[mythtv] DirectTv, etc.

Ray mythtv-dev@snowman.net
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:28:41 -0700


On Mon, Nov 11, 2002 at 08:13:25PM -0600, Magnus Ullberg wrote:
> > 1a.  Connect your RCA or compatable receiver to your pc with a serial
> cable.
> 
> Do you have a actuall serial port on the back? All i have that sounds
> similar is a "low speed data" RJ11 jack..

Mine has a real serial port but I wouldn't be surprised if yours was really
just a serial port with a different plug :)  I'll bet a google search would
turn up a wiring diagram for an adapter.

There have been adapters to turn 15pin serial to rj45 (and others) around
forever.  Presumably they were used to allow long runs of serial cable over
cheaper cat3/5 cable.

-- 
Ray