[mythtv-users] DISH 811 and Myth

Brian bch123 at vanguardits.com
Tue Aug 10 01:05:04 EDT 2004


I live probably close to 75 miles from the nearest TV station broadcasting
in HD.  Maybe not quite that far but close.  Plus I live on the side of a
large hill surrounded by other hills.  I do have a large directional
antenna however I can't even pull in a really clear SD signal from these
stations.  I really doubt I could pull in an HD signal.

I have had both DirecTV and Dish Network and I'll stay with Dish.  I am
much happier with their service.  There are also political reasons which I
won't get into over this.

Thanks for your help.  Unfortunately it looks like MythTV isn't right for me.

--
Brian

> Brian wrote:
>
>>Hello.  I am considering making a Myth box however I'm not sure if I will
>>be able to do what I want.  I have a 55" Mitsubishi HDTV however I don't
>>have a receiver or OTA antennae to get HD.  I plan to purchase the
>> DISH811
>>http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/product_brochures/dish_811.pdf
>> so
>>I can finally take advantage of HDTV.  I could get Dish Networks HD
>>package however I doubt I will be able to pull in any OTA HD signals.  I
>>live in the country so Dish is my only option.
>>
>>
> Or Directv.  Does "in the country" mean that you are more than 75 miles
> from your broadcast digital TV stations?  If not, you may be able to
> pick them up with a directional UHF antenna (of course as long as they
> are UHF).  If this is an option take a look at http://pchdtv.com for a
> card that works with mythtv.
>
>>Here's the problem.  I currently have a standard def PVR going into my TV
>>and I would lose the PVR if I got the 811.  Is it possible to use the HD
>>part of the 811 with Myth to record HD?
>>
> Nope.
>
>>  Is anyone doing this?
>>
> There is not currently any hardware capable of this.
>
>>  Apparently
>>it outputs HD through either DVI or component.  The Hauppauge PVR250
>>doesn't have inputs for that.  Would I have to get a DVI/Component to
>>S-Video adapter?
>>
> The Dish receiver may also output Svideo (I know the Directv receiver
> does), in addition to the HD outputs (DVI/component).  However this will
> only give you ~480 output.
>
>>  Would that affect quality?
>>
> Yes.
>
>>  Is there anything I am
>>missing?  I wouldn't think I am asking to do something out of the
>>ordinary.
>>
>>
> You aren't asking anything out of the ordinary.  Unfortunately, a lot of
> people have been asking for it but it has not appeared.  Things will
> become even more complicated in July 2005 when the broadcast flag is
> implemented (search the archives for more info on that
> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/engine?list=mythtv;do=search_results;search_forum=forum_1;search_string=broadcast%20flag;search_type=AND&sb=post_time
> ).
>
>>I thought about buying the Dish921 however if I'm going to spend $1000 on
>>a PVR, I would rather put the money towards Myth.
>>
>>
> Or the HD DirecTivo.  Can record 2 HD or 2 SD or 1 HD/1SD
> simultaneously.  I haven't seen the Dish PVR myself, but have heard that
> it doesn't even come close to Tivo functionality (or Myth).
>
>>Thanks for your help.
>>
>>--
>>Brian
>>
>>
> HTH,
> David
>
>


--
Brian



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