Setup

The first thing you have to do after installing the device is set it up in Media Center.

     Once you click on "set up TV signal", windows will walk you through the rest of the setup and you're set.  If you finish the setup and you still don't see your TV, then you will have to install a third-party DVD decoder that is certified for Windows XP Media Center Edition.  Now you are ready to watch TV.

     Discovery Channel looks pretty good on the computer.  The best part of this device is it's ability to work with Windows MCE as a PVR.  If you are unfamiliar with what a PVR is just think of a TIVO.  This gives you the ability to pause live TV, rewind or fast forward back to where you were before you paused it.

     When you press pause, the device automatically starts recording the program you are watching.  Once you hit play again you will start where you left off.  This is a great feature and allows you to pause your show and make a trip to the kitchen and not worry about missing anything.  The best part is you can catch back up to live by skipping the commercials.

     You will also be able to record your favorite shows to your hard drive.  Of course, how much you can record will depend on the size of your hard drive and the quality you choose.