I'm back again...just set up a HVR-2200 card attached to the sky decoder. Getting all channels using the S-video input and the 3.5mm audio input jack.
I have a Logitech 5.1 speaker system. Initally it would only give me 2 speakers. I have since found the setup in media player and I changed it to 5.1. It tested all speakers and they all went with adequate volume. But, when I try and watch live-TV I have to turn the Logitech controller up to full volume to get any audio. There is also a lot of hissing.
I put the 3.5mm jack directly to the sound card and that gives me the audio level I expect which is fine if I am watching it live. But if I record I once again get very low audio volume. (This setup is also a pain as if I am doing anything else I get the Sky audio signal in the background).
So, how can I get media center to boost the sound input when the sound input is running through the HVR-2200 card?