[mythtv-users] Recording from an HDMI Connected Set Top Box

[Mike Perkins]

On 16/02/13 13:50, Dave Pearson wrote:
> I now have a Set Top Box (Virgin V+HD) right next to my mythtv server. I'm,
> currently, using a PVR250 to record from the composite output of the V+HD
> box, but would like to be able to use the HDMI output as I will probably get
> better quality from the SD channels and I would get HD quality from the HD
> channels.
>
> Can anyone tell me what equipment I would need to add to my mythtv server to
> be able to record using the HDMI output from the box?
>
Not possible. HDMI == DRM. Once your signal is in HDMI mode you need £££ for a 
card to read it as input.

Does this box have component out? Perhaps you could use a HD-PVR.

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Mike Perkins