[mythtv-users] Problem with new HD-PVR and 1080i

[Michael]

On 08/26/2012 10:18 AM, Keith Pyle wrote:
>
> This likely rules out HD-PVR power or temperature issues, and cable 
> problems.
>
> The remaining possibilities for failing to capture on Linux would seem 
> to be:
>
> 1. the USB port on the mythbackend system - the port used thus far is 
> USB 2.0 on an unused bus (not shared with other USB devices)
> 2. the Linux USB subsystem - not very likely, IMO
> 3. the hdpvr driver in Linux 3.4.7
>
> Other than trying a different USB port, I don't see many options for 
> success.  I may have a gently used HD-PVR for sale if this fails.


Hi Keith,

It is unfortunate that you are having so many issues.  Many of us are 
using the HDPVR successfully.  I have no issues recording 720p and 1080i 
content with 0.24 and now with 0.25 as well.  I am still using the 0x15 
firmware on a 3.5.2 kernel, but had solid success for the last 2 years 
on a 2.4 kernel as well.

Before you give up, it might be worth spending $15 and buy a different 
USB addon card for your computer.  In the mailing lists, I have seen 
various issues with people who were sharing a bus with other USB devices 
( you already ruled this out ) and it I recall it just wouldn't work for 
some people.  I have to wonder if it just doesn't work well with some 
USB controllers.

Michael

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