[mythtv-users] Information/Recommendations on a new MythTV

[Timothy Chartier]

> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116633) 

> As far as simply 'installing' the card, sure just plug it into the PCI
> and close the hood.  But then you've got to configure IVTV drivers for
> your kernel version.  

Ok. That is something new. I ahvn't seen any information on how to configure the card yet. Deebntally need to research that. A quick look seems to show I ahveto downlaod and install the ivtv driver. 

> Another thing you don't seem to make evident is
> whether you understand how the video gets from your Satellite receiver
> to your 150 card.  The worst picture possible will come out of your RF
> output (the 'Coax' cable) from your satellite box, but yes, that
> *will* work for getting the video over.  Your best option is to use
> (if one exists) the S-Video port on the back of your receiver into the
> S-Video input on your PVR-150 card, but this also requires you run the
> audio cables as well to get the audio over to.

So if possable I use the svideo and RCA audio from the satalite recover to teh 150? 

> 
> Then...
> 
> You have to setup an IR Blaster to control your satellite receiver
> from your computer.  irblaster.info has them for sale, they run from
> your serial port to the front of your receiver where the IR output
> from the IR blaster controls the IR receiver on your satellite
> receiver.
> 

I did know about the IR blaster. Slightly different beast but I am taking one part at a time. For the moment I can get away with using the satalites auto channel change feature.

> > I think that is everything. Any other constructive comments 
> > and/or suggestions would be appreciated. I am hoping to get this 
> > to get this project underway this coming weekend.
> >
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> Hopefully that clears up the confusion a bit.
> 
> Good luck!

Yes. It does. Glad I did the recap as I missed a few parts. Many thanks.


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