[mythtvnz] Sky Sports on Mythtv

[Dean Pemberton]

Hi Barry.

At the moment this is not possible.  Sky uses a version of encryption 
which is customised and different to other providers in the world.
While you are correct that decoder cards with smart card slots exist, 
there is currently none which will work for Sky NZ.  Do not be fooled 
with cards which mention "Sky" as this is often Sky UK who use different 
encryption.

The best bet to as Robin suggests, an SVideo feed into a PVR card.  I 
use a PVR-500 for eg.  The only thing to sort out then is the channel 
changing  via IR diode.

Hope this helps



Dean


Barry Clearwater wrote:
> Yes, I had not mentioned I had seen this setup, but for discussion sake,
> someone is trying to simplify their cupboard down to one device.  I
> imagine the subscriber will receive the sky box when they join but was
> looking for an integrated solution.  So is there not a way to get the
> digital feed, decoded by a legitimate card?  Somewhere in my imagination
> is the image of a pci card with a smartcard slot in the back that you
> insert your sky card into. Maybe in a British magazine or blog...
>
> Barry
>
> On Thu, 2007-11-22 at 13:56 +1300, Robin Gilks wrote:
>   
>>> Is there a howto and/or list of requirements to legitimately add Sky to
>>> Mythtv for a sky subscriber?  I think I read that there is an Aurora
>>> card, but I'm drawing a blank after that.  Assuming its ok to ask this
>>> question and not be whapped by the thought police!
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Barry
>>>       
>> I use the s-video input of a pvr150 card plugged into the s-video output
>> of the Pace Sky box. An IR blaster to change channel and it works a treat
>> (as I'm sure it does for all people with an STB). I've given up with the
>> quality of OTA signals via the tuner on the 150 so I don't get any
>> conflicts.
>>
>>     
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