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

[Steve Adeff]

On Wednesday 09 November 2005 11:58, Serge.Zwikker wrote:
> Would I still need a pvr-350 (or any pvr-card) if I am going to use
> firewire?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> [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?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
> > [mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Abre Chase
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 10:58 AM
> > To: Discussion about mythtv
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] MYTHTV & Atlantic Scientific 8300 HD-dvr
> >
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > >

Serge,
you have to see if your 8300 uses 5C encryption for any channels, this would 
prevent the channel from being sent out over the firewire when connected to 
your computer.

In *my* case I get only the basic cable channels and OTA channels via 
firewire, so I will be using a PVR150 and use the s-video to connect my cable 
box(using firewire to change the channels). I will eventually get a second 
cable box and connect it via firewire for the channels I am able to get over 
firewire.

Like was suggested, spend some time playing around and see if you can use 
firewire, and what channels you recieve, it should give you a better idea of 
what the best course of action is in *your* case. Once  you have an idea, 
throw it out on the list, you'll get plenty of advice from folks that have 
gone through this same process.

Steve