Alternative TV Tuner programs

[GraemeM]

Ok my Avermedia UltraTV TV tuner card is installed. I constantly installled and reinstalled the software and when loading it says "Ultra TV has encountered and error and needs to close". I finally got it working and watched TV, then I hit close, and got this same error, it hasn't worked since. Since I don't know if I'll be able to fix the problem, I was wondering if there's any alternative TV programs that will work with any card. Thanks.

[TwoRails]

The only one I'm familiar with is Beyond TV. Never used it, but it's suppose to be pretty good. It's about $70, though... They may have a list of compatible cards on their site.

[Moose on the Loose]

Dscaler : very nice program It works with most TV tuner cards. I'm not sure if you'll be able to use your remote with it though.

[TwoRails]

Dscaler looks nice, Moose. I forgot the link for Beyond TV:

http://www.snapstream.com/

[reboot]

Try Showshifter. One of the best.
There are about 50 others.
Click on the Tools link at www.videohelp.com and search for "Capture".

[ComputerNut]

Originally Posted by TwoRails The only one I'm familiar with is Beyond TV. Never used it, but it's suppose to be pretty good. It's about $70, though... They may have a list of compatible cards on their site.

I give 2 thumbs up for Beyond TV, i use it on my ATi TV Wonder card, and it works great, one the most stable programs ive found. You get more info at www.snapstream.com

HTH,
CN

[TwoRails]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, ComputerNut. Does it get *all* available channels? That's my main gripe with the supplied program with my AIW, is that it only shows ("supports") about 70% of the channels I can get.

[ComputerNut]

Well Beyond TV does support Satellite signals, my friend who uses satellite has it and, it gets all his hundreds of channels. I only have basic extended cable, but it really does a good job of finding whats available. Im not sure about how other TV Programs grab the proper listings, but Beyond TV asks for your area code and location, and it will tell you the cable provider in that particular area, and it will download the correct listings for which provider you select.

HTH,
CN

[GraemeM]

well thanks guys. DScaler works but is crap. Beyond TV looks amazing but I can't install it, same with Showshifter. I think I have some problems with my computer that I'll have to look into. Thanks

[TwoRails]

Originally Posted by ComputerNut Well Beyond TV does support Satellite signals, my friend who uses satellite has it and, it gets all his hundreds of channels. I only have basic extended cable, but it really does a good job of finding whats available. Im not sure about how other TV Programs grab the proper listings, but Beyond TV asks for your area code and location, and it will tell you the cable provider in that particular area, and it will download the correct listings for which provider you select.

OK, thanks. I also have the extended analog cable. I guess what I don't understand is why the "stock" can't find all my channels, using the same info you mention that Beyond TV uses. That's why I'm reluctant to spend $70 to find out it also gets only 70% of my channels. (I've contacted tech support and all they say is that the missing channels are not "supported.")

[reboot]

Try Virtualdub. Yes it has a built in tuner
I use it exclusively for avi captures.
For serious mpeg caps, I use Intervideo WinDVR 3.

[TwoRails]

Nice tips, reboot! Thanks