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Hi i currently have Windows XP and have got sky tv in my room, what would i require for me to be able to hook my sky up to my pc and be able to record programs off of it.?


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Default Re: Connecting Sky TV to PC

Hello and welcome to PC Help Forum.

You will need a compatable S-video or VGA cable.And appropriate TV tuner card connected to your pc.

To use Sky Anytime on PC you need to ensure that your computer is set up correctly with the right software and a broadband connection. Please ensure that you meet these system requirements.


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The default video window will be 720x408 and the bit rate will be approximately 1200kbps. This should allow you to experience a good quality even if you expand the video to full screen mode.

To get TV or radio signals on your PC, you'll need special hardware. PC TV 'cards' come in two key types. Some go inside your desktop PC case (these are normally PCI cards), and some are external boxes that plug into your PC's USB port.

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