Can anyone help me use a AIW ATI 9800?

[bradmax57]

I am right in thinking that a 9800 AIW has a tv tuner built in right? If so how on earth do you get the thing to work? Ive hooked up the ariel and thats about as far as I get, I think Ive got all the software installed aswell mmmmmm

mmm now me thinks I got the non tuner version? anybody know?

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

I am right in thinking that a 9800 AIW has a tv tuner built in right? If so how on earth do you get the thing to work? Ive hooked up the ariel and thats about as far as I get, I think Ive got all the software installed aswell mmmmmm

mmm now me thinks I got the non tuner version? anybody know?

Well, follow your manual, hope this helps http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=328

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by marcofra2000

Well, follow your manual, hope this helps http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=328

Looks like mine maynot have the tuner gutted

[SteveI]

IF you have the tuner software loaded, you should be able to open a little program that looks kind of like media player... Open that up to see if you are even getting a signal.

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by SteveI

IF you have the tuner software loaded, you should be able to open a little program that looks kind of like media player... Open that up to see if you are even getting a signal.

mmm is it loaded in here?

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

mmm is it loaded in here?

mmm although this shot shows I have a phillips tuner? i have another go not as straight forward as I thought?

[SteveI]

The program that says "TV" might be worth a shot.
If I recall correctly, the first time you run it, a wizard should kick in to guide you through the config.

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

Looks like mine maynot have the tuner gutted

So you don't have any software at all? that is bad because to make the tuner work it's all in the software. I think you can get everything at the ATI website.

[Aedan]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

mmm now me thinks I got the non tuner version? anybody know?

Muhahahahahaha...

Sorry, inside joke I guess.You see, you posted a picture of the part number up the top.

What you might not have realised is that metal box that the part number is stuck to is actually the TV tuner module. The FQ1200 series is, according to Philips, a "Multi Europe front-end for Pal reception in Europe / Asia. The FQ 1200 is a high quality Quasi Spilt End Module for improved quality application." Yes, FQ1216 is part of the FQ1200 range.

Rest assured that you do indeed have a tuner module on the card.

[Aedan]

Originally Posted by SteveI

The program that says "TV" might be worth a shot.

I've got to admit, that would be my next step logically. Hopefully you're all up and running by now Brad!

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

mmm is it loaded in here?

Hope this helps http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews...JsX3BhZ2U9MQ==

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by Áedán

I've got to admit, that would be my next step logically. Hopefully you're all up and running by now Brad!

im afraid not, ive installed all the software that came but there is no where to select tuning? pressing tv brings this page up, im sure ive read somewhere if ou dont have a tuner then when tv is selected it brings up a video in screen, think ill try uninstalling the drivers completely and reinstalling.

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

im afraid not, ive installed all the software that came but there is no where to select tuning? pressing tv brings this page up, im sure ive read somewhere if ou dont have a tuner then when tv is selected it brings up a video in screen, think ill try uninstalling the drivers completely and reinstalling.

Do you have Directx 9b? I've read somewhere that they are not compatible or something like that so you can't see the signal. Try uninstalling directx 9b and see if it works. Also this might be a stupid question but do you have a cable sevice provider sendind you a signal right?, or an antena where you can get signal right?

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by marcofra2000

or an antena where you can get signal right?

pulled straight from tv in same room, about the rest ill check. This is the screen i need?

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

pulled straight from tv in same room, about the rest ill check.

Check if you have DirectX 9b, if you do uninstall it then and try directx 9 only. I'll try to find the link again that said that there is a issue between this dx version and the signal.

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by marcofra2000

Check if you have DirectX 9b, if you do uninstall it then and try directx 9 only. I'll try to find the link again that said that there is a issue between this dx version and the signal.

yep i have dx9b didnt think you could uninstall dx?

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by marcofra2000

Check if you have DirectX 9b, if you do uninstall it then and try directx 9 only. I'll try to find the link again that said that there is a issue between this dx version and the signal.

Found it : http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?...328&pageID=448

Quote:
TV
First a warning. If you have an AIW card and install the DX9b update from Microsoft, you risk of losing the TV-Tuner capability. This happened to me. I no longer could get any channels when searching for them neither in ATI’s own TV-Tuner program or Showshifter. The solution for me was to reinstall Windows and not install DX9b.

[marcofra2000]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

yep i have dx9b didnt think you could uninstall dx?

Damn, look and it's also on their website http://www.ati.com/support/infobase/4254.html

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by marcofra2000

Damn, look and it's also on their website http://www.ati.com/support/infobase/4254.html

Great a long night ahead!!!! Thanks for all your help though

[bradmax57]

Originally Posted by bradmax57

Great a long night ahead!!!! Thanks for all your help though

DX9B patch http://www.tv-cards.com/messageboard...pic.php?t=2322 or direct link Here at least ive got the tuning screen now

eh? 6channels but we only have 5 in uk oh well