[mythtv-users] Any luck with a DCX-3200 and firwewire?

[Johnny Walker]

On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Tom Flair <tom at graniteskies.net> wrote:
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Kenneth Emerson <kenneth.emerson at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> I also have a 3200.  I did get it to work, but only in broadcast mode.
>> IIRC, you have to be sure to tune the STB to a know unencrypted channel
>> before testing.  I used a local NBC affiliate since they are not supposed to
>> be blocked.  I found the scanfw package by majoridiot very useful
>> (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/majoridiot).  However, I too found the encryption
>> mode being set randomly by the broadcaster which resulted in failed
>> recordings :-(
>> I went the HD-PVR route and have been very happy although $130 poorer.
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>
> Shoot.  2 responses of go with HDPVR.  lol
>
> I found an account issue when I had it looked into, but that wasn't the
> problem.  Turning the box on/off works, it appears it changes the channel
> without issue.  I've tuned to local broadcast stations that should be
> unencrypted, no luck.  My other box records fine off of any channel though.
>
> I'm still fighting with it.
>

I think I could get it tune to like 6 channels. QVC being one of them.
Maybe the GSN as well.

Once you forget the initial cost of the HDPVR you will be glad you
bought it. Just think of all the time it saves you and the lack of
monthly DVR costs.

-Johnny