[mythtv-users] Any luck with a DCX-3200 and firwewire?

Johnny Walker johnnyjboss at gmail.com
Mon Apr 12 21:09:31 UTC 2010


On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Johnny Walker <johnnyjboss at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Tom Flair <tom at graniteskies.net> wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Kenneth Emerson <kenneth.emerson at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I also have a 3200.  I did get it to work, but only in broadcast mode.
>>> IIRC, you have to be sure to tune the STB to a know unencrypted channel
>>> before testing.  I used a local NBC affiliate since they are not supposed to
>>> be blocked.  I found the scanfw package by majoridiot very useful
>>> (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/majoridiot).  However, I too found the encryption
>>> mode being set randomly by the broadcaster which resulted in failed
>>> recordings :-(
>>> I went the HD-PVR route and have been very happy although $130 poorer.
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>>
>>
>> Shoot.  2 responses of go with HDPVR.  lol
>>
>> I found an account issue when I had it looked into, but that wasn't the
>> problem.  Turning the box on/off works, it appears it changes the channel
>> without issue.  I've tuned to local broadcast stations that should be
>> unencrypted, no luck.  My other box records fine off of any channel though.
>>
>> I'm still fighting with it.
>>
>
> I think I could get it tune to like 6 channels. QVC being one of them.
> Maybe the GSN as well.
>
> Once you forget the initial cost of the HDPVR you will be glad you
> bought it. Just think of all the time it saves you and the lack of
> monthly DVR costs.
>
> -Johnny
>

Don't forget to update this list with your results - it's also a
decent reference for others' experience with Firewire tuning.

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Firewire_Cable_Box_Compatibility

-Johnny


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