[mythtv-users] HDTV with Comcast

[Shay - MythTV]

At 11:46 PM 3/26/2004, you wrote:
>On Fri, 2004-03-26 at 20:56, Jarod Wilson wrote:
> > > I have firewire on my frontend, but I haven't picked up a DCT-6xxx box
> > > yet.  (Only DCT-5100 boxes available from the local Comcast office for
> > > now...)
> >
> > ...I don't think my DCT-5100 actually has a functional FireWire port...
> >
> > (Jarod steps away to physically inspect his DCT-5100)
> >
> > ...there's a cutout, sans-header, labeled IEEE 1394, but no actual
> > viable FireWire port (the headers are probably there on the board, and
> > I think I've got some spare parts from an old B&W G3...). So no dice at
> > the moment. :-(
>
>Rats!  So close... I won't pick up a DCT-6xxx box until I'm ready to
>feed it into myth.  My HDTV already has both component inputs filled
>(Myth and PS/2), and I have less than zero interest in getting a
>switchbox. ;)  And the cable office down the street didn't have the
>newer boxes last time I checked...

I've got the DCT-6xxx but I don't have firewire on my linux box.. I'm 
tempted to add it, but I really don't need it right now when I have it on 
my Windows box.

You should get a receiver that handles Component Inputs.. unless you have a 
decent receiver now that doesn't.  If you don't, maybe its time for an 
update.. If you're married, you can use it as an excuse.. and tell her you 
need 6.1 too.. or 7.1 if thats your fancy.. ;)

>Does anyone out there have a DCT-6xxx cable box that they can try the
>experiment with?
>
>Also - Jarod - if you're looking for another experiment... someone
>mentioned their cable box taking channel changes with a USB keyboard.
>Think it's worth a shot with the DCT-5100? ;)
>

This I might have to try..

-Shay