[mythtv-users] Why do I need an IR blaster?

[Desmond Rivet]

> > Why do I need to do this? If the cable box is close to the mythtv box, 
>then
> > would i just need a reciever (no need to re-trasmit). I mean, the IR 
>signal
> > from the remote can go to two places, right?
>
>Besides the fact that you'll likley get out of sync, MythTV thinks you are
>on one channel and the cable is on another, your solution is really only
>valid for watching live TV.  The blaster really comes into play when you
>are NOT using the remote at all.  When MythTV comes up to a scheduled
>record time, it must change the channel on the digital cable box.  Enter
>the IR blaster device.

Hehe..mea culpa. You're absolutely right. I didn't really think about this 
as much as I should have :)

Desmond

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