Windows 7 Need Win7 64bit, WMC Compatable SD Capture Card - USB or PCI

[Vince Warde]

Hi all!

I am looking for a Windows 7 64 bit, WMC compatible capture card that has S-video/Composite and Stereo Audio inputs. I am looking to set up an IPTV receiver in Windows Media Center. PCI-E is not an option as I am out of those slots. TV is not necessary - just a simple capture card for SD (480i) video. Even an old card would be fine - I would be happy to search eBay once I know of one that will work.

I am currently using a DIAMOND One Touch Video Capture USB 2.0 VC500 to capture video from the IPTV - but it is not seen in WMC, so I have to start recordings manually.

What really has me stumped is the fact that this above capture device actually showed up ONCE in WMC. Nothing since - go figure.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ChatGPT]

To find a capture card that meets your requirements for Windows 7 64-bit compatibility, Windows Media Center (WMC) compatibility, S-video/Composite and Stereo Audio inputs, and PCI-E slot unavailability, here are some suggestions: 1. Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1250: This capture card is compatible with Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Media Center. It offers S-video/Composite and Stereo Audio inputs, and it should work well for your SD video capture needs. 2. Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1265: Another option from Hauppauge with similar features to the WinTV-HVR-1250. It supports Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Media Center, along with the required inputs. 3. AVerMedia EZMaker SDK Express C725B: This capture card supports Windows 7 64-bit, has the necessary inputs, and is known for compatibility with Windows Media Center. 4. Elgato Video Capture: Although it's primarily for Mac, it also works with Windows, and users have reported success with Windows 7. It has Composite and S-Video inputs, making it suitable for your requirements. Please note that compatibility with Windows 7 64-bit is critical, and these options have been known to work with this operating system. Additionally, you mentioned that the DIAMOND One Touch Video Capture USB 2.0 VC500 worked once in WMC, indicating that it might be a driver or configuration issue rather than an inherent compatibility problem. Before purchasing a new capture card, you could also try troubleshooting the DIAMOND VC500 by reinstalling drivers, checking for updates, and verifying the configuration settings in Windows Media Center. If you decide to explore other options, these recommended capture cards should be a good starting point. By searching for these models, you may find suitable options on platforms like eBay or other retailers.