[mythtv-users] TIVO and cablecard ?

jedi jedi at mishnet.org
Sat Feb 6 17:28:57 UTC 2010


On Fri, Feb 05, 2010 at 12:45:41PM -0500, John Drescher wrote:
> > hmm.. i think i'm getting conflicting information. so can or can i not
> > record in parallel 4 channels (premium and unencrypted) using the
> > cablevision box with attached mythtv. If i have 4 tuners installed on the
> > (mythtv box) and have premium channels encoded with 5c encryption?
> > Can i please have a definite answer?
> >
> > If the answer is "NO". then how many channels can i record simultaneously?
> 
> When I was talking about the ability of recording unencrypted content,
> I am talking about QAM and not firewire. In the case of QAM you do not
> need a cablebox. You connect directly to the cable and are able to
> receive only the channels that are not encrypted. On most cable
> systems this gives you just the local networks + possible shopping
> channels ...

    On the other hand, an HDPVR allows you to record whatever you want and
those recordings will be always DRM free. An entire tuner setup is very much
like using Series 2 Tivo with cable. If you don't like your local landline
monopoly, this is the same sort of setup you would be using in order use a 
standard Tivo with a satellite cable provider.


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