[mythtv-users] Noob Question

[Rob G]

Ok well the two receivers that I have do not have a Serial port on
them.  Or any other type of port other then for input or output of the
signal.  I guess I will look into making/purchasing an IR Blaster,
though I was hoping I could do it without one.

Thanx

-- 
Rob G

Frequent lock ups are a symptom of not enough memory but only in the
way that nosebleeds are a symptom of gunshot wounds to the head.

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:46:50 -0600, aslong at uark.edu <aslong at uark.edu> wrote:
> If it's like every other type of cable/satellite box, it will depend on which particular box you have.  Yours might be able to change it via a serial port, but your neighbors might not.  Here's what to check.
> 
> 1) Does your cable/sat box have a serial port?  If not, you'll likely need an IR blaster
> 2) If it has a serial port, is it active (there are various ways mentioned in the archives to check).  If so, you're in luck and won't need an IR blaster.
> 3) If the serial port is not active, call your provider (Starchoice Canada?).  See if they can/will activate it.  You may have to call several times and try to speak with Tier-2 tech support (if it's anything like America).  There is a chance that they will activate an inactive port.  If they won't you'll need an IR blaster.
> 
> IR blasters are actually quite cheap.  You can get one shipped to you for under $16US (or make your own for even less).  Check out http://www.irblaster.info
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob G <dawg.e.biscuit at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:28 pm
> Subject: [mythtv-users] Noob Question
> 
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I am thinking about setting up a MythTV box for my Starchoice Canada
> > system.  I am just wondering if it is necessary to have the IR for the
> > system or could I control everything from the box itself?  If you
> > could let me know it would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to
> > start this if I need to go get some additional parts.
> >
> > --
> > Rob G
> >
> > Frequent lock ups are a symptom of not enough memory but only in the
> > way that nosebleeds are a symptom of gunshot wounds to the head.
> >
> 
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