[mythtv-users] MythTV and Comcast On Demand

[jesse k]

This would make sense.  It does appear that Comcast can query my
set-top box but cannot receive information in return.  The only
concern I have with the splitter is that if I remove the amplifier and
power supply from the setup, On Demand is still not available.  I
naively assumed that the splitter had no directionality when I bought
it.  I should test this by putting the input on one of the outputs and
vice versa.  I will also check that my amp is cable modem compatible.
On 10/12/05, Carl Fongheiser <carlfongheiser at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On 10/12/05, jesse k <kirchner at alum.mit.edu> wrote:
> > I have a MythTV/Gentoo box which is working very nicely. I've managed
> > to enable all the functionality I want other than getting premium
> > channels to work (the various HBOs). This is fine with me as On Demand
> > obviates the need to record those shows. However, the hardware I've
> > used to split and amplify my cable signal seems to interfere with the
> > On Demand service.
>
>  On Demand most likely requires use of a return channel, which your
> amplifier may be blocking.  If you can find an amplifier compatible with
> cable modems, you likely will have found one that will work for you.  The
> splitter is most likely not the problem -- the frequency range you quoted is
> adequate for cable modems and digital cable on most systems.
>
>  Carl Fongheiser
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