[mythtv-users] Re: mythtv-users Digest, Vol 10, Issue 24

[Jeff M.]

If I remember correctly, it's different.  Definitely not a DB9 connector.  I
think it looked a little more like a S-Video input.  Either that or a
mini-phone.  I forget and can't check again (home now, not at work)..



>Nope, the port you're looking for is the VCR control port.  What type of
>port is that one?  Is it a DB9(looks like a serial port on the computer)
>or is it different?  That one should be the port that you can connect to
>from the computer.
>
>Sam
>On Fri, 2003-11-07 at 09:12, Jeff M. wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>     Thanks for your comments and suggestions.  BUT, upon getting into
>> the office today, I took a look at the DirecTV receiver I'm going to
>> test the MythTV system on.  In the back, there's only two jacks in the
>> back for "control".  One is labeled VCR control and the other is RF
>> remote.
>>     I assume I'm going to have to configure Myth to use this RF remote
>> port with an external piece, eh?
>>     Thank you for your time.. -Jeff
>>
>> The box info:
>>
>>     Hughes Platnium HD
>>     HIRD-E8
>>
>>
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