Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 Question

[ElementBilly]

Im planning on buying the 2250,but am not quite sure on one thing.

on newegg is says

The WinTV-HVR-2250 contains two tuners with a built-in TV splitter. There is one cable TV or TV antenna connector which is split, providing a video source for both tuners.

So my question is, will I be able the have both the cable, and an antenna plugged in. This way on one tuner I can get over the air hd, and all other shows through cable on the other tuner.

Im not sure since it says

which is split, providing a video source for both tuners.

 

[AirCool]

No, the HVR-2250 has only 1 RF-input for either OTA or Cable.

The other RF input is for FM (you know, the radio). Brain damaged design if you ask me.

 

[ElementBilly]

ok, thanks for the info

would I be able to use somthing like

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882719256

to have 2 inputs into one output useing the 2250?

anyone know of a better product to get the job done?

 

[AirCool]

Oh come on! It is 2011 and you are thinking about adding an A/B switch? Do you not care about recording one show while watching another live show? Or record 2 shows at once? Why do you get a dual tuner card in the first place?

You plug in 2 cards. Or add a USB tuner.

The older HDHomeRun still has 2 separate RF inputs. But it is very different from a PCIe tuner.

 

[schbmmd1]

I have a 2250 in perfect working order for sale if you still need one.