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October 15, 2004

More on a True HDTV HTPC

I looked a little more into the 'WinTV-HD' from Hauppauge, and happened to find something else that might fit the need. This card, the WinTV-NEXUS-s, is a digital satellite receiver for the PC however, their site is somewhat lacking in details of how exactly this would hook up to my sat, and how it would be able to decode the channels I've subscribed to...

I've also managed to find another card, the 'TwinhanDTV Sat-CI'. This sat card also supports the use of CAMs (Conditional Access Module) in order to give you access to your subscribed channels!

What I'm not sure about (because it doesn't come right out and specifically say it and I'm not entirely sure what else to look for) is whether or not this supports decoding the HDTV stations and if it will decode them in HDTV format. I like the looks of this card, but I need for it to be able to support HDTV and digital 5.1+ audio signals for it to be worth the investment.

If anyone has any information on this, it would be most appreciated!
-- Gavin Ostlund

October 15, 2004 in Home Theater PC, TV & HDTV

Answers

I'd be careful with purchasing the digital satellite stuff as I think that those are largely European products and not necessarily compatible with DirectTV and Dish Network. I really doubt that any commercial receiver cards include the functionality to decrypt the signals.

Posted by: Chris at Oct 15, 2004 1:17:23 PM

I've done some more research and what I've found is that the 'TwinhanDTV SAT-CI' will require the use of a decoder module that supports the encryption scheme of the provider I'm using (In this case, ExpressVu, thus Nagravision) which in turn uses the SmartCard from my subscription to decode my duly authorized channels which I subscribe to. Of course this setup could be taken further and a magic card could replace the SmartCard, but I simply want to get what I'm paying for... however I don't know how much support I'll be able to get from my provider with thie issue...

Posted by: Gavin Ostlund at Oct 15, 2004 1:41:48 PM

Does anyone know where I can purchase the TwinhanDTV Sat-CI
product in Canada.

Please advise.

Thanks
Brian
Toronto, Canada

Posted by: Brian at Jan 3, 2005 7:06:25 AM

Has anyone used the TwinhanDTV Sat-CI product? I have Bell ExpressVu and would like a way to record HD on my pc.

Thanks,
Corey from Canada

Posted by: Corey at Jan 12, 2005 10:20:32 PM

no CI is needed, decryption can be done software with newcamd for example.

Posted by: Blkou at Apr 30, 2005 6:54:00 AM

You can find the card @ www.canadacomputers.com (under electronics > Satellite Products)
Link:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=008444&cid=ET.679

Posted by: SAT at Feb 13, 2006 5:41:18 AM

Nexus-s works fine with BEV.

Posted by: bev at Apr 10, 2007 11:12:28 AM

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