[mythtv-users] Directv HD tivo + Mythtv for HD encrypted recording

[Jake Palmer]

>From: "Kurt Adair" <kurt.adair at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
>To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
>Subject: [mythtv-users] Directv HD tivo + Mythtv for HD encrypted recording
>Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:10:57 -0500
>
>What is the best way to record (encrypted or non) HD programming from
>either Directv or Comcast around Chicago?
>
>From the research I have done it seems the only way to do this all
>digitally is to:
>1) get a directv HD tivo
>2) Zipper the tivo
>3) Use mythtv to control the directv/tivo
>4) Use mfs_ftp to copy the recorded shows off the tivo after they are done
>5) delete the shows from the tivo harddrive so it doesn't run out of space
>
>Would this actually work?  Has anyone done it?
>
>The point of not just using the tivo is to have tv shows, dvds and
>music all on one backend with  frontends located around the house plus
>the ability to have multiple TB of storage.
>
>Just to be clear I'm not trying to steal channels I'm not paying for,
>just record all of the HD channels in my subscription not just the
>local broadcast ones.
>
>Comments from those who have attempted this or found another way to
>record HD would be appreciated before spending the time and money on
>this.
>
>
>
>Thanks,
>Kurt

Encrypted channels are just that, encrypted.  Any files you move off of the 
Tivo will not be playable anywhere else because they're encrypted.  I record 
all of the broadcast channels in HD from Comcast with QAM tuners.  Beyond 
that your only choice is use the Tivo or a cable company provided DVR.

Jake

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