[mythtv-users] directv and dish network

[David George]

On 03/16/2005 05:36 PM, Ricardo Kleemann wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I just found out about mythtv and it really looks exciting. I have a number
>of newbie questions...
>
>Is it possible to use mythtv in conjunction with either directv or dish
>network (or even both...?)
>  
>
Yes, even both.

>Can I plug in the receiver's output into the capture card and have mythtv
>record the signal? If so, is it possible to pause/rewind that signal as
>well?
>  
>
Yes, and yes.

>What about control, how can mythtv control the receiver, in order to change
>channels? Is mythtv capable of displaying tv guide listings for say directv
>or dish, and then even tuning channels (vai controlling the receiver box)?
>  
>
Change channels via serial cable or IR blaster.  tv guide listings from 
labs.zap2it.com (see the mythtv docs).

>And, last but not least, what if I have both a dish receiver and a directv
>receiver, and 2 tuner cards, is it possible to control both via mythtv? This
>would indeed be awesome.
>  
>
Yes.

Feel free to search the archives for more information.

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-- 
David

HDTV capable frontend I am working on (now with a picture)
  http://mythhd.info