[mythtv-users] Question/Recommendation: Amplifier w/SPDIF w/RS232?

[R. G. Newbury]

On 07/20/2009 04:42 PM, mythtv at derdev.com wrote:
>>>> I want to control the amp's "volume knob" via the same remote for
>>>> controlling the frontend: what's the "best" way to integrate the
>>>> remote,
>>>> the receiver, and mythfrontend (and its hardware)?
>>>>
>>>> Since SPDIF doesn't control volume, I see only two options.
>>>> a) Program the remote to issue "volume" commands directly to the Amp's
>>>> IR
>>>> receiver for VolumeUP and VolumeDN using the Receiver's IR codes (e.g.
>>>> use
>>>> "learning" on a universal remote)
>>>> or
>>>> b) Control volume via LIRC and RS232 hookup to the receiver/amp.
>>> Option a) should be significantly less error-prone, and most universals
>>> have
>>> this sort of functionality available either by default or by just a few
>>> magic button sequences.
>> Second this. I have been controlling the volume on my setup this way
>> since about '04.
>>
>> E
>>
>
> Then that greatly simplifies the buying AND install processes.  Thanks for
> being patient with me.
>
There is another option. Set the amplifier at a reasonable level and 
control the volume, with lirc, directly in mythtv.

This works with tv recordings and videos. I have never tested with music 
but I suppose it would work there too.

Geoff