[mythtv-users] OT: Comcast Chicago changing channel lineup, SCI-FI moving to digital only

[Gavin Haslett]

> So the S-Video input on the PVR line of cards allows the card to select
> the channel on digital cable?  Or do you mean that would be used from
> the digital cable box and then an IR blaster has to be used to change
> the channels on the cable box?

S-Video will just take the input from a box... there's no documented standard for digital boxes so that card manufacturers can create digital-capable cards. They want to lock you into those boxes for control purposes.

IR Blaster... serial's cleaner and more efficient (if you have the ports and capability!)