I live in a college dorm at the moment. I do not use a cablecard to watch tv as I guess they are pre-decrypted. Do I need a cablecard to run it?
990789
As long as the provider does not require it to watch the channels you want then no. Local SD and HD channels over the air should work fine.
990790
Yes you will need a cable card to make this work. If you are just wanting TV on your computer there are several other options to look at including http://www.hauppauge.com/. Hope that helps.
990791
A lot of people are wrong in saying that this requires a cablecard. The cablecard is only required to decrypt channels. A channel that is not encrypted will come through just fine. It really depends on what signal you're getting to your room. If it's clearQAM this card will pick it up just fine without a cablecard.The only limitation I think is that this card does not tune analog signals. So if your college is pushing analog to your dorm room this card won't work.So the same goes for anybody in any situation, you need to figure out what the signal is you are receiving, and then choose the right solution for that signal. A lot of people are wrong in saying that this requires a cablecard. The cablecard is only required to decrypt channels. A channel that is not encrypted will come through just fine. It really depends on what signal you're getting to your room. If it's clearQAM this card will pick it up just fine without a cablecard.The only limitation I think is that this card does not tune analog signals. So if your college is pushing analog to your dorm room this card won't work.So the same goes for anybody in any situation, you need to figure out what the signal is you are receiving, and then... » Read More A lot of people are wrong in saying that this requires a cablecard. The cablecard is only required to decrypt channels. A channel that is not encrypted will come through just fine. It really depends on what signal you're getting to your room. If it's clearQAM this card will pick it up just fine without a cablecard.The only limitation I think is that this card does not tune analog signals. So if your college is pushing analog to your dorm room this card won't work.So the same goes for anybody in any situation, you need to figure out what the signal is you are receiving, and then choose the right solution for that signal. « Show Less
990792
I think it will work on regular channels without a cablecard, but you can use the Ceton website to send a support question. They usually get back to you within a day.
990793
You have to have a cable card in the device for it to work. Your situation may neccessetate some sort of capture card. This one is truly a cable recording device like a settop box DVR
851100
You must have a cablecard provided by your cable company to be able to receive their channels. That is a small card that slides into the Hauupauge.This box does nothing without the cablecard. The cablecard decodes the cable signalBut, that said, I receive all the channels I subscribe to from Comcast with the Comcast cablecard. I do not get HBO for some reason though through the cablecard. I do not know whyDoes Time Warner have cablecards to give to you? That is what you need to find out. I do not know about TW
2181631
It depends on the internet connect you have. In addition, you may need to get a cable card from your cable provider.
2241153
To view HD programming you would need either non-encrypted digital channels or a HD cable box. A DVR box is not necessary.
1554612
If you mean the passcode, no. Go to your Uverse or Cable TV provider for their passcode.
1179981
Nope. You need macTv. To my understanding it is your Mac not allowing the data to flow through properly. I may be wrong, but I have tried to play my mac on all if my TVs by setting up as an external monitor and it has never worked. Work around would be to create a 3rd party video, store it in the cloud and have your tv access that cloud service and watch from there. More hassle than its worth.
1036824
If all you want to do is play DVDs, you shouldn't need cable or an antenna.You may need an internet connection to get the initial software update, but I'm not sure about that. You would also need internet/cable to stream Netflix, etc.
737502
It does not have anywhere to put a card... Isn't that what a cable/satellite box is for? The card goes in the box provided by the cable service provider.
1481579
Well, we don't have cable (probably the only people on the planet), but if you can't run any tv without that cable box plugged in, I assume that would work. The cable box, if normally is just plugged into the wall, you would plug that into BOB then plug BOB into the wall. I'm talking about just a regular wall outlet, not the cable wires. If the only source of power you get is through a cable wire, not regular wall outlet, then you can't do that. Basically, you can only plug a normal wall plug into BOB. Games could still be played though any tv because the tv and game device can still be turned on. Well, we don't have cable (probably the only people on the planet), but if you can't run any tv without that cable box plugged in, I assume that would work. The cable box, if normally is just plugged into the wall, you would plug that into BOB then plug BOB into the wall. I'm talking about just a regular wall outlet, not the cable wires. If the only source of power you get is through a cable wire, not regular wall outlet, then you can't do that. Basically, you can only plug a normal wall plug into BOB. Games could still be played though any tv because the tv... » Read More Well, we don't have cable (probably the only people on the planet), but if you can't run any tv without that cable box plugged in, I assume that would work. The cable box, if normally is just plugged into the wall, you would plug that into BOB then plug BOB into the wall. I'm talking about just a regular wall outlet, not the cable wires. If the only source of power you get is through a cable wire, not regular wall outlet, then you can't do that. Basically, you can only plug a normal wall plug into BOB. Games could still be played though any tv because the tv and game device can still be turned on. « Show Less
1051917
Yes but there is a hang up. Our current cable provider has encrypted network (NBC,CBS,ABC) and public broadcasting (PBS) this past week as per "FCC regulations". Our cable company has provided without charge, a QAM decoder ( Evoltion Digital DM82004UHD) that covers all stations they transmit (including cable stations). This renders the OTA input unnecessary as it provides both 480i standard broadcast and 1080i HD broadcast.
1687967
I think you need to buy a TV card to take signals from antenna or cable, then you can watch TV on your monitor. I believe these channels are for cable subscribers only so you still need to pay for the service.
1418636
Yes, I live where there is no computer access. Only thing is I may need a HDTV signal filter because when I turn on my new TV it causes a lot of static on the scanner to the point I have to turn the scanner off to watch TV. The scanner works great without the HDTV on. I'll call Radio Shack, maybe they can help me.
1165244
I have Comcast and I just plugged to cable itself into the EyeTV Hybrid and it pulls in ALL the unencrypted digital channels without needing the cable set-top box at all.
1801240
Typically you need a cable card from your Cable company. This is to descramble the incoming shows so you can view. Sometimes you need a tuning adapter as well which is usually free. The cable card will run you $1-$3 per month typically.
2020722
I bought WD TV live to watch my Slingbox and home cable. Works great, except it's not very compatible with my home cable's remote/programing, etc. Pretty typical of these after market devices. No account is needed with WD TV. Don't know what a 'cc on file' is and I didn't have to do that. I had purchased a Netgear Neo first and it was junk. I returned it and bought the WD. Enjoy!!
1731045
Dear friend. Yes you need cable. It is a very complicate installation because, that particular TV Turner was discontinue.
990719
I picked up a cable card from the local Brighthouse office - no charge. There is nothing more you need, although it can take some time for the channels to come up. There are a few channels that came up on the old cable box that are still unavailable on the cable card.