[mythtv-users] Satellite Receiver with ATSC (not analog/NTSC) output on Ch 3 or 4?
Roger Heflin
rogerheflin at gmail.com
Thu Aug 14 00:49:19 UTC 2008
Larry on the Dell Laptop wrote:
> Brian Wood wrote:
>> Larry on the Dell Laptop wrote:
>> .
>>
>>>> Why not use the baseband output of the receiver?
>>>>
>>>> beww
>>>>
>>>>
>>> By baseband output, you mean the RCA Video out connector or the
>>> S-Video connector on back of the DishNetwork receiver?
>>>
>> Yes.
>>
>>
>>
>>> If so, my
>>> problem is distributing that signal on my internal house wiring through
>>> my RG6 coaxial network. I'm familiar with using a pc as a front end
>>> then connecting to the backend via ethernet LAN. That works well if you
>>> have a PC nearby. Too bad my fancy yet expensive Sony ATSC sets don't
>>> have a PC in them with a twisted pair ethernet input. The guts of my
>>> Sony Bravia must be pretty close as it is GPLed.
>>>
>> You don't need a full-blown PC for a front end, at least not for SD. A
>> MediaMVP will do it.
>>
>> But that's not what you want, I realize.
>>
>> I suppose you could try to run 10-base-2 over the RG-6, the impedance
>> mismatch might not matter too much if the runs are short :-) (just kidding).
>>
>> I suppose an ATSC modulator might solve your problem, but they tend to
>> be pricey, you could buy an entire PC for the cost of one.
>>
>> beww
>>
>>
> Yes, I'd be happy with an ATSC modulator, if I can't get ATSC directly
> out of the Dish/DirectTV satellite box. Steve's suggestion appears to
> be NTSC output, not ATSC SD or HD. But thanks for the suggestions.
> Roger's suggestion of the Sencor board
> (http://www.sencore.com/products/modulators/125) appears to be the
> ticket, if price were not a consideration. I filled out their price
> quote request, just for fun. I'm expecting $500 per unit.
>
I think Steve was the one that found the Sencor board.
There is also this USB connected ATSC one:
http://www.computermodules.com/broadcast-systems/8VSB-modulator.html
Roger
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