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# http://www.tvguide.org.au (Free, requires registration?) | # http://www.tvguide.org.au (Free, requires registration?) | ||
− | === Q: Can I use MythTV without using my cable companies provided cable box? === | + | === Q: Can I use MythTV without using my cable / satellite companies provided cable box? === |
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* Normal Analog Cable: Yes, you can usually use MythTV without their provided cable box | * Normal Analog Cable: Yes, you can usually use MythTV without their provided cable box | ||
* Digital Cable: In rare cases you can get analog cable off the same line, but typically no, you will need to continue to use the cable box | * Digital Cable: In rare cases you can get analog cable off the same line, but typically no, you will need to continue to use the cable box | ||
− | * | + | * Satellite: No, you will need the satellite box |
=== Q: Since I need to keep using my Cable/Sat box, how can I control it with MythTV? === | === Q: Since I need to keep using my Cable/Sat box, how can I control it with MythTV? === | ||
A few different ways, and it depends on your specific hardware and the provider. Possibilities include Serial Control, USB Control, Firewire Control, and IR Blaster (using the PC as a programmable IR Remote Control). See the [[:Category:HOWTO|HOWTO]] for details | A few different ways, and it depends on your specific hardware and the provider. Possibilities include Serial Control, USB Control, Firewire Control, and IR Blaster (using the PC as a programmable IR Remote Control). See the [[:Category:HOWTO|HOWTO]] for details |
Revision as of 05:17, 21 January 2006
Contents
- 1 Q: How do I import recordings from other sources into Myth?
- 2 Q: Are there any Debian (Sid) packages for MythTV?
- 3 Q: Where do I get my TV Guide Data outside the US?
- 4 Q: Can I use MythTV without using my cable / satellite companies provided cable box?
- 5 Q: Since I need to keep using my Cable/Sat box, how can I control it with MythTV?
Q: How do I import recordings from other sources into Myth?
In the contrib folder of the MythTV sources, there is a script named myth.rebuilddatabase.pl which takes an "--ext" command-line option followed by a file extension. This will prompt the script to search for those files that match the extension and prompt you for information about them to import them into the database along-side your existing recordings.
Q: Are there any Debian (Sid) packages for MythTV?
Yes! Add this to your /etc/apt/sources.conf
deb ftp://ftp.nerim.net/debian-marillat/ sid main
Then run (as root) apt-get update
and then apt-get install mythtv
Q: Where do I get my TV Guide Data outside the US?
Australia:
- http://www.icetv.com.au (AU$3 per week subscription)
- http://immir.com/tv_grab_au (Free)
- http://www.tvguide.org.au (Free, requires registration?)
Q: Can I use MythTV without using my cable / satellite companies provided cable box?
United States:
- Normal Analog Cable: Yes, you can usually use MythTV without their provided cable box
- Digital Cable: In rare cases you can get analog cable off the same line, but typically no, you will need to continue to use the cable box
- Satellite: No, you will need the satellite box
Q: Since I need to keep using my Cable/Sat box, how can I control it with MythTV?
A few different ways, and it depends on your specific hardware and the provider. Possibilities include Serial Control, USB Control, Firewire Control, and IR Blaster (using the PC as a programmable IR Remote Control). See the HOWTO for details