[goose]

I just got my AlchemyTV DVR card and can't seem to get it working. I'm getting the black screen and no audio issue. I've tried the suggestions (in many different combinations) in the support FAQ on the support web site, however, none of those have addressed my issue.

I have removed the software, the card, and reinstalled them as well, but I still have no audio or video. I have tested the cable outlet with a regular TV and it works so it's not an issue with the connection there (reception was fine, no fuzziness).

My computer does appear to meet the minimum requirements (dual G4, 1 GB RAM, OS X 10.3.7). Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[Kenneth]

Did you run the "Setup Assistant"?

[goose]

Originally posted by Kenneth:
Did you run the "Setup Assistant"?

Yeah, still no luck. Miglia support had my try something that did not work either...

[Kenneth]

That's weird. I hope it's related to the card itself rather than software issue.

Under Apple System Profiler, it said.
PCI/AGP Cards -
AlchemyTV:

Name: pci5168,138
Type: tv-card
Bus: PCI
Slot: SLOT-2
Vendor ID: 0x1131
Device ID: 0x7133
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x5168
Subsystem ID: 0x0138
Revision ID: 0x0010

Extensions -
AlchemyTV:

Version: 2.1.4
Last Modified: 7/30/04 7:14 AM
Get Info String: 2.1.4, © 2003-04 Meilenstein Software GmbH
Location: /System/Library/Extensions/AlchemyTV.kext
kext Version: 2.1.4
Loaded: Yes
Valid: Yes
Authentic: Yes
Dependencies: Satisfied

BTW, does iMovie recognize the card?

[goose]

Originally posted by Kenneth:
That's weird. I hope it's related to the card itself rather than software issue.
[.....]
BTW, does iMovie recognize the card?

Yeah, it's showing up in the System Profiler:
AlchemyTV:

Name: pci5168,214
Type: tv-card
Bus: PCI
Slot: SLOT-C
Vendor ID: 0x1131
Device ID: 0x7133
Subsystem Vendor ID: 0x5168
Subsystem ID: 0x0214
Revision ID: 0x00f0

AlchemyTV:

Version: 2.1.4
Last Modified: 7/30/04 7:14 AM
Get Info String: 2.1.4, © 2003-04 Meilenstein Software GmbH
Location: /System/Library/Extensions/AlchemyTV.kext
kext Version: 2.1.4
Loaded: Yes
Valid: Yes
Authentic: Yes
Dependencies: Satisfied

BTW, how would I check to see if iMovie recognizes it? I also downloaded BTV to test it. BTV recognized the card, but also only had a black screen and no audio. Tried the composite input as well (in case it was the tuner part), but that also resulted in a black screen and no audio (had the VCR hooked up to it).

Thanks for the response......

[goose]

Oh, heh, I got it working. Turns out my card was bad and had to RMA it. My replacement got it working....

[Kenneth]

Originally posted by goose:
Oh, heh, I got it working. Turns out my card was bad and had to RMA it. My replacement got it working....

That's great. Thanks for the update.

[rotuts]

I find my AlchemyPVR card is one of the most fun things I do with my computer. there email support is fantastic.

le me know the type of setting you are using, etc

if you love it though think about this:

HDTV on your mac:


go here:

http://www.defyne.org/dvb/

http://www.defyne.org/forums and

http://www.dvico.com/products_mul_hd3.html

for about $150 and a PCI powermac you can view HDTV if you live in an area where it is transmitted.

I plan on ordering a card next week

rotut