[mythtv-users] Can a script be set to run before each scheduled recording

Michael T. Dean mtdean at thirdcontact.com
Wed Apr 4 16:35:07 UTC 2007


On 04/04/2007 12:31 PM, Gary wrote:
> My Equipment:
> pvr150 capture card -- no remote and no ir receiver; I am using the
> composite input on the pvr150
> Mythtv is configured to change channels on a set top satellite receiver
>      using an irblaster attached to the serial port on the pc.
>
>
> What I would like to do - with a script, before each recording -   is
> test to see if a signal is present (ie is the satellite receiver turned
> on)  and if not, then turn it on using "irsend"
>
> Is this feasible?

Are you using DISH?  If so, 
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/DISHNetworkLIRCConfiguration .  
(Please read the entire text as it explains exactly how to do what you 
want.)

There's currently no support for "pre-recording" user jobs...  Perhaps 
one day in the future.

Mike


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