[mythtv] Re: DirecTV Question
mark at zzo.com
mark at zzo.com
Mon Jan 20 16:36:24 EST 2003
So what us DirecTV users REALLY need is a PCI card that tunes
DirecTV ummm, directly. Since the satellite is already pumping
mpeg2 it's a shame to convert it to analog to pass it to the computer
to reconvert it back to digital. Tivo is doing it somehow - I assume
the signal never gets 'analog-ized' until it goes out the back to
the TV - it's too bad we can rip it outta there & smash it onto a PCI card.
I've been poking around but have yet to come across a PCI tuner for
DirecTV - which is a _damn_ shame. It'd just want a spot to put in
yer access card & maybe a fone jack out the back for PPV. Then it's
a totally legit receiver as far as DirecTV the company is concerned.
M
tarek Lubani(tarek at tarek.2y.net)@2003.01.20 18:24:29 +0000:
> Hey Jeff!!!
>
> Several bigger issues here, so I thought I'd post this response to the
> list..
>
> 1) What receiver should I use??
>
> The only things that really separate receivers in this day and age (other
> than hdtv/dd5.1 support) are their ability to deal with signal and the
> front end.. Mythtv *is* a front end, so the latter consideration absolutely
> *does not matter*.. If you can find a receiver that picks up a good signal,
> then you are set!
>
> I personally have almost no experience with IR blasters (look around for
> actisys postings).. HOWEVER, I do have experience with serial connections
> to the computer. They are very quick, extremely reliable, and easy to
> implement. Personally, all of this meant that I gave up my 5th gen Hughes
> receiver (WITHOUT port) for a 2nd gen Uniden receiver (WITH port). There is
> absolutely no difference to the viewer, since myth does all the frontend
> work.
>
> My uniden receiver cost nothing. In fact, a dude gave me 2 of them just so
> I would get them out of his face.. this is the current state when you
> consider that most people aren't running myth (suckers!) and need the
> higher speed/better looking guides on newer models.. So, i wouldn't spend
> more than 10-20 bucks USD for another receiver if you were going to go that
> route..
>
> 2) What about the option of IR blasting my current receiver?
> LIRC is extremely robust and quite well-supported. When I had problems, the
> writer of the program supported me much as Isaac does out here.. I spent
> $15 CDN ($10 USD) making my IR receiver: $5 CDN for the actual IR
> components, and $10 CDN for the "housing" (http://tarek.2y.net/romote.jpg).
> as I understand, a transmitter is similar in price.. You can find some
> really great schematics at http://lirc.org. Just monitor the convo on the
> myth-dev list and on lirc's list for more information..
>
> All in all, I think that MythDTV is great. A few bugs (such as local
> channels) to be worked out, but it's on its way..
>
> tarek : )
>
>
> >Hi, I see from the myth mailing lists, you're doing most of the DirecTV
> >support. I haven't yet tried myth, waiting on components to
> >arrive. Anyway, since you obviously understand the DirecTV stuff, I have
> >a question.
> >
> >I have a Philips unit, which has no data port on the back. As a last
> >resort I could always buy another unit, but I've already gone over budget
> >with hardware :) I've read a bit about lircd, and it seems like you can
> >have the myth pc / linux operate as both an IR receiver and transmitter,
> >so it would act as my DirecTV remote control. But I'm not really a
> >hardware geek, so this seems tricky.
> >
> >As the DirecTV guru, what would you suggest?
> >
> >Thanks so much!
> >
> >Jeff
>
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