Capture issues

[dkelly701]

I just purchased a Dell 8400 which came with Windows Media Edition 2005. I ordered the E-Home Wonder Card but after numerous delays, it shipped with an Emuzed Angel duel tuner instead (I don’t know if I am better or worse with this card). I can record and capture in the Windows Media center and also Windows Movie Maker. My problem is that I can’t capture anywhere else. The computer came with Sonic RecordNow and I downloaded a trial version of ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD2. I am unable to capture in either program. When I attempt to I get the following error: “Cannot connect to the selected video device. Make sure that it is connected properly and that no other capture applications are running.” I assume that Windows Media is holding the card and this is why I am getting the error. Is this normal with Media edition? I know that only certain cards are Media Edition compatible but I assumed that a Media Edition card would be compatible with third party software. Was I wrong or do I have another problem? Anyone here using Media Edition 2005 that is able to capture with other software? Any help greatly appreciated.

[crazythunder]

quote from this website--"http://www.shspvr.com/mce.html Q: I have Retail WinTV-PVR 150 dose the Hauppauge Remote/IR Blaster work with
MCE 2005.
A: This Yes and No.
Sat and Cable user you must get a real MCE device if going be using S/Video, etc
input with out the real MCE device it will not stick to that input it just auto
switch back to tuner mode after setup or not work at all.
But if your using a Antenna setup the Remote should work with MCE.
The Hauppauge IR Blaster will not work with MCE far I know of." end quote. so, maybe the software is enabled to do the same? just guessing here as i don't have mce.

[dkelly701]

If that answered my question I didn't get it.