mythtv channel tuning on vdsl bell expressvu for condos

Dave Germiquet davegermiquet-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org
Sat Oct 21 22:12:02 UTC 2006


Too bad you didnt buy the PVR-150 it works real well with the blaster

I've gotit set up with Rogers Digital Cable works nicely
On 10/21/06, Dave Bour <dcbour-Uj1Tbf34OBsy5HIR1wJiBuOEVfOsBSGQ at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>
>  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
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org <owner-tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org>
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org <tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org>
> Sent: Sat Oct 21 15:02:00 2006
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: mythtv channel tuning on vdsl bell expressvu for
> condos
>
> 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.
>
> Try the mythtv howtos and forums for that.
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Teddy David Mills <teddymills-VFlxZYho3OA at public.gmane.org>
> Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 13:33:22
> To:tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Subject: [TLUG]: mythtv channel tuning on vdsl bell expressvu for condos
>
>
> MythTV is all working, but will only record the default tv channel.
> Expressvu for condos by default uses channel 3,8 and 13.
> I set the PVR-250 to record off channel 13.
>
> Thus if I want mythtv to record something, I have to change my TV to
> channel 13,
> and then do a MANUAL RECORD of channel 13. This is not using the power of
> MythTV's Program Guide and Program Finder.
>
> I cannot use the Program Guide or Program Finder in MythTV. Why is that,
> you ask?
> Because the Hauppage PVR-250 does not know how to switch channels on its
> own.
> This is strange because I can switch them using the Hauppage PVR-250
> remote when watching TV on MythTV.
> (so I think it is 99% correct)
>
> If only I were using Rogers, the channel tuning would be working! (dont
> need anything special to switch Rogers channels)
> However I am using Bell ExpressVu for Condos.  (which btw has excellent
> picture quality)
>
> The only way to change channels anywhere on anything is by using the
> Bell supplied
> NEXTLEVEL COMMUNICATIONS remotes.
>
> I am using a Hauppage PVR-250, so the tuner on that I believe has no
> idea how to change channels.
> Even though all the channels are listed in MythTV. I believe all the
> channels are listing okay, is because
> of the zap2it is providing all the channel data.
>
> The crux is how to tell the Hauppage PVR-250 how to change channels.
> If I leave the channel on the default channel 13, then it records the
> program no problem at all.
> (sounds and everything works great)
>
> There are a couple of things I could try.
> 1) the LIRC again?
> 2) reprogram a NEXTLEVEL remote and try to get the PVR-250 to change the
> channel.
> 3) move some of those weird bunny ear antennas on the coax cable that
> the NEXTLEVEL remotes  can  "talk to"
>
> Why am I rambling this like? I have no idea. lack of sleep  :)
> anyone that has mythtv experience, let me know.
>
> btw I am recording all the installation of the KnoppMyth right from the
> hardware on the ground to the working KnoppMyth.
> I am using a digital camera.
>
>
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