Satellite Setup - Multiswitch

[kylebrophy]

Hi Everyone,

I seem to have a query about how to setup all the satellites in nPVR.

I have a Torodial T90 which is then hooked up to a multiswitch.

My problem is that there are 8 inputs to the multiswitch (4 H/V combinations of 22khz on/off).

As there are 8 inputs - there could theoretically be 8 separate satellites being input.

With the current nPVR device method of created a mapping - if i choose Diseq A & B - i only get chose of 2 satellites. If i choose Diseq 1.1 it gives me choice of 4 Satellites. It would be good if there was a CUSTOM option rather than having to choose one of the pre-defined combinations of single lnb/ diseq 1 / diseq 1.1.

If i used all dual output lnbs - then 4 satellites would fill the multiswitch - however i only have dual output lnbs for Optus D1 & D2 and the rest of the satellites i can access are single inputs into the multiswitch.

How can i mimic the setup as per GBPVR?

Under GBPVR - each satellite card i have has several capture sources - mainly for the EPG side of things (however i see nPVR you can map EPG per channel now rather than per capture source which is great btw).

However I could have a capture source for each satellite, and adjust the H/V and 22khz to get it to the right input.

for example.

OPTUS D1 could be say 10700 LO1 / 0 SW / 10700 LO2 / diseq A (both V and H)

OPTUS C1 could be say 10750 LO1 / 22000 SW / 10750 LO2 / diseq B (V only)
IS8 could be say 11300 LO1 / 22000 SW / 11300 LO2 / diseq B (H only)

thereofre C1 and IS8 use one of the multiswitches satellite slots.

This is also the case for AS4 and IS5 (not currently in use now that only C band).

Im sure this is definitely the exception - but from what i can see of the device setup under nPVR, i will essentially lose the ability to access all the satellites i can currently access under GBPVR.

If anyone has a good workaround - im ready to hear

I know that nPVR is only in beta - so this isnt urgent - but until i can get access to all the satellites i have the ability to access under GBPVR, i would be somewhat hesitant to upgrade when it becomes RTM code.

From what ive seen of nPVR so far - its looking great however