I want to watch output from my DirecTiVo receiver on my pc

[cherrytwist]

Here's the setup:

Don't have room for a TV, would rather use one of my monitors. I've got two PCs attached via KVM to a 17" CRT I'd like to use to watch hockey.

What are my options? Is there a switchbox or something I can get?

Is a capture card or a video card with VIVO an option? The case on the pc I plan to use is low profile (would require half height video card).

USB Solution?

Requirements:

1) Ability to view recordings/live TV from my DirecTiVo unit.
2) Inexpensive (less than $75)
3) Can use any variety of inputs, s-video, composite, coax...

Would like, but not necessary to:

1) Capture recordings from DirecTiVo.
2) Spend as little as possible.

What do you think?

 

[cherrytwist]

nobody?

 

[DaveBC]

I use the Vivo funciton of my graphics card for capture and the sound input of my sound blaster for the audio portion. Windows movie maker is good for capture, or nero express. I use s-video from GPU to Dish Network Receiver (or any source like VCR, Camera, etc) and composite to RCA from the receiver to my sound blaster card. You will need the dowload and install WDM drivers for your vivo and your sound card.