[mythtv-users] Partly OT - recording DCT-6412 content via firewire onto Linux box.

Adam Propeck adam at propeck.com
Wed Jan 11 06:47:25 UTC 2006


isn't there a version of test-mpeg2 that comes with the libiec package? I
think if you search for libraw1349 and download all 3 source packages and
install, you get a test-mpeg2 and also plugreport etc.

On 1/10/06, Steve Adeff <adeffs at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Tuesday 10 January 2006 22:39, N Dugas wrote:
> > Steve Adeff wrote:
> > > On Monday 09 January 2006 22:03, N Dugas wrote:
> > >>Hi all,
> > >>
> > >>I've managed to get my Gentoo box (new Myth box in process of being
> > >>built) to be able to see my DCT-6412.  Recently, I recorded a PPV and
> > >>would like to x-fer it to my PC to offload some PVR content (to make
> > >>space for my series recordings).  Until now, I've been able to play
> back
> > >>the content and use test-mpeg2 to record it.  With this PPV, I get a 0
> > >>length file.  For fun, I stoped playback of my PPV recording and
> changed
> > >>channel.  The file size started increasing.  Is there a way for me to
> > >>tell if my recording is protected and therefore will not play over the
> > >>firewire port?
> > >>
> > >>On the same note, could I record a PPV when I order it with Myth
> instead
> > >>of on my 6412?
> > >>
> > >>Thanks,
> > >>Norm
> > >
> > > Have the channel/recording you want to extract playing, Power off, hit
> > > select immediately, go to d11 and see what 5C is set to, only 0 will
> let
> > > you transfer over firewire to a PC. You might be able to transfer a
> live
> > > PPV while a recorded one you can't as well...
> > >
> > > You won't be able to take advantage of dual tuner over firewire, as
> all
> > > firewire does it output what you send to the TV, so your best off with
> a
> > > single tuner HDTV cablebox and no DVR functionality for Myth use.
> >
> > I tried the process you mentionned but it only works when I'm using the
> > tuners.  When using the PVR, nothing happens when  I press select.  I'm
> > going to assume that I can't transfer it to my linux box and press on
> > with my myth install.
> >
> > One thing I've noticed is the same thing that others have reported...
> > inconsistent captures using test-mpeg2.  Sometimes it works, somtimes
> > not.  Something else to look at but only after I get myth running (most
> > likely tomorrow night I'll have more time to set it up).
>
> so when you play back a recording you get no stream via firewire? sounds
> like
> it enabled 5C for recorded shows.
>
> as for the inconsistency, does it quit randomly while transfering data or
> you
> loose connection randomly between trasnfers?
>
> --
> Steve
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