2007-01-21, 04:19 PM
First of all, this is my first post. I hope I picked an appropriate forum (Sub-forum category?). I wasn't sure where to post questions on potential setups. Anyway, on with the questions.
Can I do this in GB-PVR?:
I want to record, rewind, fast forward, skip commercials and burn dvds of my recordings. I don't need an abundant amount of features. I just hope to do what I've done with my PVR box from my cable company (I can't keep my recordings). I'm using Rogers Digital cable.
I'm using a Scientific Atlanta Explorer (SA-Explorer) 2000 series (currently, 2000 but may be using another 2000 series later).
My setup is an AMD 64-bit computer with a Hauppauge 150 (model #1047) which comes with the built-in IR blaster. The video card is a FX 5200.
I'm a total newbie when it comes to PVR software and I've been using Mythtv with the help of a linux user who is familiar with compiling and writing scripts. But, there are problems always coming up.
I wanted to try a Windows PVR system alongside the Mythtv (i.e. I'll have two computer boxes and just switch back and forth to see which one I like). If I build a 2nd computer to try a Windows PVR setup, I will probably have a similar hardware configuration. That is the plan, anyway, unless someone has recommendations for hardware.
Could anyone here give me info (and/or the related url links) on what is required to get my setup to work?
Is there any discussions that would help guide me considering my hardware?
I'm mostly concerned about obtaining the same lineup as the cable box and changing channels. In mythtv, this is a very complicated process that often requires writing scripts and knowing the codes. I am wondering what is involved (in comparison) when trying to change channels (and loading channel lineups) with a Windows PVR software package.
I've been to the Hauppauge site and it does seem like a Windows PVR software package will be easier to set up (Hauppauge seems to have better support for Windows PVR software) but I wonder how complicated it is for getting built-in blasters (or even serial blasters) to work and change the channels with the hauppauge remote etc. Is there a lot of discussions and info on how to do this here? I know it's a real hassle for mythtv systems but I bet it might take some work in Windows as well.
Btw, I can use either Windows 2000 or XP as I have both.
Thanks in advance for all replies and I appreciate any advice, links, etc.
Can I do this in GB-PVR?:
I want to record, rewind, fast forward, skip commercials and burn dvds of my recordings. I don't need an abundant amount of features. I just hope to do what I've done with my PVR box from my cable company (I can't keep my recordings). I'm using Rogers Digital cable.
I'm using a Scientific Atlanta Explorer (SA-Explorer) 2000 series (currently, 2000 but may be using another 2000 series later).
My setup is an AMD 64-bit computer with a Hauppauge 150 (model #1047) which comes with the built-in IR blaster. The video card is a FX 5200.
I'm a total newbie when it comes to PVR software and I've been using Mythtv with the help of a linux user who is familiar with compiling and writing scripts. But, there are problems always coming up.
I wanted to try a Windows PVR system alongside the Mythtv (i.e. I'll have two computer boxes and just switch back and forth to see which one I like). If I build a 2nd computer to try a Windows PVR setup, I will probably have a similar hardware configuration. That is the plan, anyway, unless someone has recommendations for hardware.
Could anyone here give me info (and/or the related url links) on what is required to get my setup to work?
Is there any discussions that would help guide me considering my hardware?
I'm mostly concerned about obtaining the same lineup as the cable box and changing channels. In mythtv, this is a very complicated process that often requires writing scripts and knowing the codes. I am wondering what is involved (in comparison) when trying to change channels (and loading channel lineups) with a Windows PVR software package.
I've been to the Hauppauge site and it does seem like a Windows PVR software package will be easier to set up (Hauppauge seems to have better support for Windows PVR software) but I wonder how complicated it is for getting built-in blasters (or even serial blasters) to work and change the channels with the hauppauge remote etc. Is there a lot of discussions and info on how to do this here? I know it's a real hassle for mythtv systems but I bet it might take some work in Windows as well.
Btw, I can use either Windows 2000 or XP as I have both.
Thanks in advance for all replies and I appreciate any advice, links, etc.
