[mythtv-users] Questions about Hauppauge HD-PVR (1212)

[Mark Hutchinson]

jedi wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:40:51AM -0600, Mark Hutchinson wrote:
>   
>> John Welch wrote:
>>     
>>> OK, some may say this is OT since the question isn't directly about
>>> MythTV, and especially since this device isn't supported in MythTV
>>> yet.  However, I'm pretty sure some people on the list already have
>>> the device, and more will get it once the Linux drivers mature and it
>>> gets integrated with myth, so here goes.
>>>
>>> I got the Hauppauge HD-PVR unit last week, but so far I really haven't
>>> had much chance to test it.  However, my brief testing raised a couple
>>> of questions/concerns.
>>>
>>> First, kind of a silly one, but does anyone know if the unit is
>>> supposed to illuminate in blue around the top edge like I've seen in
>>> some on-line photos?  Mine does not do this.  I saw a post on another
>>> forum where someone else alluded to this as well in the form of a
>>> question, but no one answered on that forum.  I don't really care if
>>> it does or does not light up, but I want to make sure I don't have a
>>> defective unit.
>>>
>>> Second, when I first saw the unit I was a bit concerned about how I
>>> would set it up because I use the component output of my STB to
>>> connect up to my TV, and this is my primary source of live TV viewing.
>>>  However, I was happy to see the "pass-through" component out of the
>>> device, but then a little less happy when I found that the device had
>>> to be on for this to work.  Overall I can deal with the device having
>>> to be on, but what I'm finding is that the unit throws off a fair
>>> amount of heat when it is on.  I know the first batch had issues with
>>> over-heating to the point of failure.  I have a "Rev C2" unit, which I
>>> think is latest, and it hasn't actually failed to the point of turning
>>> off or anything like that.  Still, I would describe it as "very warm"
>>> to the touch, and it certainly can raise the temp in the room a few
>>> degrees after being on for a bit.  In the winter I probably wouldn't
>>> mind this, but dead in the middle of summer I don't need anything
>>> making the room warmer.  To make matters worse the only way I can see
>>> to control the power of the unit is through the switch on the front of
>>> it; no remote control, no software control, or anything like that.
>>> So, are others seeing this same level of "warming"?  Also, am I
>>> missing something with the power control.
>>>
>>> Lastly, I've seen some discussion about needing a fairly high-powered
>>> machine to play back the recordings from this device, but not a whole
>>> lot on the specs required just to record from the device.  To me it
>>> seems like you need a fairly good amount of horsepower in order to
>>> record as well as playback.  Are others seeing the same?  Also, what
>>> are people using for recording settings?
>>>
>>> Any info on any of these points would be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> John
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>> I have this box running with the alpha driver and trunk.  Functional to 
>> a point.  HD-SD seems to lock up.  HD-HD channel changes are fine.
>> Mine does ( v1 ) does not get warm or seem to have over heating 
>> problems.  Though my power button does not work on it.  Strange.
>> I run a 3.0ghz core2duo and playback is great.
>> Mine does not have the blue light you mention either.
>> Once this box is stable and fully supported, it will be fantastic.  HD 
>> channels now through it are flawless and look amazing.
>>     
>
> What's your source and what bitrate are you using?
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Source is a DCT6200 motorola STB. Bitrate is the default in the driver ( 
not sure what that is sorry )