
For that you need to use a capture card.Īlthough PC-based DVR systems are capable of providing a decent feature-set when combined with legitimate digital cable subscriptions, there is still one area where the lack of a CableCard solution for the PC leaves a big hole in the functionality compared to dedicated PVR appliances. However, no basic or premium cable channels come through the firewire.


That means the big broadcast networks (CBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX), even in HD. By US law, cable providers are required to provide unencrypted content for “must-carry” networks through the firewire output if so-equipped.

You need a cable box that provides a firewire output, such as the Motorola DCT-6200. MythTV supports firewire input and output (for changing the channels) through standard OSS libraries.
