HDHomeRun SageTV Instructions - Digital Antenna

Link to Digital Cable instructions

Software Installation

Download and install the latest HDHomeRun software from downloads.

You must install the 32-bit (x86) version of the HDHomeRun drivers to use with SageTV.
This applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

HDHomerun Setup

  • System:
    • Check that the HDHomeRun is detected. If not, double check that it is plugged in and click Rescan.
    • If the HDHomeRun is directly connected to the PC it can take a minute before the HDHomeRun is detectable - wait and click Rescan.
  • Lineup:
    • Set your location and postcode.
    • Set the source to "Digital Antenna".

SageTV

Download and install the latest SageTV software (6.2.6 or newer) from SageTV

Run SageTV.

If there are no other tuner/capture cards configured SageTV should automatically show the Setup Wizard. If there are other tuner/capture cards configured then go into the Setup menu, Video Sources, Add Source.

  • Choose the first "Silicondust HDHomeRun Tuner" option.
  • Choose "Digital TV Tuner".
  • No need to wait for the preview. Choose "Digital TV Tuner" again.
  • Choose "Use Tuner on Capture Card to tune Antenna/Broadcast".
  • Choose "Use US, Canada, or XMLTV Guide Data with this Source".
  • Choose "Local Broadcast (Over-The-Air)"
  • Choose the Digital Broadcast option for your location.
  • Choose "Yes - scan for channels now".

The channel scan will take a few minutes.

When complete, scroll down to see the list of channels.

Channels that were detected by the channel scan will show [number-number-number] after the channel name.

De-select all channels that do not have [number-number-number] after the channel name. This is important for LiveTV to work correctly

When complete, scroll up and choose "Done with Channel Setup".

The second tuner will use the same channel lineup so it is easy:

  • Choose "Add New Source".
  • Choose the second "Silicondust HDHomeRun Tuner" option.
  • Choose "Digital TV Tuner".
  • No need to wait for the preview. Choose "Digital TV Tuner" again.
  • Choose "Use Tuner on Capture Card to tune Antenna/Broadcast".
  • Choose "Use US, Canada, or XMLTV Guide Data with this Source".
  • Choose "Local Broadcast (Over-The-Air)"
  • Choose the Digital Broadcast option for your location.
  • Choose "No - I will scan for channels later".

Click "Done with Channel Setup".

Complete - click "Finish Source Setup" and go to the main menu.

You should now be able to watch live tv.

Troubleshooting

If you get a video playback error then check you video codec settings. From the main menu:

  • Click "Setup"
  • Click "Detailed Setup"
  • Click "Audio/Video"

Try both "Overlay" and "VMR9"