[mythtv-users] Questions about Hauppauge HD-PVR (1212)

[Mitch Gore]

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 11:31 AM, John Welch <jrw3319 at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 4:55 AM, Peter VanDerWal <peter at vanderwal.us>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the suggestions on the amp.  The link provided says it is
> >> for S-Video or composite.  Do you just use the audio terminals for
> >> video, or are you not doing component video.  I did find a similar
> >> model specifically for component video, but it is almost $100.  Not
> >> sure I want to spend that much.  Actually, I'm not sure I would even
> >> want to spend the $60 or so for lower-end model either.  The first
> >> couple of posters who suggested the split seemed to be using Y-cables
> >> or some type of passive splitters and didn't mention any quality drop.
> >>  I was hoping I could get away with something like this:
> >>
> >> http://www.amazon.com/3-RGB-Component-Video-Splitter/dp/B000RJJ0XW
> >
> > That is almost exactly what I use, mine is white instead of black ;-)
> >
> Thanks.  I'll probably give it a try.  For right now at least the STB,
> HD-PVR, and TV are all in the same general vicinity.  I can probably
> get away with 3 foot runs (maybe even less, but I always like to have
> a little slack because inevitably I will need to move stuff around to
> troubleshoot or whatnot, and tight cables limits mobility).  The room
> where this equipment currently lives is directly above the area of the
> basement where my Myth back-end is setup.  Depending on the heat
> issues, and how I decide to set things up with myth, I may eventually
> move the HD-PVR closer to the back-end.  This would mean probably a
> 25' run, but it sounds like even at that distance you are not having
> any quality issues.
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u could always use a  longer USB cable and keep the HDPVR near the TV.

Cheap usb cables/extenders can be found at monoprice.com

Mitchell
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