[mythtv-users] From STB to hd-3000 [was Is pchdtv3000 worth it?]

[Doug Larrick]

Julian wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Is it possible to capture the HD stream coming from a
> set top box on its way to the tv?  Maybe some rare
> cable to re-route the stream into the hd-3000 before
> resending it to the tv?  This would enable unencrypted
> HD capture.  To tune channels, just use an IR blaster
> or serial connection to the STB.  Any coments
> appreciated.

No.  The signal that the hd-3000 records is pre-encoded MPEG2 data.  The 
signal the STB sends to the TV is decoded video, and much higher 
bandwidth.  Current consumer technology is not up to re-encoding this 
data on the fly.

-Doug
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