[mythtv-users] Noob Question

[aslong at uark.edu]

If it's like every other type of cable/satellite box, it will depend on which particular box you have.  Yours might be able to change it via a serial port, but your neighbors might not.  Here's what to check.

1) Does your cable/sat box have a serial port?  If not, you'll likely need an IR blaster
2) If it has a serial port, is it active (there are various ways mentioned in the archives to check).  If so, you're in luck and won't need an IR blaster.
3) If the serial port is not active, call your provider (Starchoice Canada?).  See if they can/will activate it.  You may have to call several times and try to speak with Tier-2 tech support (if it's anything like America).  There is a chance that they will activate an inactive port.  If they won't you'll need an IR blaster.

IR blasters are actually quite cheap.  You can get one shipped to you for under $16US (or make your own for even less).  Check out http://www.irblaster.info

----- Original Message -----
From: Rob G <dawg.e.biscuit at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:28 pm
Subject: [mythtv-users] Noob Question

> Hi All,
> 
> I am thinking about setting up a MythTV box for my Starchoice Canada
> system.  I am just wondering if it is necessary to have the IR for the
> system or could I control everything from the box itself?  If you
> could let me know it would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to
> start this if I need to go get some additional parts.
> 
> -- 
> Rob G
> 
> Frequent lock ups are a symptom of not enough memory but only in the
> way that nosebleeds are a symptom of gunshot wounds to the head.
> 
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