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

Brian Wood beww at beww.org
Thu Jul 3 20:42:15 UTC 2008


On Thursday 03 July 2008 14:12:27 John Welch wrote:
> > u could always use a  longer USB cable and keep the HDPVR near the TV.
> >
> > Cheap usb cables/extenders can be found at monoprice.com
> >
> > Mitchell
>
> Thanks.  I am considering running a long USB cable, with appropriate
> repeaters.  However, if the heat from the unit continues to be a
> factor I would much rather have it in my basement.  Also, isn't it
> just as likely that the long USB run will introduce problems as it is
> that the long component video will cause problems?  I mean, there's at
> least one poster in this thread that is saying he's running 40+ foot
> cables with just a splitter, and is not seeing any quality
> degradation.

I'm running a 16' USB cable with no problems.

If you ae having a heat problem you should RMA the unit. Mine runs not warmer 
than I would expect from an 8 watt unit, IOW barely above room temperature.

beww


More information about the mythtv-users mailing list