Hello
Can anyone signpost me to some useful threads - I am a novice to QBox and need to increase my konowledge?
Thanks:thum:
I got one, is not a bad card and here the specifications :
QBox DVB-S2 HD TBS8920 PCI
Q-Box TBS8920 PCI DVB card is a digital satellite receiver with powerful functions. Connecting it in computer, you can watch and record satellite TV programs as well as digital satellite radio. The easy-to-use software allows you not only to watch TV programs but also to play DVD, VCD, SVCD, CD, Mp3, Mp4, RM, Mov, SWF, WMV, DIVX and other media files. Q-Box works with popular DVB software like ProgDVB, DVBDream, Skynet and Skygrabber…It supports internet via satellite and offline data download.
High Definition & Crystal Clear Video Quality
Digital TV & Radio receiving (DVB-S2 and DVB-S)
Support for all providers of satellite internet
License TO: DVBDream, BlazeDTV
Support AltDVB, ProgDVB, DVB viewer, etc.
DiSEqC 1.2, 2.0, USALS
Remote control
Drivers for Windows XP / Vista, Linux
Library Streamreader.dll
SDK for third-party software developers
4:3 & 16:9 selectable aspect ratio
Satellite Internet
QBox DVB-S2 HD 8920 PCI has been successfully working with the providers of satellite Internet: PlanetSky, SpectrumSat, SatGate, SpaceGate, OpenSky, STV (S and S2), Raduga (S and S2), TrioSat, HeliosNet.
Additional features
You can use QBox DVB-S2 HD 8920 PCI for offline download via satellite.
QBox DVB-S2 HD 8920 PCI can work with the programs: Manna, SkyNet, SkyGrabber, FastSatFinder, Raduga-Connect, as well as with various plug-ins to DVBDream and ProgDVB.
TV Function
Electronic Program Guide(EPG)
Transponder, region, and Frequency range Auto Scan
Multiple Frame Capture
Multi Channel Preview
Sound card or on board sound chip
Favorite List
Hot Keys
Personal Video Recording
Instant & pre-scheduled record programs as MPEG II format
Wake Up Schedule Recording
Time-Shifting
Retail Package
DVB-S2 card - 1 pc.
CD driver - 1 pc.
Remote Control - 1 pc.
Batteries AAA - 2 pcs.
External IK-receiver - 1 pc.
System requirements
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
Pentium 2.0 GHz CPU or above
256MB RAM or above
VGA card with at least 32MB memory
Sound card or on board sound chip
Free PCI-slot
Microsoft Direct X 9.0C Microsoft Direct X 9.0C
Digital Satellite Dish & LNB
Specifications
Tuner: Conexant 24118
Input impedance: 75 Om
Accepted frequency: 950 ~ 2150 MHz
The level of input: -65 ~-25dBm
Character speed: 2 ~ 45 Msps
Modulation: 8PSK / H-8PSK / QPSK / BPSK
FEC: QPSK1 / 2,2 / 3,3 / 4,4 / 5,5 / 6,7 / 8,9 / 10, 8PSK 3 / 5, 2 / 3, 3 / 4, 5 / 6, 8 / 9 9 / 10
Power converter: 13V/18V
DiSEqC: 1.2, 2.0, USALS
Data Burst and Tone Burst
Connections: 22KHz
Bus: PCI 2.2
The speed of data exchange: 132 MB / S
Digit bus: 32 bit