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

[Michael T. Dean]

On 03/07/2009 12:14 AM, Dave M G wrote:
>> 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).

It has to also be valid based on the channels defined in Myth (i.e. 
those found in the scan).

>> 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.

ID used by listing services to get an exact correspondance between a 
channel in your line-up and a channel in their database. Normally this 
is set automatically when 'mythfilldatabase' is run.

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

Don't know the details for Japan.  However, whether mythfilldatabase can 
match the channel to a channel found in a scan is completely dependent 
upon what information is found in the scan.

Might find some useful (though still not-Japan-specific) info at:

http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/XMLTV_ID
http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/XMLTV_Myth_Channel_Setup

Mike