Video Capture through External TV Tuner

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/video-capture-through-external-tv-tuner.99479/

Sir,
I want an external TV tuner Box which I can use on my 19" LG LCD Monitor without switching on the PC.

However I want to record TV programs whenever I want by switching on the CPU (via USB port). I hope external TV tuners with both VGA out & USB interface should be available.

I searched a lot but couldn't find a qualifying product, Pls help me finding the exact model.

Thank you.

well mohanty, i doubt that any external TV tuner Box can be used for recording....

i think external TV Tuner is unable to record....

afaik theres no xternal tv tuner available which supports both vga and usb.so wat u've planned is not exactly possible.

mohanty1942 said:
Sir,
I want an external TV tuner Box which I can use on my 19" LG LCD Monitor without switching on the PC.

not possible, for this you will need not a TV Tuner but set top box, like Dish TV, Tata Sky and all.

mohanty1942 said:
Sir,
However I want to record TV programs whenever I want by switching on the CPU (via USB port). I hope external TV tuners with both VGA out & USB interface should be available.

I searched a lot but couldn't find a qualifying product, Pls help me finding the exact model.

Thank you.

There are many products available if you wanna record when system is on.

Check Pinnacle 50e,
I had used a USB TV Tuner from UMax (cost 1800) had good quality and alright recording.

What do you mean by VGA out & USB interface.

acewin said:
What do you mean by VGA out & USB interface.

By VGA Out : I mean I can connect to any CRT/LCD Monitor without switching on PC.

By USB interface : I mean the same external tV tuner should have a optional USB interface which may stream video to PC for recording whenever required.