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tv tuner for PCV-V1G

Topic started on Feb 16, 2012 12:45 AM , last reply on Mar 15, 2012 11:52 AM

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rubyred52
rubyred52
21 posts since
Feb 7, 2012

hello

this seems to be an old issue but hopefully someone can help me

i have an old pcv-v1/g but when i try to set up tv on it i get an error message saying

 

CHSETUP:6003

Fail IInputInfo::GetAvailableBaseChannel()function.(0x80004005)

 

i cannot set broadcast area

please help


  • Blencogo
    Blencogo
    12,803 posts since
    Dec 22, 2004
    Written on Feb 16, 2012 1:12 AM

    When did the TV function last work properly?  It will only work in analogue broadcast areas - where do you live?

     

    What aeriel do you have connected?

     

    Are you using the original XP Operating System and is GigaPocket installed and working?

     



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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Feb 16, 2012 3:47 PM

    thanks blencogo for replying

    i've bought the PC in used condition . original windows XP and giga pocket are installed and working.

    about the signal , i could watch TV some time back on my other PC (vaio vgc-v3s with analogue tuner)

    also i still get signals on another pc with a digital tuner


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  • Blencogo
    Blencogo
    12,803 posts since
    Dec 22, 2004
    Written on Feb 16, 2012 6:55 PM

    It sounds like the analogue signal may have been turned off in your area as your V3S and your V1G both can't get analogue channels.

     

    Which TV Transmitter mast do you get signals from?

     



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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Feb 17, 2012 10:55 AM

    what i meant about the v3s is that i could watch tv on it sometime back when i had it ( about a month ago)

    i've sold it now so can't check again but it definitely worked then.

    also i live in middlesex if that can help finding the transmitter

     

    Message was edited by: -Cass-

    Edited for personal information


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  • Blencogo
    Blencogo
    12,803 posts since
    Dec 22, 2004
    Written on Feb 17, 2012 12:07 AM

    Presumably you use the Crystal Palace transmitter, which does not go 'digital only' until April this year.

     

    Even if you could get the V1G working, you will only get a short period of use as it would stop forever in April 2012 so it may not be worth too much effort.

     

    I see there is a software update for the TV Tuner on the download site here: -

     

    http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/PCV-V1_G/updates

     

    You need the 'Sony RealTime MPEG Encoder Board Driver' which you will find under Latest Downloads -> Windows XP -> Drivers.  It may be worth installing this as a last effort.


    A cheap USB digital tuner could be the best way forward.

     



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  • quemans
    6 posts since
    Nov 28, 2011
    Written on Mar 2, 2012 6:32 PM

    original windows XP and giga pocket are installed and working.http://www.depin.info/g.gif


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  • rubyred52
    rubyred52
    21 posts since
    Feb 7, 2012
    Written on Mar 15, 2012 11:52 AM

    thanks blencogo

    did what you suggested

    bought a usb tuner and now am watching tv


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