wonder elite and satelite receiver

[Keith Hobbs]

Just intstalled a wonder elite on the computer and connected to the sat
receiver (dish network). I can view the one channel the recvr. is set to,
but that is it.

I would like to get all the channels to the tuner card. I tried connecting
directly from the satelite feed to the card, but it was unable to detect any
channels.

Is there a way to get multiple channels to my computer? I currently have a
dual receiver with lines going to two tvs. Thanks.

Keith

 

[Cari]

Just intstalled a wonder elite on the computer and connected to the sat
receiver (dish network). I can view the one channel the recvr. is set to,
but that is it.

I would like to get all the channels to the tuner card. I tried connecting
directly from the satelite feed to the card, but it was unable to detect
any channels.

Is there a way to get multiple channels to my computer? I currently have a
dual receiver with lines going to two tvs. Thanks.

Keith

You'll have to set an IR blaster to change the channels on the Receiver to
the one you want to watch/record. I have Vista Ultimate with an ATI 550
tuner, connected to a Dish Network 311 receiver and the Media Center
Receiver with IR changes the channels. If you want two stations to be
recorded at the same time, you'll need either two satellite receiver boxes
or one with dual tuners.

 

[Captain Midnight]

Just intstalled a wonder elite on the computer and connected to the sat
receiver (dish network). I can view the one channel the recvr. is set to,
but that is it.

I would like to get all the channels to the tuner card. I tried connecting
directly from the satelite feed to the card, but it was unable to detect any
channels.

Is there a way to get multiple channels to my computer? I currently have a
dual receiver with lines going to two tvs. Thanks.

Keith

Works just like your TV. VHF/UHF or cable to the tuner. Video to the
composite or S-video ports. If your TV can access multiple channels so can
the card, otherwise no. AFAIK satellites operate at different frequencies
than OTA or cable so you have to use their tuner..

I capture the premium cable channels through the S-video port of the cable
box. It's only slightly more hassle once you get used to it. If the box
isn't in the same room get a repeater for the remote. S-video wires can be
had at least 35ft but may require amplification at that range and especially
if going further. S-video cable doesn't include audio wires.

Besides S-video having better video quality than RF, the audio on my cable
box's RF out is mono only so really don't want to use it anyway.

Hope this helps YMMV.

 

[Keith Hobbs]

Thanks Cari,

I have the wireless usb remote receiver, which I haven't installed yet, but
I am assuming it is to control the computer and not the receiver. Is that
correct:?

Keith

 

[Cari]

Thanks Cari,

I have the wireless usb remote receiver, which I haven't installed yet,
but
I am assuming it is to control the computer and not the receiver. Is that
correct:?

Keith

It has an IR emitter which controls the satellite receiver... ie gets it to
change channels. Best thing to do is tape it right over the place where
your satellite remote is receiving signals from its own remote.

 

[Captain Midnight]

It has an IR emitter which controls the satellite receiver... ie gets it to
change channels. Best thing to do is tape it right over the place where
your satellite remote is receiving signals from its own remote.

RW, RWII & AFAIK RW+ are RF not IR.