TV Player Classic- a free program for viewing and recording to disk online Internet television with on-the-fly compression in AVI format (Xvid, DivX, etc.), as well as TV channels received through a TV tuner or video stream from a video camera (if available in the system). The program allows you to broadcast your own channel on the Internet from a TV tuner, camcorder or other Internet TV channel. Watch more than 20 paid Russian-language and 400 international channels, including channels for adults (Adult, XXX), for free and more than 1200 free TV channels from 109 countries. For TV Player Classic users, the following paid Russian TV channels are broadcast free of charge - REN TV, TNT, Humor TV, World Fashion, Russian Extreme, Eurosportnews, RTR Planet, Muz.kanal, MusicBoxRU, Special Rock TV, Vesti, Eurosportnews, STS, TBN, Mir , Spas TV, TV Center, O2 TV, SGU TV, TDK, STYLE TV, A - One, Bridge TV, RuTV, AMTV, RBC ... To watch online TV, you do not need a TV tuner, all channels are broadcast directly via an Internet connection. All versions of Windows are supported, including Windows Vista. To connect through a proxy server, just specify its settings in Internet Explorer. It is possible to update the list of TV channels and add a channel to the Global Database by any user of the program (after passing the test).
The main features of TV Player Classic:
- view and record more than 1200 absolutely free TV Internet channels of streaming TV.
- viewing and recording TV channels received from a TV tuner or camcorder
- broadcasting your own TV channel to the Internet from a video camera, TV tuner or other Internet TV channel
- recording of all video streams in AVI format (Xvid, DivX, etc.) with on-the-fly compression or after recording
- viewing more than 20 paid Russian-language, 400 international TV channels and channels "For adults" for free.
- TV (Dual) mode for displaying a copy of the image on a TV or a second monitor
- built-in standalone mode for viewing the image on the selected area of the monitor with size adjustment
- watching TV channels on the monitor and / or TV in full screen mode.
- stream speed filter to display channels that will be well viewed at a given Internet connection speed
- full saving of all current settings upon exit and their restoration at the next start of the program
- update channel list
- proxy server support
- free channels do not require installation of additional software (such as Windows media player, Real player, etc.)
No additional equipment required.
About channels:
Some stations may not work at the moment due to overload. Not all channels operate 24 hours a day. The quality of all channels is different.
About watching TV channels on TV:
Since the resolution of the TV is much less than the resolution of the monitor, and the point of the kinescope is much larger, it is strongly recommended to watch terrestrial Internet television on the TV in full screen mode. At the same time, in most cases, the image quality is no worse than conventional or cable television. Most modern video cards support TV-OUT mode. Connect the TV to the computer to the TV-OUT connector using a special cable sold in almost any radio electronics store (if it was not supplied with a video card). You will be surprised by the image quality. For Russian-speaking users the program is free.
To work with a TV tuner, it is preferable to use the standard software package that is provided with the device. But if you bought a TV tuner from friends, the disc may not be. In addition, the drivers could be outdated a long time ago. In this case, you will have to download the program yourself.
If your computer is running Windows 7, most likely it will prompt you to install the necessary components and required updates for the full operation of the TV tuner. In this case, just follow the suggested prompts. This is the easiest of all the options presented. There is another way. Go to the manufacturer's website that released your TV tuner model. All well-known manufacturers have their own websites where you can download the necessary programs, utilities and updates for the correct operation of the device. Just find the section you need, click "Download" and open the downloaded files on your computer. When the program is installed, the system will notify you about it. The best driver for TV tuners is WDM Video Capture Driver 5.3.8. It fixes many bugs and allows the device to work fully. You can easily download it on any website or Internet resource for free. If you did not find the manufacturer's website, you will have to look for an alternative. Windows Media Center also allows you to activate the tuner. The program is included with Windows 7. If you do not have it installed, download it and check the compatibility of the signals transmitted by the device. To do this, connect one end of the coaxial cable to the tuner and the other end to the TV signal source (wireless antenna, cable TV wall socket, etc.). If you're having setup problems, go to windows.microsoft.com and see what hardware you need to set up your TV signal.
As you can see, there are many different programs for the TV tuner to work properly. It is not necessary to use the manufacturer's utilities. Choose any option you like and download it.
There are a number of models of TV tuners, which can be connected not only to a TV, but also to a computer. Thus, you can watch TV using a PC. After purchasing the device, you just need to choose a program and enjoy watching your favorite channels. Let's take a closer look at several representatives of software suitable for various models of TV tuners.
The DVB Dream program opens our list. Immediately I want to note its unique interface, created manually by users thanks to open source code. At the first start, you can choose the most suitable design for the tuner connected to the computer. Next, the developers offer to set a preliminary configuration using the built-in setup wizard. After completing all the settings, all that remains is to find the channels and start watching.
The main window of DVB Dream is implemented quite comfortably. A player is displayed on the right, which can be expanded to full screen, and on the left is a list of found channels. The user can edit this list: renaming, setting frequencies, adding to favorites and other useful functions. In addition, I would like to note the presence of an electronic TV guide, a task scheduler and a tool for setting up a remote control.
ChrisTV PVR Standard
ChrisTV PVR Standard has a built-in setup wizard that will greatly simplify the process of pre-configuring the program. It appears at the first start and you only need to mark the necessary parameters. If something was set incorrectly, you can change what you need at any time through the settings window. The software in question scans channels automatically and does not allow you to do it manually, however, adding channels is available by entering their frequencies.
ChrisTV PVR Standard has two different windows. In the first one, television is shown. You can freely resize it and move it around the desktop. The second window contains all the useful tools, including the player control panel. Of the additional features, I would like to note the built-in task scheduler and a tool for recording broadcasts.
ProgDVB
The main functionality of ProgDVB is focused on watching digital TV and listening to radio, but this software also supports cable and satellite TV by connecting a special tuner to a computer. Broadcasts are played through the main window. Here the main place is occupied by the player and its controls. The area on the left displays a list of addresses and channels.
In addition, ProgDVB supports playback of most popular audio and video file formats. They open through a special tab. There is also a broadcast recording function, an electronic program guide, a task scheduler and the ability to create screenshots. ProgDVB is distributed free of charge and is available for download on the official website of the developer.
AverTV
Software developer AverMedia is engaged in the production of multimedia products for watching TV using a computer. AverTV is one of the representatives of the software from this developer and provides all the necessary tools and functions for comfortable playback of broadcasts.
AverTV has a Russian interface language, has a built-in video recording function from the screen, works correctly with an analog signal, allows you to listen to the radio and edit channels manually. The disadvantage of the program is that it is no longer supported by the developer, and new versions, most likely, will no longer be released.
DScaler
The last program on our list is DScaler. Its functionality is almost identical with all the representatives discussed above, however, there are still some peculiarities. I would like to pay attention to the ability to set the settings, starting from the power of the computer and tuner used. This configuration is made at the first start. In addition, DScaler has a lot of visual effects that allow you to make the video better in quality.
I would also like to note a function that is not found in other similar programs. The built-in deinterlacing tool allows you to choose one of the appropriate mathematical ways to improve video quality. The user only needs to specify the method and configure some of its parameters. DScaler is distributed free of charge and is available for download on the official website of the developer.
The use of special software for watching television through a tuner on a computer is mandatory. Above, we reviewed some of the best and most popular representatives of such software. All of them work with most TV tuners and provide almost identical functionality. However, each software has its own unique tools and features that attract users.
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