[mythtv-users] TW and firewire nonsense

[Steve Reilly]

Below is the latest of many responses ive received about TW turning
firewire ports on on my SA4250.  What local government would be
responsible for the cable franchise, who else can i contact besides TW?

Thanks.

steve




This email is in response to your recent inquiry.
> >
> > Dear
> > Mr. Reilly
> >
> > Thank you for writing Time Warner Cable. The
> > 1394 port on the boxes if really designed for TV/monitors
> > that have this type of input. Many PCs and external hard
> > drives have 1394 (firewire) connectors but, because of the
> > content protection method (5C), which is not generally
> > supported by that type of device, most PC*s and external
> > hard drives are not able to use this connection.
> > Specifically, copy protection is in place and is most likely
> > the source of your recording issue.
> >
> > If you have any
> > additional questions, comments or concerns, please feel free
> > to contact our office at your convenience. We can be reached
> > by phone at 1-800-955-0750 from 7AM until 11PM daily. As
> > always, thank you for taking the time to write us and thank
> > you for being our customer.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Customer
> > Service