[mythtv-users] HDMI-Componet Converter/Decoder

[Dave Pearson (Lists)]

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From:Joe Henley <joehenley at kc.rr.com>
Sent:Sat 28-02-2015 15:48
Subject:Re: [mythtv-users] HDMI-Componet Converter/Decoder
To:Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>; 
Dave,

We need a bit more info:  in what country are you living, what model 
number of HD-PVR do you have, does your cable provider encrypt ( HDCP) 
all video, and what outputs are available from the Vbox (cable type, 
digital/analog,  and encrypted/unencrypted).  I'll assume you live in 
the US, have a model 1212 (the "old one"), all video is fully HDCP 
encrypted, and the Vbox has hdmi/encrypted and component/unencrypted.analog.

The hdmi output of your Vbox provides an encrypted digital.  The only 
way to use this to record in Myth is via the Fury2 which is not allowed 
(ie., illegal) in the US.  So you need to use the 
component/analog/unencrypted output.  In practice, the quality of this 
signal is very competitive to the pure digital.  You'll need to use 
component cable connections, not s-video, between the Vbox and your 
HD-PVR.  I'd also suggest you use a SPDIF connection for audio if the 
Vbox supports it.

You will find tons of detail info via google:  hdcp, mythtv, hd-pvr.  Enjoy!

Joe Henley
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Hi Joe,

 
I'm in the UK so I don't think things like the HDFury2 are illegal here, although it does seem very expensive, which is why I'm looking for alternatives like the Liqoo box.

 
The V-Plus box has a choice of SCART out (which gives me the option of Composite or S-Video, which I'm using at the moment, but will only record with a 4:3 aspect ratio) or HDMI. It is encrypted, but I think only for the HD Channels, maybe another Virgin Media user could confirm that?

 
The HD-PVR is an original model, the 1212, with the most recent firmware.

 
The Liqoo box does claim to support HDCP, as do a few others that are available in the UK.

 
Regards,

Dave.
 


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