Windows 7 Media Center doesn’t always get your lineup right from the start. Channels may be assigned to the wrong number, improperly labeled channels or channels might be missing all together. What do we need to do to get our listings sorted out?
Step one is to select the right guide for your area during TV signal setup. This should [...]
Not all High Definition content is created equal. We all know that an upscaled DVD can’t match the image clarity of a BluRay disc. Definition, also known as resolution, can even change between movies on BluRay format. You should also know that not all television HD content is created equal. Even if the channel your watching is clearQAM and [...]
As important as the digital media era is in bringing us the best of television over the internet there’s something to be said for the old school as well. The ability to bring in free high definition content via the digital air waves is also an enticing option. With the right antenna, free digital television can be had as [...]
Setting up your Windows 7 Media Center is easy, making it your own can be easy too. Here are 10 simple steps you can take to make your Media Center experience more complete, more personal, more enjoyable.
Add ClearQAM to Your TV Listings
Add Custom Apps to Your Extras Library
Do It Better – Add Apps with Custom Icons [...]
Peter Near’s blog has a post on adding ATSC support to your Media Center box:
First, some background. Like the United States, Canada has decided to transition all television broadcasts from analog to digital. These new digital signals have greater effective range, provide a crystal-clear high definition picture, and as with all over the air network TV broadcasts are free and [...]
Adding ClearQAM channels to your Windows7 Media Center can be quite a daunting process. With regard to previous version of Media Center though it’s still quite an improvement as before there was no native support for ClearQAM whatsoever. ClearQAM is generally broadcast in the United States through your cable provider and typically only consists of the basic broadcast channels [...]
