[mythtv-users] Questions about Hauppauge HD-PVR (1212)

jedi jedi at mishnet.org
Tue Jul 1 17:49:55 UTC 2008


On Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:40:51AM -0600, Mark Hutchinson wrote:
> John Welch wrote:
> > OK, some may say this is OT since the question isn't directly about
> > MythTV, and especially since this device isn't supported in MythTV
> > yet.  However, I'm pretty sure some people on the list already have
> > the device, and more will get it once the Linux drivers mature and it
> > gets integrated with myth, so here goes.
> >
> > I got the Hauppauge HD-PVR unit last week, but so far I really haven't
> > had much chance to test it.  However, my brief testing raised a couple
> > of questions/concerns.
> >
> > First, kind of a silly one, but does anyone know if the unit is
> > supposed to illuminate in blue around the top edge like I've seen in
> > some on-line photos?  Mine does not do this.  I saw a post on another
> > forum where someone else alluded to this as well in the form of a
> > question, but no one answered on that forum.  I don't really care if
> > it does or does not light up, but I want to make sure I don't have a
> > defective unit.
> >
> > Second, when I first saw the unit I was a bit concerned about how I
> > would set it up because I use the component output of my STB to
> > connect up to my TV, and this is my primary source of live TV viewing.
> >  However, I was happy to see the "pass-through" component out of the
> > device, but then a little less happy when I found that the device had
> > to be on for this to work.  Overall I can deal with the device having
> > to be on, but what I'm finding is that the unit throws off a fair
> > amount of heat when it is on.  I know the first batch had issues with
> > over-heating to the point of failure.  I have a "Rev C2" unit, which I
> > think is latest, and it hasn't actually failed to the point of turning
> > off or anything like that.  Still, I would describe it as "very warm"
> > to the touch, and it certainly can raise the temp in the room a few
> > degrees after being on for a bit.  In the winter I probably wouldn't
> > mind this, but dead in the middle of summer I don't need anything
> > making the room warmer.  To make matters worse the only way I can see
> > to control the power of the unit is through the switch on the front of
> > it; no remote control, no software control, or anything like that.
> > So, are others seeing this same level of "warming"?  Also, am I
> > missing something with the power control.
> >
> > Lastly, I've seen some discussion about needing a fairly high-powered
> > machine to play back the recordings from this device, but not a whole
> > lot on the specs required just to record from the device.  To me it
> > seems like you need a fairly good amount of horsepower in order to
> > record as well as playback.  Are others seeing the same?  Also, what
> > are people using for recording settings?
> >
> > Any info on any of these points would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John
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> I have this box running with the alpha driver and trunk.  Functional to 
> a point.  HD-SD seems to lock up.  HD-HD channel changes are fine.
> Mine does ( v1 ) does not get warm or seem to have over heating 
> problems.  Though my power button does not work on it.  Strange.
> I run a 3.0ghz core2duo and playback is great.
> Mine does not have the blue light you mention either.
> Once this box is stable and fully supported, it will be fantastic.  HD 
> channels now through it are flawless and look amazing.

What's your source and what bitrate are you using?


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