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  1. #11
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    Re: Want to schedule TV recordings

    I don't use mythtv - I could never figure out how to get it working!

    I have cable tv which plugs into a video capture card. When the script is called it records whatever channel is on at the time.

    It would be possible to connect to an aerial instead. In which case you would need to determine the channel frequencies, etc. see the link in my previous post for details. You would then have to modify the script to include the channel frequency. In effect, having a seperate script for each channel.

    All you would need to do then is to set the recording times with cron.

    vlc only runs when the script is called and is closed afterwards.
    Last edited by MeKino; December 24th, 2009 at 08:27 PM.

  2. #12
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    Re: Want to schedule TV recordings

    Well, I did it. Here's how in case someone may find it useful:

    First change channel to what I want, let's say channel 25
    Code:
    ivtv-tune -c25
    Then
    Code:
    crontab -e
    Then, as an example of recording from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM today
    In crontab:
    00 15 24 12 05 cat /dev/video0 > /home/user/tv_show.mpg
    30 15 24 12 05 killall cat
    Minimize terminal window so channel stays on 25.

    I guess there's more than one way to skin a cat, eh?

    Btw, I have never had a problem with MythTV, I just want to simplify things and go old school. It seems ridiculous to install all of that, when I just want to schedule recordings.

    Also, CSMonkeyRemote is the name of the utility to change channels for PVR users. My signal is coming directly from the physical cable, and not the cable box, so I have to change channels on the computer.

    I appreciate your help a lot, and have a happy holiday.

  3. #13
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    Re: Want to schedule TV recordings

    TV-Viewer also supports scheduled recordings for your device...
    TV-Viewer 0.8.x
    GUI for Hauppauge PVR and other ivtv based TV cards.
    sourceforge.net project site || Homepage
    Thread for discussions and announcements.

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