[mythtv-users] PVR250 and static buildup on cable input?

[Steven Marcotte]

Does it kind of look like you are watching TV through a wire pasta
strainer?  That seems to be the PVR250 wierdness that I experience from
time to time.  Sometimes I'll go weeks without any problems, other times
it seems to be a daily occurence.  The problem fixes itself if I
disconnect the cable input or reboot the computer.  

As for a solution to the problem, I think that is in the hands of the
ivtv developers.  They have done a wonderful job so far, its only a
matter of time before the bugs are worked out.  

Cheers,
Quattro
  

On Wed, 2004-03-17 at 22:06, James L. Paul wrote:

> Here's something I've been dealing with for a few months, and am wondering if 
> anybody else has had the same problem or a solution...
> 
> Every few days my signal quality deteriorates, it's hard to describe, but 
> basically I get symptoms of poor cable signal to one or both of my PVR250 
> cards.
> 
> I can immediately clean up the signal by simply disconnecting and reconnecting 
> the coaxial cable from the affected tuner(s). I've tested and replaced cables 
> and connectors multiple times, and have determined that this reliably fixes 
> the problem, although temporarily. Sometimes it stays good for a week or two, 
> and sometimes only a few days. I have 4 devices fed by my cable, all from the 
> same distribution amp, only the 2 PVR250 boxes are affected. Perhaps I have a 
> grounding problem or something else odd?
> 
> Anybody have ideas for the cause or a permanent fix?