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06-11-09, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Varad Dilip Choudhari

i am trying to connect dish-tv simultaneously to PC as well as TV so if i am successful, then the next tutorial will be connecting Dish-TV simultaneously to pc and TV.

Varad I didnt exactly get your point here. Dish TV can be connected to Tv & PC simultaneously. Whats the big deal in it. Am I missing something? But the problem is that, the Channels can be controlled only at one place and both TV & PC will show the same channel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

ur set up is too good.. i mean upto the point.

making the most of it.. but cable n tata sky both i cant think of like this for my house...as per ppl see rarely tv at my house..

and as u told tht i know.. i will be able to control only one tv.. other cant.. and both tv will display same channel.. i was asking if any kinda hardware thing.. with different remote n all... attaching to dish.. may make another tv independent..

We also watch TV in two different rooms at home. One Cable connection can solve the purpose but I just cannot resist Local Cable after getting used to Tata Sky. The local cable connection is mainly used in the other room. I have the provision of watching both Tata Sky and Local Cable on the TV tuner as i mentioned above but I rarely watch anything on Local Cable. Local Cable is sometimes useful for the following purposes:

- Regional Channels.
- During Rain or Cloudy Weather Tata Sky causes problems. an alternate connection comes in very handy in such times if something very important is on TV.

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 06-11-09, 03:46 AM

yes i know buddy.. u r exactly correct.. few months ago i thought of getting dish tv ot tata sky.. but all the way.. my family memebers dont watch much tv.. and coz of 2 tv sets thing.. i h happy with my cable thing.. sasta aur tikau...

rain aur cloudy weather se problem nahi hoti..

06-11-09, 03:52 AM

Sahi hai Doctor.

Local Cable connection is good option from many aspects. But, Ek baar DTH ki aadat pad jaaye to wapas Cable connection pe lautna impossible hai... Quality differs a lot.

Mr.Tooth Fairy · 06-11-09, 03:54 AM

yes i know i have seen .. damm good.. tv dekhne ka maza hi kuch aur hai.. DTH mein..

06-11-09, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by saurav_k

No comments about my setup??

Your setup is very good too, but I haven't seen many people having 2 providers in their homes. It is very functional and practical. Come to think of it: you can subscribe to TS with their cheapest packages and for niche channels you can use the local cable wallah.

06-11-09, 11:04 AM

I have unsubscribed a few channels from TS to cut the cost a bit. I have unsubscribed channels like Neo Sports, Neo Cricket, Ten sports. Other than these, I have subscribed for most other channels packages( Lifestyle Gold, Star cricket, espn, Star sports).

Varad Dilip Choudhari · 06-11-09, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by saurav_k

I use both Tata Sky and Local Cable connection on my Frontech External TV Tuner.
Ok, Here is the TV & PC Setup in my Room:

Attachment 3542

Attachment 3543

Attachment 3544

Attachment 3545

Tata Sky on My 17 Inch Samsung Monitor:

Attachment 3546

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- TV Tuner Switch Off (Using Remote or Manual) -> PC Display on Monitor

- TV Tuner AV Mode -> Tata Sky

- TV Tuner TV Mode -> Local Cable.

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In Short - Ek Monitor, Teen Kaam..

yes, u r setup is good, but the prob is u cannot record TV, as u have External TV Tuner. I recommend going for internal TV Tuner card and i have also recommended it in my tutorial.

It was the case when everybody had queries about connecting TataSky or DishTV, i was too not able to connect it and record the channels, as soon as i press the record button, the channel used to scramble or something use to happen.

06-11-09, 03:30 PM

Yes, Lack of Recording feature is a drawback in external TV tuners. But there are some advantages also:

- The picture quality in external TV tuners is better.
- You can watch TV without having to keep the PC on.

Varad Dilip Choudhari · 06-11-09, 03:37 PM

i think there is also a draw back that, u have 2 connect u r speakers 2 TV tuner if u want to watch TV, and again connect to PC when u want PC sound, thats rubbish, here in Internal we just have to mute the Line In, from our Sound control panel, which is more user-friendly

06-11-09, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varad Dilip Choudhari

i think there is also a draw back that, u have 2 connect u r speakers 2 TV tuner if u want to watch TV, and again connect to PC when u want PC sound, thats rubbish, here in Internal we just have to mute the Line In, from our Sound control panel, which is more user-friendly

I am not comparing External and Internal TV tuners. Both serve different purposes. You tutorial is very good indeed.

But, I have found the way to come over the drawback you mentioned. Check the 2nd & 3rd pics i posted above. That audio splitter has been used for this purpose only. Audio Outputs from both PC & TV tuner is connected to the splitter which is connected to the speaker.

Varad Dilip Choudhari · 06-11-09, 03:48 PM

Oh! sorry, i came 2 know now, the idea of audio splitter is very good.

06-11-09, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varad Dilip Choudhari

Oh! sorry, i came 2 know now, the idea of audio splitter is very good.

Varad Dilip Choudhari · 06-12-09, 08:36 PM

yes, it is simple to connect DishTV and PC same time, but the problem is TV is 21" and Monitor is 17", so if we connect both together....display on TV is ok, but on PC, the picture slides down the screen and cannot view Full TV

just4kix · 06-12-09, 11:14 PM

@saurav,

Saw your setup photos. Really nice.

I understand that you are having cable + TS. And that has advantage, especially during rain outage.

But in the long run, you are better off using TS's multi-TV scheme. The 2nd/3rd/4th connection come at 50% price.

Rameshjeee · 06-13-09, 05:16 PM

Suppose I have connected the Dish TV to my PC. So when I on my PC will I see the desktop or will I see the channel.

06-13-09, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rameshjeee

Suppose I have connected the Dish TV to my PC. So when I on my PC will I see the desktop or will I see the channel.

In case of Internal TV Tuner:

When you turn the TV tuner Software on - You will see TV.

When you turn it off - You will see Desktop.

In case of External TV Tuner:

When you turn on TV Tuner - You will see TV.

When you turn it off - You will see Desktop.

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06-11-09, 03:46 AM	#22
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	yes i know buddy.. u r exactly correct.. few months ago i thought of getting dish tv ot tata sky.. but all the way.. my family memebers dont watch much tv.. and coz of 2 tv sets thing.. i h happy with my cable thing.. sasta aur tikau... rain aur cloudy weather se problem nahi hoti..

06-11-09, 03:52 AM	#23
saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	Sahi hai Doctor. Local Cable connection is good option from many aspects. But, Ek baar DTH ki aadat pad jaaye to wapas Cable connection pe lautna impossible hai... Quality differs a lot.

06-11-09, 03:54 AM	#24
Mr.Tooth Fairy Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oral cavity:D Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 5	yes i know i have seen .. damm good.. tv dekhne ka maza hi kuch aur hai.. DTH mein..

06-11-09, 11:04 AM	#26
saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	I have unsubscribed a few channels from TS to cut the cost a bit. I have unsubscribed channels like Neo Sports, Neo Cricket, Ten sports. Other than these, I have subscribed for most other channels packages( Lifestyle Gold, Star cricket, espn, Star sports).

06-11-09, 03:30 PM	#28
saurav_k Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, Lack of Recording feature is a drawback in external TV tuners. But there are some advantages also: - The picture quality in external TV tuners is better. - You can watch TV without having to keep the PC on.

06-11-09, 03:37 PM	#29
Varad Dilip Choudhari Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Karad Age: 15 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 2	i think there is also a draw back that, u have 2 connect u r speakers 2 TV tuner if u want to watch TV, and again connect to PC when u want PC sound, thats rubbish, here in Internal we just have to mute the Line In, from our Sound control panel, which is more user-friendly

06-11-09, 03:48 PM	#31
Varad Dilip Choudhari Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Karad Age: 15 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 2	Oh! sorry, i came 2 know now, the idea of audio splitter is very good.

06-12-09, 08:36 PM	#33
Varad Dilip Choudhari Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Karad Age: 15 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 2	yes, it is simple to connect DishTV and PC same time, but the problem is TV is 21" and Monitor is 17", so if we connect both together....display on TV is ok, but on PC, the picture slides down the screen and cannot view Full TV

06-12-09, 11:14 PM	#34
just4kix Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 8,899 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 19	@saurav, Saw your setup photos. Really nice. I understand that you are having cable + TS. And that has advantage, especially during rain outage. But in the long run, you are better off using TS's multi-TV scheme. The 2nd/3rd/4th connection come at 50% price.

06-13-09, 05:16 PM	#35
Rameshjeee Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26 Posts: 3,075 Rep Power: 10	Suppose I have connected the Dish TV to my PC. So when I on my PC will I see the desktop or will I see the channel.