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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The item you want is ir blaster if memory serves me. It does the ir output to control the expressview box much like running the remote manually<BR>
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-----Original Message-----<BR>
From: owner-tlug@ss.org <owner-tlug@ss.org><BR>
To: tlug@ss.org <tlug@ss.org><BR>
Sent: Sat Oct 21 15:02:00 2006<BR>
Subject: Re: [TLUG]: mythtv channel tuning on vdsl bell expressvu for condos<BR>
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I think the trick is to leave the hauppage set to chan 13 and use a custom built infrared controller for the decoder box. I don't use satallite. But I know there are plans for building an inbfrared remote for Myth or they can be purchased.<BR>
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Try the mythtv howtos and forums for that.<BR>
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-----Original Message-----<BR>
From: Teddy David Mills <teddymills@knet.ca><BR>
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:33:22<BR>
To:tlug@ss.org<BR>
Subject: [TLUG]: mythtv channel tuning on vdsl bell expressvu for condos<BR>
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MythTV is all working, but will only record the default tv channel.<BR>
Expressvu for condos by default uses channel 3,8 and 13.<BR>
I set the PVR-250 to record off channel 13.<BR>
<BR>
Thus if I want mythtv to record something, I have to change my TV to<BR>
channel 13,<BR>
and then do a MANUAL RECORD of channel 13. This is not using the power of<BR>
MythTV's Program Guide and Program Finder.<BR>
<BR>
I cannot use the Program Guide or Program Finder in MythTV. Why is that,<BR>
you ask?<BR>
Because the Hauppage PVR-250 does not know how to switch channels on its<BR>
own.<BR>
This is strange because I can switch them using the Hauppage PVR-250<BR>
remote when watching TV on MythTV.<BR>
(so I think it is 99% correct)<BR>
<BR>
If only I were using Rogers, the channel tuning would be working! (dont<BR>
need anything special to switch Rogers channels)<BR>
However I am using Bell ExpressVu for Condos. (which btw has excellent<BR>
picture quality)<BR>
<BR>
The only way to change channels anywhere on anything is by using the<BR>
Bell supplied<BR>
NEXTLEVEL COMMUNICATIONS remotes.<BR>
<BR>
I am using a Hauppage PVR-250, so the tuner on that I believe has no<BR>
idea how to change channels.<BR>
Even though all the channels are listed in MythTV. I believe all the<BR>
channels are listing okay, is because<BR>
of the zap2it is providing all the channel data.<BR>
<BR>
The crux is how to tell the Hauppage PVR-250 how to change channels.<BR>
If I leave the channel on the default channel 13, then it records the<BR>
program no problem at all.<BR>
(sounds and everything works great)<BR>
<BR>
There are a couple of things I could try.<BR>
1) the LIRC again?<BR>
2) reprogram a NEXTLEVEL remote and try to get the PVR-250 to change the<BR>
channel.<BR>
3) move some of those weird bunny ear antennas on the coax cable that<BR>
the NEXTLEVEL remotes can "talk to"<BR>
<BR>
Why am I rambling this like? I have no idea. lack of sleep :)<BR>
anyone that has mythtv experience, let me know.<BR>
<BR>
btw I am recording all the installation of the KnoppMyth right from the<BR>
hardware on the ground to the working KnoppMyth.<BR>
I am using a digital camera.<BR>
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