[mythtv-users] Controlling directv through low speed data connection.

[peace bwitchu]

I checked out this sight and it appears that I won't
need to make a special cable.  If I'm reading this
right a normal straight through serial cable should
work.

http://www.pcmx.net/dtvcon/


Thanks

--- tarek Lubani <tarek at tarek.2y.net> wrote:
> Hey!!
> 
> All that you have said is about right.. There is
> tonnes of support on
> hooking up your DirecTV receiver to your serial
> port. If you search the
> archives, there should be a webpage that has a "how
> to make cables" bit
> on it.. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll
> get the URL out for
> you..
> 
> As for the video in/out, it's pretty much exactly as
> you said it. The
> only thing you didn't mention (though I am guessing
> you understand this)
> is that an external program is executed every time
> your satellite needs
> to change channel..
> 
> The only directv-related issue at the moment (and I
> am not up to date,
> so this may be solved) is one of getting the PPV
> listings. I doubt that
> zap2it has it, and I'm not sure who is supporting
> the current PPV
> programs.. Of course, the myth documentation
> (www.mythtv.org/docs) is
> extremely good, and searching the archives here and
> for mythtv-dev would
> give you a complete picture of what's out there..
> 
> good luck : )
> 
> tarek : )
> 
> > Hey guys I'm getting ready to build a mythtv box
> and
> > have a question before I buy my materials.  I have
> a
> > sony directv reciever that has what looks like a
> db-9
> > connector labeled "low speed data" connection.  I
> am
> > guessing this is what I would connect the mythtv
> box
> > to controll the reciever?  If so would the other
> end
> > connect to my serial port?  Also is there any
> > documentation on the directv/mythtv setup.  Would
> the
> > basic setup be like this.  Take the rca output
> from
> > the Directv reciever to the tv input on vid.
> capture
> > card then from the rca output from the video card 
> > and take to the tv?  Then a separate connection to
> > control the Directv from the serial port to the
> "low
> > speed data" connection port.
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
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