Avermedia AVerTV ATSC/NTSC USB TV Tuner

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I Plugged it in and off I went! Win 7 picked it up suitable away and I was watching Tv! None in relation to the solution. Did get a bit warm but it is to be anticipated. Only that it took a wile to get Win 7 to lode the Television guide for my aria. Even though that is likely do to my Pc. I have but to test it out on a faster machine.

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See my review under If you want to record with a thing other than windows media center, so you can get an MPEG2 file as an alternative of an encripted .WTV file, it will take some function. This version on the Hybrid Volar Max is the "windows starter kit" on Avermedia's web page and does not support Avermedia's media center software. Why? No clue. There are most likely third party PVR application out there that will work with this card. Again, it performs fine with Windows Media Center, which is all you will need if you are just going to watch the recorded shows on your windows box.

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Tv comes in using Windows Media Center. I am not close to the transmitters so the antenna that comes with it is useless for me. I am capable to get quite a few OTA channels working with a powered indoor antenna. Windows Media Center does not recognize the FM tuner in the device for some explanation making use of Windows Vista Property Premium. Neither the Television application, nor the separate radio system worked for me at all. Support was responsive but none of their suggestions helped with the concern. I was disappointed because I genuinely looked forward to the FM radio functionality.I lastly got around to performing my Windows 7 upgrade last evening so maybe the new Windows Media Center will resolve my concerns.

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It installed and worked in 15 mintues - most of that was configuring Media center. I have a radio shack rabbit ears antenna hooked up, I reside in a major metro area and am obtaining more than the air digital HD Tv. My reception is the very same as my samsung HDTV tuner. Media center shows Green Ɣ+) bars on the Tv signal strength indicator for all key channels. Once more, becoming close to the broadcast towers, I'm not a excellent test of tuner reception.I am operating a rig I built last december: core I5 with a gigabyte board and ATI videocard. None,Documentation was superior than I expected it would be, but when has there just about every been decent documentation for a โ element? Why would I want to burn a slot for an internal tuner card??No indication with the documentation that it will operate with a Mac. I will give it a try sooner or later and update my critique

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Ultimately, it functions in VISTA. Small assistance on how to install with VISTA To set up the driver in VISTA 32 bit (I didn't have a 64 bit VISTA), you must disable User Account Control (UAC). If the UAC is turned on, simple run the installer as administrative will not work. It appears the issue is that the driver installer can not compose files to some process dirs.

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-Operates flawlessly on Win7 Pro/Media Center-Does QAM, ATSC, and old school NTSC.-Ordered Sunday afternoon, it was at my door in 48 hours! -No remote, not even in the retail version-I wouldn't count on a lot tech assistance from this company. Installed in about ten seconds, Win 7 discovered the driver on-line. Media Center identified the tuner and configured it correctly on the initially try. I have it set up for analog cable(NTSC) and local HD(QAM), each operate wonderful. Can't beat the price, it just functions! I do not strategy to use this on Vista, most of the negative reviews for this have to do with drivers for Vista.

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If you are going to use this with Windows 7 MCE then it functions perfectly. I am useing this for QAM and it function out of the box and setup in just minutes. Non that I know of.

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Worked for a whilst, inexpensive, uncomplicated to install. This is my 2nd overview for this product. Sadly I've had to RMA it in favor of anything far better. This tuner had difficulties with Win 7 32bit, so I upgraded to Win 7 64bit and the issues went away. Then I made the mistake of updating to the drivers on AVerMedia's site. Huge MISTAKE. The stock Windows drivers worked significantly far better. The AVer Media drivers triggered the "Low/No Signal" error in WMC7. So immediately after a reformat and reinstall of Win7, couldn't roll back the drivers, I left the device working with the Windows drivers which worked for about 6 days. Then the tuner began causing super high CPU usage on SD channels, causing skipping and picture pixelation, only on SD even though. Not positive what went incorrect but it just stopped performing and I changed no settings. Word to the wise, and AVer Media, avoid thier drivers at all expense for Win7, they DO NOT Carry out. Had to RMA this factor, most most likely going to squeeze a hardware based ASUS tuner in my setup. Tech assistance will comment on the Newegg reviews with the standard reply of "Update the drivers that are on our web site". Don't do it. They haven't updated the drivers in years, and they perform like trash under Windows 7 64bit. My setupAMD Zacate E-350 M1 (ASRock Board, most current Catalyst and BIOSƞGB DDR three, GSkill100GB 3.5inch 7200RPM SATAII 250W PSU Manufacturer Response:Dear Client,Low Data Bit Rate error is a Windows Media Center problem. If you still have the problem you can install the patch from this link. http://support.microsoft.com/kb�Given that you are making use of on a 1.6 GHz processor you CPU will use more resource when watching Reside Tv. Check you computer system and make positive that you are not operating as well numerous applications in the background that causes the CPU to spike. Close applications in the background to see if there is any improvement.The drivers that we provide are Windows 7 certified drivers which we execute testing with our Television Tuners without any difficulties. If you have any concerns please contact Technical Support.Technical Assistance 877-774-4543Reside Chat is offered at http://www.avermedia-usa.com/avertv

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Uncomplicated install, excellent playback top quality, excellent price:Merely plug it in and Win7 (prem or superior) installs the driver in below ten seconds. Right after looking by way of the included speedy setup guide for a minute or two, the Media Center setup was a breeze as well. Inside 20 minutes all of my cable analog and 28 add'l clear-QAM HD channels were all up and operating. None with Win7 prem 64-bit edition I've been by way of 5 or far more tuners over the years searching for the greatest a single and I feel I've identified it with this device. This humble USB tuner delivers outstanding information to my sound and video hardware for a Television viewing experience on my Computer second to none: especially given that my cable provider offers the neighborhood stations in Clear-QAM in addition to standard analog signals. This hybrid device picks up both with a single coaxial connection. HDTV guidelines! Final thoughts: If you're seeking to get the best Win7 and Media Center expertise out of your Computer or lap-leading, I highly suggest choosing up this tuner.

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at times- it functions system lock up, blue screen, "low data rate", "no signal detected", lousey computer software, not MCE completely compatable, does NOT use standard R/Cusing it's personal computer software worst tech support I've ever noticed Manufacturer Response:Dear Client,Please make sure that you are using the newest drivers for AVerTV Hybrid Volar Max. We continue to update drivers for our item and post latest version to download. http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id&tab=APDriverTechnical Help 877-774-4543Live Chat http://www.avermedia-usa.com/avertv

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Super easy install, Win 7 Ultimate recgonized and installed with no problems. Utilizing with MC7, HDTV/Clear QAM channels appear excellent. I believe there may possibly be some troubles with Win 7 ࿀-bit), the tuner and my ASRock E350 AMD board. For some reason in MC, analog (SD) channels appear awful. Tons of skipping, audio cutting in and out, poor pixelation. Only takes place on the SD channels although, HD is rock solid. Latest drivers from AverMedia give no support. Updated all my drivers from AMD/ATi, all windows updates installed, no luck...nevertheless SD 'skippage'. Hope this is a difficulty than can be fixed with computer software, but if not i'll just RMA the tuner and get another. I feel this could be an incompatibility in between the ASRock E350 AMD board may be too new, and causing troubles with the tuner. I know the E350 has sufficient muscle to do HD 鼐p flash playsback with no skips), and even software decoded SD really should be no issue. CPU use on the SD channels only clocks in about 25-35% use on both cores. Manufacturer Response:Dear Customer, Please check the driver version that you at present have installed for AVerTV Hybrid Volar Max Starter Kit to see if they are the most current ones readily available on our internet site. There could be stability concern if utilizing drivers by way of Windows Update. The latest drivers are situated on our website listed here. http://www.avermedia-usa.com/AVerTV/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id&tab=APDriverTechnical Support 877-774-4543 Live Chat is offered at http://www.avermedia-usa.com/avertv

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Doesn't function. Vista 32 or 64 bit drivers downloaded from the AverMedia website do not perform. Manufacturer Response:Dear Client,Thank you for reporting Windows Vista driver problem with AVertTV Hybrid Volar Max Windows Starter Kit.Sorry this concern is only associated to Vista OS and we'll release an updated driver for Windows Vista 32ኜ shortly. We are sorry for the inconvience.If you still have questions on our items or should you require to seek individual solutions on the problems, please get in touch with our Technical Assistance at 408-942-2121 or 877-774-4543 (Monday to Friday from 8ᛆam to fiveᚨ pm, pacific common time) or submit an On the internet Technical Assistance Form now.

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As lengthy as you have Windows 7 Premium or much better, this item is just plug and play with Windows Media Center. Beautiful HD video when television is played back following recording, especially on a Media Center Extender. If your signal is weak, (one bar of signal) the live picture may appear fine but it will say no signal when you click record. Just heard that this is essentially part of Windows 7 Media Center, and not the tuner itself. Superior signals record fine. Recall this is particularly made for Windows 7's Media Center!

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Wanted some thing that was easy to use and this was it. Like others stated, plug it into a windows 7 machine. Set up MC and you are great to go. Only con is apt walls. lol. i'm utilizing an antenna so reception is not the best. when its very good the image and sound is flawless. Get this if you want an simple to use device on your laptop or computer.

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Fairly affordable.Plugged in to Vista 32 and it installed driver automatically. Win 7 also. Excellent picture more than the air HD. None stand out. I have 4 diverse avermedia tuners in a variety of computers and all function quite properly.

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none Avermedia lastly admits- this tuner does NOT work with many newer motherboards- and their tech support has no remedy. Avermedia blames the difficulty on Win7, blames the difficulty on the motherboard manufacturer- they blame every person but themselves. There is NO fix. "Low Information Rate", "The Tuner has stopped capturing data", lockups, bluescreens....just isn't worth the hassle. This is a Identified dilemma with 7? Motherboards?.....anything BUT Avermedia's difficulty. All their tech support knows how to say is "It's your fault- load most recent computer software and drivers! I DO have the most recent drivers and computer software- NO fix! So- in conclusion- this tuner does NOT work with Gigabyte GA-E7AUM-DS2H running 7ኜ (latest bios flash). I'm thinking there's some issues with the J-micron controller, or Nvidia 9400 chipset..this technique was created particularly as a HTPC, but it's a "NO FLY" now...

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None Failure to deliver minium little merchandise to APO address, Cancellation of Order without having clearly identifying or confirming request. No recommendations to other prospective customers will be made.