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Neither "TV mode" nor "FM mode" can be switched on. What am I doing wrong? |
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Your demo version is not registered. You can get a free demo key on our registration page. |
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In "VCR mode" there is a "play" and a "stop" button, but they are disabled. Why? |
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Apparently you are using the WinTV PVR 250. It does neither have a decoder nor an external video out. |
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Other cards need a separate audio cable. Where can I get it? |
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Since PVR cards transfer audio signals digitally via the PCI bus no separate audio cable is needed. |
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Is it possible to receive teletext using Hauppauge WinTV PVR's? |
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This is theoretically possible, but unfortunately at the moment this function is not supported by our software. |
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Is it possible to get RDS data out of the PVR cards? |
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No. |
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Which graphics driver is needed for EmperoarTV? |
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In principle every OS/2 graphics driver should be appropriate, but we recommend the SciTech products. |
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Is WarpOverlay! really needed? |
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No, but it can reduce CPU load and improve image quality significantly. |
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Which desktop color depth should I use? |
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If no video acceleration (WarpOverlay!, EnDIVE) is installed you should use 16 bits (65536 colors) |
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What is a "file set"? |
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Since video recordings may take a very large amount of hard disk space, our program divides these to several files. A "file set" is a group of files belonging together. |
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What is the difference between MPEG2 and DVD recording profiles? |
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With DVD compatible recordings the pack size is 2048 bytes, corresponding to the sector size on a DVD. Regular MPEG2 recordings don't use this pack size. |
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Is it possible to create a video DVD from my recorded material? |
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This function is in the works. |
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Is it possible to use different resolutions when viewing and recording simultaneously? |
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No, the picture formats for recording and viewing have to be identical. |
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| Question: |
While running EmperoarTV, Mozilla products have problems opening menus. What's going on? |
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Both applications try to use the high resolution timer. Add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS and reboot.
SET NSPR_OS2_NO_HIRES_TIMER=1 |
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Is it possible to watch encrypted DVB programs (PayTV)? |
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No. Currently the needed CI - adapter for attaching a CAM is not supported. |
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The infrared remote for my Satelco card doesn't work. Why? |
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There is a problem with the current IBM USB base drivers. Sorry. |
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Using an USB attached receiver, I occasional get a trap in USBEHCD.SYS. What to do? |
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This is due to another IBM bug. Please use the version of USBEHCD.SYS that comes with ETV. |
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After connecting my Microsoft Media Center remote control receiver, I get repeating beeps. Any ideas ? |
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Please use the versions of USBUHCD.SYS and USBOHCD.SYS that come with ETV. |
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| Question: |
When disconnecting my TechnoTrend remote control receiver the system traps sometimes. What can I do ? |
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This appears to be a problem of USBOHCD.SYS. Currently there is no solution for this issue except using UHCI hardware. |