[mythtv-users] Must be missing something because no TV channels anymore

[Dave M G]

Michael,

Thank you for responding.

> Make sure you have a valid starting channel specified (once doing the 
> stuff below).
Okay... it does seem to get set to channel 1 by default, which I assume 
should be okay, as channel 1 in Japan is a valid broadcast channel (NHK).

> Sounds like you forgot to associate an xmltvid with the channels found 
> by the scan before running mythfilldatabase.  I'd repeat the process, 
> again, this time scan, edit channels and fill in xmltvid, then run 
> mythfilldatabase. 
I'm getting a little stuck at the "fill in xmltvid" phase of these 
instructions.

In "Channel Options - Common", I'm trying to edit the "XMLTV ID" for 
channel number 1.

When I give focus to the input box for "XMLTV ID", some explanatory text 
shows up at the bottom of the interface.

Unfortunately, the text is too long and it cuts off at the bottom of the 
screen and I can't find any option to scroll down or read any more of 
it. (I've tried all sorts of methods of trying to mouse click in the 
area and copy and paste it, but to no avail).

The text says:
"ID Used by listing services to get an exact correspondence between a 
channel in your line-up and a channel in their database. Normally this 
is set..."

Normally set to what? Of course, I hit the Google trail to find out how 
this key sentence ends, but I can't find it or any clear instructions on 
what I should be inputting.

Is there any information source that will give me a list of what to put 
in this field for the broadcast channels in Japan?

Thank you for any advice.

-- 
Dave M G