[d5526]

Hi,

I have never had an FTA card before and considering getting one. I'm having a Sonicview 8000 hooked up to my computer via a TV turner. This is not a very viable solution since the image quality gets lost along the way. I think an FTA card would better suit my need. My concern is whether an FTA card can replace my current SV8K. My questions for you are:

Why aren't FTA cards popular? I know one reason, people need a computer to run FTA cards, while receivers are designed to work with TV. Are there any other reasons?

Why isn't there any support for FTA cards? I only see support and bins written for receivers.

How are FTA cards compared to receivers in term on power?

From what I read on this forum, basically any tv card will do, what I need is a good software. Is my understanding correct? Can I get an ATI All in Wonder and a good software and say bye to my SV8K?

I'm trying to open my horizon. Any input would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks
Peter.

[arboristman]

why not just update your tv tuner card to an HD one?
sv 8k hooked to my wintv-150 get's great results-standard def only of course via S-video hookup.
im just waiting for the hd burners to come down in price before i upgrade.

[jose2001]

berry good point

[d5526]

Originally Posted by arboristman

why not just update your tv tuner card to an HD one?
sv 8k hooked to my wintv-150 get's great results-standard def only of course via S-video hookup.
im just waiting for the hd burners to come down in price before i upgrade.

From what I know, there are no HDMI tv tuner cards.

By wintv-150, do you mean this product?
WinTV-PVR-150 product description

How do you connect your SV8K to this card? Via what connection?

Thanks for the reply,
Peter.

[lonster]

I can tell you that a pci-dvb card is tough to get going..... Like arbor said, connect your SV to your p.c's card using a coax connection. You may be able to get o a card with RCA in so you can hook it up that way.





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[d5526]

Thanks guys for the info.

I don't think it's possible to hook up my SV8K to a tv tuner via coaxia. The only output has been used to connect the HD module.

Either case, wintv 150 is not a HD card, and like I said, the image quality is reduced greatly, just like with my Avermedia card.

My question still stand: Can an FTA card replace my SV8K?

Thanks again.
Peter.

[lonster]

Yes it can.....

If you are good with your p.c and have a good knowledge of Sat stuff you will be fine.

It is tough to get going but you have a ton of help to access here.




Sorry I forgot about the outputs on the SV..... my mistake