HDHomeRun (HDHR) Prime + SageDCT

[impro]

already ordered the ceton.

[babgvant]

Originally Posted by impro

Thanks
Would you recommend prime over infinitv? (:

It depends on your intended use and requirements.

For e.g. if you only need two tuners with a third for the occasional conflict I would select it over the InfiniTV. On the other hand, if you need four tuners to handle your recording demands I wouldn't recommend the PRIME.

[phelme]

Originally Posted by TimmyToo

...I will redo my SageTV server running XP and install Win 7 on it.

It's my understanding that the HDHR Prime requires Windows 7 because of the CableCard copy protection, correct?

I haven't been looking forward to upgrading my server box from XP, but the Prime (or Hauppauge 2650) may push me to do it. I used PCMover on another box recently for a Win7 upgrade and it actually went quite well.

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by phelme

It's my understanding that the HDHR Prime requires Windows 7 because of the CableCard copy protection, correct?

I haven't been looking forward to upgrading my server box from XP, but the Prime (or Hauppauge 2650) may push me to do it. I used PCMover on another box recently for a Win7 upgrade and it actually went quite well.

No, you can install it, in WinXP. You will most likely not get premium channels though, (HBO, Skinimax etc...) As for activation of the card, you will could activate it in Win7 or you might be able to info on the webpage for the tuners (yes, each tuner for the HDHR runs a little website with diagnostic info) to activate without Media Center.

[phelme]

Doesn't activating it on one PC lock the copy-once recordings to that box? I am interested in using premium channels, at least HBO.

Originally Posted by mikejaner

No, you can install it, in WinXP. You will most likely not get premium channels though, (HBO, Skinimax etc...) As for activation of the card, you will could activate it in Win7 or you might be able to info on the webpage for the tuners (yes, each tuner for the HDHR runs a little website with diagnostic info) to activate without Media Center.

[mechling-burgh]

babgvant said he thought it would work with windows XP but had no way to test it. Someone else here said they tried it with windows XP but got errors. I believe the Prime is activated thru the Silicondust software so it's not bound to any Computer. In fact you can share the tuners on several different computers. So if you wanted to you could have one tuner for windows 7 MCE in the living room just for HBO. Then you could use the other two tuners set for sage for all the copy freely Stuff. The big thing is it has to be copy freely if it not it will not work in Sage.

[Fallen Kell]

Just trying to get clarification. If the station is not copy freely, you can not record it in SageTV. Is that statement correct?

[mechling-burgh]

Yes that correct if it's not copy freely I believe you would get a no signal error in Sage. I'm leaning towards trying the HD Prime Since it looks like most of the Comcast Basic and Expanded channels here seem to be copy freely. I haven't taken the leap yet because the last time I tried Windows 7 for the Sage server I got lots of sleep problems with it. I may build a new server and just keep the old one running while I try it.

[babgvant]

Originally Posted by Fallen Kell

Just trying to get clarification. If the station is not copy freely, you can not record it in SageTV. Is that statement correct?

Yes, that is correct.

[jptheripper]

Originally Posted by phelme

Doesn't activating it on one PC lock the copy-once recordings to that box? I am interested in using premium channels, at least HBO.

If you want premium channels your only choice is WMC, you cannot use sagetv (or anything else), as it REQUIRES DRM.

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by jptheripper

If you want premium channels your only choice is WMC, you cannot use sagetv (or anything else), as it REQUIRES DRM.

There is the option of tuning all of the channels which are copy freely with the HDHR Prime, then using his HDPVR and cablebox to get the premiums. This has the upside of being able to tune all channels with SageTV and have multiple recordings at once, but the downside of only being able to tune one premium channel at once, and having to deal with a cable box still.

[jptheripper]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

There is the option of tuning all of the channels which are copy freely with the HDHR Prime, then using his HDPVR and cablebox to get the premiums. This has the upside of being able to tune all channels with SageTV and have multiple recordings at once, but the downside of only being able to tune one premium channel at once, and having to deal with a cable box still.

Yes sorry I over generalized. If you use *only the cablecard WMC is the only option.

I use the cablecard in conjuction with a colossus (for premiums) for complete coverage of channels.

[phelme]

Just an FYI. Found a blog of a Linux user that talks about his setup experience with the Prime. It also contains a link to a wiki page for using the Prime with MythTV that some might find interesting.

[impro]

My first experience with the prime is bothering. I have been watching for 5 hours and suddenly the Prime disappears in a middle of a recording. Without any restarting it just comes back by itself and now it does not want to capture.
The Ceton was way more stable and I might just go back to it.

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by impro

My first experience with the prime is bothering. I have been watching for 5 hours and suddenly the Prime disappears in a middle of a recording. Without any restarting it just comes back by itself and now it does not want to capture.
The Ceton was way more stable and I might just go back to it.

What version of SageDCT, and the HDHR Prime Software/Firmware are you running? I have been running the HDHR Prime perfectly stable for close to a month now.

[doncote0]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

What version of SageDCT, and the HDHR Prime Software/Firmware are you running? I have been running the HDHR Prime perfectly stable for close to a month now.

That is what I was hoping to hear.

What versions are you running? I have heard that the most recent firmware is the best idea, but what version of SageDCT are you running?

Any little known secrets or quick advice (other than the Gigabit network)?

[mikejaner]

Originally Posted by doncote0

That is what I was hoping to hear.

What versions are you running? I have heard that the most recent firmware is the best idea, but what version of SageDCT are you running?

Any little known secrets or quick advice (other than the Gigabit network)?

Silicon Dust Beta from 09-12-2011
http://download.silicondust.com/hdho...10912beta1.exe

and

SageDCT 1.6 which is also the latest
http://babgvant.com/files/folders/sa...ntry19846.aspx

As for gotchas and quick advice, Make sure you reboot everything after installation. Here's what I did (you probably don't have to do all of this, but I did for good measure) :
Stop SageTV
Stop SageDCT
Stop Sililcondust service
Install Silicondust software
Install SageDCT, follow note about the 1.6 change for configuring specific ports.
Make sure if your Windows Firewall is enabled, the ports for the SiliconDust device is configured for all three tuners
Reboot SageTV Server OS
Reboot Silicon Dust HDHR Prime
Reboot each Extender (I had an extender act wonky for a few minutes, until I physically unplugged it and plugged it back in. It has been solid since.)

[impro]

Originally Posted by mikejaner

What version of SageDCT, and the HDHR Prime Software/Firmware are you running? I have been running the HDHR Prime perfectly stable for close to a month now.

Latest betas for sagetv and sagedct and prime
Brand New Win7 64 install.
Windows firewall " I could not get it to work with Kaspersky"

[impro]

It just did it again...

[impro]

Originally Posted by impro

It just did it again...

The gui says device webpage none.
And the IP is not acceble from any PC on the network.