MSI PVS VOX MS8609 USB 2.0 TV Tuner Box

I don't know if this is the correct category or not, but this concerns the product at this web page http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/multimedia/mut/pro_mut_detail.php?UID=536
I just bought it and at first it worked fine, really sharp picture from cable. I left it running plugged into my Toshiba M35X Windows XP home notebook for a couple of hours, then the picture went to static. The next day, I tried again and the best it will do is a jerky, incomplete, out of focus picture with "shattered" colored pixels. I removed the driver and MSIPVS software and reinstalled it from the CD a couple of times. Also tried re-booting, re-loading etc and even tried installing the latest driver vox_1.1.0505.0 and no improvement.
I connect the same coax to my desktop PC which has Pixel View PCI Play TV PVR; great picture and always works. Even with WinDVR recorder.
I really like the neat package of the MSI VOX and I hope I can get it to work reliably. Anybody have one of these and experience with same problem?
Maybe my MSI VOX went bad?

Reply #6 is probably correct. Many usb ports don't supply(can't darw) sufficient current to drive power hungry usb devices(e.g laptop hard drives..and MSI VOX is probably another example).
The solution is to have powered usb hub, that will give you 500m AMP each port(it drives my 80gb usb 2.5" hard drive without problem).
Or make sure that the mother board is using a Nvidia chipset, for Pentium you should have ICH4(hope I got the name correct), then you plug the usb device in the root hub.
I am waiting for the Leaktek TV tuner USB 2.0 deluxe, it should be available within the next 2 months(it is already selling in Australia, New Zealand, Europe..). This unit is powered, and has 3 more open usb 2.0 ports on it, so you can use it as a TV tuner and a powered usb hub. This unit is very portable...not much larger than MSI VOX.
If those are not available, then I will consider buying the Vox..now that I know I have to make sure there is sufficient power.
My other question on the VOX is minimum system requuirement. Many system requires 2 gb processor or above. The Leaktek system requires only PII 550 for watching TV...that means it should work with most of the recent computers on the market.

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Msi pvs does not see my vox usb tv tuner

my friend gave me a vox usb tv tuner so i installed the driver and the msi pvs software but the pvs software says "cannot detect device...."
anyone know wat i could do about this????

First of all the vox usb tv tuner will operate on Xp home SP2.
If you open the device manager, then Sound, video and game controllers you will probably see that USB2820 has been installed.
You must have MSI MS8609 Video installed as MSI PVS or MSI PVS 3 will only talk to the drive of this name.
Both drivers are provided by eMPIA technology and maybe the vox identifies itself as USB2820.
You will notice I posted the same problem a few days ago.
A partial solution I found was to uninstall USB2820 drivers and install the MSI MS8609 Video driver. I have not been able to install the driver of 2005 as found on the
MSI site but can install the 2004 version that came with my vox CD. The partial solution is the schedule/record function of MSI PVS 3 does not work with this driver so
I must run MSP PVS for the schedule/record function.
rwd2

MSI Digi Vox Micro HD on Windows 7 64 bit Laptop

I have a problem with my MSI Digi Vox Micro HD on Windows 7 64 bit. After inserting the cd with the drivers I get a pop up to autorun it. After I clicked Yes the installation didn't start. Instead I'v got an Invalid path error and the autorun froze. I'v had no other options then to install every single program separately for the tuner from the cd. First the Driver, than Arc soft, Media converter, total media running the *setup.exe files from the CD. I'v restarted the Laptop and wanted to configure the tv signal. I'v started the Total media 3.5 application and went to Setup->TV menu. There was this option: Select "Next" to begin configuring your TV signal (NEXT/Cancel). At any time I'v tried I get "The device cannot be detected or it is not supported." This device should be compatible with windows 7 (it is advertised so). How come these errors occur? What could be the main problem? How can I get my tuner work properly? Please help I'm very disappointed.

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This device should be compatible with windows 7 (it is advertised so)
Yes, but as you are using 64bit Win7, does the driver CD contain 64bit drivers?
At present, there are no drivers listed for download on the product page:
http://eu.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=132&prod_no=1878
Maybe you could ask MSI Support about this: http://support.msi.com

MSI Digi Vox DVB-T

I've newly tried out my Digi Vox. I'm delighted with the AV quality however, I have to say I'm not at all impressed with the software.
my 2.606 version player subtitle options doesn't work and the first time I run it I got a blue screen. (I've newly install my XP and updates 2 days ago after 2 yrs of flawless operation for - about time for a maintenace) The remote control is plain annoying, very slow response. EPG doesn't work most of the time. Crashes if you flip across channel too frequently and the Portable antenna, absolutely useless.
I've tried to use Twinhan software which works well, functionality is exactly the same since they are the OEM. All features were fully functional and the remote control delay shorter. No EPG problem and no crashes.
However, on most channel apart from BBC, the video jitters and skips which make it unwatcheable sometime. So I've to switch back to MSI version 2.606 to get back the smooth reliable AV transmission sacrificing the subtitle & a temperamental EPG options.
The recording is superbly sharp. CPU usage very low.
The latest BDA driver is v1.0.4.7 from MSI or Twinhan (search for VP-4075)
I think only two 3rd party PVR software currently support this Digi Vox,
(1) Meedio TV 1.38 and
(2) myTheathre
Can't afford them so will try out Winamp TV plugin next.
If anyone knows of any freeware or trialware that support this little Digi Vox, Pls post it here. I seriously hope MSI development will workharder on the software side. This is a superb kit let down by the software.
Cheers
Notebook: Dell Latitude D600 (with added Centrino too!), WinXP Pro
Dell Insiprion 5150 P4 M 3GHz w HT, WinXP Home, MSI Digi Vox
Old desktop: P!!! 500MHz (o/c to 600MHz), Elite Mobo, Ubuntu 5.10 "The Breezy Badger"

Quote from: Dr Stu on 22-December-05, 03:17:35
have you ever looked at MediaPortal?
http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net
free, open source Media Center-type HTPC program, has support for DVB-T cards.
Yes, have been trying to get mediaportal to work properly for the pass few days. It is very unstable and kept crashing with error message popping on and off at least on my machine. The audio lags significantly. I've tried all the tricks in their forum.EPG doesn't work. will take some time to sort this out. hence I've not mention about it. Mediaportal is also memory intensive but a nice piece of art if it works.
Could it be the driver problem? or windows?
Whenever I load a driver (old & new) the Windows always say the device might not be working properly. Not sure why. Or have I got a dodgy Digi Vox?
However, myTheatre works perfectly. the video did loss a bit of sharpness and lack features. but its by far the most stable and easy to use. Couldn't get EPG to work either need to gain access to their plugins.
Cheers
Notebook: Dell Latitude D600 (with added Centrino too!), WinXP Pro
Dell Insiprion 5150 P4 M 3GHz w HT, WinXP Home, MSI Digi Vox
Old desktop: P!!! 500MHz (o/c to 600MHz), Elite Mobo, Ubuntu 5.10 "The Breezy Badger"

MSI PVS Installation Problems

Hi. Yesterday I put together all the parts of my MEGA 865. All parts appear to be working fine and most of the software was installed without any problems. The only problem I'm having is with getting the MSI PVS software to install. When I try to install it a loading screen for the program does appear but then nothing after that. After a few minutes of waiting for something to happen I closed the setup program using task manager, when I did this I got the message:
Setup failed to run installation:
The remote procedure call failed
Sorry if a solution to this has already been posted, I did look but couldnt see anything.
Thanks

your windows xp has been installed to drive F:
there is another thread which details this topic and how to temporarily disable the card reader elsewhere
install windows xp to drive c: and msipvs will install perfectly

No use for tuner - Is MSI PVS necessary?

I have decided not to use the TV tuner on my TV@nyshere-Master card. Do I need to have MSI PVS installed for other capture programs to work off the composite or SVHS inputs?
Can the Radio be installed without the TVtuner part of the software?
I have basically gotten everything to work but the PVS software caused some problems. It seems that WinDVD Creator which came with my card works well and is more stable, though it does not seem to have the many compression parameters that PVS has.
Is there any other capture software that can be recommended?
It seems, except for the PVS software, this card is quite good. I just want to use it as a capture card for analog video!
Any suggestions appreciated,
Thanks,
BMann

The card works great as long as you don`t use MSIPVS.
for the radio all you need is MSIRadio and as long as you don`t use the tuner any capture program works. It`s the tuner that is more problematic as only some progs can work with it.
I personally use it with VirtualVCR and the DScaler DirectShow deinterlacer plugin and capture over Composite / SVHS is great. The image from the tuner is good but depends very much on the signal.

MSI DIGI VOX MINI II v 3.0 PROBLEM no see

Hi I have a problem with MSI Divi VOX MINI V3.0 total media did not even see the device in TV despite the manager is detected. Please help I have XP SP3. install drivers from the cd and then the same thing.

Nope, you'd need a dongle designed for the US/Canada market (supporting ATSC).
As MSI is based in Taiwan, most of their digital tuners are DVB-T based, as it covers a larger global market. I know we don't normally recommend competitors brands here, but you'd have more joy with a US-based manufacturer for TV tuners suitable for the North American market, such as Hauppauge. However when it comes to DVB-T tuners, MSI's are second to none.

No Channels Scanned in USA? MSI DIGI VOX mini II

Bought MSI DIGIVOX mini II in Germany. I believe it is the V.03 and has received DVB-T perfectly throughout the Continent but when I tried to use it back here at home I am not able to scan any channels. I think Sarasota, Florida has DVB-T broadcast so I am at a loss as to why the receiver is not seeing anything out there? Is this unit set to receive only European frequency ranges possibly? If anyone can answer this please accept my thanks in advance!
MSI DIGI VOX mini II
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Total Media 3.5.28.249
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Nope, you'd need a dongle designed for the US/Canada market (supporting ATSC).
As MSI is based in Taiwan, most of their digital tuners are DVB-T based, as it covers a larger global market. I know we don't normally recommend competitors brands here, but you'd have more joy with a US-based manufacturer for TV tuners suitable for the North American market, such as Hauppauge. However when it comes to DVB-T tuners, MSI's are second to none.

MSI PVS - Windvr for Vista

Hi there,
Installed the drivers for my MSI TV@nywhere Master from the latest set found here. I then installed the MSI PVS software that came in the CD and ... :( it just crashes in Windows Vista! What do I do now? Is there a Windvr software for Vista? Is there some free alternative that works with Vista!
Presuming the answer is all NO would MSI release a compatible software for vista soon? If its "NO" again, I'm doomed ... will have second thoughts on buying MSI products! Just bought the MSI P965 Neo Mobo and am very pleased ... no problems at alll as mentioned in the Mobo forum!
Thanks & Cheers!

I also have "Tv@nywhere Master". And yes the Xp drivers that are on its bundled CD can be installed on Windows Vista Ultimate (and I think other vista editions) very nice and smoothly. I installed the bundled cd drivers. since I liked them more than latest on official msi website. I don't remember my problem with the latest ones. And since that I use the drivers that came on the bundled cd with this hardware.
I installed Xp drivers with no problem. What I like about it so much is that I did Not use executable files on cd to install it. I just pointed to the right folder and Vista recognized and installed them smoothly.I feel a real windows driver doesn't much need executable files.But I am not sure. as I said I feel it should be like that around 90% sure.
And yes. The problem was the software (Intervideo Msi PVS) which crashes.
And I used a very nice software. and I could use the card very well. It worked with all input sources. Composite, Tuner. I don't remember s-video. but I think it works with that ,too. (Currently I don't have vista. I plan to buy it later some months later. I just installed it to make a list of needed things to do for migrating to that new nice operating system later . And thus trying to make TV@nywhere Master to work. And interestingly I succedded ).
As I read on Microsoft Website,I think. Lots of windows XP drivers are compatible with Windows Vista. Since their technologies (when it comes to driver of some devices) are simillar in some aspects. And windows 7 is also simillar in some aspects to windows Vista as I read again in Microsoft website.So I think the Tv@nywhere Master will work on that ,too. I will check with windows 7 beta and update this post later.
And now the name of software I used,it was "AMCap". I am really impressed that despite of being so little in size that program is much advanced and works so much fine.I feel it's a real windows software. and so compatible with it.It is uptodated since I tested it. But I think the new version of it will also work. I will check it again and update this post. I am going to test vista again some weeks later. and one of things I will test is this software on vista.
Right now that I am writing this post you can find "AMCap" on this website : www.noeld.com
Very proffessional software.
I didn't check ChrisTv. But I downloaded it. I will also test it and update this post about it ,too.
For now.Bye.

Is there another software other than MSI PVS??

Does WinDVD or PowerDVD player allow to view TV??
What other software other than the MSI PVS can permit us to view TV on
the TV anywhere tuner card??
Thanks

http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net
Media Portal is an all in one application that will play DVDs, TV, music etc. And its free
there are other alternatives too, like DScaler and Showshifter

MSI PVS Software Install problem

Hi,
I'm having a problem installing the MSI PVS software...When I start 'SETUP' the Intervideo PVS screen starts, all activity stops for about 4 seconds, and then an error message appears: 'Setup can't continue, RPC call failed / RPC can't start' (rough translation, original message is in Dutch).
Anyone seen this before ?
Other software installs without a problem, no viruses (Norton Antivirus Latest edition and updates), no Blaster worm related RPC thingy. Blaster removal tool couldn't find anything...
Radio part and soft works fine, WinDVR3 demo version installs without a problem...and TV part is functional. No remote functionality though.
Any suggestions to get the original soft working ?
System: Win XP Pro SP1
AMD Athlon 2000+
CSE K7S6A motherboard, no overclocking
512 Mb DDR
40 Gig IBM HD
Hercules Radeon 8500LE 64 Mb
2x LAN Network card
TV@nywhere MSI
Nokia 17'' monitor
Sound Blaster Live

my suggestion is ... Dont bother
just use Girder and the msiremote plugin for the remote (I do and it works great )
for capture I use VirtualVCR - freeware and full sourcecode available

MOVED: VOX USB 2.0 TV tuner problem

This topic has been moved to TV Anywhere.
VOX USB 2.0 TV tuner problem

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Have you tried checking all the audio settings to make sure sound isn't muted somewhere on line in?
This should not matter. The volume level of LINE-IN, yes, but the muted status? No. The VOX software takes control of the mute status on LINE-IN to control the signal input from the VOX. Kind of a crappy design decision, as it means that the LINE-IN has a CONSTANT audio signal coming in, and if there's a glitch that kicks off LINE-IN's mute, you'll be blasted by whatever audio is coming off the VOX at max volume. When you deactivate the tuner software, it's supposed to reactivate the MUTE.
So, having MUTE on is perfectly normal.

How can I connect my iPad to a TV that only has an s-video input available but also has a usb port on the satellite box available.

I would like to connect my iPad to my older TV but the only inputs available are the s-video input port on the TV itself and there is also a USB input port on the satellite box that feeds the TV. I could also split all the RCA jacks to accomodate another input here. Thanks in advance for any and all help with this problem of mine..............RR.

There is no s-video cable available for any iPad.
The USB port on the cable box is for maintenance use only.
There are RCA cables available:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A/apple-composite-av-cable?fnode=3a

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Do as the image on the screen implies.
Connect the device to a computer running iTunes and restore.

My I Pod is frozen on a window that shows a usb connecting to I tunes I have tried to reset to no avail

What do I do to eliminate a frozen screen that shows a usb connecting to I tunes, I have tried to reset to no avail.

It sounds like your iPod is in recovery mode. Have you connected it to your computer? Usually when this happens it indicates that the iPod needs to be restored.
If you have tried restoring the iPod and that hasn't worked you might also try putting the iPod into DFU mode and try to restore it. This would replace both the software and firmware on your iPod instead of a regular restore just replacing the software and modifying the firmware as needed.
To put the iPod into DFU mode:
1. Make sure the iPod is connected to the computer
2. Hold down the sleep/wake button and home button at the same time for 8 seconds
3. Let go of the sleep/wake button and keep holding down the home button
4. If you are successful, a dialog box will pop up in iTunes stating that iTunes has detected an iPod/iPhone in recovery mode.
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