[mythtv-users] Dish receiver

[Conrad Montlouis]

Thanks for responding Brad.
I read on the IRtrans website that the IRtrans server can be used as both a
receiver and a transmitter, is that inaccurate?

Thanks


On 5/15/07, Brad DerManouelian <myth at dermanouelian.com> wrote:
>
> On May 15, 2007, at 8:51 AM, Conrad Montlouis wrote:
>
> > I understand that there is a HOWTO out there for Directv receivers
> > and I am not sure that it will work for me (unless told otherwise),
> > but I am looking for one for my dish receiver that only has a USB
> > port on it (no serial).  My questions:
> > How can I control my dish receiver from Myth?
> > (If it can be controlled) I have an Origen X11 box with IRtrans
> > which can supposedly be used to send and receive IR signals; will
> > that be enough to control the receiver?
> > Can I use a usb to usb cable?
> > Any answers/help would be much appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you.
>
> I can't find where I read it, but as far as I know there is no way to
> control dish receivers through their USB connection. You'll need an
> IR blaster to simulate remote control key presses. Your Origin X11
> box includes a VFD and IR receiver (I'm assuming - I have the Zalman
> HD-160 box which I believe uses the same IR Trans hardware as yours),
> but not an IR transmitter (or "blaster") so you'll need to add one to
> your system. Lots of people have good luck with the one from
> www.irblaster.info.
>
> There's a howto on configuring lirc for DISHNetwork once you have an
> IR blaster here:
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/DISHNetworkLIRCConfiguration
>
> -Brad
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