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

[Tom Flair]

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Johnny Walker <johnnyjboss at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Johnny Walker <johnnyjboss at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > 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
> >
>
> Don't forget to update this list with your results - it's also a
> decent reference for others' experience with Firewire tuning.
>
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Firewire_Cable_Box_Compatibility
>
> -Johnny
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D'oh!  I had forgotten about that list.   I found part of the problem
appeared to be an account issue, but I haven't had much time to test it
since they fixed that.

Thanks for the reminder.
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