[mythtv-users] recording HD content

[Joe Votour]

I don't do HD myself (I guess I'm behind the times
with my analog cable), but yes, it can be done. 
However, if you plan on using a system with a
proprietary system (pretty much anything but OTA in
the U.S.), then you'll have to use their set-top box
to receive (and decrypt) the channels, and then record
them on your MythTV machine.  This can be done by
Composite/S-Video, coaxial (if your set-top box
outputs in coaxial) or (possibly) Firewire.

You'll also need to have some method for MythTV to
switch channels on the set-top - either a serial cable
(if supported on your set-top box) or an IR Blaster.

Also, note that apparently decoding HDTV in MythTV
requires a pretty beefy CPU and video card.  You
should search the archives for suggestions from other
people who are successfully doing this.

-- Joe

--- Neil <neil-on-mythtv at restricted.dyndns.org> wrote:
> Hi everyone, 
> 
> Is it possible to record Discovery HD or other
> non-local broadcast HD from 
> Dish Network, Direct TV, Comcast or other program
> providers using HTPC? 
> Right now, I only have OTA HD recording via air2pc. 
> 
> Any comments will be greatly appreciated! 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Neil
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