[mythtv-users] MYTHTV & Atlantic Scientific 8300 HD-dvr

[Serge.Zwikker]

Would I still need a pvr-350 (or any pvr-card) if I am going to use
firewire?



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[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Abre Chase
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 11:21 AM
To: Discussion about mythtv
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] MYTHTV & Atlantic Scientific 8300 HD-dvr


The SA8300 is not listed as a supported firewire device, but its worth a
shot.  The SA3250 is supported.

There are good instructions for getting the firewire capture working
here:

http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/fcmyth.php

Look for this section "FireWire capture from a supported cable box"

- Abre

On 11/9/05, Serge.Zwikker <szwikker at allkindsofminds.org> wrote:
> I know that my firewire port is active.  So would this be the way for 
> me to go if it is possible?
>
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> I use Brighthouse/TWC in Central Florida and they disable the firewire

> port on the SA 8300.  This box also has very ugly output on the 
> s-video port for 16:9 HD channels.  It puts gray boxes on the 
> top/bottom for the widescreen.
>
> On 11/9/05, Serge.Zwikker <szwikker at allkindsofminds.org> wrote:
> > My cable guy has told me that I can use my 8300 with a firewire 
> > cable and MYTHTV box.  Is this true?  If so have any of you guys 
> > seen a how to doc.  I am looking all over the web but no luck.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > serge
> >
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