DVB-T USB Stick Software

[pspmachine]

Hi, I have recently purchased a DVB-T USB Dongle, for watching/capturing Freeview on the computer. I performed a scan and found 47 channels in total, and this was using the small antenna.

The only problem is the software which came with the device, 'BlazeDTV' looks really tacky and I dont like the EPG atall. So I was just wondering if there were any alternatives to this program? Also this program boasts to be able to play HDTV, which would be nice as I have all the setup needed for playing HD.

Thanks

pspmachine

[popper]

if its got 'BDA' drivers in windows to use it then just do a search on 'DVB-T BDA' for many of the 3rd party apps that can be used, if your looking to use linux then 'DVB linuxTV' is your friend, happy watsits.....

[spanky123]

If it's got BDA Drivers, then get Web Scheduler for scheduled recordings. Great program.

For normal tv viewing, I've heard good things about Blaze HDTV, but you're obviously looking for something different.

[popper]

yes , Web Scheduler is good and i use it myself, i also use Jtvlan to UDP multicast stream that WS backend and vlc over the lan to very good effect.
http://www.jtvlan.org/
http://www.digtv.no-ip.com/webscheduler/

for instance if you stream a channel over udp multicast 224.0.0.1:7777 then you can use any app vlc/mplayer/MPC etc to point to that 224.0.0.1:7777 and display it on many PCs at the same time and all for a single stream so saves bandwidth.

it would be nice if VLC was far better at picking a channel if you opt to stream the full Mux (perhaps 4 or 5 channels in that) or even several of them but at least it works as a proof of concept right now..... try it and see.

OT but related as far as im concerned 8)
all thats needed then/now is a simple single tool that can take the program.ts split it into pipes, re-encode (pal25i/p mpeg2 and AVC)it 3 times once for HD, once for SD and once for PIP(DVB-H).

then re-merge these 3 files back into a standard.ts so we can then use an updated vlc to send/receave (over multicast [wireless] lan ) one to the HDTV, one to the SDTV and one to the PSP or any other device perhaps one of the new DVB-H you got for cristmas.

heres a link to setting up a DVB card if your using linux and its examples are for the UK but you can get the idea non the less.
http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/~klee/ukdvb.php

[pspmachine]

Ok thanks for the help, also, anyone who uses a DVB-T USB adaptor, any tips for boosting the signal? Using the small antenna which came with the adaptor, I am able to find 47 channels but they skip and jump when trying to watch them. I have freeview downstairs (via a box) and get a great picture.

Any ideas?

Thanks a tonne

[spanky123]

Ok thanks for the help, also, anyone who uses a DVB-T USB adaptor, any tips for boosting the signal? Using the small antenna which came with the adaptor, I am able to find 47 channels but they skip and jump when trying to watch them. I have freeview downstairs (via a box) and get a great picture.

Any ideas?

Thanks a tonne

Do you not have a proper external antenna? You should hook it up to the same one that your house tele is hooked up to - if you can.

[allo]

try ProgDVB... last version crashed my comp but its simple