[mythtv-users] Looking to set up a new Myth Box.

John Pierce john.j35 at gmail.com
Wed Apr 25 22:43:46 UTC 2007


On 4/25/07, Shiloh Madsen <shiloh.madsen at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, but I think I may be misreading this...correct me if I am wrong.
> Does this mean that I would have to set the satellite box to the
> station I want to record, then just have myth capture directly from
> the stream it is sending? That would essentially make mythTV a
> glorified VCR...and a dumb one at that. My desire is to be able to use
> the interface to say record this show on this channel, this show on
> that channel, etc, etc and let the mythtv box change to whatever
> channel it needs to be recording from on a given time. Does the setup
> you suggest allow for this? The description seems to indicate no...
>
Shiloh, first things first, please don't top post it makes threading a
conversation difficult at the least.

I have a HopHog (pun intended) pvr 500 mce and two Directv D11-300 Set
Top Boxes.
I have the composite outs of the two boxes connected to the two
composite inputs of the pvr 500 mce.  I have to serial -> usb
converters and two standard serial cables (9 pin) connecting the
computer to the set top boxes.  I can have picture in picture or I can
record one channel while watching another.  Knowing which input I have
selected or wish to record from myth will send the signal out on the
correct serial port and change the cannel of the set top box.  BE
FORWARNED, I am going to put a link here and you should choose one of
the listed serial->usb adapters as their pinouts have be tested and
are know to work.  Just follow the instructions on the page and all
should be fine.  Here is the link.
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Controlling_DirectTV_D11_via_USB

If you run into trouble with the directv perl script, email me off
list and I will send you my working script.

It is definitely doable and not that complicated to setup.

Good Luck.

-- 
John
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