[mythtv-users] Recommendations for HD capture

scram69 scram69 at gmail.com
Wed Feb 20 00:13:46 UTC 2008


On Feb 18, 2008 3:42 PM, Peter Loron <peterl at standingwave.org> wrote:
> Hello, all. I've been going along fine for quite a while on my one
> PVR250. This weekend I updated the tube to a 1080i HD unit. I have the
> basic Comcast cable and no OTA capability. The coax goes direct into
> the TV and PVR250. No cable box.
>
> I'm not a voracious TV watcher nor am I planning to upgrade to any of
> the waaaaaaaay too expensive full HD packages from Comcrap. Satellite
> is not an option due to horizon issues.
>
> Soooo. I'd like to be able to get a better picture when possible from
> the unencrypted HD channels that are available, but a lot of what I
> will wind up recording is going to still be in SD.

>I'm somewhat slot limited, so I'd like one
> card that can handle whatever formats Comcast will be carrying into
> the future (QAM + ?).
Back to the OP's question...

I have Commucast's "limited basic" - just the cable, no box thank you.
 I am using a combination of a Kworld 110 and an HD homerun to capture
the unencrypted HD.  Between the network's HD, PBS, and the 5 extra
PBS digital stations offered here, it's not unusual for all three
capture devices to be recording at any given time...


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