Personal Video Recorder

Linux

• MythTV

  instructions are in the linux command line software

Mac OS X

• EyeTV / SerialChannelSky

  Instructions are on the cooldvr website.

Windows

• Microsoft Media Center / MCE (Media Center Edition)

  Whilst we are aware of customers using our controllers with Media Center, Media Center has very poor support for external tuners like our controllers, and we cannot recommend it as a solution. For customers that want to try it anyway, the below notes may be useful, but unfortunately we do not have the expertise to assist in debugging Media Center setup issues. If at all possible, we recommend using one other PVR solutions listed above/below instead.

  My understanding is that the "firestb" solution listed will not work on 64 bit editions of windows and works only with a limited set of TV cards , whilst the "zapper" solution works only for live tv (not for recordings).

  Note that due to a MCE limitation, you must have IR blasters connected to the PC, but they do not have to be used.
  Setup instructions for MCE with Foxtel
  Virtual 'IR' driver that may allow use without an IR blaster.

• Microsoft Media Center (with DVBLink / HD-PVR)

  The exception to the above is when Microsoft Media Center is used with DVBLink (which is often used with the Hauppauge HD-PVR with a Sky+HD box). DVBLink has good support for calling external tuners.

  • DVBLink for HDPVR website (costs approx 40 USD)
  • Instructions for setting up DVBLink for HDPVR with a Dusky Control

• Meedio

  Use the command line software and the meedio wizard to setup an external channel changer. (Unfortunately Meedio has now been discontinued)

• Snapstream 'Beyond TV'

  Instructions are on the snapstream forums - software is on the software page.

• GB-PVR

  Instructions are in the Windows command line software.

• SageTV

  Instructions can be found on the SageTV forums