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Is anyone able to use dual tuners in Windows 7 Media Centre? Yes you can use up to 4 tuners in each tuning space supported by Media Center so a max of 16 tuners per system, 4 cable card, 4 qam, 4 atsc and 4 analog , my main machine is running 4 cable card tuners and 4 qam tuners with no issues.
Here are some common TV signal scenarios that will help you determine what type of signal you have, and what type of tuner you'll need. Check the documentation that came with your tuner or visit the manufacturer's website to determine what type of signals your tuner is compatible with. Set up the signal directly from your antenna see the section below about scanning for signal strength. Set up the TV signal directly from a cable TV wall jack, or from a set-top box using an IR blaster Note that the channels available using this method will vary depending on region, and you'll likely need to manually add some channels in Media Center in order to tune them properly.
If you have multiple TV tuners connected to or installed in your computer, it's possible to set up multiple TV signals. This allows you to record shows on different channels at the same time.
It's even possible to tune two different signal types using a hybrid TV tuner. However, Media Center might not be able to access both signals simultaneously. If your TV signal comes from a cable TV jack in the wall or an over-the-air antenna, follow these steps to set it up in Media Center:.
If your PC has more than one tuner, you can use a cable splitter to divide the TV signal, and then connect it to each tuner. This will enable you to record multiple programs simultaneously, or to watch a live program while recording another program. To receive a TV signal using multiple tuners, each tuner must have a TV signal connected to it, and the signal must be the same for each tuner. If you see a message saying that changing the settings will affect TV recording, it means you already have a signal set up.
To go through the set up process again, select Yes. Follow the steps to set up your TV signal. These steps will vary depending on the type of tuner or tuners that you have, as well as the type of programming to which you subscribe. If a TV tuner is not showing up on this screen, make sure that it's connected properly to your computer, and that you have the appropriate drivers installed. For more information, see Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly.
On the TV Signal Provider screen, scroll through the list and select the signal provider that most closely matches your location and service, and then select Next. If you set up a digital TV tuner during the setup process, you can scan for additional channels that might be available.
You can also check the signal strength for each channel, and turn off channels that aren't receiving a strong signal. Select Scan for More Channels , and then follow the instructions. Media Center will look for additional channels that might be available for your TV tuner. Media Center will scan each channel individually and display its signal strength. On the Adjust Digital TV Antenna and Choose Channels screen, you can clear the check box next to channels with little or no signal so they won't show up in the Guide.
Note: When Media Center appears finished scanning for more channels, it might still be working in the background. If you didn't see the channels you were expecting during this scan, it's best to wait about 15 minutes before trying the scan again.
Many cable or satellite subscribers have a cable box sometimes referred to as a set-top box or satellite receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers can include channels that are either standard or high definition. In Media Center, a digital high-definition signal that is transmitted through one of these boxes will be converted to an analog standard-definition signal.
Connect the cable from the cable source wall jack to the cable input jack on the cable box or satellite receiver. If you have two cable boxes or two satellite receivers that you want to use with Media Center, you can use a splitter to divide the TV signal from the wall jack to the boxes. Each cable box or satellite receiver must have a TV signal connected to the cable input jack. Related Articles: 1.
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