[mythtv-users] resurecting mythtv

[Nick]

On 5/25/05, Jim Bauer <jfbauer at comcast.net> wrote:
> I had a disk fail in my mythtv box, so I am string to reinstall everything.
> This also gave me an excuse to do some upgrades.
> 
> I have a PVR350 and a GeForce MX440.
> linux 2.6.11
> mythtv 0.18 (backend and frontend all on one box)
> ivtv 0.2.0-rc3j
> 
> - I installed debian testing.  Upgraded to unstable.
> - Installed the latest kernel and the ivtv driver.
> - I was able (via dd) to get video so show up on
> the TV (using the PVR's output).
> - I got mythtv installed, and mythfilldatabase to run.
> The program guide has stuff in it.
> - I have not yet configured X for the TV display.
> 
> I went through all the mythtv-setup stuff and the setup in mythfronted,
> but I cannot watch live TV.  When I try, I just get the following
> errors in the /var/log/mythtv/mythbackend.log file.  They just keep
> repeating till  I stop the backend.

Jim,

Have you got your sound system installed properly (ALSA/OSS) and are
you using appropriate values for playback and mixer settings in
frontend setup? The 350 card doesnt require a soundcard for  capture,
but if MythTV can't use the sound setup this may cause it to fail.

Nick