Strange TV Signal Behaviour

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 9
    Windows Vista/7
       #1

    Strange TV Signal Behaviour


    Hi there,
    I'm only new here, and I've been checking many threads to see if I can find a solution, but no luck so far. If anyone has any ideas, I appreciate it.

    I'll keep it short.
    I bought a TV tuner for my PC, a Leadtek DTV1000S and installed it and set it all up in Windows Vista. Worked no problems, found all the stations available in my area and worked like a charm. I was impressed with how well it all worked, and what could be done with the stations and recordings.

    Now, I have seen some newer aspects of Windows 7's Media Center that I like the look of more. So I have popped in another hard drive and installed Windows 7 to give it a try. Everything has installed fine, latest drivers from Windows Update was easy. It has found all the channels in my area again, and I was pleased to discover it now can download the EPG data from the signal as well so I can use the guide. Very happy with that.

    Only this is the strange problem. All the channels are found, all the channel guide data downloaded from their signals, and I can use all the channels but one. The station in question is "WIN" in the regional Victoria area in Australia. Under Vista I can use all the channels flawlessly. Under Windows 7 I can use all the stations flawlessly expect for the stations broadcast by WIN. I get their EPG data, they're all found and configured in the scan, but when I view them I am just told there is no signal.

    I am confused because this problem doesn't happen when I was using Vista. It appears the driver under 7 from Windows update is the same driver I used in Vista (the latest from the card manufacturer).

    I'm stumped, does anyone know of things I could try to actually be able to view this station?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,111
    Win7 Build 7600 x86
       #2

    Breno said:
    Hi there,
    I'm only new here, and I've been checking many threads to see if I can find a solution, but no luck so far. If anyone has any ideas, I appreciate it.

    I'll keep it short.
    I bought a TV tuner for my PC, a Leadtek DTV1000S and installed it and set it all up in Windows Vista. Worked no problems, found all the stations available in my area and worked like a charm. I was impressed with how well it all worked, and what could be done with the stations and recordings.

    Now, I have seen some newer aspects of Windows 7's Media Center that I like the look of more. So I have popped in another hard drive and installed Windows 7 to give it a try. Everything has installed fine, latest drivers from Windows Update was easy. It has found all the channels in my area again, and I was pleased to discover it now can download the EPG data from the signal as well so I can use the guide. Very happy with that.

    Only this is the strange problem. All the channels are found, all the channel guide data downloaded from their signals, and I can use all the channels but one. The station in question is "WIN" in the regional Victoria area in Australia. Under Vista I can use all the channels flawlessly. Under Windows 7 I can use all the stations flawlessly expect for the stations broadcast by WIN. I get their EPG data, they're all found and configured in the scan, but when I view them I am just told there is no signal.

    I am confused because this problem doesn't happen when I was using Vista. It appears the driver under 7 from Windows update is the same driver I used in Vista (the latest from the card manufacturer).

    I'm stumped, does anyone know of things I could try to actually be able to view this station?
    Maybe MCE overshoot the channel.
    You can set channel frequencies by hand.
    So finetune that channel in MCE.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 9
    Windows Vista/7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    squonksc said:
    Maybe MCE overshoot the channel.
    You can set channel frequencies by hand.
    So finetune that channel in MCE.
    Thanks for your speedy reply.

    I don't mean to bother, but how can I fine tune the frequency? I can't find the option under the settings menu. Perhaps it is right under my nose and I am just missing it.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,111
    Win7 Build 7600 x86
       #4

    Breno said:
    Thanks for your speedy reply.

    I don't mean to bother, but how can I fine tune the frequency? I can't find the option under the settings menu. Perhaps it is right under my nose and I am just missing it.
    Ok, give me a few minutes.
    Have to chase away my wife from the HTPC.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 2,111
    Win7 Build 7600 x86
       #5

    Hi,

    Well, finetunning is not possible, but you can manually add a channel.

    First find out the frequency the channel has to be on in MHz
    Example: 132,45 MHz

    Now in MCE mainscreen go to:

    Settings ->
    TV ->
    Guide ->
    Add Missing channel ->
    Channel ->

    Press "Add channel"

    This will start a short wizard.

    In the name box fill in the name of the channel

    Press next,

    in the two boxes fill in [132],[45] MHz (example)

    Press Done or Apply or what ever it's called (I'm on dutch OS)


    You're done.

    good luck
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 9
    Windows Vista/7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks for the response again,
    Unfortunately for some reason when I go into the Guide menu I am not presented with an "Add Missing Channel" option, or that option in any of the submenus. It does not seem to allow me to configure it manually, just by using those automated setup wizards that scan all frequencies.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 2,111
    Win7 Build 7600 x86
       #7

    Breno said:
    Thanks for the response again,
    Unfortunately for some reason when I go into the Guide menu I am not presented with an "Add Missing Channel" option, or that option in any of the submenus. It does not seem to allow me to configure it manually, just by using those automated setup wizards that scan all frequencies.
    First go to settings, then in settings you find TV, in TV you'll find guide etcetera.

    Is your TV card analog or digital?
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 9
    Windows Vista/7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    squonksc said:
    First go to settings, then in settings you find TV, in TV you'll find guide etcetera.

    Is your TV card analog or digital?
    Under the guide menu in there I am only presented with:
    Edit Channels
    Edit Favorite Lineups
    Guide Page Options
    Guide Terms of Service

    I cannot add a new channel in the Edit Channels menu either, I can only view the current channels and check out the Tuner and it's settings it has decided, but not change them.

    The TV tuner is digital.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 2,111
    Win7 Build 7600 x86
       #9

    Breno said:
    Under the guide menu in there I am only presented with:
    Edit Channels
    Edit Favorite Lineups
    Guide Page Options
    Guide Terms of Service

    I cannot add a new channel in the Edit Channels menu either, I can only view the current channels and check out the Tuner and it's settings it has decided, but not change them.

    The TV tuner is digital.
    Damn, that must be the difference. I have analog cards.

    Have you tried a rescan?
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 9
    Windows Vista/7
    Thread Starter
       #10

    squonksc said:
    Damn, that must be the difference. I have analog cards.

    Have you tried a rescan?
    Yeah, I have tried a full rescan. Still no luck.

    I'm trying to see if it is possible to find some way to change the frequency that it has decided to set on for the channel. That's all I can think of right now. I think it's so strange to work in vista media center but not in windows 7 when it's the same driver and set up from what I can see.

    It's also a bummer, because with the over-the-air EPG and extra little things I like more about Windows 7 I was hoping I could switch to 7 to play around with it. For now I might have to stay in Vista if I can't find a solution. Which is a pity seeing every other station but one is fine.
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:38.
Find Us