[mythtv-users] using exectv and vlc to replace the internal player

[Kevin Kuphal]

wad wrote:
> So I reformulate my question : How can I use these pieces of 
> information with vlc ?
> Usually with vlc, I use : vlc 
> dvb-t://adapter=0:bandwith=8:frequency=490000000
> I think I can replace "adapter=0" by "adapter=%s" but I don't know for 
> the other parameters
>
> On the other hand, you said the backend isn't sending any stream out, 
> so how does it work when the frontend is on a different computer 
> without any tuner ? The stream should pass through the network, 
> shouldn't it ?
MythTV backend to remote frontend streaming isn't something you can use 
VLC with.  It is specific to Myth.    If you're trying to avoid using 
the internal player, you probably should look at another product like 
Freevo that is designed to use external players for various actions.

Kevin