Quick question about HDTV to PC - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

mediachick · 2009-12-23, 03:03 PM

Hi all!

I'm slowly getting all of this sorted in my head, but I'm still a little confused. I want to get my digital cable signal to my PC. Now, I have an older WinTV set up that I haven't used in a long time and I'm assuming I need to get something new for HDTV.

First, I don't have HDTV, just a regular digital PVR from Rogers. My thinking, though, is that the network channels are broadcast in HDTV, so having an HDTV tuner for my PC will allow me to capture them in HDTV....yes?

I'm also reading about problems with signals in Canada being scrambled unless you take the signal out of the digital box. But, the above would still apply, wouldn't it?

Is there a certain type of set up that I need to get for this?

Thank you for any help!

Cyclism · 2009-12-23, 03:06 PM

Hello and welcome to the forums.

You cannot receive Rogers HD without first subscribing to the service, and using a Rogers authorized HD STB.

See this FAQ - Can I get Digital Cable (and HD) Using My QAM Tuner?

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=32271

hugh · 2009-12-23, 03:07 PM

Quote:

I don't have HDTV, just a regular digital PVR from Rogers. My thinking, though, is that the network channels are broadcast in HDTV, so having an HDTV tuner for my PC will allow me to capture them in HDTV....yes?

No. An HDTV tuner will only let you get OTA signals. Rogers signals are encrypted and require a digital box. This has been answered numerous times so search the Rogers and HTPC forum for existing threads for any additional questions.

jean luc picard · 2009-12-23, 03:09 PM

well i have no idea what your goal is but you need an atsc tuner to capture ota digital channels (many hd). to capture from a cable box you can use pretty much any capture card. to capture hd from a hd equipped cable box you need the hauppage hd-pvr.

2009-12-23, 03:03 PM	#1
mediachick Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 2	Quick question about HDTV to PC Hi all! I'm slowly getting all of this sorted in my head, but I'm still a little confused. I want to get my digital cable signal to my PC. Now, I have an older WinTV set up that I haven't used in a long time and I'm assuming I need to get something new for HDTV. First, I don't have HDTV, just a regular digital PVR from Rogers. My thinking, though, is that the network channels are broadcast in HDTV, so having an HDTV tuner for my PC will allow me to capture them in HDTV....yes? I'm also reading about problems with signals in Canada being scrambled unless you take the signal out of the digital box. But, the above would still apply, wouldn't it? Is there a certain type of set up that I need to get for this? Thank you for any help!

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2009-12-23, 03:06 PM	#2
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	Hello and welcome to the forums. You cannot receive Rogers HD without first subscribing to the service, and using a Rogers authorized HD STB. See this FAQ - Can I get Digital Cable (and HD) Using My QAM Tuner? http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=32271

2009-12-23, 03:09 PM	#4
jean luc picard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: \ Posts: 434	well i have no idea what your goal is but you need an atsc tuner to capture ota digital channels (many hd). to capture from a cable box you can use pretty much any capture card. to capture hd from a hd equipped cable box you need the hauppage hd-pvr.