[mythtv-users] Firewire - Shaw - Score HD

Andrew Stadt acstadt at stadt.ca
Mon Feb 20 19:40:41 UTC 2012


On 20/02/2012 12:31 PM, Gerald Brandt wrote:
>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:03 AM, Gerald Brandt<  gbr at majentis.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I just converted my setup from an HDPVR to Firewire capture from a
>> Motorola 6200.
>>
>> I haven't test all the channels yet, but Score HD on Shaw (in Canada)
>> cannot get a channel lock. So if ScoreHD is one of you favourite
>> channels, do not go Firewire.
>>
>> Gerald
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>> I am still capturing all of my SHAW HD from my HDPVR due to this. I
>> tried with Firewire a couple of years back and saw too many issues.
>> Now I just use Firewire for channel changing.
>> Do you find that this works fine for all other channels? As a fellow
>> Canadian with Shaw, I would be really interested in hearing about
>> your experiences. I have been thinking of trying another source for
>> TV ( Telus or Sat )
>>
>>
> I've been two days so far with Firewire only.  I haven't gone through all the channels yet (later this week).  It's been working really well so far.
>
> If I find any other channel issues, I'll post here.
>
> Gerald
>
Anyone know of any Rogers boxes which support firewire?  Or for that 
matter, what is Rogers policy re premium channels and firewire?

Thx,

Andrew.



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