance on this technology BC I had the orginal dual tuner in addition to haugpage 1800 an 2250 total of 5 tuners. whenever W7MC didn't record a scheduled recording due to loss of signal it was allways the silicondusts fault.
90% of the time the silicondust worked fine.

using windows10 pro an NextPVR

to be honest I don't even know what the differnce in regular ATSC1 an ATSC3 is or did so marketing guy just write some stuff on a sales pitch?
thanks for advise on there new Flex Quatro]]> SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Quatro ATSC HDFX-4US
1.This tuner has 4 tuners 2 regular a 2 ATSC3? or 2 regular an 2 ATSC1 (making it useless to record ATSC3?
I think theres some missinformation being thrown around by SD on ebay they say ATSC then at there website it's ATSC1 they are are getting real sneakie an low down w/ the truth.

2.will the 2 ATSC3 tuners in addition to ATSC3  work on regular channels also
3.or just work on ATSC3 bc at the moment,
4.I don’t think I have any ATSC 1 or 3 channels in my area (zip code 36111)so will I be reduced to only 2 regular tuners w/ this device?
5.when my area doe’s get ATSC3 channels: when I schedule a program to record a ATSC3 channel is the Silicon dust smart enough to use the ATSC tuner?
6.if both ATSC3 tuners are occupied w/ a scheduled recording will a regular tuner be able to record a ATSC3 channel?an vise versa? If yes by how much will the picture quality be degraded?
  
I'm taking a chance on this technology BC I had the orginal dual tuner in addition to haugpage 1800 an 2250 total of 5 tuners. whenever W7MC didn't record a scheduled recording due to loss of signal it was allways the silicondusts fault.
90% of the time the silicondust worked fine.

using windows10 pro an NextPVR

to be honest I don't even know what the differnce in regular ATSC1 an ATSC3 is or did so marketing guy just write some stuff on a sales pitch?
thanks for advise on there new Flex Quatro]]> <![CDATA[Has anyone got a Hauppauge HVR-2250 working in a modern day system? (Need Help)]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66516 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:23:07 +0000 briantho]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66516
Has anyone gotten these cards working with a modern day system? If yes, please let me know how?]]>
Has anyone gotten these cards working with a modern day system? If yes, please let me know how?]]> <![CDATA[Replacing an MCE Remote]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66378 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:28:03 +0000 Bobins]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66378
Given MCE remotes are a bit like finding Unicorn droppings, I was considering getting a good condition Medion OR24E or OR24v RF MCE remote as a replacement.

Searching the Internet, I cannot find any user manual or details of any software that might be needed for the USB receiver (Drivers?).

Does anyone here have any experience with this remote and can advise if software is needed? Also, how do you pair the remote to the receiver.

Thanks,

Ray.]]>
Given MCE remotes are a bit like finding Unicorn droppings, I was considering getting a good condition Medion OR24E or OR24v RF MCE remote as a replacement.

Searching the Internet, I cannot find any user manual or details of any software that might be needed for the USB receiver (Drivers?).

Does anyone here have any experience with this remote and can advise if software is needed? Also, how do you pair the remote to the receiver.

Thanks,

Ray.]]> <![CDATA[Enraged Xfinity customer]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66371 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:02:05 +0000 Jakesty]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66371 But I of course like control of my own content and don't need them preventing me from doing so.  

Is there any alternative to using NextPVR with Xfinity compatible hardware?  I'm really not wanting to go down the route of using emitters, but that's the only thing I'm aware of and this is like going back in time 15 years.

Is my HDPrime a boat anchor now?  Perfectly working and now useless.

(This after all this time I transitioned to Linux finally and it's super reliable.  I have some things to straighten out but now I'm completely PO'd about my cable service.  I don't have alternatives that I'm aware of)]]> But I of course like control of my own content and don't need them preventing me from doing so.  

Is there any alternative to using NextPVR with Xfinity compatible hardware?  I'm really not wanting to go down the route of using emitters, but that's the only thing I'm aware of and this is like going back in time 15 years.

Is my HDPrime a boat anchor now?  Perfectly working and now useless.

(This after all this time I transitioned to Linux finally and it's super reliable.  I have some things to straighten out but now I'm completely PO'd about my cable service.  I don't have alternatives that I'm aware of)]]> <![CDATA[Magewell 11100 Quad-HDMI Capture Card]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66370 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:46:35 +0000 Len_Lekx]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66370
   As the title suggests - I saw one of these available for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these cards.

   Is it worth buying and trying, or would I be wasting my money?]]>
   As the title suggests - I saw one of these available for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these cards.

   Is it worth buying and trying, or would I be wasting my money?]]> <![CDATA[Upcycling a Windows 10 PC with PC-IRS5-01]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66346 Sat, 17 May 2025 15:16:55 +0000 fla]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66346
An old low end Windows 10 PC which doesn't qualify for upgrade to Windows 11 was looking at becoming e-waste when Windows 10 support ends soon.

I installed xubuntu and an inteset PC-IRS5-01 and this 10 year old low end PC makes a good kodi/NextPVR client.

xubuntu:

Never ran this before but googling suggested xubuntu is lightweight and runs well on old hardware (it does). Libreelec would probably be a better choice but I wanted to enable hibernation and the tutorial I found was for ubuntu.


PC-IRS5-01: link click on "Products"

This adapter allows turning off/on a PC with an IR remote (see review). In addition to allowing IR remote control of your HTPC's power button, it's actually an RC-6 (Windows Media Center eHome) compatible IR receiver so it can control kodi. Since I have a pulse-eight usb CEC adapter, I'm not using the IRS5's MCE feature, only the remote control of power button feature. It's a pretty cool product for HTPC's and suprisingly rarely discussed on these forums.]]>
An old low end Windows 10 PC which doesn't qualify for upgrade to Windows 11 was looking at becoming e-waste when Windows 10 support ends soon.

I installed xubuntu and an inteset PC-IRS5-01 and this 10 year old low end PC makes a good kodi/NextPVR client.

xubuntu:

Never ran this before but googling suggested xubuntu is lightweight and runs well on old hardware (it does). Libreelec would probably be a better choice but I wanted to enable hibernation and the tutorial I found was for ubuntu.


PC-IRS5-01: link click on "Products"

This adapter allows turning off/on a PC with an IR remote (see review). In addition to allowing IR remote control of your HTPC's power button, it's actually an RC-6 (Windows Media Center eHome) compatible IR receiver so it can control kodi. Since I have a pulse-eight usb CEC adapter, I'm not using the IRS5's MCE feature, only the remote control of power button feature. It's a pretty cool product for HTPC's and suprisingly rarely discussed on these forums.]]> <![CDATA[Motherboard with PCI slots available?]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66298 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:24:36 +0000 bgowland]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66298
I'm building a new npvr server but I can't seem to find any current models - they're all PCIe only.

Cheers,
Brian]]>
I'm building a new npvr server but I can't seem to find any current models - they're all PCIe only.

Cheers,
Brian]]> <![CDATA[Hauppauge quadHD card no channels found (Debian 11)]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66287 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:54:01 +0000 bgowland]]> https://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php?tid=66287
I know the card has some issues with Linux but I thought the fact all tuners are show was at least a positive start/. Reading The Hauppauge support site mentions downloading firmware but it's focussing on Ubuntu (I'll try that tomorrow).

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Brian

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I know the card has some issues with Linux but I thought the fact all tuners are show was at least a positive start/. Reading The Hauppauge support site mentions downloading firmware but it's focussing on Ubuntu (I'll try that tomorrow).

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Brian

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