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AntonisCy · 14-12-07, 11:53 PM

What is the best application to use on my pc so i can stream channels from my dreambox?

i use dreamstream but it has some problems. Also is there anyway i could watch a difference channel on my pc, from the one the main tv is watching?

thanks

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 12:23 AM

I find Dreamview is about the best for streaming. It uses VLC as the interface but it allows you to change satellites and channels from the PC.

Unfortunately whatever is on your tv is also on your pc and vice versa.

The other option is to have a twin lnb and a Skystar 2 card in your pc and then you can watch a different channel on your PC from that on the dreambox. Again unfortunately the sat must be the same on both unless you have multiple lnbs and diseqc switching.

If you have a card in your Dreambox, you can interconnect with a prog like Altdvb on the pc so that the card is read on your pc.

AntonisCy · 15-12-07, 12:42 AM

is Dreamview freeware? Is it better than Dreamstream?

Thanks

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 07:27 AM

Dreamview is freeware. If you install it, make sure you install VLC with the active-x components first.

I have not used Dreamstream for a short while and it did have a number of problems with audio. They may have been resolved so I will have another look at it.

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 08:55 AM

I have just given Dreamstream another go and it has improved. However it is still early days and the window controls do not work correctly and it switched the channel selector window from one satellite to all channels for some unknown reason. That makes channel selection very laborious.

The website states that you can watch one channel on the Dreambox TV and another on the PC. That is not completely true. It may be possible to watch different channels from the same transponder eventually similar to picture in picture but at present the programme does not have the correct channel lists unless you are in the transponder viewlist. You are likely to select a porn channel and 'er indoors looses her 'corrie'

Jimdefruit · 15-12-07, 09:29 AM

I have added the two files Dreamview 0.1.5 and VLC 0.8.6d latest editions to the downloads section for those who have sufficient posts and access to the downloads server. They are in the satellites/dreambox streaming section.

14-12-07, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
AntonisCy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dreambox streaming What is the best application to use on my pc so i can stream channels from my dreambox? i use dreamstream but it has some problems. Also is there anyway i could watch a difference channel on my pc, from the one the main tv is watching? thanks

15-12-07, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Dreambox streaming I find Dreamview is about the best for streaming. It uses VLC as the interface but it allows you to change satellites and channels from the PC. Unfortunately whatever is on your tv is also on your pc and vice versa. The other option is to have a twin lnb and a Skystar 2 card in your pc and then you can watch a different channel on your PC from that on the dreambox. Again unfortunately the sat must be the same on both unless you have multiple lnbs and diseqc switching. If you have a card in your Dreambox, you can interconnect with a prog like Altdvb on the pc so that the card is read on your pc. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

15-12-07, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
AntonisCy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dreambox streaming is Dreamview freeware? Is it better than Dreamstream? Thanks

15-12-07, 07:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Dreambox streaming Dreamview is freeware. If you install it, make sure you install VLC with the active-x components first. I have not used Dreamstream for a short while and it did have a number of problems with audio. They may have been resolved so I will have another look at it. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

15-12-07, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Dreambox streaming I have just given Dreamstream another go and it has improved. However it is still early days and the window controls do not work correctly and it switched the channel selector window from one satellite to all channels for some unknown reason. That makes channel selection very laborious. The website states that you can watch one channel on the Dreambox TV and another on the PC. That is not completely true. It may be possible to watch different channels from the same transponder eventually similar to picture in picture but at present the programme does not have the correct channel lists unless you are in the transponder viewlist. You are likely to select a porn channel and 'er indoors looses her 'corrie' __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.


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15-12-07, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Dreambox streaming I have added the two files Dreamview 0.1.5 and VLC 0.8.6d latest editions to the downloads section for those who have sufficient posts and access to the downloads server. They are in the satellites/dreambox streaming section. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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