Cable Tv on Pc
 

Hi

I found this item on Amazon Uk trying to find out if anyone has ever used or bought one and if it would work with Virgin Media Cable Tv ?

http://www.technisat.com/en_XX/Cable...946849658-229/

Thanks in advance for any help given ;)

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

If its anything like the DVB-C tuners in some TV's then you won't get anywhere.

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

Yeah, unfortunately you're out of luck. Regardless of whether it's technically compatible with Virgin's network, they won't allow a personal device the keys to decrypt the channels.

I wish they would - I'd be first in line to buy a DVB-C tuner to pump TV into my PC - legally with my paid card. But it ain't gonna happen whilst they are able to lock people in using rented hardware.

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So I guess my next question is ?

Is there any way to get Virgin Media Tv on my pc not on demand but the channels I pay for ?

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

Only if you use a capture card to grab the video directly from the SCART or HDMI port of the VM supplied box (even then hdmi might be protected)

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

As far as I can tell HDMI is not an option ? Do you know of a external capture card I could use as it would be a laptop if that was the option I had to use as my pc is upstairs and cable tv connection is downstairs ?

Thanks

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

Maybe you should suggest it on the VM forums. After all Sky are doing it.

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What about virginmedia player online?

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The HDMI connection is HDCP protected although the SCART is not. If you want to record a decent quality copy then Google HDfury.

Re: Cable Tv on Pc
 

On looking @ the price of HD fury Ah don,t think so I am not prepared to spend that kind of money :( but a big thanks to all who took the time to answer my questions :)