[mythtv-users] PVR 350 Capture Config Problem

Mike Perkins mikep at randomtraveller.org.uk
Fri Jun 25 17:10:46 UTC 2010


Mike Holden wrote:
> 
> Are you using SVideo, or the RF tuner to capture from your cable
> box? If using SVideo, make sure you use the correct input (off te
> top of my head, I think you need "Composite 1" rather than the
> apparently obvious "S-Video 1"). Using the wrong one can end up with
> black & white instead of colour.
> 
Well, whodathunkit. I mean, the card has three inputs: tuner, S-Video and 
Composite, and there are three options offered when one configures it in mythtv. 
So I naturally chose S-Video. Just tested it as 'Composite' and lo and behold, 
actual colour!

Thanks for the tip.

-- 

Mike Perkins



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