[mythtv-users] Change channel on Kreatel decoder

[F P]

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM, F P <zagor.fp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >  Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:57:13 +0100
>  >  From: Fredrik Hallgarde <mythtv at tedde.nu>
>  >  Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] Change channel on Kreatel decoder
>  >  To: Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
>  >  Message-ID: <47BEB899.9040506 at tedde.nu>
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> >  I suspect that the PVR150 receiver can only accept the PVR150 remote (I
>  >  think I recall something about only accepting RC-5) and that you need
>  >  some other way to record the codes from the kreatel remote.
>  >  Are you able to use/buy/borrow/build another receiver, i.e. an MCE
>  >  usb-receiver or a serial one to check whether you get any info?
>  >
>  >  I suggest you try it out on a different machine if you are able to as
>  >  that will keep your mythbox stable, if not, make sure you backup
>  >  modprobe.conf (or equivalent) and lirc.conf.
>  >
>  >  Fredrik
>
>  Hi Fredrik,
>
>  I've contacted the guy managing the lirc project, Christoph.
>  He gave me your same answer: PVR-150 can only handle RC5 remotes.
>  Evidently, my remote is not RC5. How do I know which type it is?
>  I don't know anybody else running a HTPC, so I can't borrow anything,
>  but I still can buy a new receiver/transmitter if chances are that I
>  can let it work.
>  I need a receiver/transmitter, so I can avoid using the PVR-150 transmitter.
>  What will you suggest? should I buy a MCE usb-receiver (does it have a
>  transmitter too?) or should I look for a serial? What would be best
>  and easier to setup?
>
>  Thanks again
>  Francesco
>

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