[linux-dvb] Re: dvbs driverand new hauppauge model 564

[Marcus O.C. Metzler <mocm@convergence.de>]

Ralph Metzler writes:
 > AFAIK, the model number always was 564, also for the old model. 
 > So, one has to look for the remote which only comes with the new
 > version.
 > Already with the Bt848 cards Hauppauge was known to change hardware
 > while keeping the same model number.
 > 
 > You can also open the tuner box (at your own risk) and look what chips
 > are inside. If the DVB demodulator is a VES1893 it is the old card
 > version, if it is an STV0299 it is the new version.
 > 

I think it is enough to look for the loopthrough connector. The older
tuners have the ability to loop the signal from the satellite to a
second external connector, which can be used for another card or
satellite receiver. I.E. :

       |---------------------
    ---|
   |###|
    ---|
       |          OLD CARD
    ---|
   |###|
    ---|
       |
       |
       |------------



       |---------------------
    ---|
   |###|
    ---|
       |          NEW CARD
       |
       |
       |
       |
       |
       |------------


Just an idea. If someone finds a new card with loopthrough, please
tell us, because than it won't work.


Marcus


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