[linux-dvb] Re: DVB-s and Sky channels

[Klaus Schmidinger <Klaus.Schmidinger@cadsoft.de>]

Bob wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the reply, yes what a shame, it has dulled my spirit to venture
> into building a system a little.
> But maybe it shouldn't - I would still end up with a very good system by all
> accounts with many advantages over any other.
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion for the mpeg encoder.
> What daunts me most about building a system is the IR tramitter bit, are you
> selling units? :) (I have a phobia when it comes to electronic components
> :) ).

See http://www.lirc.org. All it takes is an infared emitter diode and a resistor.

> Btw, what about IR receivers to control VDR, are they part of most DVB
> cards??

I believe some DVB cards have IR receivers that come with their CAM adapters - which
you probably won't be utilizing, however. Again, LIRC is your friend.

> Since I'll have to record the majority of the channels I want using the
> encoder, I suppose it doesn't matter much whether I get a DVB-t or a DVB-s -
> unless you know any pros or cons?

From VDR's point of view it doesn't matter. The question is which one
will allow you to receive the most usefuly FTA channels.

> Btw2, do I need a DVB card at all? I already have a Hauppauge WinTV card and
> if I have a MPEG encoder is that all I need, or do I need the DVB for the
> EPG overlay? (I'd need a IR receiver mechanism too)

I guess a combination of MPEG2 encoder and DXR3 card should do. VDR is based upon
MPEG2.

Klaus
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