[mythtv-users] 1 PVR-250 for Digital and Anolog Cable

[Mark J. Small]

On January 19, 2005 10:36 pm, Jim Valavanis wrote:
> OK, I thought I can do this but I'm stumped.  I currently subscribe to
> Digital comcast cable.  I have mythtv recording standard cable only via
> the coax-connector directly into the Hauppauge PVR-250 tuner.  This
> works fine.
> So, I wanted to use the S-Video (or component) on the *same* 250 card to
> record the digital or higher channels too.   What I've done thus far..
>
> 1. In mythtv-setup I added another Capture Card (even though I only have
> 1) to add component4 output.  The tuner0 is already setup.
> 2. Then in Input connections, I enable component4 to use the same
> comcast digital cable channels, as the tuner0.
> 3. Restarted mythtv-backend.
>
> Now when I go to watch Live TV I am able to hit the "C" key and switch
> between tuners (component4 and tuner0) and this worked OK for Video
> only.  The tuner0 input still works fine for both audio and video.
> I have the component4 (digital video output from cable) receiving the
> video signal fine.  I have to manually tune the cable box for now.  I'm
> planning on setting up the IR blaster for this.  The sound is not
> working obviously due to no audio input connection to the PVR250.  Coax
> carries both video and audio, but...
> How do I enable the audio for the digital cable?  Currently the digital
> cable box, has only 2 audio Left/Right outputs that are already going to
> the TV's audio in.  There is no other available audio out on the cable
> box.  Do I use a splitter for this?  Also should I plug the audio into
> the PVR250's "line in"?

Yes you need to use a splitter here.

>
> Next, if this does work with only 1 PVR250, can I somehow configure the
> recordings to use the proper input?  component4 for the digital cable,
> and tuner0 for the analog?
>
> FYI, The digital cable box is the Motorola DCT5100 that also includes HDTV.
>
 
I don't think that you should setup two different cards when you actually have 
only one.  You should instead map a lineup to each input that you use and let 
mythtv switch inputs automatically.

Mark