2008-03-31, 05:46 PM
My Dish Network 301 STB can be programmed to automatically change its channel, and even turn itself on, using its own on-screen TV guide, or search feature. GB-PVR uses my capture card's s-video and line-in audio inputs to record.
The only problems I've had are with shows that start at 15 or 45 minutes past the hour, like some of the shows on Adult Swim. I have to manually program the 301, or do a search, because they don't appear in the guide; it shows the show that starts at :00 or :30 as being 30 minutes long, instead of 15. Also, the Dish Network program guide only extends about two days into the future, but it does have the ability to automatically record a show every day, or weekly, in a time slot.
I've considered getting a usb-uirt blaster, but the current method has been working well for my very modest recording schedule, and there are almost always "other venues" to find a program I've missed.
Although I've experimented with GB-PVR's Live viewing capabilities, I watch so little TV that I don't really need it. I only use the interface for the Weather and RSS Reader plugins, and schedule recordings with the web interface. I use vlc for watching recordings, as it performs better on my antiquated pc.
The only problems I've had are with shows that start at 15 or 45 minutes past the hour, like some of the shows on Adult Swim. I have to manually program the 301, or do a search, because they don't appear in the guide; it shows the show that starts at :00 or :30 as being 30 minutes long, instead of 15. Also, the Dish Network program guide only extends about two days into the future, but it does have the ability to automatically record a show every day, or weekly, in a time slot.
I've considered getting a usb-uirt blaster, but the current method has been working well for my very modest recording schedule, and there are almost always "other venues" to find a program I've missed.
Although I've experimented with GB-PVR's Live viewing capabilities, I watch so little TV that I don't really need it. I only use the interface for the Weather and RSS Reader plugins, and schedule recordings with the web interface. I use vlc for watching recordings, as it performs better on my antiquated pc.
Intel Core i7-4790 / 32GB RAM / Windows 10 Pro 64 bit / HDHomeRun CONNECT DUO Model: HDHR5-2US