[DiveboyUK]

Hi all,

This may be a bit of a n00b question but I want to make shure I know what I'm talking about before I do anything stupid.

I currently have SKY+ and a HTPC. I'm happy to keep SKY+ as it isn't costing me anything. What I want to do is add Freesat HD to my HTPC. I'm told that I can use the Sky dish for this.

My HTPC is half height and I want to run a 3rd cable from the dish to the HTPC. Is this possible and what do I need for the pc. Also what channels can I get from doing this?

Thanks in advance
Diveboy

[grahamlthompson]

Originally Posted by DiveboyUK

Hi all,

This may be a bit of a n00b question but I want to make shure I know what I'm talking about before I do anything stupid.

I currently have SKY+ and a HTPC. I'm happy to keep SKY+ as it isn't costing me anything. What I want to do is add Freesat HD to my HTPC. I'm told that I can use the Sky dish for this.

My HTPC is half height and I want to run a 3rd cable from the dish to the HTPC. Is this possible and what do I need for the pc. Also what channels can I get from doing this?

Thanks in advance
Diveboy

Not sure what a HTPC is, assuming it's a PC that accepts cards. You will likely have a quad lnb so all you need is connect to one of the spare lnb outputs. A dvb-S2 card for your computer with the right software will give you BBC HD, ITV HD and Luxe HD.

[Stiggy]

I'm using a Hauppauge Nova-HD-S2. I think you can get a half height version somewhere (Dell used to sell one).

You will get all the freesat channels, and should be able to get BBC HD and ITV HD.

[DiveboyUK]

Thanks

How do you get Channel 4 in hd?
I've seen this but I'm unsure what a CI Slot is Technisat SkyStar HD2 Bundle: SkyStar HD2 + CI Slot HD2

Seems odd that you can only get ITV and BBC in HD.

[Stiggy]

Originally Posted by DiveboyUK

Thanks

How do you get Channel 4 in hd?
I've seen this but I'm unsure what a CI Slot is Technisat SkyStar HD2 Bundle: SkyStar HD2 + CI Slot HD2

Seems odd that you can only get ITV and BBC in HD.

Channel 4 HD is encrypted by Sky, but is viewable with a Sky Viewing Card in a Sky box. With a lot of fiddling, you can get a PC with a Common Interface (CI) a card reader (CAM) to view it. You'll also need a DVB-S2 card in your PC. Channel 4 HD uses DVB-S2 while BBC and ITV HD uses DVB-S.