[mythtv-users] questions about direct connections to cable boxes

bhaskins bhaskins at chartermi.net
Fri Mar 4 04:23:24 UTC 2011


Rob Smith wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM, Josh Rosenberg <mythtv at desh.info> wrote:
>   
>> 1.  I know that it's possible to change channels via the FireWire
>> port.  But I've heard people say that you can record from there too?
>> If that's true, how does it work?  Do I still need an HD-PVR?  Is
>> there a particular tuner type I should choose in MythTV?
>>
>> 2.  My box has a USB port too.  Can that do everything the FireWire
>> port can do?  If so, how?  I haven't been able to find documentation.
>>
>> 3.  I also have a "serial" port that looks like a 2.5mm or 3.5mm
>> headphone jack.  What can I use this for, if anything?  Can it change
>> channels, and if so, is there any reason to use it over FireWire or
>> USB?
>>
>> 4.  What can the ethernet port be used for in a MythTV context, if anything?
>>     
>
> 1. You can, but it's typically (YMMV) just the broadcast channels
> (Fox, ABC, NBC).
>
> As for which capture device, if you're not one of the few extremely
> lucky ones, a HDPVR is your only real choice.
>
> 2. No. It can be used to change channels sometimes. No capturing.
>
> 3. No idea
>
> 4. Typically nothing at all.
>
> ~Rob
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>   
ref: #1 When my HDHRs are busy, I can also capture from the S-Video port 
on the
2nd cable box.
It's not hd, but often the video is an old movie or news commentary 
where hd would
just make it take up more space anyway.


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