What is DVB-IPTV?
DVB-IPTV is the collective name for a set of open, interoperable technical specifications, developed by the DVB Project, that facilitate the delivery of digital TV using Internet Protocol over bi-directional fixed broadband networks. The work is taking place in two tracks, where Track 1 covers delivery over managed networks and Track 2 covers Internet delivery. (continue reading…)
VDR (Video Disk Recorder) uses the On Screen Display of the DVB card to display its menus. It can be controlled by the PC keyboard, a home built “Remote Control Unit” (RCU) or the “Linux Infrared Remote Control” (LIRC). After visit to the Buydvb , I found a item which seems suit for me — TBS Q-Box3 USB DVB-S2 TV Q-Box.,it’s a external tv tuner, it support VDR 1.6.0 and DVB-S2 seems more perspective. Especially for the HDTV. Now here is a tutorial on how to use TBS Q-Box3 to watch satellite TV with VDR. (continue reading…)
With the coming of the computer, most of people are trending to watch online internet TV or satellite TV on their personal computer. Online free TV is easy with Hulu and Boxee and only a small monthly fee is needed to get Netflix, Hulu Plus, PlayOn and similar services. However, if you want to watch over hundreds of free over the air channels, you might attach an antenna to a TV tuner card which enables connect your PC or Mac with the right software and drivers. (continue reading…)