[mythtv-users] Hauppauge HVR-1800 "Decoder Chip" ???

[Calvin Harrigan]

Brian Wood wrote:
> I was looking at:
> 
> http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=5188-8538-CO-R&cm_mmc=geekmail-_-daily_html-_-02apr09_TC51-_-TC51BBuys
> 
> I see the specs list a "Conexant CX23887-14Z PCIe A/V Decoder chip"
> 
> Is this a deal like the old PVR-350, which could decode MPEG and output video?
> 
> Anybody know anything about this chip? Is it supported by Myth?
> 
> In other words, does this mean you could use this card as both capture and 
> video out? Would that be worth doing?
> 
> I suspect not, as I see only 1 S-Video type connector, which I take to be an 
> input.
> 
> The Connexant site gives me confusing info, describing it as a "capture 
> solution", which is not what a decoder is to me, that would be an encoder.
> 
> Maybe it's really a de-muxer for multiple streams?
> 
> I suspect it's just a poorly-worded ad.
> 

I think it might be a misprint.  Further down they correctly describe it 
as a encoder for recording analog TV.