[mythtv-users] Does Hauppaugh HVR 2250 work with Myth

[Paulin]

Was just on the Hauppaugh site and looking around.  The WinTV-HVR-1600
supports linux and does MPEG encoding.  Anyway using this one successfully
with Myth.
steve

On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Paulin <paulin at spextreme.com> wrote:

> So then I guess I'm back to the beginning.  I can't seem to find a card.
>  Anyone have a recommendation.  Here is what I want.
> digital card with hardware MPEG Encoding for a backend server.   Coax
> connections
>
> Any recommendations of current options.  The list of current hardware seems
> like most of it (at least the ones with MPEG Encoding) are no longer
> available.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
> On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 5:55 PM, Jenks, Mark <Mark.Jenks at nsighttel.com>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>> *From:* mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org [mailto:
>> mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] *On Behalf Of *Bobby Gill
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 09, 2008 4:53 PM
>> *To:* Discussion about mythtv
>> *Subject:* Re: [mythtv-users] Does Hauppaugh HVR 2250 work with Myth
>>
>>
>>> I am starting the process of building a PVR with MythTV.  Anyway trying
>>> to find a digital card with MPEG Encoding has been my sticking point.
>>>  Anyway I recently found the Hauppaugh HVR 2250 (
>>> http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr2250.html) and am very
>>> interested in it.  However it isn't listed on the known hardware list for
>>> Myth.
>>>
>>> So my question is anyone using this card successfully with Myth?
>>>
>>> I also found this http://www.gossamer-threads.com/list...v/users/343983 <http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/343983>which
>>> is quoted below
>>>
>>> Re: Need a Dual turner Capture card for myCable, WinTV-PVR 500 is
>>> discontinued* CONFIRMED * so what do you recommend ?
>>>
>>> well I started the thread so I will close it, I finally ended up buying
>>> the hauppauge 2250, linux drivers are on their way ( it is even stated on
>>> hauppauge webpage ), basically this will be the replacement for the PVR 500,
>>> since they are getting a lot of heat from FCC to not sell any cards that
>>> can't decode digital, as I said on a post before, I think this card will
>>> serve 2 purposes, first the intended one and second I could help do a lot of
>>> beta testing ( or even dust my old C knowledge and work a bit on the driver
>>> )
>>>
>>> Thank you all for your responses.
>>> Roberto.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Holy crap, this looks like the *perfect* card for me to be able to record
>> my regular cable TV and future-proof for HD-- am I correct that it would
>> serve this purpose??
>>
>> Thanks
>> Bob
>>
>>
>> No support in linux yet..
>>
>>  Support is not in linux for that card yet..
>>
>> From the linux-dvb mailing list:
>>
>> Joe Julian wrote:
>> > Steven Toth wrote:
>> >
>> >     As you know, I'm writing a driver for the SAA7164 chipset, for the
>> >     HVR2200 DVB-T and HVR2250 ATSC/QAM products.
>> >
>> >     People have been asking for status, here's where I am.
>> >
>> >     Do I have anything to share with people yet? Not yet.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >     The basic driver framework is done. Firmware is loading, I can
>> >     talking to the silicon through the proprietary PCIe ring buffer
>> >     interface. I2C is working, eeprom and tuner/demod access is done.
>> >     The HVR2250 is responding to azap commands, the tuners and demods
>> >     are locking, snr looks pretty good... it's going to be a popular
>> >     board for people. The HVR2200 (DVB-T Version) should also worked
>> >     with tzap, it's untested and I can't comment on SNR at this stage. I
>> >     need to add the DMA/buffering code, this is the missing pieces
>> >     before a first public release. When I have anything to share I'll
>> >     put up a tree and post a 'testers required' message here.
>> >
>> >
>> > We're a couple episodes into this fall television season and I'm missing
>>
>> > my shows. ;)
>> >
>> > Having another month down, I wanted to send a friendly nudge your
>> > direction, Steve, to see how this is progressing.
>>
>> :)
>>
>> I hear you!
>>
>> Nothing to report lately. The S2API and the Plumbers conf took a lot of
>> my time, I'm only now getting back into a regular linux schedule.
>>
>> Feel free to ping me through this mailing list every few weeks.
>>
>> - Steve
>>
>>
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