[mythtv-users] DirecTV HD recording

[Michael T. Dean]

Michael Chmilar wrote:

>There is also the r5000hd. http://www.r5000hd.com
>
>Users who have had both the 169time and r5000hd consider the r5000hd
>to be a far more reliable device. (There are two threads on the
>r5000hd at http://www.avsforum.com, under the HDTV Recorders and
>Players section. Lots of former 169time users. (There is also an
>"upgrade" deal for 169time users).)
>
>The r5000hd must be hosted on a Windows PC (much like the AVX1 for
>the 169time). The Windows capture application for r5000hd has the
>capability to output the data stream over firewire to a DVHS deck,
>and it can be controlled (ie. tune to channel, start recording, stop)
>by sending commands using telnet.
>  
>
So if you get it working, you'd actually have to have a mod'ed DirecTV 
receiver and a Windows PC with (something?) in and firewire out for each 
channel you want to record concurrently--all that plus your MythTV 
box(es)?  Sounds like a very ineffecient process...

Mike