[mythtv-users] Probably a FAQ Question (HD, MythTV, Cable Card, and Comcast)
Chris Petersen
lists at forevermore.net
Tue Apr 10 21:15:18 UTC 2007
David Frascone wrote:
> Ok -- I've seen a few posts about firewire. It seems like the gist of
> it is: Some STB's have firewire output. And, if I find a HD box with
> firewire output, then I should be able to store all un-encrypted
> streams. So -- that will *probably* give me all HD channels, except for
> the premium ones? Or, does Comcast generally encrypt all their HD
> channels? Does anyone know (Roswell, GA, North Fulton County)
Comcast is a franchise, so results will vary based on your region. In
the Seattle area, all channels you pay for are open, including stuff
like HBO HD and all of the SD channels.
As for the box, the FCC law requires that any HD customer who asks for
it must be provided with a box containing an active firewire port. They
only require that the cableco provide access to stations available over
the air in HD, but many of them also give you the whole channel listing
(if you're lucky).
> So -- is there no good solution for premium HD recording? If I switched
> to DirecTV or DishNetwork would it be easier to capture HD?
Only if by "easier" you mean "no effort expended because it's not
possible at all".
-Chris
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