Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull recording

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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by petermartin » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:43 pm

Hi,

I didn't think of trying that. I was just using the direct cable.

I've now tried plugging it directly into the USB port, but it still has the same problem.

Pete

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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by petermartin » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:05 pm

I don't believe it.

I've just tried a different USB port, and now its working fine!

I've let it record for about 20 minutes and the picture is rock solid.

Thank you very much Kay Diefenthal, you've cracked it sir. I've had this stick for about 3 months and just couldn't get it to work.

Pete

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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by andrewNZ » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:09 pm

Have you tried the drivers from the manufacturers website, they state
!!! The following drivers are just for the use with another TV viewing application except TVCenter !!!
Could have something to do with it.
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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by Kay Diefenthal » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:17 pm

petermartin wrote:I don't believe it.

I've just tried a different USB port, and now its working fine!

I've let it record for about 20 minutes and the picture is rock solid.

Thank you very much Kay Diefenthal, you've cracked it sir. I've had this stick for about 3 months and just couldn't get it to work.

Pete
not i have cracked it, i was only the guy that translate the given answer for you
but it is good to know that it now works

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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by Aretin » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:29 pm

Thanks for the valuable information. I got the stick directly in my pc, but will try the hub this evening and will post the results ASAP.

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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by Christoph21x » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:32 pm

Aretin wrote:Thanks for the valuable information. I got the stick directly in my pc, but will try the hub this evening and will post the results ASAP.
If you're also successful trying this, we REALLY should update our Wiki with your valuable hints... let us know!
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Post by Aretin » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:08 pm

It did work!

No extender-cable, great picture and everything just works fine. Thank you all for your help, this topic nearly made me nuts!

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Post by Kay Diefenthal » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:41 pm

ok when it now works

@christoph nail it into the wiki

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Post by Christoph21x » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:39 am

Kay Diefenthal wrote: @christoph nail it into the wiki
Done, Sir! ;) http://www.argus-tv.com/wiki/index.php? ... ATSC_cards plus sub-page.
Thanks to all - Chris
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Re: Problem with PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e): No usefull record

Post by Aretin » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:28 am

One tiny grain from my side:
Even, if the direct connection dramatically improved the picture, the sound still goes out of sync after about 30 minutes of recording.

Will test it on different USB-Ports, but, overall, I can not say, that the PCTV DVB-S2 Stick (460e) would be my favorite choice to use. I just ordered me a new usb-device from Haupauge (Nova-USB) and give it another shot...

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