[mythtv-users] what cards and tools

[Wayne Steenburg]

On Mon, 2004-11-29 at 16:07 -0600, Neil wrote:
> hey guys, 
> 
> I'm overwhelmed by links that I've been finding. I wanted to seek 
> recommendation please. 
> 
> FYI, the system will be linux. 
> 
> 1. What card should I use to capture regular channels?
> 2. What card should I use to capture hdtv signals(OTA is fine)?
> 3. What software should I use to record those signals to my harddisk?
> 4. What card should I use to playback the recorded to my HDTV set? 
> 
> Thanks guys, 
> 
> Neil
> _______________________________________________
Hi Neil,

There is a searchable archive for this list at:

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/

This is one of those questions that have been beaten to death. But here
are some answers to your questions:

1.  For standard definition tv I would highly recommend a Hauppauge
PVR-250 or PVR-350.  The 250 is strictly an mpeg-2 encoder.  You will
also need a graphics card with tv out (see 4).  If you want HDTV you
probably won't want the 350 because it's mpeg-2 decoder only works with
the built in s-video out and won't do Hi-def.

2.  I don't record HDTV, but the pcHDTV HD-3000 is the only one I've
seen being used on this list.

3. MythTV of course :)

4. I'd go with a good quality Nvidia card with DVI out (assuming your
set has a DVI input).

As a side note the pcHDTV HD-3000 will capture the Over-the-Air HDTV
signal just fine, but you will need a pretty recent processor on your
frontend to display it. (Think P4 3.0 ghz or XP3200+)


Wayne Steenburg